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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation […]
Scholarships remain available for WAGKids Summer Camp sessions in July and August. The program serves children ages 7 to 11 who are entering second grade. Applications are available at www.westportartgroup.com. […]
Montanha Pico Festival is making room for New Bedford filmmakers. The festival's initiative is accepting submissions through June 1 for its January 2027 event on Pico Island in the Azores. […]
The AHA! Night Pride Block Party on June 11 is seeking volunteers and people interested in joining future Pride Block Party planning committees. Anyone who has wanted to be part […]
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, […]
🖌️ Brush up your portfolios, South Coast artists! 🖌️ It's time again to apply to The New Bedford Light's next Arts Illuminated live talk show and sale, on Friday, June […]
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. […]
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 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, […]
NextGen Empowered will hold the Confidence Experience for girls ages 11 to 13 on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Mattapoisett. The […]
A free waterfront festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at the Community Boating Center in Clark’s Cove. The event marks the close of the […]
The fourth annual Spring Into Recovery at Fort Taber is scheduled on Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. The free afternoon includes music, dance, wellness services, and more […]
A 2D textured foil sculpting workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The class fee is $35. Students will sketch a design, layer foil, and […]
The Relics play classic rock hits, country classics and a blues.
The May Day Spring Street Fair in Fall River is set for Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Purchase Street. Outdoor games, including cornhole, Yardzee, ladder ball, […]
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 collaborator Cole Corper in Nantucket and New York City, where they have written and performed together for over three years.
The Heavy Hitters are a high-energy band that blends multiple genres into a sound driven by passion and built to move audiences.
Our Sisters' School will hold its annual Festival of Arts and Student Achievement on Friday, May 29, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The free event highlights student accomplishments across academics, […]
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