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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 of South Coast art patrons. Works come exclusively from private local collections and are rarely shown publicly. An eclectic mix reflects the tastes of eight […]
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 multi-year, with awards starting at $20,000. Programs led by organizations, schools, or government entities are eligible if they have been running for at least six […]
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 […]
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.
Patrick and Mallory Fey, the youngest of seven in Plymouth, have been performing together ever since childhood. Their lifelong musical partnership creates a natural chemistry onstage. The acoustic duo will deliver familiar favorites with the ease of lifelong collaborators.
FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
The Anti Freeze Affair custom culture party is set for Sunday, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $6.90. Live music includes surf rock from The Electric Heaters and a performance by Lenny Lashley. Vendors, custom motorcycles, a sissy bar contest, and a pinstriping contest are also featured. Food and a full bar […]
An in-person Grant Writing Workshop will help participants strengthen their grant-writing skills and develop more effective proposals. The session is designed for those with project ideas who want guidance on turning them into competitive grant applications. Participants will receive training from two experienced facilitators who have written, reviewed, and evaluated hundreds of grants. The workshop […]
Westport Art Group Emerging Artists Exhibition features artwork by students from Westport and Dartmouth high schools. Paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media will be on display. Gallery hours run from March 13 to March 22, Friday through Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. A closing reception with the student artists and faculty is on Sunday, March […]
MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps,” running March 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs. The show follows Richard Hannay, an ordinary man swept into a […]
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 trip to adopt a rescue dog. Along the way, they cross state lines and revisit family history. A narrator named Maps guides the journey. Conversations […]
Families can drop in for art activities every Sunday at the New Bedford Art Museum. Designed for children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers, the program offers hands-on projects inspired by current exhibitions, with time to explore, create, and connect. Activities run from 2 to 5 p.m. each Sunday. Children must be accompanied by […]
Tri-County Symphonic Band will present “Celebrating American Musical Theater” on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. The concert continues the group’s 2025–26 season under the direction of Philip Sanborn. The program highlights music from major Broadway composers, including Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, and Stephen Schwartz. Vocalist Heather Corrigan will […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
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