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  • Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the SouthCoast

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence in 2025, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. The exhibition is part […]

  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Community Food Drive

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States +2 more

    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, […]

  • Donation Drop Sites Needed

    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 […]

  • Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Exhibit

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons exhibit is on view from December 11 through February 23, 2026. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 […]

  • Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast

    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 […]

  • Rose Alley’s 17th Annual Beer Summit

    Rose Alley Ale House 94 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford announces its 17th annual Beer Summit from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, 2026. The month-long craft beer challenge features 28 beers in 28 […]

  • Blue Heron in Flight

    Blue Heron in Flight
    Adriance Furniture Makers 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    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 […]

  • Free Rides for eligible individuals

    Free Rides for eligible individuals

    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 […]

  • Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder

    Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder

    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.

  • United Way of Greater New Bedford: Changemaker Grants

    Have an idea that could make a difference, even on a small scale? United Way of Greater New Bedford is accepting applications for Changemaker Grants, offering up to $2,500 for all-volunteer groups with annual budgets under $40,000. Projects should be community-driven, action-focused, and centered on bringing people together. Applications are due Feb. 13. Learn more […]

  • Trainwreck at Knuckle Heads

    Knuckle Heads 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Dawn Levesque and Scott Levesque of "Broke Since Tuesday" and "Over The Edge" make up the acoustic duo Train Wreck.

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    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 hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]

  • Trivia & Tacos at Buzzards Bay Brewing

    Trivia & Tacos at Buzzards Bay Brewing

    Team Trivia begins at 6 p.m. each Thursday at Buzzards Bay Brewing. Tacos are available starting at 4 p.m. from BBQ y MAS TACOS+. Crowds test their knowledge in groups and compete for prizes. Teams compete for prizes while participants settle in with tacos and drinks before questions begin. Buzzards Bay Brewing opens at 3 […]

  • Create Your Own Universe: Comic Workshop for Teens

    Create Your Own Universe: Comic Workshop for Teens
    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Create your own comic universe in this four-session workshop led by illustrator Isiah Botelho. Participants learn how to turn ideas into finished pages using the tools and techniques of working comic artists. Classes are hands-on and fast-paced, focusing on character design, panel layout, and visual storytelling. Students practice showing emotion, action, and pacing while studying […]

  • The Book Nook at The Gallery Bar

    The Gallery Bar 20 Kenyon St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Book Nook hosts a Silent Book Club on the first Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gallery Bar. This global trend, started in 2012, invites participants to read silently in a public space with no assigned readings or required discussions. From 6:00 to 6:30, is time to mingle, […]

  • Ian Motha at Bittersweet Farm

    Bittersweet Farm Tavern 438 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States

    Local singer/songwriter Ian Motha is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He has been performing and writing songs since 2008. A few of Ian’s influences are The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Oasis, John Mayer, The Strokes, and The Kooks. His music weaves song structures from the 1960s with melodic bass lines and is decorated with colorful guitar work and synthesizers […]

  • Justin Sampson at Cork

    Cork Wine and Tapas 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Justin Sampson of CarSon Acoustic Duo, brings a unique perspective to a diverse range of tunes.

  • Riverbed, Valoria, Major Moment, Wxther, and Last Weak at The Vault

    The Vault Music Hall and Pub 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Riverbed, Valoria, Major Moment, Wxther, and Last Weak will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at The Vault. Admission is $15. This show is 21+ with a valid ID. […]