The New Bedford Film Festival returns for its 3rd annual celebration from Thursday to Sunday, April 9–12, 2026, bringing bold, diverse cinematic storytelling to the heart of the South Coast. What began as a grassroots effort to elevate local filmmakers has quickly grown into a multi-day festival that attracts artists, audiences, and industry voices from… [Read More]

The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org or email smedeiros@sailsinc.org   • Monday, April 13 at 2 pm – Movie Matinee – Song Sung Blue • Monday, April 13 at 6 pm – Knitting & Crocheting Group • Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 pm – Beach & Roses Watercolor Class with Lana… [Read More]

Sat., 4/11, 10 a.m. to noon. Silverbrook Farm, 592 Chase Rd, North Dartmouth Join us for a beautiful and welcoming morning designed to bring women together to connect, support one another, and give back to our community by collecting and donating daffodils to the residents of Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living. Set at the scenic Silverbrook… [Read More]

Tues., 4/7, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Methane Gas. Our speaker Deborah Gordon will discuss “The Escape Artist Methane & New Tools to Detect the Super-Potent Climate Pollutant.” Debbie heads the Oil & Gas Solutions Initiative for Rocky Mountain Institute’s Climate Intelligence Program and… [Read More]

The North Fairhaven Improvement Association invites you to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., 4/4, at Livesey Park, Parker Street, Fairhaven, 9 a.m. SHARP. Children from toddler to 12 are invited to participate. Categories are: Toddler to age 4, 5–8, 9–12.  Bring your Easter basket and come out to welcome the… [Read More]

StoryWalk: Paul Revere’s Ride April/May at the Handy House Heritage Trail, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA Enjoy a Revolutionary War-themed StoryWalk featuring Longfellow’s poem Paul Revere’s Ride. Discover the story of Abner Brownell, Westport’s Paul Revere! StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and the… [Read More]

Heavenly Treasures thrift store, at First Congregational Church, 34 Center St. (use William St. entrance), Fairhaven. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill-A-Bag: $5/bag (we supply the bags), all clothes, pocketbooks, shoes, coats. LASt DAY: Sat., 4/4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ••• Click here to download the 4/2/26 issue: 04-02-26… [Read More]

FREE. (This event was originally scheduled for Feb 28 ) Broadway Karaoke is a free one-night only community event on Sat., 4/4 at 7:30 pm at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel, 222 Union St., down­town NB. hosted by the South Coast’s premiere profes­sional musical theatre company, New Bedford Festival Theatre with no cover charge! Led… [Read More]

AHA! Night: Project Planet is com­ing soon! It’s our annual celebration of the Earth and what we can do to preserve and sustain the South Coast.  Enjoy the Project Planet Procession as it moves through downtown with eco-friendly floats and more paying tribute to Mother Earth! The South Coast Brass Band will perform while marching… [Read More]