New Bedford Winter JazzFest: ONLINE! Featuring: • Fri., 3/5, 7:30 p.m., Marcus Four • Sat., 3/6, 7:30 p.m., Zinno Garzone & Barata • Sun. Jazz Brunch, 3/7, 11 a.m., Svetlana & The New York Collective Three bands, three days, musician interviews, food and drink videos and it’s all FREE/Donate what you can. Register at https://yourtheatre.org/yti/index.php. Full lineup and… [Read More]

The New Bedford Police Depart­ment is partnering with the Mass. Military Support Foundation (MMSF) and New Life Church to provide FREE FOOD BOXES to New Bedford residents. The Farmers to Families Food Boxes contain 32 pounds of perishable and nonperishable food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and meat products. Distribution will be… [Read More]

The following events take place at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 35 Bethel St., New Bedford. For more info visit: https://fishingheritagecenter.org/programs/calendar/ or call 508-993-8894. Women’s Work New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center launches its new project,  Women’s Work: At Sea, On Shore, At Home, In the Community, this March with two public programs. This project… [Read More]

Striped Bass Hearings The Atlantic coastal states of Maine through Virginia have sched­uled their virtual hearings to gather public input on the Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7 Public Information Document (PID).  Visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8168283291056270608 to register  New Hampshire, Mon, Mar 8, 2021 from 6-8pm; Maine, Tues, Mar 9, 2021 from 6-8pm; Virginia, Wed, Mar 10,… [Read More]

The New Bedford Historical Society presents an afternoon with Beth Luey, author of At Home: Historic Houses of Central and Western Massachusetts, on Sat., 2/27, at 2 p.m.  Beth will share the story of Elizabeth Freeman, affectionately known as Mum Bett, who successfully sued her owners in 1781 bringing about the end of enslavement for all… [Read More]

Let’s quarantine together with some amazing music, food and drink. New Bedford Winter JazzFest: ONLINE! Featuring: • Fri., 3/5, 7:30 p.m., Marcus Four • Sat., 3/6, 7:30 p.m., Zinno Garzone & Barata • Sun. Jazz Brunch, 3/7, 11 a.m., Svetlana & The New York Collective Three bands, three days, musician interviews, food and drink videos and it’s all… [Read More]

The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series returns in 2021 in a new virtual format, with a slate of popular movies chosen to inspire conversa­tion about relationships and other topics relevant to the LGBTQ commu­nity. The event is made possible by funding and support from Mass Humanities.  This year, fans are asked to watch the… [Read More]

The Millicent Library is excited to announce upcoming virtual programs! Take Home Craft Story Time: Looking for a craft to keep your kiddo busy with creativity? Pick one up from the library!  This week we’re starting to do take-home-crafts story times. If you’d like to order a Mouse Paint Craft Kit, fill out our online… [Read More]

The Port of New Bedford — Then and Now, Fri., 2/19, 7 p.m. Tune in for a virtual presentation about the Port of New Bedford- then and now! First, we will share a recently digitized slideshow made in the 1960s about the port. After, photographer Phil Mello will share his own updated version featuring contemporary images of… [Read More]

Hub Theatre Company of Boston is excited to return to the virtual stage this winter with the world premier of Trent England’s Solitaire Suite, directed by local favorite Daniel Bourque. The show will be performed live online on Saturday, Feb. 20, Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb 27 at 7:30 pm and also on Sunday,… [Read More]