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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. The show highlights musical traditions of the African […]
Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia, queer sci-fi, solarpunk, Afro and Indigenous Futurism, and personal hopes. Broad […]
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. […]
Inner Star’s spring retreat is held at Barney’s Joy Farm from April 17-19. The weekend focuses on rest and wellness, with guided meditation, gentle movement, and shared meals in a […]
Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. Dartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a […]
Create lifelike iris flowers by hand in this workshop. Students shape petals, build stamens, and assemble each bloom. Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The special class […]
This free virtual program is on Friday, April 17, from noon to 1 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Prior registration is required. Art historian Erin Pauwels will talk […]
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 […]
Self-hardening Clay Jewelry Workshop meets Fridays in April from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $55. Students learn basic hand-building techniques, including slab rolling, scoring, slipping, embossing, and shaping. All […]
Open Mic Jam Sesh returns to Fridays at the brewery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your instrument or singing voice for an all-ages jam session. Signups begin at 5 […]
Whether you use your sketchbook to creatively brainstorm a work project, capture daily observations, imagine a fantasy world, or just mindfully doodle, it can be a unique record of your […]
A resin jewelry workshop introduces the basics of creating pieces with UV resin on Friday, April 17, or Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class fee is […]
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
The Buzzard Blue Band blends traditional Delta blues with Chicago swing, Southern rock and soul to create a high-energy rhythm and blues sound. Known for its mix of classic rock […]
Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.
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