Concert Series The Acushnet Public Library is celebrating summer reading with a variety of programming highlighting the statewide theme “A Universe of Stories.” We are all connected through stories and the library hopes to build on this sense of community and engage young people and adults throughout the Greater New Bedford area in the summer… [Read More]

Party for the Ocean: Wind & Waves, on Wed., 7/31, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Free Learn how to harness the power of wind and waves, investigate how marine animals adapt to windy, wavy habitats, and meet people who are working to protect marine and… [Read More]

Fri., 7/26 (postponed from 7/18 due to rain), 10-11 a.m. FIRE DEPART­MENT FUN!! The Fairhaven Fire Department returns for their annual program at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Wear your bathing suits! 10-11 a.m. on the Walnut Street side of the library (Unitarian Church Lawn) All ages. Call the library at 508-992-5342, or… [Read More]

Fri., 7/19, 26, 8/2, 9, Working Waterfront, 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, NB, 6–8 p.m. FREE. By New Bedford Tourism Department, 508-979-1745 Mayor Jon Mitchell Presents The Summer Sound Series, an annual all Summer long Music Series of Free Concerts on the pier from 6-8pm. Parking is available at Elm Street Garage within walking distance of City… [Read More]

Concerts on West Beach on select Sundays, 3–7 p.m., West Beach Pavilion, 215 W. Rodney French Blvd. FREE.  Reggae on West Beach is a Summer Series featuring DJs spinning the best in the reggae styles of rocksteady, roots, rubadub, and dancehall, at the West Beach Pavilion located at 215 W. Rodney French Blvd. across from… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library is celebrating summer reading with a variety of programming highlighting the statewide theme “A Universe of Stories.” We are all connected through stories and the library hopes to build on this sense of community and engage young people and adults throughout the Greater New Bedford area in the summer and beyond!… [Read More]

Please join Kyle Bueno for the raising of the LGBTQ (Pride) Flag at Fairhaven Town Hall on Fri., 6/28, promplty at Noon. All are welcome to attend this event as we will be celebrating, and memorializing, the LGBTQ community. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 6/27/19… [Read More]

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]