Cisco Kitchen & Bar will host its fourth annual Irish Festival on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. Bagpipes, Irish music, and dance are planned throughout the weekend. Saturday, June 20: On the main stage, Travis Cole opens from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., followed by Failte from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fenian Rams close […]
The 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim will kick off summer on June 20 from 7 to 11 a.m. The 1.2-mile open water swim crosses New Bedford Harbor, from New Bedford to Fairhaven. Once a year, the harbor’s shipping channel closes to boat traffic for the event. Registration is $35, with a $300 fundraising minimum. Swimmers […]
Crooked Coast takes the stage at this Whale Jam concert benefits efforts to save the endangered North Atlantic right whale. Hosted by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) and Cisco Brewers, Whale Jam highlights the importance of whales to the ecosystem and supports work to protect them. The Sunday, June 14, show will be held at […]
No Rulz, formerly known as Of Like Mindz, now features Gretchen Shellman, the former lead vocalist for Hyper Drive. Her cutting-edge rock voice brings excitement and energy to the table.
Felix Slim performs at Cisco Brewers on Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Brooklyn-based blues musician plays ragtime, swing, and Delta blues with slide guitar, harmonica, and vintage American roots music influences.
NEW BEDFORD -- You're invited to the Women in Defence Greater Boston Chapter's annual Networking by the Sea for an evening of making connections, building relationships, and enjoying the water view! The event is hosted by the Women in Defence Greater Boston Chapter, in collaboration with IEEE Providence, SWE New England Shoreline Chapter and WID […]
Local oyster growers come together at New Bedford Oysterfest 2026 on Saturday, June 6, at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Guests can choose from two entry times, noon to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presale tickets are $40 and day-of-event tickets are $45, plus fees. Admission includes seven oyster samples from local growers, one […]
Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford will hold its annual School’s Out for Summer fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The event will feature food, games, raffles, and live music by Morrissey Blvd and Luffkid. Organizers expect more than 500 students, families, alumni, faculty, and community […]
The Heavy Hitters are a high-energy band that blends multiple genres into a sound driven by passion and built to move audiences.
Shot Down is a Connecticut-based country band formed in 2016. The group plays a classic and modern country sound, inspired by artists from Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash to Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs. The band performs as a three-piece acoustic act or a full electric lineup. Setlists mix country favorites with other genres.
Run For Covers brings a mix of unexpected songs and crowd favorites. Set lists move across the '80s, '90s, 2000s, Top 40 hits, and viral favorites.
PLAYED OUT plays a range of throwbacks and deep cuts to crowd favorites that often get left off other set lists. Selections span '90s hip hop, R&B, rock, reggae, and nostalgic songs that keep audiences singing along.
More than 1,000 runners and walkers are expected to gather for the 16th annual Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on May 10, 2026. Race begins at 10 a.m., with a kids' dash at 9:30 a.m., at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. Registration is $35. The fundraiser supports the Women's Fund SouthCoast, which […]
Volunteers are needed for the Women’s Fund SouthCoast 16th Annual Mother’s Day 5K Walk and Run on Sunday, May 10, at Cisco Brewers. The race begins at 10 a.m., with a kids' dash at 9:30 a.m. Volunteer support helps keep race day organized, welcoming, and enjoyable for all participants. Those interested in helping can email […]
Chris Fitz began performing in Boston in 1994 after refining his blues guitar style in San Francisco clubs. His playing soon drew attention and led to the formation of the Chris Fitz Band with Mike Aiello and Dave Kendarian. The group has been a steady presence in New England for more than two decades and […]
Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Cisco a at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19. Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett.
Dean Petrella is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter based out of Providence RI & Nashville TN, and the lead singer of the band The Complaints.
Rob Davis is a Rhode Island musician who performs on guitar and vocals. A solo acoustic artist, he covers a wide range of genres and styles.
Hear Jacob and Jackson play song favorites from the ’50s, ’60s, and beyond.
Dylan Wheaton performs acoustic singer-songwriter music, blending guitar and vocals with a mix of popular covers and original material.
Benny Banning covers a mix of hits from the 70s with a splash of 60s and 80s.
South Shore native Chris Ballerini has been writing songs and performing across New England since returning from Alaska in 2015. He formed SixFoxWhiskey soon after, releasing three albums and several singles. He has opened for The Elovaters, Ripe, Kung Fu and Rustic Overtones, and played festivals including Levitate Music and Arts Festival and Levitate Flannel […]
From today’s hot country to yesterday’s classics, Marvin & G perform songs by artists like Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Zac Brown Band, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Darius Rucker, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Eagles, Matchbox 20, Elton John, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, and tons of others.
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.
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