Fairhaven Government Access TV- Channel 18 along with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night for candidates on the ballot in the April 5, 2021 Annual Town Election, on Mon., 3/15, at 7 p.m via Zoom Webinar. It will also be broad­cast live on Comcast Government Acceess Channel 18… [Read More]

The New Bedford LGBTQ Winter Film Series returns in 2021 in a new virtual format. The event is made possible by funding and support from Mass Humanities.  This year, fans are asked to watch the films prior to joining a Zoom conversation moderated by mem­bers of the Film Series. The movies are available either through… [Read More]

Fans of farmers markets can continue purchasing local food throughout the winter at Coastal Foodshed’s New Bedford Winter Farmers’ Market. The Market is open every Saturday from 10am – 2pm at the Buttonwood Park Warming House (1 Oneida St, New Bedford, MA 02740) from now until April 24 The Winter Market has several vendors offering… [Read More]

At the Fishing Heritage Center 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… [Read More]

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]