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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:Proteanna: Susan Heideman
DESCRIPTION:Artist Susan Heideman (b. 1950) has explored bio-morphic shapes of the ocean’s “in-between entities” for nearly twenty years in her Proteanna series and beyond. The real and imagined floating\, aqueous shapes of her work evoke the forms of invertebrate creatures that often remind us of primordial beings living in the depths of the sea. \nThe colorful hand embroidered large scale works that define the Proteanna series are “hybrid” in nature and include a mix of older works combined with newer paintings and constructions. The texture and layering create an almost three-dimensional experience that transport the visitor into a wondrous underwater world of possibility. \nArtist Statement: \nIn 2006 the Proteanna Series began with an experiment. For the first time\, using black embroidery thread\, I tried stitching imagery into an existing watercolor I’d always felt lacking. The piece seemed to come alive. Suddenly the idea of combining stitching\, watercolor and other aqueous media on larger sheets of thick watercolor paper had become entrancing. I began tearing up random\, ragged fragments of my old monotypes and stitching them onto the paper. I continued stitching\, painting\, and layering\, attaching collaged pieces strictly through stitching. This was the beginning of the ongoing Proteanna Series. I coined the word “proteanna\,” derived from the word “protean\,” to suggest entities and their situations straddling and crossing taxonomies\, mutating beyond classification. The process is as improvisatory as nature; forms develop\, morph\, and reconstitute. Fragments get sewn atop fragments\, creating relief surfaces that stratify. Might my grafting and hybridizing processes be likened to nature’s own irrepressibly continuous transforming? \nBio: \nHeideman is a Smith College Professor Emerita who taught painting and drawing within Smith’s Art Department for thirty-six years. During that time\, she maintained her studio practice in Boston; she continues to work and live in Boston since retiring. She has works in the following permanent collections: Smith College Museum (several pieces); \nDanforth Museum of Art at Framingham State University; Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University; Boston College’s McMullen Museum of Art; DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park; Boston Public Library Collection of Prints and Drawings (multiple pieces); and The William and Uytendal Collection of Works by Women Artists at Bryn Mawr College. Her works are also represented in numerous corporate collections. She has shown up and down the East Coast and New York City in commercial galleries\, non-profit galleries\, and museums.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/proteanna-susan-heideman/
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:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190250Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Catalysts Exhibition: Call for Art
DESCRIPTION:Through visual art\, literary arts\, music\, and multi-media the exhibition will use a lens of literature to to “see” new perspectives. \nCross-Pollinate with Us! \nCreative Catalysts displays the amazing interplay of unique pairings and perspectives from artists working in a broad assortment of artistic mediums. Our theme this year – the lens of literature – asks artist pairs to choose a work of literature and shape work resulting from its inherent questions and search for answers. \nThe exhibition will take place at GroundWork Gallery Saturday\, October 3rd – Sunday\, November 29. \nCreative Catalysts presents how viewpoints and creative work transform when connected to a wide pool of inspiration. How does your work change through collaboration? Is that change obvious to others? How will you reflect on the experience when it is over? \nEach artist contributes their own work to the exhibit\, displayed visually in a shared space with the partner’s work. Prior to creating the individual works\, the partner pair chooses a piece of literature – of any genre – to reference as source\, inspiration\, or framework. Then chat and meet with your partner over the course of the summer and early fall to brainstorm and share creative process ideas. Inspire each other through conversation and ideas from your book\, story\, poem\, or play! \nRegister for the show either solo – and we’ll help find you a partner – or as a team (though each individual artist should still register\, indicating they are part of a team). Both June 9th and July 14th Artists Share!\, which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month\, will have special brainstorming\, creative exercises\, and project discussion to help you find partners if you need one and/or talk out where your new work might go. \nYou can review last year’s Creative Catalysts digital exhibition at Midoricreativity.com! \nRegister by reserving a ticket and completing the form that you will receive via email upon registration. Both steps must be completed in order to be considered for the exhibition. The deadline to register is July 31. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/creative-catalysts-exhibition-call-for-art/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Synergies: Hybrid Art
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Art Museum presents Synergies: Hybrid Art\, a juried exhibition of 19 artists working in all media. This exhibition highlights work that merges artistic disciplines\, materials\, and technologies to create innovative forms of expression. The exhibition is juried by Amy Lemaire & Nicolas Touron\, an artist duo based in Brooklyn\, NY\, whose collaborative practice explores materiality\, form\, and the intersection of natural and constructed environments. Working across diverse media\, their work bridges the disciplines of sculpture\, glass\, and installation\, creating immersive visual narratives that challenge perception and engage the senses. \nJUROR’S STATEMENT \nSynergies: Hybrid Art brings together artists whose works operate through combination\, transformation\, and emergence. As collaborating artists and jurors\, we were consistently drawn to practices that move beyond fixed categories—works existing between disciplines\, materials\, technologies\, and ways of thinking. What emerged through the jurying process was not simply a survey of contemporary making\, but a portrait of artists actively redefining artistic boundaries. \nTo us\, synergy suggests more than interdisciplinarity. It describes the moment when separate elements converge to create something newly alive—something that could not exist independently. Across the exhibition\, materials\, ideas\, processes\, and traditions intersect in unexpected ways: hand skills merge with digital technologies; craft intersects with conceptual inquiry; physical materials interact with virtual environments; and diverse visual languages coexist within new systems of meaning and production. \nMany of the selected artists work at the edges of established disciplines\, where categories become permeable and new forms emerge through experimentation\, hybridity\, and exchange. Rather than functioning as oppositions\, dualities—human and technological\, material and virtual\, local and global— generate new possibilities for imagination\, inquiry\, and critical reflection. \nThe exhibition reflects a contemporary moment defined by accelerated technological change\, ecological awareness\, and the constant recombination of information\, histories\, and forms. Artists are uniquely positioned within this landscape\, not only responding to change but envisioning new relationships between systems\, materials\, and futures. Ultimately\, Synergies celebrates artists who embrace uncertainty\, cultivate resonance across seemingly disparate worlds\, and create space for new forms of connection and emergence.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/synergies-hybrid-art/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260629T200832Z
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SUMMARY:Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Shellwork mosaics\, known as sailor’s valentines\, consist of colorful shells in intricate arrangements housed in octagonal wooden boxes. Created primarily between 1830 and 1890\, their designs incorporate hearts\, flowers\, and nautical symbols like anchors and compass roses. Sometimes they carry romantic messages written out in tiny shells. \nDespite their name\, sailor’s valentines were not made by sailors at sea. Instead\, they were produced for the tourist trade by Barbadian women from locally sourced shells. In the 1800s\, Barbados\, located at the easternmost part of the Caribbean\, was a center of maritime supply and distribution. US ships often stopped at the small island\, where sailors purchased keepsakes\, like valentines\, for loved ones at home. This cottage industry for locally made goods provided crucial economic opportunities for women of a color under British colonial occupation. The Slavery Abolition Act came into effect in Barbados in 1834\, and previously enslaved Barbadians needed work. While Barbadian men traveled and labored off island\, women provided for their families. Shellwork craft production was a lifeline. \nThe popularity of sailor’s valentines emerged concurrent with the rise of a new scientific discipline – conchology\, or the study of shells\, the popular pastime of amateur shell collecting\, and the domestication of the seaside for tourism. Common shells in sailor’s valentines include Barbados keyhole limpets\, purple sea snails\, King Venus clams\, cockles\, and colorful small cowries. Shells could evoke a personal trip to the beach\, a voyage further afield\, scientific interest\, or international knowledge. While some shells were souvenirs\, serious shell collectors could order shells from around the world expanding their collection to be truly comprehensive. As with other forms of scientific collecting\, the demand for shells and shellwork did contribute to the decline of certain species of mollusks. \nIn the 1900s\, American women adopted shellwork as a form of artistic expression. Collector and artist Evelyn Way Kendall (1893-1979) summered in Marion\, MA starting in 1926 and made numerous sailor’s valentines\, two of which are on view in the exhibition. Between 1977 and 1982\, Cape Cod folk artists Ralph Cahoon (1910-1982)\, Martha Cahoon (1905-1999) and Bernard “Bernie” Woodman (1920-1986) further developed this artistic tradition. They created dozens of delicate and charming sailor’s valentines\, combining Bernie’s beautiful shellwork with Ralph and Martha’s whimsical\, nautical fantasy paintings. Seven are included. Contemporary maker Sandi Blanda (b. 1959) follows a traditional format\, while artist Duke Riley (b. 1972) creates oversize vividly colored compositions from plastic trash collected on East coast beaches. Informed by maritime folk arts and the sailor’s valentine\, Riley’s work educates audiences about environmental pollution and marine debris. \nThis exhibition was organized\, in part\, by the Cahoon Museum of American Art\, where it was curated by Leeann Ream \nIt is supported by the William M. Wood Foundation\, Dave and Marilyn Ferkinhoff\, and the Boston Marine Society
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/sailors-valentines-maritime-art-from-the-heart/
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;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
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SUMMARY:Summer at NBWM
DESCRIPTION:Visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum this summer for activities\, crafts\, and stories between 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Activities are free with Museum admission. See descriptions and schedule below. \nMondays: Revolutionary Moments\nCommemorate America’s 250th Anniversary on alternating Mondays\, June 29; July 13 and 27; August 10 and 24. \nTuesdays: Lagoda Days\nExplore above and below deck on the Lagoda whaling ship on alternating Tuesdays\, July 7 and 21; August 4 and 18. \nWednesdays: Whale Wednesdays\nClimb inside the inflatable whale and create whale crafts every Wednesday\, July 1-August 26. \nThursdays: STEM Days & Squid Dissections\nParticipate in hands-on STEM activities on alternating Thursdays\, July 2\, 16\, and 30; August 13 and 27. Add a squid dissection at 11:00 AM. Tickets are $7. Pre-registration recommended; spaces are limited. \nFridays: Photo Fridays\nExplore photography and the exhibit “Look pleasant\, please” on alternating Fridays\, July 10 and 24; August 7 and 21. \nSaturdays: Aquarium Activities\nWatch an aquarium feeding at 10:00 am. Aquarium craft activities start at 10:30\, every Saturday\, July 4-August 29. \nSundays: Art Adventures\nCreate art inspired by works in the Museum\, every Sunday\, June 28-August 30.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/summer-at-nbwm/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Downtown,Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Family,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260624T190706Z
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SUMMARY:Ilha Di Li: Picturing the 11th Island - Photography Micro-Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Cabo Verdean Heritage Month Coalition is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of micro-exhibits throughout New Bedford during the month of July. Curated by Iva Brito and Maia Livramento\, the exhibit will center the theme of “the 11th Island” as seen through a Cabo Verdean lens — in other words\, what the U.S. diaspora looks like from a Cabo Verdean aesthetic and experiential perspective. \nStarting July 1st\, take a closer look at windows throughout town — including at Celia’s Boutique\, the Star Store\, 3rd EyE\, and the Underground Railroad Café — for work by local Cabo Verdean photographers and visual artists. \n“Ilha Di Li” is supported by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ Public Art for Spatial Justice program\, with funding from the Barr Foundation and the Fund for the Arts at NEFA. \nVenues: \nCelia’s Boutique\, 111 William Street\nThe Star Store\, 715 Purchase Street\n3rd EyE Youth Empowerment\, 230 Union Street\nUnderground Railroad Cafe\, 213 Acushnet Avenue
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ilha-di-li-picturing-the-11th-island-photography-micro-exhibits/
LOCATION:Celia’s Boutique\, 111 William St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabo Verdean Culture,Downtown,Exhibitions,Free,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Program
DESCRIPTION:About The Program\nThis summer\, the New Bedford Art Museum invites young artists to take part in an 8 week creative experience designed for exploration\, skill building\, and artistic discovery. \nMakers Playground: Summer Art Program is structured as eight individual weekly sessions\, each available for separate enrollment. Families can register for one week or multiple weeks\, with each session offering a unique theme and experience. \nStudents will explore drawing\, painting\, mixed media\, digital illustration\, and clay while engaging directly with the Museum’s exhibitions and the surrounding arts community. iPads are provided so students can learn and create using Procreate alongside traditional materials. \nEach week includes a guided walking field trip to a local cultural or historic site where students sketch\, observe\, and collect inspiration from real world environments. These experiences will include visits to nearby museums\, galleries\, public art\, libraries\, waterfront spaces\, and historic landmarks such as the New Bedford Glass Museum and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. \nWalking field trips and observational exercises encourage students to think like artists by observing\, analyzing\, and responding to the world around them. \nClay will be offered as a rotating feature across select weeks depending on studio availability. \nBy the end of each week\, students will have completed multiple finished pieces\, explored new materials and techniques\, and strengthened their creative confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/summer-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:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T170000
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SUMMARY:Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures
DESCRIPTION:Vanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures\nJUNE 25 – OCTOBER 11\, 2026 \nVanishing Ecologies: Speculative Futures brings together an international group of contemporary artists working across sculpture\, installation\, painting\, photography\, sound\, and time-based media. The exhibition examines artistic responses to the Anthropocene\, a period characterized by the irreversible impact of human activity on the planet\, and considers potential futures that may arise as a result. \nThrough immersive and materially innovative works\, Vanishing Ecologies addresses climate change\, mass extinction\, environmental toxicity\, and the enduring legacy of the atomic age. The exhibition examines the increasingly complex relationships among technology\, ecology\, and time. Some artists investigate the fragile boundary between collapse and adaptation\, while others envision post-human futures\, ecological resilience\, and planetary memory. \nThroughout the exhibition\, artists translate ecological questions into experiences that are simultaneously material\, emotional\, and speculative. Representations of extinct species\, consumer waste\, fragile glass forms\, contaminated landscapes\, organic growth\, and imagined future artifacts serve as frameworks for considering a planet in transition. These works navigate the intersection of scientific inquiry and artistic invention\, tracing the intricate relationships among human activity\, technological systems\, and the living world. Rather than solely documenting environmental crises\, Vanishing Ecologies investigates how art can expand the capacity for imagination. The exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on memory\, resilience\, and deep time\, while contemplating futures that remain uncertain\, interconnected\, and evolving. \nThe exhibition features works by Rachel Berwick\, Thomas Deininger\, Beth Lipman\, Aimée Lamaire\, Minga Opazo\, Rachel Ostrow\, Anaïs Tondeur\, and Nicolas Touron.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/vanishing-ecologies-speculative-futures/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Exhibitions,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T113000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The History of New Bedford Harbor
DESCRIPTION:Join Volunteer Bob as he leads an insightful walking tour on the Importance of New Bedford Harbor Throughout History. Discover how this storied waterfront shaped commerce\, culture\, and the maritime world.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-the-history-of-new-bedford-harbor-2/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T171302Z
CREATED:20260622T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T171302Z
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SUMMARY:NBFT presents JIMMY BUFFETT'S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
DESCRIPTION:Summer musicals return to the Z with NBFT’s production of this Broadway musical comedy\, following the story of Tully\, a charming bartender and singer on a tropical island\, who falls for Rachel\, a career-driven tourist\, making him question his carefree lifestyle. \nA celebration of love\, laughter\, and living in the moment\, this summer smash features Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits\, like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/nbft-presents-jimmy-buffetts-escape-to-margaritaville/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160049Z
CREATED:20260202T160049Z
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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/2026-07-26/
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:20260726T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260713T171636Z
CREATED:20260713T171636Z
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Jazz Concert with Tim Ray Trio featuring April Hall
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford JazzFest (NBJF) is proud to continue its JazzFest 2026: Acoustic Jazz Series\, after last year’s successful inauguration. These concerts feature local live acoustic jazz in an informal setting\, ideal for questions and conversation. The next concert takes place on Sunday\, July 26\, from 4:00-6:00 PM\, with the Tim Ray Trio featuring April Hall. \nPianist Tim Ray’s wide-ranging skills as a soloist and accompanist have afforded him the opportunity to perform with legendary performers from many diverse styles of music. He is perhaps best known as Tony Bennett’s most recent pianist and musical director\, appearing in concerts with him until his retirement from singing in 2020. April Hall is the consummate jazz vocalist\, combining her deep roots in gospel and blues with an honest soulfulness and effervescent jazz sophistication. Hall is a faculty member at Berklee College of Music’s Voice Department. \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. \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/acoustic-jazz-concert-with-tim-ray-trio-featuring-april-hall/
LOCATION:The Steeple Playhouse\, 159 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
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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/2026-07-26/
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:20260727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260218T153842Z
CREATED:20260218T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153842Z
UID:10011676-1785160800-1785166200@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-1839-1900/2026-07-27/
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:20260727T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T200954Z
CREATED:20260715T200954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T200954Z
UID:10013535-1785173400-1785180600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Mahjong Guided Play at Coastal Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:🀄 Guided Play Mahjong Night at Coastal Bubbles with Carolyn \nReady to move beyond the basics and build confidence at the table? Guided Play Mahjong Night is designed for players who understand the fundamentals of Mahjong and want a supportive environment to strengthen their game. \nAbout the Instructor:\nCarolyn is a mahjong player and certified OMM teacher based in Jamaica Plain\, MA. She’s been playing since she was a teenager\, when a friend’s mom taught her how to play. She teaches both American and Chinese mahjong. \nThis relaxed\, social evening combines guided play with instructor assistance\, giving you the opportunity to practice game flow\, ask questions\, improve strategy\, and gain more comfort playing independently — all without the pressure of a formal class. \nWhether you’ve recently completed a beginner session or simply want more experience before jumping into open play\, this is the perfect next step.\nIncludes: \n🍷 Your first glass of wine\n🀄 Reserved seating\n🥔 Torres Spanish potato chips\n🀄 Instructor guidance and support throughout the evening
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/mahjong-guided-play-at-coastal-bubbles/
LOCATION:Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar\, 1 Johnny Cake Hill\, Unit 4\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190324Z
CREATED:20260609T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T190324Z
UID:10013275-1785259800-1785263400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:YOGA IN THE PARK - OUTDOOR WELLNESS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free outdoor wellness experience open to all. Enjoy gentle movement\, mindful breathing\, relaxation\, and connection in a beautiful natural setting. Our instructors will offer a variety of yoga styles suitable for all levels. \nBring a mat\, water\, a friend\, and an open heart. Come move\, breathe\, and enjoy the healing power of nature with us. \nThis program is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts\, Culture & Tourism Fund\, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/yoga-in-the-park-outdoor-wellness/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 553 Brock Avenue\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155406Z
CREATED:20260615T155406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155406Z
UID:10013306-1785259800-1785270600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:WHEEL THROWING: The Classes for All Levels
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! \nClasses meet 1 day a week for 4 weeks.\n(July 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28) \nAll necessary materials are provided for this hands-on experience.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/wheel-throwing-the-classes-for-all-levels/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T233000
DTSTAMP:20251107T145409Z
CREATED:20251107T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T145409Z
UID:10010725-1785268800-1785281400@explorenewbedford.org
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/2026-07-28/
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:20260729T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160542Z
CREATED:20260615T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160542Z
UID:10013313-1785331800-1785342600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Creative Canvas Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Creative Canvas Club\, a fun and welcoming series designed for young artists who are new to painting or looking to build their skills. Led by artist Devin McLaughlin\, this beginner-focused class encourages creativity\, exploration\, and confidence through paint.\nEach session offers a guided painting experience for those who enjoy step-by-step instruction\, while also giving students the freedom to experiment and create their own original work. Whether following along or free painting\, students will develop foundational techniques while exploring their own artistic voice in a supportive\, low-pressure environment. \n*All materials are included.*
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/creative-canvas-club/2026-07-29/
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:20260729T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143818Z
CREATED:20260511T143818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143818Z
UID:10012982-1785335400-1785339000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Ranger Choice Tour: 🌍 Discover New Bedford: A City of Adventure and Freedom! 🚢
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Erin for an illuminating journey into the industry that transformed New Bedford into a global powerhouse—the city that fueled economies\, powered homes\, and shaped history. \nFor decades\, New Bedford was the epicenter of the whaling industry\, producing the most sought-after commodity of its time: whale oil. This liquid gold illuminated streets\, fueled machinery\, and kept lamps burning in homes across the world. As whalers braved treacherous oceans\, they returned with barrels of oil that made New Bedford the wealthiest city per capita in the United States. \nBut beyond industry and commerce\, this city became a beacon for opportunity. The whaling economy attracted people from all backgrounds—sailors\, merchants\, abolitionists\, and refugees—each finding their place in a town driven by ambition and resilience. \nStep into history. Witness the legacy. See how New Bedford lit the world—and shaped the future
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/ranger-choice-tour-%f0%9f%8c%8d-discover-new-bedford-a-city-of-adventure-and-freedom-%f0%9f%9a%a2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160836Z
CREATED:20260615T160836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T160836Z
UID:10013300-1785348000-1785353400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Turnkey Services: How to Receive a No-Cost Heat Pump for Moderate Income Customers
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Moderate Income residents who heat with oil or electric resistance can receive no-cost Heat Pumps\, weatherization\, and more with Mass Save’s Turnkey Services pathway. Join the City of New Bedford and HomeWorks Energy on July 29\, 2026 at 6PM at the New Bedford Public Library to learn if you qualify.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/turnkey-services-how-to-receive-a-no-cost-heat-pump-for-moderate-income-customers/
LOCATION:New Bedford Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Free,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T200243Z
CREATED:20260715T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T200243Z
UID:10013534-1785348000-1785355200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:An Italian Wine Pairing Experience
DESCRIPTION:Italian Wines + Artisan Flatbreads \nJoin us for an evening celebrating the flavors of Italy as Coastal Bubbles partners with Great Aunt Louise’s Italian Foods for a guided tasting of artisan flatbreads paired with four exceptional wines from La Rosa Selections. Each pairing has been thoughtfully selected to highlight how the right wine can elevate every bite. \nYour evening begins with a sparkling welcome pour before you journey through four thoughtfully curated food and wine pairings that showcase the diverse flavors of Italy. \n🥂 Welcome Pour\nMasari “Leon” VSQ Riesling/Durello Spumante (Veneto) \n🍕 First Pairing\nBasil Olive Oil Flatbread with prosciutto\, caramelized onions\, and roasted garlic aioli\n2022 Tenuta Stella Ribolla Gialla (Collio) \n🌿 Second Pairing\nParsley Pesto Flatbread (anchovy-free)\n2022 Poggio Cagnano “Tacabanda” Ansonica (Maremma\, Tuscany) \n🥒 Third Pairing\nAntipasto Flatbread\n2021 LaSorte Quadra “Silos” (Puglia) \n🍅 Fourth Pairing\nFamily Sauce Flatbread\n2019 Poggio Cagnano Sangiovese (Maremma\, Tuscany)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/an-italian-wine-pairing-experience/
LOCATION:Coastal Bubbles + Wine Bar\, 1 Johnny Cake Hill\, Unit 4\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T155153Z
CREATED:20260717T155153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T155153Z
UID:10013634-1785348000-1785355200@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:THE PEOPLE'S POETRY
DESCRIPTION:Poets\, spoken word artists\, and poetry enthusiasts are invited to perform original works and share poems that inspire them. \nConnect to the local poetry community and enjoy the rhythms and beauty of spoken word every last Wednesday of the month.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/the-peoples-poetry/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144640Z
CREATED:20260520T144640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144640Z
UID:10013004-1785407400-1785412800@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Underground Railroad Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Park Volunteer Bob for an immersive Underground Railroad Walking Tour\, where you’ll uncover the hidden stories of those who defied oppression and carved a new future for themselves. \nThe Underground Railroad—a courageous network of people from all walks of life—was a lifeline for enslaved individuals seeking liberty. Guided by resilience and hope\, they journeyed to safe havens from Philadelphia to Canada\, breaking the chains of bondage and reclaiming their right to determine their own lives. \nNew Bedford stood as a beacon of promise\, a city where the whaling industry provided refuge and opportunity for formerly enslaved people. Here\, they built families\, businesses\, and futures free from the grip of enslavers. Their fight for justice echoes through time\, influencing movements that continue to challenge racial injustice today. \nWalk their footsteps. Hear their stories. Feel their struggle and triumph. Be part of a living history experience that connects past and present in a powerful way. \nhttps://www.nps.gov/nebe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm \nTours are subject to change
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/underground-railroad-walking-tour/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T195747Z
CREATED:20260629T195747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T195747Z
UID:10013423-1785412800-1785416400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Francesca Du Brock
DESCRIPTION:About the Author: As Chief Curator at the Anchorage Museum\, Francesca Du Brock’s curatorial practice is informed by her background as an artist and educator and is grounded in social engagement\, place-based storytelling\, environmental justice\, and experimental museum practice. Recent projects including Dog Show (2025)\, How to Survive (2023)\, Black Lives in Alaska: Journey\, Justice Joy (2021)\, and Extra Tough: Women of the North (2020)\, focus on topics of care and climate\, interdependence\, representation\, Northern feminisms\, and immigration. In 2020\, she established the Museum’s Virtual Artist Residency program\, which continues to provide unrestricted support to artists\, sharing process and behind-the-scenes insights into their lives and practices. Born and raised in Anchorage\, Alaska on Dena’ina Ełnena\, she holds a BA in Art History from Bowdoin College\, an MFA from the San Francisco Arts Institute\, and an M.Ed from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. She is a current fellow at the Center for Curatorial Leadership and was awarded the 2025 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History for her community-centered approach to curation. She is the editor of the recently published anthology\, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate. \nAbout the Book: In a warming Arctic\, Alaskans are leading efforts to adapt\, innovate\, mitigate loss\, and protect life. Contributors to this anthology connect Alaska stories to global contexts\, considering ideas of interdependence\, place-based knowledge\, repair\, and activism\, offering novel ways of understanding our responsibilities to each other and to the planet. Climate-resilient futures depend on our collective ability to imagine\, act\, and envision alternative ways of being. The contributors include these artists\, authors\, and activists: Francesca Du Brock\, Julie Decker\, Brian Adams\, Christi Belcourt\, Andrea Bowers\, The Bureau of Linguistical Reality\, Gaye Chan\, Jaimey Hamilton Faris\, Rámavuol Liisa-Rávná / Liisa-Rávná Finbog\, Jessie French\, Tarah Hogue\, Intelligent Mischief\, Jenny Irene\, Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich\, Laureli Ivanoff\, Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi\, Mary Mattingly\, Amy Meissner\, Tish O’Dell\, Julia O’Malley\, Ellie Schmidt\, Nandita Sharma\, Marie Watt.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/author-book-talk-francesca-du-brock/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144716Z
CREATED:20260520T144716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T144716Z
UID:10013025-1785421800-1785425400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Walking tour: Women in Whale Ships
DESCRIPTION:Set sail on a journey through time with volunteer Sharon as she uncovers the untold stories of women aboard whaling voyages. Discover the resilience\, courage\, and hidden histories of those who braved the high seas in an era dominated by men. Their voices\, often lost to the tides\, come alive in this immersive exploration of life at sea. \nDon’t miss this chance to dive deep into the past and see history from a fresh perspective! \nTours are subject to change
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-women-in-whale-ships/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20250715T142506Z
CREATED:20250507T181206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T142506Z
UID:10007292-1785436200-1785443400@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Musical Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday!\n6:30-8:30pm\n4 rounds to win prizes\nFree to play\nHosted by Good Thomas
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/musical-bingo/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub\, 791 Purchase st\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T170852Z
CREATED:20260622T170852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T170852Z
UID:10013333-1785438000-1785441600@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Aoife Clancy
DESCRIPTION:Join New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center for a special evening performance by renowned folk singer Aoife Clancy! Aoife brings a refreshing new voice to folk music\, one that ranges from traditional Irish songs to ballads and contemporary folk. \nTickets: $25/public | $20/FHC members\n(Plus Eventbrite fees)
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/an-evening-with-aoife-clancy/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T010000
DTSTAMP:20260312T165220Z
CREATED:20260312T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165220Z
UID:10011807-1785445200-1785459600@explorenewbedford.org
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/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Gallery Bar\, 20 Kenyon St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Music,Performance
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