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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Mercy Meals & More is collecting gently used shoes for men and women. Sneakers and boots are preferred. All sizes are accepted. Shoes must not be worn out. Donations can […]
Mercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from […]
WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]
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 […]
A fabric and fiber sale will be held Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southworth Library. Hosted by the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries, the […]
The Buzzards Bay Coalition’s annual Seal and Seabird Cruise is on March 14 at 10 a.m. The two-hour trip explores Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound in partnership with the Cuttyhunk […]
The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market has moved indoors for the season at the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House. It runs from November through May, bringing fresh, local produce throughout the […]
Young readers and families are invited to the New Bedford Main Library Youth Services on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a special Eric Carle scavenger […]
Last call to register for a workshop with artist George Summers Jr. “Keeping an Artist Journal from the Queer Perspective” on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
MaryEllen Cecil, special collections library assistant, will demonstrate the world’s largest online family history resource. Patrons can access it for free at New Bedford libraries and learn how to navigate […]
Meet John Adams during a lively historical presentation on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Performer George Baker portrays the nation’s second president in a one-hour presentation […]
Matt Silva takes the stage with an acoustic set of guitar and vocals. When he’s not fronting the high-energy band “What Matters?,” he’s performing solo, mixing Top 40 hits, rock, and […]
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