Please join us for New Bedford Science Café! Tues., 4/5, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Vault Music Hall & Pub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford  Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer! No registration necessary.  Our guest Dr. Ann Partridge, Vice Chair of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, will discuss “New and… [Read More]

The Z and Cinema New Bedford present Ukraine’s official selection for the 2021 Academy Awards, Atlantis, to benefit The Immigrants’ Assistance Center in New Bedford. A prize-winner at the Venice Film Festival and Ukraine’s official selec­tion for the 2021 Academy Awards, Atlantis is a gorgeous and visionary sci-fi drama. Eastern Ukraine, 2025. A desert unsuitable… [Read More]

The 11th annual Cape Verdean Recognition Committee Gala Celebra­tion in honor of JOhn B. Cruz III, Sun., 4/3, 3–7 p.m., White’s of Westport, 66 State Road. Westport. Featuring Jackie Santos and Friends, Stran Strickland and Joel Hiller, along with Ponta d’Sol, The KG Express featuring Kevin Gomes and Angella Kronillis.  Donation: $35 in advance, $40… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Government Access channel is hosting a “Meet the Candidates” night on Thursday, 3/24, at 6­ p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. All are welcome to attend.The event will also be live on Channel 18 and on at FairhavenTV.com ••• Click here to download the entire 3/24/22 issue: 03-24-22 Ducks2Island Support local… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Drama Club will present the musical “Into the Woods,” its first production since the pandemic hit in 2020. Thurs., 3/31–Sat., 4/2 at 7:30 p.m., and Sun., 4/3 at 2 p.m. This year’s director is former FHS student Marisa Rebelo. For tickets, visit https://fairhaven-public-schools.ticketleap.com/into-the-woods $15/adults, $13/students, $13/seniors. “Into the Woods” is a… [Read More]

Immerse yourself in the world of movement! You’re invited to gather on The Z Stage with friends for an hour-long experience featuring dance experts, video performances, and beverages on Wed., 3/30, at 7 p.m., at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, 508-994-2900 . Dance Barre inspires dance lovers, dancers and choreographers,… [Read More]

St. Julie Billiart Church Hall, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Fri., 3/25, 1-7 p.m. & Sat., 3/26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Clothes, shoes, accessories, toys, household, bedding, books & more. New & special items in the Specialty Corner. Saturday drastic reductions. Face masks required.   ••• Click here to download the entire 3/24/22 issue: 03-24-22 Ducks2Island Support local journalism,… [Read More]

On Sunday March 20th, 2022, the New Bedford Half Marathon Race Committee and our hosts the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will proudly welcome runners back to the Whaling City for the 2022 New Bedford Half Marathon at 11 a.m. The race begins and ends on Purchase Street, near William Street in downtown New Bedford…. [Read More]

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Virtual event, Fri., 3/18, 7 p.m. Author Ali Farrell, along with a dozen fishermen featured in the book, will regale you with tales about her book “Pretty Rugged: True Stories from Women of the Sea!” Tune in on Zoom at 7 PM March 18, 2022 to ask questions and hear… [Read More]

After a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic, The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade returns to take place on Sunday, 3/20. Parade begins at 1pm and will be broadcast live on NECN In recognition of ongoing challenges to public health and safety caused by the pandemic, the parade will follow a shorter… [Read More]