Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, presents a Fishing Tourna­ment on Sat., 6/9, at West Island Marina, Fairhaven, 56 Goulart Mem. Dr. Start time, 6 a.m., Last weigh-in, 2 p.m. $45 per person (boat or shore). Prizes for largest striper and bluefish. Buffet lunch, prize giveaways, raffles, evening entertainment. Transient docking and fuel service available. For info,… [Read More]

Treat yourself to a perfect summer day on Sat., 6/9, from 2–7 p.m., when the seventh annual New Bedford JazzFest moves onto Pier 3 for a feast of art, food, drink, and non-stop live jazz, featuring the best the region has to offer. Nestled on the docks of  New Bedford’s colorful and historic waterfront, the… [Read More]

Join us on Sun., 6/10, at 4 p.m., at FW Post 6643, 89 Middleboro Road, E. Freetown, for a fried chicken dinner/dance, with music by Johnny Angel. Tickets: $15 for chicken, side dishes, dessert, beverage, entertainment. Benefits the VFW and its charitable work. For more information, call 508-763-2292 ••• Support local journalism, donate to the… [Read More]

LGBTQ pride event at Buttonwood Park, including entertain­ment, kids zone, and more. South Coast Pride is Sat., 6/2, in Buttonwood Park, New Bedford from 9:30AM – 4PM. PRIDE will be a fun packed, family friendly day with live entertainment, food vendors, artisan booths, resources, and a Kids Zone. The event is a free community event… [Read More]

What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? Find out the answers by bringing the family to hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era… [Read More]

American Legion Post 265 Acushnet presents “A Night of Laughter,” featuring three of New England’s Best Comedians, on Sat., 6/2, at 8 p.m., at Legion Hall, 71 Hope St., Acushnet. Tickets: $20. Features: Bernie Perrotty, a regular at clubs and casinos across New England; Rick Berretta, one of Boston’s Best rated fun; Michael Petit, has… [Read More]

The story of Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry H. Rogers and the magnificent architectural gifts he gave to his hometown are the subjects of Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours presented on Tuesday and Thursday mornings by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, beginning June 5. The tours start at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fairhaven Town Hall,… [Read More]