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SUMMARY:New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. \nArtifacts include the Taunton jail’s debtor book from 1785 and Lizzie Borden’s 1892 mittimus. Visitors will also see 1920s inmate photographs\, 19th-century jail logs\, and materials from the sheriff’s office archives. \nThe exhibit was curated by Melanie Botvin with research by Henry Claudy\, a New York University graduate student. \nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-exhibit-explores-bristol-countys-history-of-incarceration/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,History,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201557Z
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SUMMARY:Donation Drop Sites Needed
DESCRIPTION:Local food pantries need help building supplies as SNAP benefits change. Reggae on West Beach (ROWB) is organizing a food and baby item drive for area families in need. \nBusinesses are asked to host donation boxes provided and maintained by ROWB. Boxes will be picked up monthly or sooner if full. \nThe business with the most donations will receive the 2026 Food Fight Trophy. The drive runs through August 2026\, leading up to ROWB’s 10th-year event. \nParticipating businesses will be highlighted on ROWB’s social media pages. Posts from your business may be shared to boost visibility for your events. \nEmail reggaeonwestbeach@gmail.com or rowbvendors@gmail.com\, or text 774-634-1008 for more information. \nSign up at https://forms.gle/FouzAc3wRiqtMfnH9
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/donation-drop-sites-needed/
CATEGORIES:Donations,Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reggae on West Beach":MAILTO:reggaeonwestbeach@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251119T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T152602Z
UID:10146152-1765584000-1777852799@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhitman 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. \nHer 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. \nAhab’s Head ties together maritime history\, literature\, and contemporary art\, presenting the story through a modern lens.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahabs-head-american-vengeance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260109T205534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T205534Z
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SUMMARY:Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:See the faces of 19th-century America in a new special exhibition opening Jan. 16\, 2026.  “Look Pleasant\, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford\,” explores portrait photography in a growing and diverse coastal city.\n\nImages highlight the changing relationship between photographer and sitter in a complex urban economy. Featured works include one of the last known portraits of Frederick Douglass\, taken by Black photographer James E. Reed\, along with images by immigrant and women photographers building careers in New Bedford.\n\nThe exhibition invites visitors to reflect on 19th-century society and consider how people choose to present themselves today.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/early-portrait-photography-in-new-bedford/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260122T201006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T201006Z
UID:10153225-1769040000-1777679999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: ArtWeek SouthCoast
DESCRIPTION:ArtWeek SouthCoast is back May 8 to 17\, 2026\, with events planned across southeastern Massachusetts. The festival website is live\, and event submissions are open at artweeksouthcoast.org.\n\nArtists\, cultural organizations\, municipalities\, local businesses\, and community groups may submit events for inclusion in the 2026 schedule. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.\n\nThis regional arts celebration highlights creativity through workshops\, performances\, exhibitions\, open studios\, artist talks\, and family-friendly activities. Behind-the-scenes experiences also offer new ways to connect with artists and cultural spaces.\n\nParticipating communities include Fall River\, New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Westport\, Fairhaven\, Mattapoisett\, Somerset\, and Wareham. New voices from Attleboro\, Brockton\, Taunton\, and surrounding areas will also take part.\nOrganizers encourage early planning as events are added.\n\nFull details and the evolving schedule are available at artweeksouthcoast.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-submissions-artweek-southcoast/
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Call for Art,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260320T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T181025Z
UID:10162220-1773273600-1780271999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art
DESCRIPTION:March 12 to May 31\, 2026$10 adults. $7 seniors and students. \nThis exhibition features contemporary Mexican artists exploring freedom of expression\, history\, and social justice. Work spans sculpture\, installation\, performance documentation\, textiles\, and printmaking. Artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge\, collective memory\, and present-day social issues. \nJacobo and María Ángeles\, master wood carvers from Oaxaca\, present sculptural interpretations of tonas and nahuales. Their vivid works draw on Zapotec cosmology and assert cultural identity. \nAdela Goldbard examines memory and power\, often through symbolic acts of destruction. Prints by Mario Guzmán highlight community\, labor\, and political struggle\, alongside work from Subterráneos\, a collective he leads in Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez shows pieces from Siempre Voy a Volver. Her sculptures explore memory\, migration\, and home through hand-built forms that suggest the body and domestic space. \n\nResistencia: Narrativas Políticas y Culturales en el Arte Mexicano12 de marzo al 31 de mayo de 2026 \nLa exposición presenta artistas mexicanos contemporáneos que exploran la libertad de expresión\, la historia y la justicia social. Incluye escultura\, instalación\, documentación performativa\, textiles y grabado. Las obras abordan el conocimiento indígena\, la memoria colectiva y el contexto actual. \nJacobo y María Ángeles presentan esculturas de tonas y nahuales inspiradas en la cosmología zapoteca. Sus obras afirman la identidad cultural. \nAdela Goldbard explora la memoria y el poder mediante acciones simbólicas. Mario Guzmán utiliza el grabado como herramienta social\, junto a Subterráneos\, colectivo que dirige en Oaxaca. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez presenta obras de Siempre Voy a Volver. Sus esculturas abordan la memoria\, la migración y el hogar con formas hechas a mano que evocan el cuerpo y lo doméstico.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/resistance-cultural-and-political-narratives-in-mexican-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260329T204220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T204220Z
UID:10163224-1774483200-1777679999@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call For Art: Soul Clap: Sounds of the African Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X is seeking submissions for “Soul Clap\,” a juried multimedia exhibition focused on the sound and cultural impact of Black music. \nThe show highlights musical traditions of the African Diaspora\, from West African rhythms to jazz\, hip-hop\, reggae\, and house\, and invites work that reflects themes of community\, resistance\, and joy. \nArtists may submit up to three works by May 1 at 11:59 p.m. A short bio and artwork details are required. The $20 fee may be waived for financial hardship. \nApplicants will be notified by May 10. \nAccepted work must be delivered between May 13 and May 17. The exhibition runs from May 20 through June 20.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-soul-clap-sounds-of-the-african-diaspora/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260329T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T210652Z
UID:10163226-1774742400-1776211199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:WAG Call for Artists Spring Show "Journeys"
DESCRIPTION:Westport Art Group opened a call for artists for its Spring Show\, themed “Journeys.” Online registration is available on its website. The show is open to members and nonmembers. \nThe theme is broadly interpreted and may reflect travel\, personal growth\, creative process\, or cultural and emotional experiences. \nExhibition runs April 23 through May 10. David Barnes\, a visual art professor at UMass Dartmouth and BCC\, will serve as juror. Prizes will be awarded during a reception on April 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. \nFinal weekend aligns with ArtWeek South Coast. Sponsors will present additional awards during the reception. \nRegistration closes April 14. More information is available on the Westport Art Group website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/wag-call-for-artists-spring-show-journeys/
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtWeek Southcoast,Call for Art,Call for Artists
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260330T161132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161132Z
UID:10163229-1774828800-1779062399@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Call For Art: Queer Futures
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X seeks submissions for “Queer Futures\,” a Pride Month exhibition exploring visions of the future. Themes include utopia\, queer sci-fi\, solarpunk\, Afro and Indigenous Futurism\, and personal hopes. Broad interpretations are welcome. Artists of all backgrounds may submit\, with encouragement for queer and BIPOC artists. Submissions are free. \nThe show runs May 6 through May 17. Participant should submit work during gallery hours or by appointment through May 17. Artists complete a submission form at drop-off. The exhibition is non-juried and open to all media. Wall pieces must be ready to hang. Pedestals are available for three-dimensional work. \nWorks may be available for purchase\, and Gallery X manages sales and takes a commission. \nOrganizers also invite local queer artists to contribute to a “Queer Futures” time capsule installation featuring imagined artifacts from 500 years in the future. \nArtists interested in the project are free to contact the curator\, Beatrice Alder\, at beatrice.g.alder@gmail.com for details.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-art-queer-futures/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Call for Art,Call for Artists,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260326T191447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191447Z
UID:10163219-1775764800-1776031200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:New Bedford Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Film Festival runs April 9 at 8 p.m. through April 12 at 10 p.m. Various experience passes are available. \nFestival highlights include independent film and emerging storytellers while supporting the city’s creative economy. Programming includes short and feature films\, student work\, music videos\, episodic pieces\, documentaries\, and public service announcements. \nScreenings and events are held at four venues: New Bedford Harbor Hotel\, Steeple Playhouse\, Gallery X\, and New Bedford Art Museum\, and feature panels and networking. \nOpening night features technical award recognition. The event ends with a top category awards ceremony.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Festival,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251029T165258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T165418Z
UID:10137227-1775779200-1775865599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Blue Heron in Flight
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn 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. \nShowroom open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Phone number is 508-993-4800. \n A portion of this sale will be donated to Buzzards Bay Coalition to support efforts to protect the bay. \nAn online portfolio can be viewed at www.johnmagnan.com
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/blue-heron-in-flight/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Adriance Furniture Makers\, 288 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Ongoing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251105T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T173921Z
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SUMMARY:Free Rides for eligible individuals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRides 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. \nTrips can be scheduled right away or up to 48 hours in advance. \nTo 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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/free-rides-for-eligible-individuals/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,Free Rides
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251113T163611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T163611Z
UID:10143515-1775779200-1775865599@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Cold and Flu Vaccine Reminder
DESCRIPTION:A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. \nResidents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/cold-and-flu-vaccine-reminder/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Health,Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260220T171327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T171327Z
UID:10155824-1775811600-1775840400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth Public Library Launches New Seed Library
DESCRIPTION:Gardeners in Dartmouth have a new reason to visit the stacks. \nDartmouth Public Library will launch a free Seed Library on March 2 at both branches. Limited seed packets will be available to help residents get the growing season started. \nThe program encourages gardening\, sustainability\, and local food production. Participants can take seeds\, grow plants\, and save seeds to share. Effort supports biodiversity and helps plants adapt to local conditions. \nSeed donations are now accepted at the Southworth Library. Both commercially packaged and saved seeds are welcome. \nGardening books\, a tool set\, and a garden kneeler are also available to borrow. Supplies are limited. \nFor details\, call Southworth Library at 508-999-0726. \nThe Southworth Library is open Monday through Thursday\, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm\, Friday and Saturday\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm\, and is closed on Sunday. \nThe North Branch Library is open Monday\, Wednesday\, and Saturday\, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm\, Tuesday\, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm\, Thursday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and is closed on Friday and Sunday. \nFor more information about the Dartmouth Public Library\, visit dplma.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-public-library-launches-new-seed-library/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Southworth Library\, 732 Dartmouth Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260218T210431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T210431Z
UID:10155200-1775813400-1775817000@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Martha's Pantry at Grace
DESCRIPTION:Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month.\n\nPantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Service follows New Bedford school weather closures.\n\nFor information\, contact Grace Church at 508-993-0547 or office@gracechurchnb.org.\n\nCommunity members are invited to support this ministry.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marthas-pantry-at-grace/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 133 School Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20250605T121505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T121546Z
UID:10127327-1775822400-1775840400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Dartmouth Farmers' Market weekly schedule
DESCRIPTION:DARTMOUTH — The Dartmouth Farmers’ Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary’s Church into October. \nThe Dartmouth Farmers’ Market is centered around locally grown\, raised and crafted food and art. The market is located on the St. Mary’s Parish Center lawn in Padanaram Village\, featuring locally grown produce and flowers\, locally raised meats and eggs\, locally baked and crafted food\, and handmade crafts\, goods and art. \nSNAP\, HIP\, WIC are accepted.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dartmouth-farmers-market-weekly-schedule/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Church\, 789 Dartmouth Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Farmer's Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251228T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T212342Z
UID:10149046-1775824200-1775824200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Figure Drawing Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:The open figure drawing studio is available for $20 per session. Artists of all levels are welcome to work from a live nude model in a relaxed\, self-guided environment. \nSessions run for three hours\, starting with short gestures and progressing to longer poses. \nThere will be no formal instruction during the class; artists are encouraged to work from the model independently\, in any medium they wish to bring.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/figure-drawing-open-studio/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260403T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T175521Z
UID:10163501-1775840400-1775847600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Self-hardening Clay Jewelry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Self-hardening Clay Jewelry Workshop meets Fridays in April from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $55.\n\nStudents learn basic hand-building techniques\, including slab rolling\, scoring\, slipping\, embossing\, and shaping. All materials are provided.\n\nA second session focuses on painting and finishing. Participants assemble their pieces and complete their designs.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/self-hardening-clay-jewelry-workshop/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Kilburn Mill,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251110T181120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T181120Z
UID:10142826-1775840400-1775849400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic Fridays at Buzzards Bay Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Jam Sesh returns to Fridays at the brewery from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your instrument or singing voice for an all-ages jam session. Signups begin at 5 p.m. \nBBQ y Mas will serve food starting at 4 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/open-mic-fridays-at-buzzards-bay-brewing/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260324T215500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T215500Z
UID:10162542-1775844000-1775854800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Bill Santos at The Galley Grille
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Bill Santos\, formerly of the acoustic band Wood n’ Wire\, will perform solo.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bill-santos-at-the-galley-grille/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260408T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T181328Z
UID:10163701-1775844000-1775854800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Unscrewd at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Matty O and Scott Avila\, members of the energetic rock and country band Loose Screws\, make up the duo Unscrewd Acoustic.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/unscrewd-at-ryans-sports-pub/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260402T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142718Z
UID:10163471-1775847600-1775847600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Ric Allendorf at Westport Grange
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now available for the second show in the new Westport Grange Music Series. Join us at the Westport Grange Hall for a special evening of solo acoustic music by Ric Allendorf. \nThe evening will include a mostly originals format\, in a comfortable coffeehouse setting. Refreshments will be available. \nTickets are $15.00 at the door or through Eventbrite. \n$15.00 (plus $2.85 Eventbrite processing fee).
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ric-allendorf-at-westport-grange/
LOCATION:Westport Grange 181\, 931 Main Rd.\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260408T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T173028Z
UID:10163680-1775847600-1775847600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Jon Tyler at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Jon Tyler is a singer and guitarist with Uncle Jon’s Band. His sets draw on classic rock and jam-band traditions\, including the Grateful Dead.\n\nThe focus stays on feel and flow\, with songs allowed room to stretch and a steady connection with the crowd.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/jon-tyler-at-cisco/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20251102T191506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T191912Z
UID:10140110-1775847600-1775854800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Live Music at Bayside Lounge
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/live-music-at-bayside-lounge/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:The Bayside Lounge\, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260321T210222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T210222Z
UID:10162486-1775847600-1775858400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Ric Allendorf
DESCRIPTION:Ric Allendorf is a reflective singer-songwriter\, accomplished illustrator and college-level arts educator. \nSince writing his first song in 2015\, Ric has featured at the Providence Folk Festival\, the Spire Center\, and the legendary Club Passim. \nIn 2018\, Ric released his debut recording ‘Take It All In\,’ a reflective and easeful collection of songs from a coastal New England point of view that continues to gain airplay on radio shows in the Northeast US\, Nova Scotia\, Scotland and UK.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/an-evening-with-ric-allendorf/
LOCATION:Westport Grange 181\, 931 Main Rd.\, Westport\, MA\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ric-Allendorf-3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260331T192343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192343Z
UID:10163437-1775847600-1775858400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Morgan Reitzas at Bittersweet Farm
DESCRIPTION:Morgan Reitzas is back on stage\, playing solo shows and with friends. His set list covers songs from the 1950s to today’s pop hits. \nPerformances often feature his sister\, Julie\, and father\, James\, bringing a family feel to shows across southern New England and Martha’s Vineyard. \nMorgan also enjoys featuring local musicians along the way. New members Ted Rausch and Donald Facchiano have recently joined the lineup.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/morgan-reitzas-at-bittersweet-farm/
LOCATION:Bittersweet Farm Tavern\, 438 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260325T215252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T215252Z
UID:10163216-1775851200-1775851200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Step Afrika!
DESCRIPTION:Step Afrika! presents a high-energy production blending step choreography with a live DJ. Tickets are $15–$49\, plus fees. \nStep Afrika! is renowned for its distinctive stepping style\, combining the percussive movement of African American fraternities and sororities with vibrant traditional African dance and dynamic contemporary forms. Every performance brings live music\, storytelling\, humor\, and interactive audience participation. \nFounded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams\, Step Afrika! has toured more than 60 countries. It also serves as Washington\, D.C.’s cultural ambassador. The company promotes stepping as an educational tool\, focusing on teamwork\, academic success\, and cross-cultural understanding.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-step-afrika/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Dance,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260402T182548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T182548Z
UID:10163483-1775851200-1775851200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Walter Trout at Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Walter Trout performs Friday\, April 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. \nTickets are $50 in advance and $52 on the day of the show. \nThe blues rock guitarist brings more than 50 years of experience as a songwriter and performer. His latest album\, Sign Of The Times\, reflects the tension and uncertainty of modern life\, with songs shaped by both global events and personal impact. Trout has described the project as a way to process anger and emotion through music.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/walter-trout-at-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T233000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20260406T185058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T185058Z
UID:10163521-1775853000-1775863800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Unscrewd at Knuckle Heads
DESCRIPTION:Matty O and Scott Avila of the high-energy rock/country band Loose Screws will perform as a duo.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/unscrewd-at-knuckle-heads/
LOCATION:Knuckle Heads\, 85 MacArthur Dr.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Knuckle Heads Bar & Grill,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://newbedfordlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Unscrewd-Acoustic.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T073431
CREATED:20250812T184626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T172922Z
UID:10149991-1775854800-1775854800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke every Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ryan’s Sports Pub with DJ Wicked Weezy.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-at-ryans-sports-pub/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Karaoke
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