49th Annual Fairhaven Father’s Day 5K Road Race, Sun., 6/18, 9 a.m. Starts and ends at Hastings Middle School, 30 School St., Fairhaven. Family, fun and fitness, a Father’s Day tradition.  Online registration ONLY at www.FairhavenRoadRace.org Reg: $25/adults; $10 for children under 13 and over 70. Early bib pickup, Sat., 6/17, 10 a.m. to noon;… [Read More]

The announcement of the 3rd annual Juneteenth vendor market hosted by Buy Black NB is a win for the makers and creatives who will sell their products and the community alike who come together to honor Juneteenth. Sat., 6/17, from 11 a.m–3 p.m.,  Rotch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St, New Bedford, MA This free, public event… [Read More]

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s office will once again hold its annual Bristol County Celebration of Seniors conference this Friday, June 16, at White’s of Westport, 66 State Road. The half-day event, which will begin with a free breakfast for all attendees at 9 a.m., will feature numerous speakers on issues of… [Read More]

Join us for the Mattapoisett Rail Trail Shining Tides Mile ribbon cutting on Mon., 6/12, at 11 a.m. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path will have a table at the Goodspeed Island Road circle from 9–11 a.m. to greet supporters. Parking for the event is at the Depot Street lot, and is allowed at… [Read More]

Boston Pride is back! Festival and parade on Sat., 6/10. Parade kickoff, 11 a.m., Copley Square; 12 noon to 6 p.m., Main Stage Festival, Boston Common; Noon to 6 p.m., festival at City Hall Plaza (21+). The 2023 Festival is free to attend, no ticket required. Visit https://www.bostonprideforthepeople.org ••• Click here to download the 6/8/23… [Read More]

The Summer Sound Series presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell returns June 9 through September 15, offering a free concert every other Friday. Alternating between lower Union Street and Purchase Street, these block party events feature high-energy danceable varieties of musical genres and participation from local restaurants and organizations. The Summer Sound Series will be in… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library is pleased to announce the return of their outdoor Summer Concert Series. Concerts will be held under the pavilion located at 232 Middle RD in Acushnet on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm from June 14 through August 2. The 2023 lineup is as follows:  June 14 Sinner’s Pie: Their music is… [Read More]

Presentation on Growing African Violets by Christopher Paiva, June 12, 3 p.m., at Casada Saudade Library 58 Crapo Street, NB, 508-991-6218 Christopher Paiva grew up in New Bedford on County Street. He works as a Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor at Southcoast Behavioral Health. He has always enjoyed growing plants and he learned much of what he… [Read More]

Thurs., 6/8, at a variety of venues in Downtown New Bedford. AHA! Pride, Block Party, 4 pm, Custom House Square, 21 Barkers Lane. The Queer Arts Council of New Bedford presents the 5th Annual AHA! PRIDE BLOCK PARTY, a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride with a street marketplace, stage shows, art activities, and a Nightlight… [Read More]