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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, NBWM will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today?
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Visionary Voices
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SUMMARY:Ahab's Head: American Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:In Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance\, a new installation work created for the New Bedford Whaling Museum\, Whitman seeks to capture Ahab’s madness and the ominous feeling of dread and inevitable violence that pervades the novel. In this work\, Whitman encourages visitors to reflect on how these themes are also mirrored in American society. Hanging sculptural forms made from rope and fabric cast shadows on wall-drawn charts depicting fictitious whaling voyages. Two giant assemblages\, one inspired by Ahab and Moby-Dick and the other of the destruction of the ship\, the Pequod. Together with a newly created soundscape and weaponry from the Museum collection\, Ahab’s Head will place visitors at the center of Ahab’s obsession and offer a meditation on violence in the world of Moby-Dick and beyond.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ahabs-head-american-vengeance/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Resistance: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition features works by contemporary Mexican artists whose practices primarily engage questions of freedom of expression\, history\, and social justice and serve as public channels of dissent. Through sculpture\, installation\, performance-based documentation\, textiles\, and printmaking\, the exhibition considers how artists reflect on Indigenous knowledge\, collective memory\, and contemporary social contexts. \nThe exhibition includes work by Jacobo and María Ángeles\, master Oaxacan wood carvers\, best known for their sculptural interpretations of tonas and nahuales—vivid\, fantastical wooden sculptures that blend imagination\, folklore\, and cultural symbolism\, drawing on Zapotec cosmologies. Their works stand as both cultural continuity and political assertion in the face of erasure. \nThe exhibition also features work by Adela Goldbard\, whose practice centers on collective memory\, power\, and the ways history is constructed\, erased\, or ritualized—often through acts that are both symbolic and materially destructive—and prints\nby Mario Guzmán\, who utilizes graphic art as a tool for social engagement with a strong emphasis on community\,\nlabor\, and political struggle\, alongside members of Subterráneos\, a collective he leads in Oaxaca\, rooted in socially engaged printmaking traditions that address political and community-based concerns. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez presents sculptures from her ongoing series Siempre Voy a Volver (“I Will Always Return”)\, alongside related works that reflect on memory\, migration\, and the emotional pull of home. Using intimate materials and hand-built processes\, Alvarez creates sculptural forms marked by touch\, wear\, and repetition. The works suggest bodies\, vessels\, and domestic gestures without resolving into literal representation\, allowing absence and longing to remain central to their meaning. \nResistencia: Narrativas Políticas y Culturales en el Arte Mexicano\n12 de Marzo – 31 de Mayo\, 2026 \nLa exposición presenta obras de artistas mexicanos contemporáneos cuyos prácticas encargan preguntas de la libertad de expresión\, la historia\, y la justicia social y sirven como fuentes públicas de disconformidad. A través de la escultura\, la instalación\, la documentación representada en vivo\, los tejidos\, e impresión\, la exposición considera cómo los artistas reflexionan sobre el conocimiento indígena\, memoria colectiva\, y contextos sociales. \nLa exposición incluye obras de Jacobo y María Ángeles\, tallistas maestros oaxaqueños\, mejor conocidos por sus interpretaciones esculturales de tonas y nahuales—vívidas\, esculturas de madera fantásticas que se funden la imaginación\, lo folklórico\, y el simbolismo cultural\, extrayendo de cosmologías zapotecas. Sus obras salen ambos como continuidad cultural y afirmación contra la desaparición. \nLa exposición también presenta obras de Adela Goldbard\, cuya práctica se centra en la memoria colectiva\, el poder\, y las maneras en que la historia sea construida\, borrada\, ritualizada—a menudo por actos tanto simbólicos como materialmente destructivos—e impresiones por Mario Guzmán\, quien utiliza el arte gráfico como herramienta de compromiso social con un fuerte énfasis en comunidad\, labor\, y la lucha política\, junto a miembros de Subterráneos\, un colectivo que guía en Oaxaca\, enraizado en las tradiciones comprometidas-sociales de la impresión que tratan de problemas comunitarios. \nRenata Cassiano Alvarez expone esculturas de su serie en curso Siempre Voy a Volver\, juntas con obras relacionadas que se reflexionan en la memoria\, migración\, y el tiro emocional del hogar. Utilizando materiales íntimos y procesos hechos a mano\, Alvarez genera formas esculturales marcadas por el toque\, el uso\, y la repetición. Las obras sugieren a cuerpos\, vasijas\, y gestos domésticos sin resolver en representación literal\, permitiendo que la ausencia y el anhelo permanezcan central de la significación.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/resistance-cultural-and-political-narratives-in-mexican-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visionary Voices,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: Soul Clap–Sounds of the African Diaspora
DESCRIPTION:Gallery X invites artists of the African Diaspora–and those whose work celebrates its musical legacy–to submit to Soul Clap\, a juried multimedia exhibition honoring the sound\, rhythm\, and soul of Black music. The deadline to submit work for consideration is May 1\, 2026 at 11:59pm. \nFrom the drum circles of West Africa to the deep groove of Funk\, Soul\, Jazz\, Reggae\, Hip-Hop\, Calypso\, Afrobeat\, and House\, the music of the African Diaspora has shaped global sound and culture. Soul Clap explores this musical continuum through visual and sonic expression–art that vibrates with the rhythm of liberation\, resistance\, joy\, and community. \nWe are seeking works that interpret or are inspired by the music of the African Diaspora\, including but not limited to; Visual Arts\, Sound Works (original music and sound recordings)\, & Video Works (music videos\, performances\, & video art). \nThis is a juried exhibition\, artists wishing to participate must email their submission for consideration by Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, at 11:59PM (EST)\, there is a $20 submission fee\, (waiver available for financial hardship).\nArtists will be notified of the jurors decision by May 10.\nAccepted work must be delivered between May 13 and May 17. 
The exhibition runs from May 20 through June 20.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/call-for-art-soul-clap-sounds-of-the-african-diaspora/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, Inc\, 169 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:WHEEL THROWING FOR EVERYONE
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced pro with the wheel\, you are welcome in this class\, which will cover all aspects of the ceramics process.\nYou’ll learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and you will practice new throwing techniques and hone specific skills. An Instructor will help students increase the amount of clay they can handle successfully\, throw thinner and taller\, and throw new shapes. We will practice attachments such as handles\, as well as pulling handles directly from the side of the cup. The class will focus primarily on tableware shapes – mugs\, cups\, bowls plates\, etc\, but all ideas and forms of expression through clay are encouraged!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/wheel-throwing-for-everyone/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:2026 South Coast Snackdown: Pasteis de Nata
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, it’s time to find out what bakery can claim Nata Fame and be crowned as the maker of the best Pasteis de Nata in the land (well\, the South Coast.) \nHow to participate: 1. Eat natas at as many bakeries as you can. 2. Vote for your favorite online \nShow Me Your Natas! Social Challenge\nSnap a photo of your natas as you eat your way across the South Coast and share it on Instagram or Facebook. Tag @nbfoodtours with #SouthCoastSnackdown to enter to win a $50 gift card to your favorite local spot. Each post gets you another entry. \nA map of participating bakeries will be available at www.nbfoodtours.com/snackdown. Pastry lovers are encouraged to visit as many of the 20 bakeries as they can during the 30-day window and vote for their favorite nata. \nThe Snackdown is free to participate in\, aside from the cost of pastries. Consumers can vote for any participating bakery across the SouthCoast\, including Acushnet\, Berkley\, Dartmouth\, Fairhaven\, Fall River\, Freetown\, Marion\, Mattapoisett\, New Bedford\, Rochester\, Somerset\, Swansea\, Wareham\, and Westport. Voting opens at 12:01 AM on April 15 and closes at 11:59 PM on May 15 at nbfoodtours.com/snackdown.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/2026-south-coast-snackdown-pasteis-de-nata/
LOCATION:Multiple
CATEGORIES:Free,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
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SUMMARY:The THUMP & SOUL SESSION @ 1st Unitarian Church of New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:The THUMP & SOUL SESSION takes over the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford on Saturday\, April 18 at 8pm for a night of unstoppable rhythm and good vibes. Curated by WAMPTRONICA members GM Slim-One\, The ZYG 808\, and DaPhunkee Professor\, the evening is a celebration of deep Afro House\, soulful grooves\, and jazzy textures designed to get you moving from the first beat to the last. \nThe church transforms into a playground for sound\, where the energy is contagious\, the music is immersive\, and the dance floor is a space to feel free\, connect\, and lose yourself in the groove. \nThis is your invitation to be part of something alive: a night where the beats carry you\, the room pulses with energy\, and New Bedford comes together for music that moves the body and lifts the spirit. Don’t just hear about it; be there!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/the-thump-soul-session-1st-unitarian-church-of-new-bedford/
LOCATION:The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford\, 71 8th Street\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T213000
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CREATED:20250929T142138Z
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SUMMARY:NBSO Presents “The Human Element”
DESCRIPTION:This concert is a celebration of transformation—of sound\, of spirit\, and of the boundless possibilities in music that dares to cross borders. \nWe begin with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration—a vivid\, pulsing soundscape inspired by Detroit’s industrial heart. It’s a musical metamorphosis\, where steel and smoke give way to shimmering light and unexpected beauty. \nNext\, we dive into the rich\, emotional landscapes of Brahms’ Symphony No. 3—a masterpiece of tenderness and passion. From its noble opening to its yearning finale\, Brahms invites us into a world where strength and vulnerability exist in perfect harmony. \nFinally\, Dominican-born jazz and classical powerhouse Michel Camilo brings electrifying charisma to the stage with his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms\, jazz spontaneity\, and classical grandeur\, Camilo’s concerto is a thrilling ride—bold\, joyful\, and utterly alive. And the slow movement will stir your soul. \nFeel the rush. Be transformed. Let the music take over.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/nbso-presents-the-human-element/
LOCATION:Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
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SUMMARY:KidZone
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday in the Art Museum for family-friendly activities for kids ages 4-12 and their parents\, grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, friends. Learn about our exhibitions and make art\, get creative\, and have fun! Drop in anytime.\n(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/kidzone/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T210000
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SUMMARY:Dig Deep: Vinyl Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Dig Deep in the crates – Dip Deep in your wallet for 3rd Eye Youth! \n6\,000+ records. Come dig.\nFill a box\, name your price (suggested $1 per record). \nThis massive collection of records features unusual\, kitschy\, and classic records from the collection of Ed Bishop\, music collector\, writer\, and late brother of New Bedford musician Scott Bishop. The crates packed with 50s\, 60s\, & 70s vinyl—There’s gold in there if you’re willing to look! \nAll proceeds support Third Eye Youth Empowerment. \n$1 from every Buzzards Bay Brewing beer donated by Rose Alley. \nLocal vinyl DJs from the Headroom Radio Crew & Friends on the decks from 3PM until the crates are gone!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/dig-deep-vinyl-bazaar/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Free,Music,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260323T153319Z
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SUMMARY:Yoron Israel and High Standards featured artist in Acoustic Jazz Concert
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford JazzFest (NBJF) is proud to bring back its JazzFest 2026: Acoustic Jazz Series after last year’s successful inauguration. The events will feature local live acoustic jazz in an informal setting\, ideal for questions and conversation beginning Sunday\, April 19\, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Local jazz favorites Yoron Israel and High Standards will bring their cool vibe and sophisticated sound to the Steeple Playhouse on that date. The concert\, originally scheduled for March 1\, was postponed due to inclement weather. The series will continue on Sunday\, June 7.\nYoron Israel is a drummer\, percussionist\, composer\, band leader\, educator\, and author. Israel is Department Chair and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music. He has performed with such varied and notable artists as Otis Clay\, Shirley Caesar\, Kenny Burrell\, Horace Silver\, Sonny Rollins\, Abbey Lincoln\, Ahmad Jamal\, Benny Golson\, David “Fathead” Newman\, Curtis Fuller\, Art Farmer\, Clark Terry\, Joe Henderson\, Bobby Hutchinson\, James Williams\, Joe Lovano\, and many more. \nAdditionally\, he is featured on over 300 recordings with various illustrious artists as an accompanist. As a leader\, He has recorded seven albums\, including his most being\, New Dreams\, featuring his ensemble “Trio Plus.” He will be accompanied by Ian Buss on saxophone\, Laszlo Gardony on keyboard\, Greg Loughman on bass\, and featuring Nadia Washington on vocals.\nDoors will open at 3:30 PM. Acoustic Jazz concerts will feature concessions as well as a JazzFest merchandise table. New Bedford JazzFest is excited to once again host its events in the historic Steeple Playhouse\, located at 159 William Street in downtown New Bedford. General admission tickets are $30 for adults\, $25 for seniors/students/military\, and $5 through Mass. Card to Culture. All tickets are available at SteeplePlayhouse.org. The festival takes place rain or shine\, as it is indoors. The building is completely accessible to all\, and there is free parking on the street\, as well as in the adjacent parking lot and Elm Street Parking Garage. \nStay tuned for an upcoming concert in the Acoustic Jazz Series in June.\nNew Bedford JazzFest and the Acoustic Jazz Series are made possible by the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Acushnet\, Dartmouth\, Mattapoisett\, and Westport Cultural Councils.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/yoron-israel-and-high-standards-featured-artist-in-acoustic-jazz-concert/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T203000
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SUMMARY:Mark Masters Comedy Night with Liam McGurk\, Tyler Hittner and Mark Masters at Mikey B's
DESCRIPTION:🎟 Tickets: $20-$30 (special 13-29 year old tickets available for $10)\n🍹 Food and drink service all night \nJoin us for a special comedy night at Mikey B’s! Mark Masters is bringing his favorite friends from Vail Comedy Festival to this show. Liam McGurk from Boston\, MA joins Tyler Hittner from Coventry\, RI plus host Mark Masters from Denver\, CO. \nDoors open at 6:00PM with show starting at 7:00PM. Arrive early to get some drinks and enjoy some food. \nAbout Your Headliner \nComing off a featured article in The Boston Globe for his inspiring comedy story\, Liam McGurk is one of the most exciting-to-watch and original comedians working today. He is well known throughout New England for his laid back demeanor and cerebral\, creative material. He’s the only comic to ever win both the Funniest Person in Massachusetts and Boston Comedy Festival competitions while also being featured nationwide in the 10\,000 Laughs Festival\, Vail Comedy Festival\, and many more. Most recently\, Liam was selected for the Tubi-produced “No Filter All Funny” Comedy series. From jokes about pain and perseverance to bits about q-tips and Danny Devito\, no issue is too personal or absurd for his brain’s faulty—or is it faultless?—wiring. He is a must-watch comedian anytime you get a chance to see him.\nLiam McGurk was an official selection of the Vail Comedy Festival in 2022 \nAbout Your Feature \nTyler Hittner is a fast-rising comic based in Rhode Island who since 2018 has made a name for himself throughout New England and beyond. Surviving viral meningitis and relying on a walker has never stopped Tyler from lighting up stages. Tyler’s energetic stage presence\, hilarious joke-writing\, and crowdwork make him an undeniable talent onstage. His charisma\, charm\, and likability allow him to connect with any audience and always leave them wanting more. Tyler has a unique ability to connect with any crowd\, young or old\, and thrive in any environment\, whether he’s performing at a comedy club\, a theatre\, a fundraiser\, or even a rowdy bar show.\nIn 2025 Tyler won the “Tight Pants Comedy” competition\, beating out 257 comics in New York City\, and he won Maine’s “Wicked Funny Laugh Off”. Tyler has shared the stage at clubs and theaters with national headliners such as Jim Gaffigan\, Josh Blue and Emma Willmann.\nWhen he’s not onstage\, Tyler spends most of his time raising his two young children with his wife and working at his family’s auto repair shop.\nTyler Hittner will soon be announced as an official selection of the Vail Comedy Festival in 2026 \nAbout Your Host \nMark Masters is Colorado’s 2nd Cleanest Comedian. He has appeared on ABC\, the AWE Network\, OutsideTV\, MTN TV\, ESPN\, Vail Valley Live\, TV8 and the Clean Comedy Podcast. Mark Masters can make just about anything funny with his trademark optimistic brand of comedy.\nHe has brought his high energy positivity to corporate shows in Colorado\, a brewery in Oregon\, an amphitheater in Vail\, a casino in Las Vegas\, a television studio in Denver\, a restaurant in San Francisco\, an opera house in Aspen\, a VFW hall in Montana\, a 750 seat theater outside Los Angeles\, a bowling alley in North Dakota\, a dive bar in Boston\, a coffee shop in Utah\, and well\, you get the idea: Mark will perform just about anywhere.\nMark has worked with comedians from HBO\, NBC\, ABC\, CBS\, Comedy Central\, CONAN and NETFLIX. He is a headliner on the Pro Comedy Tour\, for The Comedian Company\, for Odyssey West Entertainment and Entertainment Max. He has worked for Comedy Works Entertainment on multiple occasions including as a headliner.\nMark has worked for or been featured in many media outlets including NPR\, ESPN\, TV8 Vail\, The Aspen Daily News\, The Aspen Times\, The Vail Daily\, The Steamboat Pilot\, The Colorado Springs Gazette\, The Parker Chronicle and more including The Zimbabwe Herald (not a joke\, as unbelievable as it sounds).\nMark has performed at comedy festivals including the Vermont Comedy Festival\, Antelope Valley Comedy Festival\, SnoJam Comedy Festival\, Rubber City Comedy Festival\, Boulder Comedy Festival and Vail Comedy Festival.\nMark Masters is the founder and organizer of Vail Comedy Festival\, an annual 3-day comedy event in Vail\, CO that now includes FILM@Vail Comedy Festival celebrating cinema as a tool to improve mental health. The 2026 edition will be May 22-24\, 2026\, more info at vailcomedyfestival.com \nAbout The Venue \nMikey B’s offers live lobsters\, fresh seafood and gourmet burgers in New Bedford. Enjoy fish and chips and New England chowders in a fun environment.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/mark-masters-comedy-night-with-liam-mcgurk-tyler-hittner-and-mark-masters-at-mikey-bs/
LOCATION:Mikey B’s\, 989 Victoria St\, New Bedford\, CO\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Performance,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T010000
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SUMMARY:Karaoke Nights!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Gallery Bar for karaoke every Thursday and Sunday night from 9PM–1AM.\nGrab the mic\, pick your song\, and spend the night with friends\, good drinks\, and great music. All are welcome!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/karaoke-nights/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260319T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T184039Z
UID:10012359-1776675600-1777042800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:SPRING VACATION ART PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:This April Vacation\, give your young artist a full week of creativity\, exploration\, and hands-on discovery. Spring Into Creativity blends traditional artmaking\, digital design\, ceramics\, and city-wide exploration into one dynamic experience.\nStudents will create artwork inspired by spring and the vibrant arts community of New Bedford while experimenting with drawing\, painting\, mixed media\, clay\, and digital illustration. The Museum provides iPads so participants can learn how to use Procreate\, turning their research and ideas into polished digital artwork alongside their traditional projects.\nInteractive scavenger hunts in the Museum and local library will challenge students to observe\, analyze\, and collect inspiration like real artists. What they discover will directly fuel their art projects throughout the week transforming patterns\, textures\, and imagery into original creations.\nParticipants will also enjoy walking field trips to nearby cultural institutions\, expanding their understanding of local art and history.\nTuesday and Thursday feature a special Pottery Takeover\, where students work in the Museum’s ceramics studio to learn handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques and create spring-themed clay pieces using professional tools and materials.\nBy the end of the week\, students will have explored multiple mediums\, learned new technical skills (including digital illustration on iPads)\, created finished artwork they’re proud of\, and experienced the arts community of New Bedford in an immersive\, engaging way.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/spring-vacation-art-program/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260218T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153842Z
UID:10011662-1776693600-1776699000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:LIFELONG LEARNING: Short-course in the History of Photography\, 1839-1900
DESCRIPTION:Co-Led by Naomi Slipp\, Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Chair for the Chief Curator & Director of Museum Learning; Marina Dawn Wells\, Assistant Curator of History & Culture\nThis unique virtual course combines six weekly 80-minute sessions of lecture and discussion\, with a culminating hands-on workshop at the Museum. Learn what photography is and how it transformed the world directly from experts in the field using the vast resources of the NBWM photography collection as your study materials. \nEveryone walks around today with a camera in our pocket. But that was not always the case. Our world is saturated with photographic images – from magazine covers and Facebook feeds to Instagram and billboards–but have you ever stopped to wonder how these images work\, what they are trying to say to you\, or what histories they may connect with? This course introduces life-long learners to the history of photography\, from the invention of the medium in 1839 to the birth of Kodak and snapshot photography in 1900. Photographs will be studied as art objects and historical artifacts. Themes include technological innovations; debates between art photography\, commercial photography\, and documentary photography; government and private patronage; individual or collective endeavors; original and published prints; urban and landscape views; and the emergence of amateur photography as a practice. Join us to learn what photography is and how it has documented our world and experiences\, from its invention in 1839 through 1900. \nSchedule\nMarch 9 – Photography’s origins\, 1839 \nMarch 16 – Competing technologies \nMarch 23 – Wet-Plate photography \nMarch 30 – World events: photography as documentary \nApril 6 – Art vs Industry: photography as medium \nApril 13 – Kodak and the introduction of Snapshot photography \nApril 27– In-person workshop at NBWM / curator-led tour of “Look Pleasant Please”
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/lifelong-learning-short-course-in-the-history-of-photography-1839-1900/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260401T185529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185529Z
UID:10012475-1776711600-1776717000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: 8 Mile (2002)
DESCRIPTION:The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit\, a border\, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy’s life. \nRated R \nRuntime: 1h 30m
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-8-mile-2002/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260406T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164643Z
UID:10012483-1776765600-1776769200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents The Pout-Pout Fish - Two Shows!
DESCRIPTION:A musical for families during school vacation week! \nTurn the poutiest of frowns upside down with this colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestselling book by Deborah Diesen. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl\, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. The sweeping oceanic adventure features whimsical puppets and live performers. \nThe Pout-Pout Fish is a musical co-conceived\, directed\, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios\, whose work was featured in Broadway’s The King And I\, On the Town\, and Radio City’s New York Spectacular.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/zeiterion-presents-the-pout-pout-fish-two-shows/2026-04-21/1/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260408T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192649Z
UID:10012506-1776765600-1777046400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Go Fish April Vacation Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (NPS) are partnering to offer FREE vacation programming for students and their families during the April Vacation Week\, Tuesday\, April 21 through Friday\, April 24\, from 10:00am until 4:00pm. \nThe Go Fish April Vacation Week Program is designed to teach local youth about the Port of New Bedford from whaling days to the present day fishing industry. The Program will be offered as a series of drop-in activities hosted at both FHC and NPS in downtown New Bedford and will feature daily performances and hands-on activities\, including storytelling\, music\, science demonstrations\, arts and crafts\, and opportunities to meet local fishermen. The program is available for students and their families. The Program is overseen by a certified public-school teacher\, a NPS park ranger\, and two student interns. Prior registration is NOT required! \nActivities will take place at:\nNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)\nNew Bedford Whaling Natl. Hist. Park (33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/go-fish-april-vacation-program/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Free,Kids and Family,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260406T164643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164643Z
UID:10012484-1776774600-1776778200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents The Pout-Pout Fish - Two Shows!
DESCRIPTION:A musical for families during school vacation week! \nTurn the poutiest of frowns upside down with this colorful adaptation of The New York Times bestselling book by Deborah Diesen. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl\, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. The sweeping oceanic adventure features whimsical puppets and live performers. \nThe Pout-Pout Fish is a musical co-conceived\, directed\, and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios\, whose work was featured in Broadway’s The King And I\, On the Town\, and Radio City’s New York Spectacular.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/zeiterion-presents-the-pout-pout-fish-two-shows/2026-04-21/2/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260414T182416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182416Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with BalletRI
DESCRIPTION:Join BalletRI dancers in a demonstration and conversation about PURE DANCE\, BalletRI’s upcoming show in Fall River.\nThe evening will include excerpts from their upcoming performance and an in depth conversation with Artistic Director\, Kathleen Breen Combs\, facilitated by Shura Baryshnikov.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/a-conversation-with-balletri/
LOCATION:SoCo Movment Arts\, 201 Pope's Island\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free,Performance,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260319T185231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185231Z
UID:10012363-1776792600-1776803400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Hand Building with Clay: Beyond the Wheel
DESCRIPTION:This four-week hand building ceramics class is designed as a perfect companion to wheel throwing and an excellent alternative for those looking to explore a completely different side of working with clay. \nWhile wheel throwing is more streamlined and technical\, hand building is slower\, more organic\, and highly expressive. In this class\, students will work entirely without the wheel\, learning a whole new set of skills that emphasize form\, texture\, surface design\, and sculptural freedom. \nParticipants will create functional items such as mugs and plates\, while also exploring molds and hand-sculpted forms that cannot be made on the wheel. Hand building allows for more detailed surfaces\, decorative elements\, and experimental shapes\, making it ideal for artists who enjoy a more tactile\, flexible\, and creative process. \nThis class is especially well suited for beginners\, as hand building offers an approachable entry point into ceramics. It is also a great next step for wheel throwers who want to expand their skill set and gain a deeper understanding of clay as a material. \nClass Dates: Tuesdays\, April 21 & 28\, and May 5 & 12 \nAll necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/hand-building-with-clay-beyond-the-wheel-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260206T162933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162933Z
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SUMMARY:BYOBook Club at the RJD
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 21\, 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nBYOBook Club at the RJD\nBYOBook Club is a pop-up reading community in New Bedford where people come together to share space\, stories\, and conversation. Bring your current book\, a magazine\, or anything you enjoy reading. For the first hour\, we read side by side. For the second we gather to chat about our readings. The last half hour features a guest author. Registration is required due to capacity. Free.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/byobook-club-at-the-rjd-2/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, 396 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260213T143400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143400Z
UID:10011633-1776801600-1776807000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Oversoul Theatre Collective Workshop Revives a Legacy of Black Theater in New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:A historic thread of community based Black theater is being renewed as Oversoul Theatre Collective\, Inc.\, in cooperation with 3rd Eye Unlimited\, relaunches its improvisational training space as part of the Griot’s Corner workshop series. Led by multi award winning playwright\, director\, and arts educator Mwalim\, the workshop invites actors\, spoken artists\, musicians\, dancers\, and emerging performers from New Bedford’s Black\, Cape Verdean\, Caribbean\, and Latino communities to help build a new theater ensemble grounded in cultural storytelling. \nThe program revives Oversoul’s original youth theater initiative known as “The Studio\,” first introduced in New Bedford in 1997. The Studio met weekly in the basement of the Greater New Bedford Boys & Girls Club and staged performances throughout the city\, including the Tiki Room at the Cape Verdean Ultramarine Band Club\, the Unitarian Church\, and UMass Dartmouth. Developed using the New African Method\, a training approach blending System and Method acting with Brecht’s Alienation Affect and literacy based education\, the program nurtured a generation of local artists. Among those who passed through The Studio as teens were hip hop artists Siah Law and Tem Blessed\, spoken word artist Iva Brito\, and vocalist Bishop the Shadow Man. \nOversoul Theatre Collective itself grew from the legacy of Boston’s New African Company\, Inc.\, New England’s oldest continuing professional Black theater company\, founded in 1968 by the late James Spruill and Gustave Johnson under the motto “Theater for the People.” That lineage connects the New Bedford initiative to a broader history of Black performance traditions stretching from the African Grove Theatre of 1821\, through the Lafayette Players of the early twentieth century\, to the creative surge of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s. \nNow returning through Griot’s Corner\, the workshop centers improvisation\, ensemble building\, and collaborative creation. Participants will work together to develop an original performance piece scheduled for presentation in May\, while laying the foundation for a long term theater ensemble dedicated to producing works by\, for\, and about Black and Brown people in the city. \n“Theater began as improvisation\,” says Mwalim. “Before scripts\, before stages\, there was community storytelling. We’re bringing that spirit back so our people can tell our stories on our own terms.” \nTuesdays at 8pm\n3rd Eye Unlimited; 230 Union Street; New Bedford\, MA
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/oversoul-theatre-collective-workshop-revives-a-legacy-of-black-theater-in-new-bedford/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:3rd Eye Unlimited\, 246 Union St\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20251107T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145409Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub hosts open mic every Tuesday at 8pm.\nMusicians and poets welcome!\nHosted on the pub side.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/open-mic/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260408T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Go Fish April Vacation Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (NPS) are partnering to offer FREE vacation programming for students and their families during the April Vacation Week\, Tuesday\, April 21 through Friday\, April 24\, from 10:00am until 4:00pm. \nThe Go Fish April Vacation Week Program is designed to teach local youth about the Port of New Bedford from whaling days to the present day fishing industry. The Program will be offered as a series of drop-in activities hosted at both FHC and NPS in downtown New Bedford and will feature daily performances and hands-on activities\, including storytelling\, music\, science demonstrations\, arts and crafts\, and opportunities to meet local fishermen. The program is available for students and their families. The Program is overseen by a certified public-school teacher\, a NPS park ranger\, and two student interns. Prior registration is NOT required! \nActivities will take place at:\nNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)\nNew Bedford Whaling Natl. Hist. Park (33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/go-fish-april-vacation-program/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Free,Kids and Family,Music,Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260408T192649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192649Z
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SUMMARY:Go Fish April Vacation Program
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (NPS) are partnering to offer FREE vacation programming for students and their families during the April Vacation Week\, Tuesday\, April 21 through Friday\, April 24\, from 10:00am until 4:00pm. \nThe Go Fish April Vacation Week Program is designed to teach local youth about the Port of New Bedford from whaling days to the present day fishing industry. The Program will be offered as a series of drop-in activities hosted at both FHC and NPS in downtown New Bedford and will feature daily performances and hands-on activities\, including storytelling\, music\, science demonstrations\, arts and crafts\, and opportunities to meet local fishermen. The program is available for students and their families. The Program is overseen by a certified public-school teacher\, a NPS park ranger\, and two student interns. Prior registration is NOT required! \nActivities will take place at:\nNew Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)\nNew Bedford Whaling Natl. Hist. Park (33 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA 02740)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/go-fish-april-vacation-program/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Free,Kids and Family,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260217T161900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T161900Z
UID:10011644-1776967200-1776974400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:ArtREADS
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the captivating world of art and literature with ArtReads\, the Art Museum’s book club. Join us as we come together to discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. \nArtREADS is a welcoming\, discussion-based book club that brings together literature\, art\, and shared ideas. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance and come ready to engage\, listen\, and reflect in a relaxed museum setting. \nNow Reading: The Power and the Glory \nMexico\, the late 1930s: A paramilitary group has outlawed the Catholic Church and is executing its clergy. Now the last priest is on the run\, fleeing not just an unshakable police lieutenant but also his own wavering morals. As he scrapes his way toward salvation\, haunted by an affair from his past\, the nameless “whiskey priest” is pulled between the bottle and the Bible\, tempted to renounce his religion yet unable to ignore the higher calling he’s chosen.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/artreads/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260406T164735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164735Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: The New Bedford Light's Arts Illuminated live open showcase
DESCRIPTION:South Coast area artists: Looking for an opportunity to show\, discuss and sell your art\, all at once? \nSubmit your work online for consideration for the next Arts Illuminated\, a live\, art-driven talk show\, on Thursday\, April 23\, at the Steeple Playhouse. \nHosted by The New Bedford Light several times a year\, the upcoming event seeks examples of your creative efforts\, in any fine arts genre\, from paintings to cartoons\, sculptures to digital graphics. \nSelected artists are invited to join host Devin “NivedArt” McLaughlin for a five-minute interview in front of a live audience of artists and art patrons. Interviews delve into the artistic process\, artists’ histories\, and the stories behind two of your submitted works.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/call-for-art-the-new-bedford-lights-arts-illuminated-live-open-showcase/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260414T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182259Z
UID:10012890-1776967200-1776978000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Arts Illuminated live showcase spotlights South Coast artists
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Give South Coast artists a LIVELY audience! \n🖌️ The New Bedford Light is inviting art enthusiasts\, artists and potential buyers to our next ARTS ILLUMINATED art talk show\, on Thursday\, April 23\, at 6 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford. \n🖌️ Join us for FREE as host Devin “NivedArt” McLaughlin interviews the selected artists\, delving into the artistic process\, artists’ histories\, and the stories behind two of each artist’s works. \n🖌️You can browse offerings up close\, mingle with artists and Light staff\, and BUY during our signature AFTERGLOW reception. \nHOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 🫟
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/arts-illuminated-live-showcase-spotlights-south-coast-artists/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Visual Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T150851
CREATED:20260408T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T192451Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Historical Society Presents –  “Back When We Were A Community”
DESCRIPTION:Explore the rich history of Black community organizing at Back When We Were A Community\, a compelling presentation by Mwalim on Thursday\, April 23\, 6:30 PM at the New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA 02740. This event offers a deep dive into the lives of the “Free African” communities of Boston\, New York City\, and Philadelphia—networks of free Black men and women who built enduring social\, economic\, and cultural infrastructure from the 18th century onward. \nAttendees will explore how these early Black communities created schools\, mutual aid societies\, churches\, and civic networks that fostered resilience and self-determination. Mwalim will highlight how these historic efforts continue to inspire modern-day initiatives within Black communities\, demonstrating the ongoing legacy of empowerment\, organizing\, and cultural preservation. \nMwalim\, a professor and Black Studies scholar\, brings decades of expertise in African American history\, literature\, and cultural studies. His work illuminates the strategies\, triumphs\, and challenges of Black communities\, offering audiences both historical insight and inspiration for today’s world. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with history\, community\, and culture. Join us Thursday\, April 23 at 6:30 PM and connect with the stories\, strategies\, and spirit of communities that helped shape American life. Space is limited—reserve your spot today at the New Bedford Public Library!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/new-bedford-historical-society-presents-back-when-we-were-a-community/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions
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