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 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 […]
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, […]
Synergies: Hybrid Art runs June 4 through Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students. The juried exhibition features 19 artists working across multiple media. The work explores intersections of artistic disciplines, materials, and technologies. It highlights experimental approaches to form and expression. Jurors […]
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 […]
Registration is open for Fairhaven’s MA250 Revolutionary Fourth of July parade and celebration on July 4, 2026. Residents, visitors, and local groups are being sought to join the procession. Neighbors along Green Street are encouraged to decorate homes and yards with patriotic displays. Events begin at 8 a.m. at Fairhaven High School with a flag […]
Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking volunteers for its Playspace Program across Massachusetts. Horizons supports young children experiencing homelessness through early education, play, and family services. The organization operates trauma-informed Playspaces inside family shelters. Spaces include books, toys, crafts, and activities designed to help children feel safe and supported. Volunteers, known as Playspace Activity Leaders […]
Artists sought for Creative Catalysts exhibit through an online call for art. Registration deadline is July 31 at 10 a.m. The exhibition features visual art, literary arts, music, and multimedia work. The theme uses literature as a lens for new perspectives. Artist pairs select a work of literature to guide their process. GroundWork Gallery will […]
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 & […]
The Fall River Farmers and Artisans Market is back for its sixth season on Purchase Street in downtown Fall River. The market is open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to […]
Cisco Kitchen & Bar will host its fourth annual Irish Festival on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. Bagpipes, Irish music, and dance are planned throughout the weekend. Saturday, June 20: On the main stage, Travis Cole opens from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., followed by Failte from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fenian Rams close […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bandwidth will perform at the Ponderosa Sports Bar and Grill in Acushnet on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Day of Portugal New Bedford celebrates Portuguese culture, music, food, and tradition by bringing the community together for four days of events at Madeira Field and festival grounds. Thursday, June 18, begins with a 6:30 p.m. flag-raising ceremony at New Bedford City Hall, followed by a reception at the Consulate of Portugal. Friday, June 19, […]
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 […]
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
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