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SUMMARY:Open mic at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Open mic night is on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. \nSign up begins at 6 p.m. Performers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Up to 10 performers will have 10 minutes each. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-mic-at-the-shepherd-center-3/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T154934Z
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SUMMARY:Chordology classes for guitar at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn guitar techniques and music theory on the second and fourth Thursdays\, 6:30 p.m.in a hands on class. \nAdmission is $20 per class\, payable at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/chordology-classes-for-guitar-at-the-shepherd-center/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
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SUMMARY:Music Circles at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Music Circles meet every Tuesday\, 6 p.m.  Join an informal acoustic jam session open to musicians of all skill levels. Admission is free. \nThe Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts is offering workshops and free community events throughout the summer at 34 Center St. in Fairhaven. \nDonations are appreciated to support the organization’s upcoming season.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/music-circles-at-the-shepherd-center-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T183933Z
CREATED:20260714T183933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T183933Z
UID:10169351-1787164200-1787164200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Open mic at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Open mic night is on the first and third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. \nSign up begins at 6 p.m. Performers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Up to 10 performers will have 10 minutes each. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-mic-at-the-shepherd-center-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T181740Z
CREATED:20260714T181740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T181740Z
UID:10169229-1786645800-1786645800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Chordology classes for Guitar at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Learn guitar techniques and music theory on the second and fourth Thursdays\, 6:30 p.m.in a hands on class. \nAdmission is $20 per class\, payable at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/chordology-classes-for-guitar-at-the-shepherd-center-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTSTAMP:20260714T184348Z
CREATED:20260714T184348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T184348Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:The Shepherd Center hosts Karaoke night hosts every Friday at 6:30 p.m. \nSign up begins at 6 p.m. Sing solo\, perform a duet or join a group. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,Karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T002820Z
CREATED:20260418T002820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T002820Z
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SUMMARY:Double-neck guitar virtuoso Mark Kroos at Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Double-neck guitarist Mark Kroos performs May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nA Michigan native\, Kroos started playing at 12. He shifted from songwriting to instrumental guitar\, influenced by Michael Hedges. His “instrumental folk” style often uses both necks of his guitar at once. \nHe won Guitar Player magazine’s Guitar Superstar Competition. He has shared the stage with Phil Keaggy\, Sister Hazel\, Mike Stern\, and Lee Ritenour. His videos\, including “Dueling Banjos\,” “Linus & Lucy\,” and “Come Together\,” have gone viral. He tours across the U.S. and Canada.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/double-neck-guitar-virtuoso-mark-kroos-at-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T190000
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SUMMARY:STILL YOUNG an Acoustic Tribute to the Music of Neil Young
DESCRIPTION:Still Young\, an acoustic tribute to the music of Neil Young\, performs April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nThe trio grew out of the tribute band Forever Young and brings a more intimate acoustic sound. Forever Young has performed Neil Young’s music since 2006. \nThe set spans Young’s career\, from Buffalo Springfield to Promise of the Real.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/still-young-an-acoustic-tribute-to-the-music-of-neil-young/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T160133Z
CREATED:20260417T160133Z
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SUMMARY:Improv Your Day workshop at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Improv Your Day is a 2-hour workshop exposing participants to the art of improvisation. \nTickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nThe program introduces the basics of improvisation through games and exercises focusing on awareness\, relaxation\, observation\, voice and movement. Comfortable clothing is recommended\, and a willingness to move helps. \nAll experience levels are welcome\, from first-timers to seasoned performers. Teaching artists from WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company lead the session and share practical tips from years of stage work. The approach is inclusive and designed for a range of abilities. \nParticipants of all ages can attend. Children under 16 must register with an adult.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/improv-your-day-workshop-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181752Z
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SUMMARY:Improvisational jazz at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Hum\, a new quartet\, will perform Saturday\, April 18\, at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nThe group features Nina Ott on organ and synthesizers\, Steve Fell on guitar\, John McKenna on saxophone and synthesizers\, and Chris Lopes on drums and percussion. \nTheir sound is rooted in jazz. Performances mix original pieces with improvisation\, including music by Thelonious Monk. \nElectronic and acoustic sounds blend throughout. McKenna also uses playable sculptures he has built\, adding a visual element. \nThe group recently performed on WGBH’s JazzNow before a live audience.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/improvisational-jazz-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Shepherd Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T173706Z
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SUMMARY:Pat Kelleher at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:Irish folk artist Pat Kelleher will perform Saturday\, April 11\, at 7 p.m. at The Shepherd Center. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. \nKelleher is from Dripsey\, a rural area in County Cork\, Ireland. He has more than 40 years of experience as a folksinger\, guitarist\, and five-string banjo player. His influences include Luke Kelly\, Tommy Makem\, Liam Clancy\, Christy Moore\, Pete Seeger\, and others. \nHe specializes in the long-neck folk banjo and clawhammer style. He is also a songwriter and storyteller.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pat-kelleher-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,The Shepherd Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260317T174200Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Mardi Gras with Catnip Junkies at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:The Catnip Junkies bring high energy and bold brass to a Mardi Gras Party at the Shepherd Center on Saturday\, March 28 at 7 p.m. This is a reschedule after the 2026 winter storm cancellation on Saturday\, Feb. 7. \nThe band blends New Orleans jazz\, swing\, Tin Pan Alley\, Broadway and rock ’n’ roll into a sound built to move a crowd. \nBased in Dudley and touring across New England\, the Catnip Junkies pair sharp musicianship with a playful stage presence. \nTickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/celebrate-mardi-gras-with-catnip-junkies-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Mardi Gras,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260316T202644Z
CREATED:20260316T202644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202644Z
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SUMMARY:WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company at The Shepherd Center
DESCRIPTION:WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company will introduce its leadership and programs on Friday\, March 27\, at 7 p.m. at the Shepherd Center.\n\nThe event offers a chance to learn about upcoming classes\, workshops\, and productions. Organizers will also answer questions about getting involved in theater\, both on stage and behind the scenes.\n\nTopics include auditions\, acting\, stage combat\, improv\, and intimacy direction\, along with design\, directing\, stage management and technical work.\n\nFounded in 2009\, WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company is a group of theater professionals and dedicated amateurs focused on producing local theater. Performances take place in a range of settings\, from outdoor spaces and black-box theaters to schools\, warehouses\, and town halls.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/watermelonalligator-theatre-company-at-the-shepherd-center/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260219T184943Z
CREATED:20260219T184943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184943Z
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SUMMARY:The Jethros at The Shepherd Center in Fairhaven
DESCRIPTION:The Jethros will bring their eclectic sound to The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday\, Feb. 28.\n\nMusic starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.\n\nGroup blends folk\, blues\, country\, soul\, swing\, jazz\, and bluegrass into a lively mix. Regular appearances at area festivals\, wineries\, and breweries have made them a fixture in the greater New Bedford music scene. Original songs and inventive arrangements have been featured on three albums and are often covered by other local musicians.\n\nBand members are Boney Jethro\, fiddle; Homer Jethro\, guitar; Rufus Jethro\, trumpet; Gaston Jethro\, bass; LeRoy Jethro\, trombone; and Cornelius Jethro\, drums.\n\nEntrance is on William St.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-jethros-at-the-shepherd-center-in-fairhaven/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260120T202134Z
CREATED:20260120T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T202134Z
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SUMMARY:Funky Cat Five
DESCRIPTION:A rare\, high-energy collaboration comes to the Shepherd Center on Saturday\, Feb. 21\, at 7 p.m. \nFunky Cat Five returns with guitars and trumpets drawn from the golden age of jazz and rock. Fans of Felix the Funky Cat will recognize the spark. New listeners get another chance to catch the sound live. \nTrumpeter Garret Savluk joins the group. He is a longtime friend and bandmate from the Heavy Metal Horns. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Concessions will be available.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/funky-cat-five/
LOCATION:The Shepherd Center\, 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance)\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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