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  • Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence in 2025, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. The exhibition is part […]

  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Community Food Drive

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States +2 more

    The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31, 2026. Nonperishable food donations will benefit PACE, the New Bedford Housing Authority, and […]

  • Donation Drop Sites Needed

    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 […]

  • Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Exhibit

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons exhibit is on view from December 11 through February 23, 2026. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 […]

  • Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at […]

  • Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast

    ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17, 2026, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org. Artists, cultural organizations, […]

  • Rose Alley’s 17th Annual Beer Summit

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford announces its 17th annual Beer Summit from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026. The month-long craft beer challenge features 28 beers in 28 […]

  • FY27 YouthReach Grants Open

    Virtual

    YouthReach grants are now available through Mass Cultural Council. The FY27 round supports Creative Youth Development programs that use arts, humanities, and science to connect with young people. Funding is […]

  • Blue Heron in Flight

    Blue Heron in Flight
    Adriance Furniture Makers 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Westport Cultural Council Accepting Grant Proposals

    The Westport Cultural Council is accepting applications for Community Grants from Feb. 6 through March 11 at 4 p.m. Funding is supported by the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust, administered […]

  • In Tandem at The Galley Grille

    In Tandem at The Galley Grille
    White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    Gene and Bob formed In Tandem over 15 years ago to blend vocals with acoustic and electric guitars at various venues. Their repertoire includes light rock, jazz, and music from the ’70s, […]

  • Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule

    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]

  • Paper Quilling: Valentine Hearts

    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Quilling is a delicate paper art that uses curled strips to create detailed designs. The technique dates back to the 15th century in France and Italy and is seeing renewed […]

  • Crepe Paper Roses Workshop

    Crepe Paper Roses Workshop
    New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260, New Bedford, MA, United States

    An observer gasped when realizing the roses were not real, but handmade. These lifelike blooms capture classic symbols of love, beauty, and passion, crafted as detailed sculptures that closely resemble fresh flowers. Students choose their colors and learn to trace, cut, and shape rose petals and leaves using professional-quality crepe paper, wire, and mixed media. […]

  • First Fridays: Down to the Sea in Ships Screening

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    A screening of the 1922 silent film "Down to the Sea in Ships" will open the 2026 First Fridays series. The movie was filmed in and around New Bedford, and […]