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 […]
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 […]
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 documentation, textiles, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge, collective memory, and present-day social issues. Jacobo and María Ángeles, master wood carvers from Oaxaca, present […]
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 Diaspora, from West African rhythms to jazz, hip-hop, reggae, and house, and invites work that reflects themes of community, resistance, and joy. Artists may submit […]
Westport Art Group opened a call for artists for its Spring Show, themed “Journeys.” Online registration is available on its website. The show is open to members and nonmembers. The theme is broadly interpreted and may reflect travel, personal growth, creative process, or cultural and emotional experiences. Exhibition runs April 23 through May 10. David […]
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 interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. The show runs May 6 through […]
The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. Festival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers […]
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.
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 […]
Yoga Es Vida Collective hosts a women’s circle on Saturday, April 12, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Fee is $25. Is it intuition or trauma? Chronic stress can keep the […]
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.
Hear Jacob and Jackson play song favorites from the ’50s, ’60s, and beyond.
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 […]
Afternoon Tea and a performance of Abigail Adams in “Liberty & Legacy” by Sheryl Faye is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
The Narragansett Bay Chorus will perform at Westport Point United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. All proceeds from this concert will benefit the Howland Hall Community Center Restoration project. Narragansett Bay Chorus is the performing group of the Providence Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the world’s largest male singing organization. […]
Steddie is a musical duo that perform classic rock, blues, soul and more.
Sine Nomine Choral Ensemble will perform Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. in New Bedford. The concert features one of Fauré’s most recognized works, performed with an instrumental ensemble in the composer’s original style. Selections also include Cantique de Jean Racine and works by French composer Lili Boulanger. Sine Nomine is […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Colin Bradley is a Mattapoisett-based musician and educator. He performs on organ, piano, and pedal steel guitar. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he plays a range of styles from blues to folk and teaches students of all ages through his private studio and local programs.
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