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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 second annual Cachupa Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cape Verdean Vets Hall in New Bedford. Cachupa, or kaxupa, carries deep […]
Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
The New Bedford YMCA is giving teenagers a night to call their own. Teens Night Out opens the facility exclusively to 13 to 17-year-olds for three hours of basketball, open […]
An Oz-inspired experience comes to Dartmouth. SouthCoast LGBTQ+ Network will host its flagship fundraiser, “Down the Yellow Brick Road: An Evening with Gregory Maguire,” on March 28, 2026, from 6 […]
The Catnip Junkies bring high energy and bold brass to a Mardi Gras Party at the Shepherd Center on Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. This is a reschedule after […]
Merrick Brannigan, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, released his debut EP, "The Breeze," in September 2024 after recording at Grand Street Recording in Brooklyn. He frequently performs folk-rock with longtime […]
Your Theatre Inc. presents “The Best We Could (A Family Tragedy)” by Emily Feldman, directed by Bob Gillet. The story follows Ella and her father, Lou, on a surprise road […]
James McMurtry comes to the Narrows on Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $49 in advance and $51 the day of the show. […]
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.
Burning Witches will perform at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub for their 10th anniversary on Saturday, March 28, from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $30.50 for general […]
Dave Grew (piano and vocals) and Susan J. Sylvia (lead vocals) are Somethin’ Else. The musical duo covers rock, pop, country, and classic tunes.
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