Sat., 7/6, 11 a.m.; Sun., 7/7, 9 p.m., at Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., NB, 508-994-2900. Tickets: $30/Single Day; $40/ Weekend pass; $140 Premium Pass.  From Americana to blues, Celtic to roots, the best contemporary and traditional folk music is what makes the New Bedford Folk Festival the beloved music event that has… [Read More]

The 47th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade, Sat., 7/6, 11 a.m., Buttonwood Pardk to Down­town NB. FREE.  This event delights the City and many visitors that annually flock to New Bedford to embrace the Cape Verdean culture, traditions and festivity. Our Parade Marshal this year, Ms. Gail Fortes, will lead the procession celebrating our pride… [Read More]

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 235 North Front St., New Bedford, presents our Polish Fest in our air-conditioned church hall, on Sat., 7/13, from 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; and Sun., 7/14, Polka Mass at 11 a.m., fest from Noon–4 p.m., featuring Eddie Forman Orchestra. Our famous Polish Kitchen features: pierogi, golombki, kielbasa, kapusta, American food, delicious… [Read More]

Celebrate the return of summer by swimming for clean water at the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 26th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Sat., 6/22. Swimmers ages 11 and up can register at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim. Swimmers start at East Rodney French Blvd. in New Bedford and finish at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. First group jumps into the water… [Read More]

NASA Astronaut Stephen G. Bowen will speak at “A Universe of Stories” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, on Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. to kick off the New Bedford Free Public Library’s summer reading program. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. The event is free, open to the public of… [Read More]

Spinner Publications is pleased to announce the release of a new book, After Moby-Dick: An Anthology of New Poetry, edited by Elizabeth Schultz and Kylan Rice. To celebrate its release, there will be two “Meet the Authors” events on the weekend of June 21–22. An initial book launch and signing will be held on Friday,… [Read More]

Relay for Life Fri., 6/21, New Bedford High School gymnasium, 230 Hathaway Blvd., NB. Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event.  Survivor Dinner 4:00-6:00PM. All Survivors and a guest are welcome to attend the Survivor Dinner inside the New Bedford High School gym. Shuttles will be available to escort survivors to Paul… [Read More]

45th Father’s Day 10K and 5K Road Races, Sun., 6/16, 9 a.m. Begins at Hastings Middle School, 30 School Street, Fairhaven The annual running of a 10K, TAC sanctioned course through the lovely, historical Fairhaven streets features some of New England’s top runners. There is also a shorter 5K race. Sponsored by Fairhaven merchants and… [Read More]

West Island Improvement Association Breakfast Buffet FIRST OF THE SEASON Sun., 6/16, West Island Commu­nity Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–10:30 a.m. By the West Island Improvement Association. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

The Ducks Are Back! The annual Acushnet Lions Rubber Duck race is this weeken and we have 1000 ducks that need adopting, $10 each. All money goes to Acushnet Lions Club charities. The race will be held at the Sawmill, 32 Mill Rd., Acushnet, on Sun., 6/16, at NOON. Buy tickets from an Lions member… [Read More]