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, […]
New Bedford has a new yard waste collection schedule in effect from September through December 2026. Yard waste will be collected the day after each household’s regular trash day. Friday routes will have yard waste picked up the following Monday. Residents should place materials at the curb by 7 a.m. using paper yard waste bags […]
New Bedford Creative is accepting applications for its 2027 grant cycle, with funding available for local artists, nonprofits, community groups, and small businesses. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Funding is available through the Art is Everywhere! and Wicked Cool Places programs. General grants range from $3,000 to $10,000 and can support […]
Lights Out! is a New Bedford-based cover band that performs a wide range of covers.
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.
Bayside Lounge features live music every Friday 7–9 p.m., Saturday 8–11 p.m. and Sunday 5–8 p.m. Find up-to-date details on the Facebook page.
Grand View Point will perform on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 8 to 11 p.m. at The Vault in New Bedford. Admission is free. The show is for ages 21 and older. Formed in 2023, the four-piece Massachusetts indie rock band features Ryan Cobbett on vocals, Will Finaldi on guitar, George Crichfield on bass, and Ryan […]
Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong classes with David Chosid are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Buttonwood Park Warming House. The sessions focus on gentle movement practices that support flexibility, balance, and general well-being. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy, tai chi and qigong emphasize steady movement […]
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & […]
The Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market is back for its sixth season on Purchase Street in downtown Fall River. The market is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 7 through Oct. 25. Visitors can browse a mix of local artisans, crafters, food vendors, vintage goods, and produce vendors, along with […]
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo at Cork.
Actor Observer will headline a five-band show Sunday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Vault in New Bedford. The lineup also includes The Greying, Satiate, Loudsounds, and Different Day. The show is presented by Violent and Grey Bookings. Admission is $20. Guests must be 21 or older.
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
Pour Farm hosts jam sessions every Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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