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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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, […]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill. Open to residents of Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Freetown, with proof of residency required. Rain or shine. Registration is required. Select an online time slot and arrive close to that time to minimize wait […]
The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. Shoppers can […]
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 be available to help residents get the growing season started. The program encourages gardening, sustainability, and local food production. Participants can take seeds, grow plants, […]
“Get on the Floor: Understanding Your Pelvic Health, Pelvic Floor 101” takes place on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., at Yoga Es Vida Collective. The program is led by Dr. Justina Perry. Admission is by donation, and registration is required. The session covers pelvic floor anatomy and how it relates to sexual health, bladder […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will hold a spring book sale April 29 through May 2 at Southworth Library. A members' preview is on Wednesday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. by appointment only. The general sale runs Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. […]
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 colder months. Cash, credit, SNAP, HIP, Senior coupons, and WIC coupons are accepted. The indoor market keeps local food within easy reach for Greater New […]
Food trucks roll into Fort Taber on Saturday, May 2, from noon to 5 p.m., with lots of flavor choices paired with a wide range of craft beverages. Advance tickets […]
Artist Susanne D. Carey will show her exhibit, “Circles and Space,” at the Westport Free Public Library. The opening reception is on May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. The […]
Experience four voices and infinite emotion at the season-closing concerts, $35: May 2 at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 3 p.m. May 3 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 p.m. The […]
Kettle Kitchen Concerts pair tacos, tunes, and cold beer on Saturday afternoons. The brewery is open from 3 to 8 p.m., with free live music each week at 5:30 p.m. […]
The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Venus de Milo. The fundraiser supports Forever Paws Animal Shelter. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes inspired by fantasy, history or favorite characters. The focus is on creativity and fun. A four course dinner and dancing are […]
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.
Double-neck guitarist Mark Kroos performs May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. A Michigan native, Kroos started playing at 12. He shifted from songwriting to instrumental guitar, influenced by Michael Hedges. His “instrumental folk” style often uses both necks of […]
Bob Porawski is a solo musician and acoustic guitar player with a vast song catalog. He has been performing live for over 20 years.
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