Fri., 1/16, 7 p.m. NB Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William Street. Doors open at 6:30. A WBZ-TV original documentary, Love & Grease explores the history of Gloucester’s Greasy Pole competi­tion. Each year during the five-day St. Peter’s Fiesta, local men take turns traversing a greased telephone pole suspended horizontally over the Gloucester harbor, attempting… [Read More]

Prepare for suspense, intrigue, and a thrilling new adaptation of a classic! Jeffrey Hatcher’s 2021 ingenious adaptation of Dial M for Murder takes Frederick Knott’s masterful whodunit and infuses it with fresh, compelling layers. Delve deep into the meticulously planned “perfect crime” and witness it unravel as secrets and lies come to light. Even if… [Read More]

The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org or email smedeiros@sailsinc.org   • Winter Storytime (0-5 year-olds): every Wed. at 11 am • Tweens Book Club (9-12 year-olds): Tue., Jan. 27 at 4 pm • Kids Creative Writing Workshop (6-18 year-olds): Sat., Jan. 24 at 1 pm • Youth Art Exhibition: Collection Days: Sat.,… [Read More]

The following events are being held at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., 508-758-4171. Accessible.  • The Teen Advisory Board con­tinues collecting new hats, gloves, and scarves to benefit the Veterans Transition House in New Bedford. Donations may be left in the library bins until January 11th. TAB appreciates your support of our veterans’… [Read More]

The Jan. 11 service at the Unitarian Memorial Church will be enriched by the talents of guest musician Jodi Heights.  The Boston-based singer-songwriter, who holds multiple degrees in music, including a master’s from New England Conservatory, plays piano and Celtic harp. Her recent album, “Nocturne,” focuses on night and the sacred darkness.  Graeme Smith of… [Read More]

The Hot Club Cheese Roll, a renowned regional Gypsy Jazz group, will perform a mix of jazz standards and contemporary hits at The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Jan. 10.  The Hot Club Cheese Roll was founded by guitarist Jason Smith in 2016 to play pre-WWII jazz with the flavor of the… [Read More]

Spinner Celebrates 45 Years with a series of Author Talk Events. Spinner welcomes former New Bedford mayor, and Spinner author, John Bullard, Thurs., 1/15, 6–8:30pm, James Arnold Mansion, 427 County St., New Bedford, MA. Tickets to this event are $35, available through Eventbrite, https://tinyurl.com/4tmz9yc7, or by calling the Spinner office (508-994-4564). During this event John… [Read More]

Visit the New England Boat Show featuring seminars, boat exhibits, hands-on activities for kids, vendors, and more. Tickets: $20 per person per day. Children under 12, free.  Visit https://www.newenglandboatshow.com for schedule.  January 7–11, noon to 8 p.m. through 1/9; 10–8 on Sat., 1/10; 10–6 on Sun., 1/11, at Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center,… [Read More]

Operation HoHo 2025 Thursday December 18! The moment you’ve been waiting for! After years of inquiries regarding Santa sightings around town during Operation HoHo, we have responded. This year, we have made a route that will traverse through­out Fairhaven, covering nearly every area of town we thought would be most visible for seeing Santa.  Santa… [Read More]

Santa will be at 35 Gellette Road on 12/20, from 5–9 p.m. Take pictures with Santa and the Grinch, and enjoy complimentary refresh­ments. Please bring a non-perishable, non-expired food item to be donated to the MO LIFE food pantry. The lights at this private home are lit every night from 5–9 until Jan. 6…and maybe… [Read More]