The Fishing Heritage Center’s next gallery exhibit, In History’s Wake: The Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50, explores the complicated history and legacy of the 1976 Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). The Act established the 200-mile limit and laid the groundwork for much of the governance and over­sight that manages the commercial fishing industry today…. [Read More]

May 10, Cisco Brewers, New Bedford. Register now: $35 for 5K walk & run. Price increases after 4/12. Kids Fun Run: Free. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/b4hv9snn Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fund SouthCoast, advancing gender, racial, and economic justice through research, grantmaking, and advocacy across the SouthCoast region and beyond. Visit https://womensfundsouthcoast.org ••• Click here to… [Read More]

The Marion Art Center is proud to announce that the year-long MAC Theater Playwrights Incubator (MTPI) will conclude with a performance of The Attorney-in-Fact, a new play by Philip Ardell. The play was honed over the course of the 2025-2026 season with the playwright and two mentors – Harvey Ussach & Tony Ferreira.   The… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Museum is excited to announce the launch of a new publication, Mattapoisett Then and Now: A Coloring Book on May 14th at 6:00 at 5 Church Street. The students who created the book and their work, will be celebrated in a “live” art exhibit with its artists and writers displaying their work. The… [Read More]

Acushnet Grange is holding a Tree Sale in memory of Carl St Don, a 70 year member who passed away in November 2025. Join us for an Earth Day Tree Sale event dedicated to preserving our planet and creating a greener future for generations to come at the Acushnet Grange Hall, 1121, Main Street, from… [Read More]

You’re Invited to Ohanami! Join us for a day of culture, community, and celebration at the Cherry Blossom Festival hosted by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society! Sunday, May 3, 10am–3pm, Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship House,  11 Cherry Street, Fairhaven Enjoy a variety of experiences for all ages: Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging); Kamishibai (paper theater); Folk music; Taiko drumming… [Read More]

Looking to get moving for a great cause? It is that time of year again for our Annual 5K Walk/Run! The event will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven, MA. Registration/Check n 8 a.m. Steps off at 9. Linked here is the link to sign up today!: https://givebutter.com/02Crjv… [Read More]

Stop by the Mattapoisett Library, 7 Barstow St., Sat., 5/2, 2 PM to see and hear Matt York. The longtime New England singer/songwriter will perform songs and tell stories about two musical icons, Dylan and Cash, and the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music! All ages welcome! This program… [Read More]

One of the region’s most unique maritime events, on 5/2, 9 a.m., Pope’s Island Marina. Rowers, spec­tators, and waterfront enthusiasts are invited to kick off the spring season with one of the region’s most unique maritime events: the Wicked Whale­boat Challenge. Race day begins with a 8:am check-in, followed by the first сrew starting at… [Read More]