Movie Night: Sweet Freedom, Thurs., 2/27, 6:30–7:30 PM UUSF Auditorium 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA  Join us for a special Movie Night, discussion, and sweet treats during Black History Month! We’ll be screening Sweet Freedom — a powerful 28-minute historical drama set in 1839 New Bedford, directed by Fairhaven’s own Alyssa Botelho. Witness the incredible story… [Read More]

Your Theatre, Inc., presents “Wonder of the World,” on two weekends: Fri. & Sat., 2/28–3/1, and 3/7–8 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., 3/2 & 3/9 at 2 p.m. When Cass discovers a dirty little secret in her husband’s sweater drawer, she flees to the honeymoon capital of the world in a frantic search for the… [Read More]

Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 3/4, from 6–8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Visual artist and science writer Anna Von Mertens will discuss “To Clearly See: How Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt Helped Us Find Our Place… [Read More]

Old Sturbridge Village welcomes February with new events, a new exhibit, and many favorite programs returning this month.  Included with standard daytime admission on select dates in February and March, guests can see the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off,” and learn why maple sugar was more com­monly used than maple… [Read More]

Community Nurse Presents BINGO! Featuring DJ Gazelle from FUN107 Thurs., 2/27, 6–9 p.m., United Fishermen Club, 639 Orchard St. New Bedford. Space is limited – get your tickets now! Bingo, Raffle & Sweet Treats. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. ­Suggested donation of $35 per player Register online at communitynurse.com/bingo or mail a check with participant… [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) is pleased to announce the return of Lobster Days during February school vacation week. This family-friendly event is designed to educate the public and local youth about Massachusetts’ commercial lobster industry. Associated activities include demonstrations and talks by working lobstermen, story time, lobster-themed crafts, and more. Lobster Days 2025… [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park are pleased to announce three upcoming free film screenings as part of the Dock-u-mentary series. Screened at the National Park auditorium at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford, Dock-u-mentaries is a free film series hosted on every third Friday at 7:00pm… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Museum and the Trustees of the Mattapoisett Christian Church at 5 Church Street are proud to bring back, by popular demand, Tabor Academy’s Celebra­tion Gospel Choir on Thurs. 2/27, 6:30pm. This is a free event and open to the public; no registration is needed. The Tabor Celebration Gospel Choir is a 20-voice choir,… [Read More]

Dan LeBlanc, a local veteran and author of “Deckhouse My Story,’’ will share his life story at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000Cs Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.  Dan grew up in a home filled with the love of his mother and the discipline of his… [Read More]

FREE FOR ALL. Thurs., 2/13, 6 p.m., at New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St. Experience a live performance by Butler Flats Group as they perform songs inspired by Arctic Voices, life at sea, and the maritime trade industry. Then join us for an ArtTALK public lecture titled: 1839 to Now, Photography, Technology and the… [Read More]