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 […]
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 […]
Proteanna: Susan Heideman is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from May 29 through Nov. 1. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media works by Heideman inspired by ocean life and imagined underwater forms. Combining watercolor, collage, and hand embroidery, the pieces create richly layered, textured compositions that blur the line between real and imagined […]
Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers for its Playspace Program across Massachusetts. Horizons supports young children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family services. The organization operates trauma-informed Playspaces inside family shelters. Spaces include books, toys, crafts, and activities designed to help children feel safe and supported. Volunteers, known as Playspace Activity Leaders […]
“Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures” opens June 25 at the New Bedford Art Museum with a free reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit remains on view through Oct. 11. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and time-based media, artists explore climate change, extinction, technology, and imagined futures shaped by the Anthropocene. Several works examine the tension […]
Summer activities run daily at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Activities are free with museum admission. Mondays: Revolutionary Moments Commemorate America's 250th anniversary on alternating Mondays: June 29, July 13 and 27, and Aug. 10 and 24. Tuesdays: Lagoda Days Explore above and below deck aboard the Lagoda whaling […]
“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
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.
Team Trivia begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Tacos are available starting at 4 p.m. from BBQ y MAS TACOS+. Crowds test their knowledge in groups and compete for prizes. Teams compete for prizes while participants settle in with tacos and drinks before questions begin. Buzzards Bay Brewing opens at 3 […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, a program of YMCA Southcoast Dartmouth. The market is held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and alternates weekly between two New Bedford locations. […]
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration rights and community action. All are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and family. Music, art, poetry, and chants are part of the evening.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Kenny Richards performs at Cork Wine and Tapas on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Richards has worked with Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller and recorded with Marianne Faithfull. His sets blend original music with classic rock and blues.
The Sole Foot Clinic meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Meals & More, focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical well-being while respecting each guest’s dignity. Volunteers provide foot evaluations and care, check height, weight, and vital signs, and share guidance on nutrition and foot health. Healthy feet can help prevent illness […]
The Vault hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday is trivia night with The New England Trivia Company at 7 p.m. Come test your knowledge. Free to play and win prizes
Bayside hosts trivia and karaoke with Wicked Weezy every Thursday night. Sing your favorite songs or enjoy the performances in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
New Beige hosts Eddie's Crazy Music Bingo every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Save a table and test your knowledge.
Two Jerks features Ron Farias and Glen Nunes, an acoustic duo known for high-energy sets and an easygoing party feel. The duo performs acoustic favorites with plenty of laughs and crowd interaction.
Play Arcade holds a karaoke night every Thursday from 8 p.m.–midnight.
Escape the Box Comedy Night at Lighthouse Tavern is on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Lineup: Host: Alex Joseph Pires Headliner: Tim Lovett Feature: Krista Patronick Opener: Brandon Pires With music by DJ Slaughter. Guests can arrive early for food and drinks. Reserved seating is limited. […]
Tuba Skinny will perform Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. , at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 the day of the show. The New Orleans-based band blends traditional jazz with blues, ragtime, jug band music, string band music, and […]
The Neal McCarthy electric trio, featuring Kyle Spark on bass and Peter Antunes on drums, performs every Thursday from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
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