NEW BEDFORD
At Custom House Square
FREE summer concerts, sponsored by the Whaling History Alliance, at Custom House Square, Downtown New Bedford, (corner Acushnet Ave. and William St.), from 6–8 p.m. on the following Thursdays: July, 10, Studio Two; July 17, Your Favorite Color Band; July 24, That 80s Band; Aug. 7, Hardwire; Aug. 14, Lively Up!
For more information visit https://whalinghistoryalliance.org/ or find them on Facebook.
Summer Sound Series
Visitors and residents are invited to New Bedford’s annual Summer Sound Series, now organized by AHA! New Bedford, delivering to downtown a lineup of musicians who will have you dancing in the streets!
The free Summer Sounds Series concerts take place on select Fridays throughout the summer, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, alternating between stages on closed portions of lower Union Street and Purchase Street.
June 27: Melo Green, Funk/Soul/ Rock. Purchase Street Stage
July 4: The Jethros, Country/Folk/ Swing/Jazz. Stage hoste: whaling Museum First Fridays, Location: Lower Union Street Stage
At Acushnet Library
The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org
Summer Concerts
Concerts are held rain or shine. In the event of rain, join us under the pavilion or in the community room. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Wed., 7/2, 6–7:30 p.m. The Pearly Baker Band is known for playing Grateful Dead music, but they don’t consider themselves a cover band—they play Dead music their way. Early on, Pearly Baker realized that the Grateful Dead had created an interesting musical template that others could use to raise the level of joy in the world, song by song, show by show.
Wed., 7/9, 6–7:30 p.m. The Cameron Shave Jazz Orchestra (CSJO) is a dynamic big band based in Massachusetts, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians from New York and New England.
The ensemble is led by composer, arranger, and trumpeter Cameron Shave and brings high-energy performances that blend swing tradition with modern jazz innovation.
Raffle Fundraiser
Friends of the Acushnet Public Library will be holding a 50/50 raffle at each of the Acushnet library’s Wednesday evening outdoor Summer Concert Series. The winner of the raffle will receive half of the proceeds, with half retained by the Friends to fund future programs and services at the library. Tickets are $5 each (cash only) and can be purchased during the library’s Wednesday evening Summer Concert Series (June 25 – August 6, all concerts start at 6pm). For a list of concerts, see the Library’s Facebook page or website (https://acupl.org).
The Friends will also be accepting jewelry donations at the Wednesday concerts for their annual September jewelry sale fundraiser. Stop by the Friends Raffle table outside to donate new and gently-worn fine jewelry pieces and men’s, women’s and children’s fashion jewelry. All items should be in saleable condition; no broken pieces please.
Concerts in the Center
Concerts Under the Stars, Presented by the Fairhaven Improvement Association, Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St. Weather permitting Join us Thursday nights at 7 PM for live music under the summer sky. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy these free community concerts.
• July 10: Blu Lobsta
• Julyi 17: Truue
• July 24: G and Friends
• July 31: Pete Lagrange and the Ghost Riders
• Aug. i7: Butch McCarthy and the Gentlement of Leisure
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
•••
Click here to download the 6/26/25 issue: 06-26-25 FhvnPride
Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal
