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 […]
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. Items can be dropped off at: City Hall, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging, 181 Hillman St., Building 9, […]
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 […]
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 obsession, power, and the American whaling story. Whitman is known for intricate “mental maps” that explore emotion, memory, and place. She applies that style to […]
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 […]
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, municipalities, local businesses, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. This regional arts […]
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 of South Coast art patrons. Works come exclusively from private local collections and are rarely shown publicly. An eclectic mix reflects the tastes of eight […]
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 multi-year, with awards starting at $20,000. Programs led by organizations, schools, or government entities are eligible if they have been running for at least six […]
Hunter Braley is a singer/songwriter who creates country music about good times, heartbreak, mental health struggles, and much more.
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.
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 & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
The New Bedford Half Marathon welcomes thousands of runners from all around on Sunday, March 15, at 11 am. The 13.1-mile race is one of the oldest half-marathon events in […]
A watercolor workshop with instructor Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush will be held on Sunday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at K&A Creations in Fairhaven. Admission […]
New Bedford Democrats will meet Sunday, March 15, at noon to elect 44 delegates and 24 alternates to represent the city at the 2026 State Democratic Convention. The caucus is at the Our Lady of Angels Band Club. Doors open at 1 p.m. Registered and pre-registered Democrats in New Bedford who will be at least […]
MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps,” running March 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday […]
Celebrate Irish heritage in New Bedford on Sunday, March 15, with live music and dance at The Vault Music Hall & Pub. This serves as a post-race gathering for the […]
The Moonbellies perform a mix of originals, Americana, Old time, Québecois, Irish and Cajun music.
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 inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
Humanity at Work and Pilgrim United Church of Christ will mark a year of resistance with an afternoon of music, poetry, food, and conversation on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The gathering centers on community voices and creative expression, with a focus on justice, care, and coming together. Admission details and ticket […]
Seaglass Theater Company presents Irish-inspired music spanning folk, classical, Broadway, and modern pop. Favorites range from “Danny Boy” to U2. Tickets are $30. Performers include Erin Shea Hogan on vocals and guitar, Marcus Huber on vocals, Hannah O’Brien on violin and fiddle, and Dr. Matthew Larson on piano and music direction. Concert starts at 3 […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana, blues, folk, and rock. Sampou began performing in the 1990s and went on to appear at major festivals, including Montreal Jazz Festival, SXSW, and Toronto Blues Festival. Her album Lonesomeville reached No. 2 on the U.S. and European […]
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