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SUMMARY:Greater New Bedford Choral Society open rehearsals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo 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. \nBrian Dean Sousa directs the group and includes singers from communities across southeastern Massachusetts. \nIts winter concert\, “Christmas Songs from Around the World\,” is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday\, Dec. 6. The program will feature music from 11 countries in several languages. \nMore information and registration are available at gnbcs.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/greater-new-bedford-choral-society-open-rehearsals/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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SUMMARY:Open mic at First Unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:A monthly open mic will be held on the first Sunday of each month at First Unitarian Church\, 71 Eighth St.\, New Bedford. \nPoetry\, acting\, music\, and other performances are welcome. Each participant will have up to 10 minutes. \nSign-up begins at 3:30 p.m. The open mic runs from 4 to 6 p.m. \nAdmission is free. Donations are welcome.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-mic-at-first-unitarian-church/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis concert recognizes the roots of jazz in American slavery and the deeply rooted presence of white supremacy in the nation. Each year\, a racially diverse ensemble of musicians from New Bedford and nearby towns comes together to perform. \nOrganizers aim to encourage reflection on racial realities and inspire a renewed commitment to a more just and equal America. Funds raised support the church and its social justice work. \nAkoma Ensemble returns with guest Candida Rose. Akoma presents original and traditional jazz grounded in African American heritage and shaped by global influences. Rose\, a Cabo Verdean from New Bedford\, studies and shares the transnational musical legacy of Cabo Verdean Americans. \nSupport comes in part from the New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Mattapoisett\, and Acushnet cultural councils and the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/42nd-annual-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T183000
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SUMMARY:Game Night at First Unitarian Church
DESCRIPTION:First-Friday Game Night: Unplugged Analog Fun takes place May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church. Admission is free. \nBring 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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/game-night-at-first-unitarian-church/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:Monthly THUMP & SOUL session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 movement and release. \nMusic by GM Slim-One\, The ZYG 808\, and DaPhunkee Professor has distinct styles rooted in groove and flow.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/monthly-thump-soul-session/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion by Author Ieva Jusionyte
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJusionyte 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. make their way into Mexico and the toll that trade takes on communities. Audience Q&A and book signing will follow. \nResearch draws on interviews with federal agents\, arms traffickers\, and people directly affected by border violence. Narrative blends reporting with personal stories. \nThe program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau\, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. \nJusionyte is a legal anthropologist and MacArthur Fellow. She serves as Watson Family University Professor of International Security and Anthropology and directs the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies at Brown University.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/book-discussion-by-author-ieva-jusionyte/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar,Discussion
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SUMMARY:Being Human Sharing Circle
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEnter through the parking lot door. Free parking is available in the lot closest to the church building on 8th Street. Avoid the permit-only lot.\n\nQuestions can be directed to beckitabrown@gmail.com.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/being-human-sharing-circle/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
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SUMMARY:NB Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus seeks new singers
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nStart up introductory rehearsals begin Wednesday\, Feb. 4\, at 6 p.m. The regular schedule starts Feb. 25.\nRehearsals meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 4\, Feb. 11\, and Feb. 18.\n\nAll sessions take place downstairs at the First Unitarian Church. Enter through the Eighth Street parking lot entrance.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nb-harbor-sea-chantey-chorus-seeks-new-singers/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar
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SUMMARY:Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClasses will be taught by Fairhaven attorney Ellen Nelson\, who brings 25 years of legal experience and a background in teaching government and law. \nParticipants are asked to obtain The Everything American Government Book by Nick Ragone; limited free copies are available. \nRegistration is required:\nhttps://www.uunewbedford.org/events-1/stuff-you-should-know-basic-american-government-2026-02-14-10-00\nhttps://www.uunewbedford.org/events-1/stuff-you-should-know-basic-american-government-2026-02-21-10-00
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/stuff-you-should-know-basic-american-government/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Class
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