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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) is seeking applicants for a new regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Interested individuals are invited to complete the BPAC membership application form by November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Members will provide input on walking and biking needs across southeastern Massachusetts. The group is expected […]
The Westport Art Group’s fourth annual Invitational Photography Show features work by 30 photographers Sept. 17 through Oct. 4 at the WAG Gallery, 1740 Main Road, Westport Point. An opening reception is set for Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. Programs include a photography panel, a drone photography presentation on Saturday, Sept. 26, […]
Making Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help support swim lessons, water safety education, youth programs, and financial assistance. Registration is available online.
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 20th Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cycling routes run through Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Registration is available at […]
The 2026 Northeast Region Porsche Club of America Concours is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. This year’s “Years in […]
The South Coast Harvest Festival returns to the Westport Fairgrounds October 2 to 4 with three days of food, shopping, live entertainment, and fall fun. Admission is $10 for adults, […]
The fourth annual Evergreen Grove Sessions is on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DNRT Paskamansett Woods in Dartmouth. Local musicians Polly Bessette, Molly O’Leary, Vanna Pacella, […]
Buzzards Bay Brewing’s 2026 corn maze runs Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 5 through Nov. 1. The 7-acre maze features a movie-themed challenge called “Moovies.” Guests search for movie scenes, […]
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 […]
A monthly open mic will be held on the first Sunday of each month at First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth St., New Bedford. Poetry, acting, music, and other performances are […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Autumn Drive plays indie rock, alternative rock, and pop. The four-piece band formed as a recording project in 2023. Since then, it has played across New England and built a […]
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
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