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.
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 […]
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.
Matty O and Scott Avila, members of the energetic rock and country band Loose Screws, make up the duo Unscrewd Acoustic.
Tickets are now available for the second show in the new Westport Grange Music Series. Join us at the Westport Grange Hall for a special evening of solo acoustic music by Ric Allendorf. The evening will include a mostly originals format, in a comfortable coffeehouse setting. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are $15.00 at the […]
Jon Tyler is a singer and guitarist with Uncle Jon’s Band. His sets draw on classic rock and jam-band traditions, including the Grateful Dead. The focus stays on feel and flow, with songs allowed room to stretch and a steady connection with the crowd.
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.
Ric Allendorf is a reflective singer-songwriter, accomplished illustrator and college-level arts educator. Since writing his first song in 2015, Ric has featured at the Providence Folk Festival, the Spire Center, and the legendary Club Passim. In 2018, Ric released his debut recording 'Take It All In,' a reflective and easeful collection of songs from a […]
Morgan Reitzas is back on stage, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. Performances often feature his sister, Julie, and father, James, bringing a family feel to shows across southern New England and Martha’s Vineyard. Morgan also enjoys featuring local musicians along the way. […]
Step Afrika! presents a high-energy production blending step choreography with a live DJ. Tickets are $15–$49, plus fees. Step Afrika! is renowned for its distinctive stepping style, combining the percussive movement of African American fraternities and sororities with vibrant traditional African dance and dynamic contemporary forms. Every performance brings live music, storytelling, humor, and interactive […]
Walter Trout performs Friday, April 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $52 on the day of the show. The blues rock guitarist brings more than 50 years of experience as a songwriter and performer. His latest album, Sign Of The Times, reflects the […]
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