The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. Businesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with the […]
See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16, 2026. "Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford," explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city. Images highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last […]
March 12 to May 31, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. This exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression, history, and social justice. Work spans sculpture, installation, performance documentation, textiles, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and present-day social issues. Jacobo and María Ángeles, master wood carvers from Oaxaca, present […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
The Westport Art Group’s judged Spring Show, “Journeys,” opened April 23 and continues through May 10. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Awards were presented at the opening reception. Judge David Barnes selected the winners. Additional prizes were provided by sponsors Manchester Interiors and Jeffrey of Westport. Germana Rodrigues received Best […]
Scholarships remain available for WAGKids Summer Camp sessions in July and August. The program serves children ages 7 to 11 who are entering second grade. Applications are available at www.westportartgroup.com. Deadline is Monday, June 1. Sessions run July 6 to 10 and Aug. 10 to 14. WAG’s summer art camps fill quickly. A limited number […]
Montanha Pico Festival is making room for New Bedford filmmakers. The festival's initiative is accepting submissions through June 1 for its January 2027 event on Pico Island in the Azores. Selected filmmakers and producers will be notified by June 10, giving participants time to plan for the Mid-Atlantic film gala. More than a dozen Portuguese […]
Adriance Furnituremakers highlights work by local artisans in the Showroom Gallery. Each piece shows the maker’s style. Each one brings character to the space. John Magnan shifted to art after an early retirement from a technical career. The change led to studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Magnan later earned an MFA in […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers have spent years providing advocacy, education, and product distribution. More than 800 women and girls received essential hygiene items last year, helping them attend school and work with dignity. Continued donations are needed to […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
A felt robin hand-stitching workshop runs May 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $45. Participants will create a life-size felt robin using blanket stitches, running stitches, sequins, and French knots. Beginners are welcome, and instruction is available as needed. Each student will complete a three-dimensional bird to take home. The included […]
Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. Southcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. The […]
Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and drinks. Located at 578 Brock Ave., New Bedford.
South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email ivy@sclgbtqnetwork.org to RSVP. The program partners with Coastline Elderly Services and the Fairhaven Council on Aging to support LGBTQ elders. Activities focus on social connection, […]
Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Tió is scheduled for Wednesdays, May 27 to June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fee is $250. Master printmaker Adrian Tió leads the four-week workshop. He’s a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Tió’s work is displayed in major collections, including the […]
Ryan's hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Agenda highlights: City officials will review a request for interim loan financing through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. The proposed loans carry a 0% interest rate and support city water infrastructure projects. Committee members […]
Matt Martin and the Day Drinkers will get the weekend started at Cisco.
The Ordinance Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, Room 214, at City Hall. Agenda highlights: Committee members will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance submitted by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would establish form-based code districts. The focus will be on changes to Chapter 9 […]
Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
Wednesday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl from 7 to 11 p.m.
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