Blue Heron in Flight
2025-12-13 | Adriance Furniture Makers, 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States
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 sculpture from UMass Dartmouth. Solo exhibitions have appeared in several locations. Permanent installations stand in hospitals and public spaces. Magnan’s sculpture is also featured at the UMass School of Law. A national collaboration with Eli Lilly and Co. honors clinical trial participants through public art.
Showroom open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone number is 508-993-4800.
A portion of this sale will be donated to Buzzards Bay Coalition to support efforts to protect the bay.
An online portfolio can be viewed at www.johnmagnan.com

Free Rides for eligible individuals
2025-12-13 | MA
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 and New Bedford.
Trips can be scheduled right away or up to 48 hours in advance.
To find out if you qualify, call 2-1-1 or 877-211-6277 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder
2025-12-13 | MA
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.

Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance
2025-12-13 - 2026-05-03 | New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States
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 Moby-Dick. She reimagines Ahab’s pursuit as a layered map of fixation. Paper, shadow, and structure trace themes of violence and mania in the novel and in America today.
Her work has appeared at the Addison Gallery of American Art, the Fitchburg Art Museum, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. It is held in museum, public, and corporate collections such as the Federal Reserve, Boston Public Library, and the McMullen Museum of Art. She received a Mass Cultural Council fellowship in 2021.
Ahab’s Head ties together maritime history, literature, and contemporary art, presenting the story through a modern lens.

Damien's Food Pantry open Thursdays, Saturdays
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Damien’s Food Pantry, 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, 02571, United States
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, and providing information to our guests about other community resources. All are welcome.
First-time visitors will need to provide information about their household. They are required to complete a short application, show proof of residency, and verify all occupants residing in the home. Verifications will be required annually. New applications are accepted Thursdays and Saturdays between 8-11:30 a.m.
The last shop of the day will start at 11:45 a.m. Anyone arriving after 11:45 a.m. will receive a pre-packaged box of food.
The pantry will be closed Friday, July 4- Monday, July 7.
The organization makes food available to over 1,200 households monthly. If you or someone you know needs food, please contact us. The pantry is located at 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 730, East Wareham, MA 02538. Phone: 508-295-3486 / Fax: 508-299-6582.
Volunteers are often sought. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please phone the pantry at: 508-295-3486 and leave your name and phone number or apply online here.
The opportunities range from food distribution, stocking shelves to data entry and translation services. Volunteers who work the backroom should be able to lift 25 pounds. If you are unable to physically volunteer at the pantry, but would still like to help, we have opportunities for remote activities.
Here is more information about volunteer opportunities.
The pantry depends on financial support, volunteers and food donations from individuals, corporations, agencies, and foundations to help feed the hungry. Donations are tax deductible.

PACE Holiday Meal Drive
2025-12-13 08:00 - 15:00 | PACE Community Food Center, 477 Park Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740., United States
The holidays are a season for togetherness and shared meals. For many families in Greater New Bedford, putting a holiday meal on the table can be a challenge.

PACE Community Food Center is collecting donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15 to support local families. Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 477 Park St. in New Bedford.

Needed items include turkeys, hams, or roasts, grocery gift cards, canned goods and vegetables, boxed sides, dessert mixes, juice, potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, and other holiday items. Ethnic foods are welcome.

Donations support families in New Bedford, Fairhaven, Dartmouth, Acushnet, Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester.
Unable to drop off items. Online donations help purchase exactly what families need at paceinfo.org/donate.

Need a pickup? Contact Jen Medeiros at 508-999-9920 ext. 333 or jmedeiros@paceinfo.org.

Nature Play & Learn: Evergreen Explorers
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New Bedford Free Library, 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
Join Mobile Adventures for a fun and educational morning focused on evergreen trees. Activities include exploring tree rings, identifying common evergreens, and creating crafts with pinecones. The program is designed for families and young learners.
Mobile Adventures is an Urban Youth Program of the Trustees. It offers free nature play and exploration experiences for children in Boston, Fall River, and New Bedford.

New Bedford Indoor Farmer’s Market
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Buttonwood Park Lawler Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States
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 Bedford.
For those unable to attend in person, the Virtual Market offers farm-fresh produce for online purchase.

Ceramic Holiday Hand Building
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States
Get into the holiday spirit with ceramic artist Jillian McEvoy. This joyful four-week hand-building ceramics workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov. 22 and 29 and Dec. 6 and 13.
Each class focuses on a new project including ornaments, mugs and candle holders. The final session covers glazing. No wheel experience is needed. McEvoy provides guidance in shaping, texturing and decorating clay.
Members pay $189 and nonmembers pay $210. All materials are included.

Crunch Time Craft Group
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA, 02745, United States
It is crunch time for finishing holiday gifts, and this group offers support and company. A quilter, crocheter, and leather worker led the gathering. Makers sit together and work. Any project is welcome.
All crafts are welcome. Light refreshments are provided. Bring your own mug.
Free parking is available. The studio is heated. The group is family-friendly.
Enter through the big green doors. Take the stairs to the second floor. Turn right after the piano. Use the last door on the right before the event room. For elevator access, call 774-636-8063.

Holiday Table Mat: Beginner Hand Loom Weaving One Day Workshop
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Amy C Lund Handweaver Studio & Gallery, 88 Hatch Street, Studio 211 (second floor), New Bedford, MA, 02745, United States
This $285 beginner workshop introduces the art of loom weaving on 4-shaft floor or table looms. Participants use seasonal colors and textured yarns to create a holiday centerpiece mat or table runner.
All materials are included, and each piece will reflect individual choices and style. Everyone takes home a finished work at the end of the day.
The workshop is open to teens, young adults, and adults.

dNB Holiday Stroll at FHC
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States
The Fishing Heritage Center will take part in dNB’s annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Story time will run throughout the afternoon with appearances by Salty Santa and Mrs. Claws. Visitors can join a seafood scavenger hunt and a holiday-themed story time. A ten percent discount will be available in the gift shop.
Admission to the Center is free during the event. More information about Holiday Stroll events is available on dNB’s website.

dNB Holiday Stroll 2025
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown New Bedford, Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States
Mark your calendar for the 2025 dNB Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. A rain date is set for Saturday, Dec. 20.
Downtown streets fill with local shops and holiday specials. Family friendly fun is planned throughout the district. Kids can take firetruck rides and visit Santa. Adults can stroll, browse, and check gifts off their lists.
Every purchase supports local businesses.
More details are coming soon.

A New England Nutcracker
2025-12-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Keith Middle School, 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, 02740, United States
New Bedford Ballet will present A New England Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Keith Middle School. The story is set in 1850s New Bedford and follows Mary through a night of holiday adventure. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for seniors, students, and children ages two to twelve. Children under two are free.
Scenes include a festive party, a battle between mice and soldiers, and a trip through a snowflake to the Land of Sweets. Characters draw from global dance traditions and New England history.
Artistic director Rebecca Waskiel-Marchesseault created this version with choreography by Waskiel-Marchesseault, Pamela Mateus, and Sara Brownell. The hour-long format suits families.
Proceeds support the New Bedford Ballet Foundation and its scholarship programs. Tickets are available at newbedfordballet.org or by phone at 508-993-1387.

Country Afternoon with Dallas Corbin Duo at Cisco
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States
Dallas Corbin is a New England-based singer-songwriter who brings a blend of country, folk, and rock.

Kettle Kitchen Concerts at Buzzards Bay Brewing
2025-12-13 15:00 - 20:00 | Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA, United States
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. South Coast artists bring the soundtrack.
BBQ y MAS serves Birria tacos from the Kettle Kitchen at Buzzards Bay Brewing, along with rotating weekly specials that fill the space with inviting aromas. The vibe is easygoing and local, with good beer, good food, and live music every Saturday.
The December music lineup:

Dec. 6: Bill Santos Duo
Dec. 13: KT Lee
Dec. 20: Beau
Dec. 27: The Jethros

NBFT Holiday Show: My Favorite Things
2025-12-13 16:00 | The Steeple Playhouse, 159 William Street, New Bedford, MA, United States
New Bedford Festival Theatre will present its annual holiday program, “My Favorite Things,” on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Steeple Playhouse.
NBFT alum Alex Cruz of Moulin Rouge is featured. Additional performers include Olivia Marques, Peter Henry Dasilva, and Molly Dupre.
Tickets are $25, available through the company’s website.

Truue at Ryan's Sports Pub
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards, 500 Hathaway Rd, New Bedford, MA, United States
Truue is a talented group changing from a duet to a trio to a band. The musicians play rock music with a shot of country.

The BLUES ROOM at Bento's
2025-12-13 19:00 | Bento’s, 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, 02720, United States
Kick off Saturday night at THE BLUES ROOM at Bento’s, jazz, and soul alongside great food and drinks. It’s a spot for music lovers to relax and take in New Bedford’s live music scene.

Sing We Now of Christmas holiday concert
2025-12-13 19:00 | Taunton High School Auditorium, 50 Williams Street, Taunton, MA, United States
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus will present Sing We Now of Christmas on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Taunton High School Auditorium.
More than 100 singers from over 40 cities and towns will perform carols from France and Germany reimagined as contemporary works by modern choral arrangers. The program will feature “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “How Great Our Joy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “Silent Night.”
The concerts will include a 30-piece orchestra and a performance by SMFC Bronze on four octaves of bells. Tickets cost $18 to $24.
For details and tickets, visit smfconline.org or call 508-813-0697.

The Blues Room at Bento's
2025-12-13 19:00 | Bento’s, 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, 02720, United States
The Blues Room monthly event is on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The Mwalim Trio will perform alongside rotating guest artists. The group is known for expressive, roots-based blues.
A full bar and dinner menu will be available. The venue encourages guests to arrive early and stay through the evening.

Anna Freitas at Cisco
2025-12-13 19:00 | Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA, United States
Anna Freitas is a self-employed guitar player, vocalist and guitar instructor at Milton Academy.

Bill Santos at Bittersweet Farm
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Bittersweet Farm Tavern, 438 Main Road, Westport, MA, United States
Guitarist Bill Santos, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire, will perform solo.

MAC Theater Presents "Greetings"
2025-12-13 19:30 | Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St., Marion, MA, 02738, United States
A Christmas Eve visit turns upside down in “Greetings!” when Andy brings his Jewish atheist fiancée home to meet his Catholic family. His younger brother Mickey rarely speaks, and the night begins with tension and awkward silence. Then Mickey shocks everyone by saying a single word: “Greetings.”
The cast features Arturo Ferreiro, Bethany Lamoureux, Michele Letourneau, Tristan McCann, and Frank Mitchell. Performances run Dec. 11–14 at the Marion Art Center.
Tickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers. The center accepts the Massachusetts Card to Culture.

Donna the Buffalo at Narrows
2025-12-13 20:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, United States
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival.
Tickets are $46 in advance and $49 on the day of the show.

Live Music at Bayside Lounge
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Bayside Lounge, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, MA, 02719, United States
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.

Your Favorite Color at Ying Dynasty
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Ying Dynasty, 724 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA, 02748, United States
Your Favorite Color is a high-energy dance/show band with four members in the music industry for over 30 years. The lead singer, Duke Jones, was signed with Columbia Records in 1989 and has a strong foundation in showmanship.

A Wilhelm Scream celebrating 20th anniversary of RUINER at The Vault
2025-12-13 20:00 - 23:30 | The Vault Music Hall and Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, United States
A Wilhelm Scream marks the 20th anniversary of the RUINER album on Dec. 13 at The Vault Performing Arts Center and Pub. The New Bedford band is known for its melodic punk and hardcore sound.
Admission is $23.85.

Brainwheel at Cork
2025-12-13 21:00 | Cork Wine and Tapas, 90 Front St., New Bedford, MA, United States
Brainwheel will perform tracks from its soon-to-be-released album as well as several other originals.

Spoiler Alert at Knuckle Heads
2025-12-13 22:00 | Knuckle Heads, 85 MacArthur Dr., New Bedford, MA, United States
Spoiler Alert returns to Knuckle Heads. The rock, pop, R&B band consists of Jeff on lead vocals, Galen on guitar, Rich on bass and Greg on drums.
