The Greater New Bedford Choral Society will hold open rehearsals on Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, and 23 at 6:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Church in New Bedford. No auditions are required. New singers can attend a rehearsal before deciding whether to join the chorus. Rehearsals run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brian Dean Sousa directs […]
A monthly open mic will be held on the first Sunday of each month at First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth St., New Bedford. Poetry, acting, music, and other performances are welcome. Each participant will have up to 10 minutes. Sign-up begins at 3:30 p.m. The open mic runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is […]
The 42nd Annual Jazz Concert is on June 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. Music runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A vendor event, refreshments, and a raffle are from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This concert recognizes the roots of jazz in American slavery and the deeply rooted presence of white supremacy in the […]
First-Friday Game Night: Unplugged Analog Fun takes place May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church. Admission is free. Bring a favorite board or card game, a friend, and snacks if desired. Games can continue past 8:30 p.m. if the night is still going.
The latest THUMP & SOUL SESSION is on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. in the MAJA CAPEK Room at the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford. Admission is free. This monthly pop-up dance lounge is guided by the WAMPTRONICA collective. The night centers on deep house, Afro-rooted rhythms, and an even pulse that welcomes […]
Boston-based author Ieva Jusionyte will visit First Unitarian Church on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m., as part of New Bedford’s AHA! Night. Jusionyte will discuss her book, “Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border,” a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. She will talk about how firearms purchased in the U.S. […]
Being Human is a weekly sharing circle that offers space to gather and reflect on what it means to live in this moment. Conversations are open and informal. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Enter through the parking lot door. Free parking is available in the lot closest to the church building on 8th Street. […]
The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is opening the door to new voices for its 2026 summer season. Anyone who enjoys singing, sea music, or trying something new is welcome to come listen, sing along, and see if it’s a good fit. Start up introductory rehearsals begin Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. The […]
The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford is offering a free class, “Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government.” The course provides an accessible overview of how the U.S. government works, including its history, structure, and civic role. Classes will be taught by Fairhaven attorney Ellen Nelson, who brings 25 years of legal experience and […]
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