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 […]
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 are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. The business with 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 […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
The AHA! Night Pride Block Party on June 11 is seeking volunteers and people interested in joining future Pride Block Party planning committees. Anyone who has wanted to be part of the annual celebration now has a chance to get involved. Volunteer signups are available at bit.ly/AHAPrideVolunteers.
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Children receive early education programs intended to prepare them for kindergarten. Programming includes classroom learning, health services, parent education, family support, and […]
🖌️ Brush up your portfolios, South Coast artists! 🖌️ It's time again to apply to The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated live talk show and sale, on Friday, June 19, at the Steeple Playhouse, New Bedford. 🖌️ Selected artists will join host Devin "NivedArt" McLaughlin for a five-minute interview in front of a live […]
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.
Secure your spot today! The Juniors Summer Rowing Program at the New Bedford Rowing Center is now taking signups. Open to ages 12-18, the two-week sessions in July and August are designed to equip newbies with rowing basics and develop skills for those with experience. Dates are: Session 1: July 6 - 18, Mon-Thurs, 4:00-6:00 […]
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, […]
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 crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary's Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village, featuring locally grown produce and flowers, locally […]
Island Park will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1157 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. The Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford is hosting the event and welcoming the community to mark the opening of the space. Light refreshments will be served. Live entertainment is […]
An opening reception for “Recovered Dreams and New Creations” is planned for Friday, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Works by sculptor Eric Lintala and mixed-media artist Bruce Bailey will be on view. Lintala draws on history, nature, and memory. His forms echo ancient symbols and lived experience. Bailey works in an […]
The Westport Art Group’s 70th anniversary with a special exhibit June 4-21 at the WAG Gallery. The exhibit is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. An opening reception and champagne toast are on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. The closing reception is Sunday, June 21, from […]
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 p.m. BBQ y Mas will serve food starting at 4 p.m.
First Fridays: Funk Lab with MonteiroBots is on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the public and $12.50 for museum members. Marcus Monteiro leads the New England funk group on saxophone. Band members include Nick Sanfilippo on keyboards, Chris Bryant on guitar, Rob Massoud on bass, […]
Rebecca Correia opens the summer series on Friday, June 5. Admission is $25 per carload. Food trucks scheduled for the night include Farmer's Feast, Rhode Rage, Tacofied, Blount Clam Shack, Spindrift Raw Bar, JoJo's Coffee, and Annie's Ice Cream Shack. Correia is a local singer-songwriter who has co-written songs on Keb Mo's Grammy-nominated album and […]
Gary Farias will perform solo from 6–9 p.m.
Sophia Crippin and Glenn Nunes perform a mix of acoustic favorites and well known songs. Their sets feature music spanning multiple styles and eras.
NEW BEDFORD -- SEMA for a Free Palestine invites the public to hear Professor of Law Danya Reda speak on restriction of free speech on college campuses. Reda will talk about specific cases of suppression in Massachusetts, as well as how to organize against it, at this free event. Details: - What: Speaking Event - […]
Benjamin Quinn is a performer, recording artist, and producer who releases original music and appears at venues across New England. Quinn, also known as Benny Midnight, is based in Providence, RI. He has built an international audience and a steady local following. New releases and live dates are planned.
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.
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