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 […]
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 […]
Open enrollment runs from November through January 2026, making this a good time to check your health coverage. The PACE Health Access team can help with applications and renewals for […]
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 […]
UMass Dartmouth CVPA Campus Gallery presents Emma Kathleen Hepburn Ferrer’s first U.S. solo exhibition. The opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. An artist talk starts at 6 p.m. in Lecture Hall 153. Dr. Nina Levent and gallery director Viera Levitt will introduce Ferrer. Music faculty Jing Wang and Will Riley […]
The Seaport Art Walk is seeking proposals for its 2026 outdoor exhibition in New Bedford. This year’s theme is “Good Trouble.” It takes its cue from the late U.S. Rep. […]
UMass Dartmouth nursing students partnered with GiftsToGive through a service learning project to help meet local needs. Students organized a campus collection of hygiene and personal care items for children […]
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 […]
New Bedford Festival Theatre seeks performers for its production of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. Submissions are accepted from Dec. 18 through Jan. 23. Email ebettencourt@nbfestivaltheatre.com to submit or for more details. Local callbacks are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, in New Bedford. Performers should prepare a short song in the show's style or from the score. […]
The Siren Scene seeks submissions for Curious Figure 3. Theme is "Figure & Field: Interplay of Form, Space, and Story." Curious Figure 3 is a juried figurative art exhibition. Show runs April 1 through May 31, 2026, at the Co+Creative Centre. Artists 18 and older living in the United States may apply. Work should explore […]
Dartmouth residents have several options for disposing of Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday greenery after the season ends. Real Christmas Trees Real trees are chipped and reused as cover at […]
Westport Art Group is accepting submissions for MidWinter Dreams, a February exhibit pairing original visual art with original poetry. The show runs Feb. 13–22, Friday through Sunday, with an opening […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 & […]
Farmcoast Winter Conversations and Reading Series begins Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. The four-part series blends reading, conversation, and writing. The focus is on the region’s […]
Aspiring artists of all skill levels are welcome at the January meeting of Creative Escapes, a monthly art-making series. The session focuses on illustrating a bird-of-paradise flower using watercolor and […]
Pearly Baker is a popular local tribute band performing the music of the Grateful Dead since 1985.
Les Sampou is a singer and songwriter from Boston. She is known for her blend of Americana, blues, folk, and rock. Sampou began performing in the 1990s and went on […]
East Bay Roots is a lively acoustic duo featuring Steve Kennedy and Rick Kinsella.
Sunday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl 7 to 11 p.m.
Pour Farm hosts jam sessions every Sunday night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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