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]

New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 6/13, 6 to 8 p.m., at The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guest will be investigative journalist Leslie Kean, who has been reporting on UFOs — now called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)— for more than… [Read More]

Fairhaven Village Militia Revolu­tionary War Encampment. Sat. & Sun., June 3 & 4: 10:00 a.m. to sunset Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Sunday. Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA. Cannon firing at sunset Saturday only if gunpowder is available. The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies present a weekend… [Read More]

Pride is Back and Better Than Ever! We here at The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network are thrilled to announce sweeping plans for June Pride Month that include major outdoor events in New Bedford and Taunton, as well as weekly activities designed to lift up and celebrate the South Coast LGBTQ+ community. Our marquee event in… [Read More]

The Acushnet Lions Club is hosting its annual Fish Derby for kids this  Sat., 6/3, at Lake Street recreation aera in Acushnet from 7 a.m. to noon, The derby is FREE, you must have your own fishing gear. Just show up for a fun day. ••• Click here to download the 6/1/23 issue: 06-01-23 MemDayParade… [Read More]

The Acushnet River Safe Boating Club, 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven, is holding a marine/nautical yard sale on Sat., 6/3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date, 6/4). Lot of marine supplies, nautical accessories, and other cool boat stuff available at bargain prices.  ••• Click here to download the 6/1/23 issue: 06-01-23 MemDayParade Support local… [Read More]

Mon., 5/29, meet at 9:30 a.m., step off at 10 a.m. All veterans are invited to march.  Parade route: From Union and Main Streets north along Main to Fairhaven High School for the raising of the big flag, and continue to Riverside Cemetery for a short ceremony. There will be a gathering at the VFW,… [Read More]