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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The New Bedford Art Museum celebrates local patronage with The Homecoming on view Feb. 5 through March 29, 2026. The exhibition launches a new series focused on the collecting interests […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 & […]
Hop into spring with Bunny Brunch at Buttonwood Park Zoo. Tickets are $20–25, and advance registration is required. The buffet breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and more. Meet the […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road […]
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 […]
South Coast Chamber Music Series presents Story Time on March 28 and 29 at 3 p.m. Kenji Bunch’s "Hard Winter Holler and Stomp" is a fresh take on Appalachian fiddling […]
Cantus will perform at Concerts at the Point on March 29, 2026, at 3 p.m. The concert is at Westport Point United Methodist Church. Tickets are $40 and $20 for […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
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.
Karaoke is held every Sunday at Rose Alley Ale House. The fun starts at 10 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. DJ Phantom spins the music that night.
NEW BEDFORD -- The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week, serving free, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. The […]
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