ACUSHNET
The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org
Summer Concert Series
Concerts are held rain or shine, 6–7:30 p.m. In the event of rain, join us under the pavilion or in the community room. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Acushnet Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Aug. 12 60s Thunder Take a step back in time with New England’s premier 1960s tribute band, 60’s Thunder. Be transported to the “decade of change” with a diverse song selection delivered with youthful exuberance, authentic instruments, and sweet harmonies. Dance the night away to tracks by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Doors, Motown classics, and many more. Can you dig it?
Raffle
The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library will be holding a 50/50 raffle at each of the Acushnet library’s Wednesday evening outdoor Summer Concert Series.
Tickets are $5 each (cash only) and can be purchased during the library’s Wednesday evening Summer Concert Series. The Friends will also be accepting jewelry donations at the Wednesday concerts for their annual September jewelry sale fundraiser.
FAIRHAVEN
Concerts Under the Stars at Town Hall is back! Spend your Thursday nights this summer enjoying live music beneath the evening sky! Bring your blanket or lawn chair and gather with friends and neighbors on the lawn outside Fairhaven Town Hall (40 Center Street) for this beloved free concert series. All shows begin at 7 PM, weather permitting.
• August 6 – G and Friends LAST ONE
This community program is supported in part by a grant from the Fairhaven Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come enjoy the music and make the most of summer nights in Fairhaven!
NEW BEDFORD
The Summer Sound Series of weekly concerts returns to Downtown New Bedford, bringing crowds and free entertainment on Friday nights through the beginning of September.
During Summer Sound Series concerts, there will be free parking available at the Elm Street Garage and the Zeiterion Garage. All concerts are weather permitting.
All concerts run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The 2026 Summer Sound Series Schedule is:
AUG. 7: NEAL McCARTHY ELECTRIC 6-PIECE BAND
Location: Lower Union Street, Genre: Electrc Blues.
AUG. 14: PEARLY BAKER BAND
Location: Purchase Street. Genre: Grateful Dead tribute/jam band
AUG. 21: JAMMIN’
Location: Lower Union Street, Genre: Reggae. Note: Kicks off the 3rd Eye hip hop festival
AUG. 28: BRIAN & THE CASSETTES
Location: Purchase Street. Genre: Indie. Note: Special Guests TBD
SEPT. 4: ENTRAIN
Location: Lower Union Street. Genre: Funk and world
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