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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
DTSTAMP:20260629T200858Z
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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:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190115Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260629T195329Z
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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;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
DTSTAMP:20260715T201424Z
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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:20260811T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190324Z
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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/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Hazelwood Park\, 553 Brock Avenue\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260717T155627Z
CREATED:20260717T155627Z
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SUMMARY:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions
DESCRIPTION:SnapLab: Photography Studio Sessions is a four-week\, hands-on photography course for teens and adults who want to get confident behind a camera — any camera. This is a shooting-first course: every session puts a camera in your hands\, whether you’re practicing the exposure triangle at hands-on stations\, hunting compositions on a guided photo walk through downtown New Bedford\, or working with studio lighting at the Museum. \nSkills build week to week — exposure\, composition\, lighting\, and editing — and short group shares at the end of each session help you learn to see what’s working in your own photos. The course wraps with a final shooting challenge and a casual gallery-style showcase of each participant’s best work from the month. \nNo experience needed. SnapLab is designed to teach photography skills and to grow a creative community where local photographers can connect\, collaborate\, and build confidence together. \nWhat to Bring \nAny camera participants are comfortable using — DSLR\, mirrorless\, or smartphone. \nProgram Goals\nProgram Goals \nSession 1: The Exposure Triangle\, Hands-On After a short introduction to aperture\, shutter speed\, and ISO\, participants move straight into shooting stations — freezing and blurring motion\, controlling depth of field\, and working in low light. The session ends with a quick group share\, building a habit of looking at and talking about photographs from day one. \nSession 2: Composition on the Street-A brief primer on framing — leading lines\, layers\, negative space — followed by a guided photo walk through downtown New Bedford with structured shooting assignments designed to sharpen the eye. Participants return to share one favorite frame from the walk. \nSession 3: Studio Light-A studio night at the Museum: portraits and still life under controlled lighting\, where participants actively adjust exposure as the light changes. The session closes with a live group edit of one image\, introducing accessible editing tools by demonstration. \nSession 4: The Shootout & Showcase-The course finishes the way it ran — shooting. Participants take on a themed photo challenge applying everything from weeks 1–3\, then select their best images from the full month for a casual gallery-style showing to celebrate the work and the community built along the way. \nNote: film photography is not covered in this program \nInstructor: Philip Mondeau \nPhilip Mondeau is a New Bedford–based digital visual artist who blends surrealism and street photography to reveal the divine in the everyday mundane. A self-taught fine arts photographer who got his start shooting sports for his college newspaper\, he now creates work for individual collectors and has exhibited in galleries and publications across multiple states. His background includes darkroom film processing and studio fashion photography. Through SnapLab\, Philip hopes to build a creative community of local photographers.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/snaplab-photography-studio-sessions-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260116T185632Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Artists Share!
DESCRIPTION:Get feedback on your work and meet local creatives at this Monthly Artists Share! group\, facilitated by Midori Creativity.\nArtists Share! is a place to share your creative work\, get support and feedback\, and be part of a wonderful discussion. Hosted by Midori Creativity\, we’re all about cross-pollination welcoming painters\, jewelry makers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, musicians\, scultptors and more. Our exhibit\, Creative Catalysts\, celebrates the interplay and creative exploration that happens when artists of different genres work together. \nAnyone is welcome and we take turns sharing. Sometimes we are looking at a body of work and other times we are talking about creative identity. The group meets every month\, aiming to help each other progress and grow in our work by sharing and exploring together. It’s a chance to learn from people whose work may be different from your own but who have insights you could never imagine. We laugh\, share ideas\, and have fun! \nParticipants can also attend via Zoom. Learn more about the program at midoricreativity.com/artistsshare \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/monthly-artists-share-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, 02740\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Poetry,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T233000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-08-11/
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:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T143745Z
CREATED:20260511T143745Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Exploring Extraordinary Whales
DESCRIPTION:Did you know whales are some of the most astonishing creatures on Earth? They’re the largest\, loudest\, most intelligent\, and longest-living animals on the planet! But there’s so much more to their story… \nJoin Wendy Davis\, a passionate park volunteer\, on a fascinating walking tour at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into the extraordinary world of whales—how they’ve shaped human history\, their vital role in marine ecosystems\, and the challenges they face today. \nThis tour isn’t just about the past; it’s about asking big questions that matter now. How have whales helped humans? How can we help whales as they fight for survival? What does their future look like? \nCome along and be part of the conversation. Explore\, question\, and connect with the wonders of the ocean right here in New Bedford! 🌊✨ \nTours Are Subject To Change.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-exploring-extraordinary-whales/2026-08-12/
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:20260812T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T160542Z
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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/2026-08-12/
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:20260812T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000
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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%a2/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Free
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260806T143332Z
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UID:10013901-1786554000-1786572000@explorenewbedford.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Mission Community Event to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts\, Cape Cod & the Islands will host a community event Wednesday\, August 12 at 5 p.m. at Cisco Kitchen & Bar in New Bedford\, featuring live music from French Lick\, local food and beverages\, and the chance to meet the staff\, volunteers and partners behind the mission. \nIt takes Little to be Big. With youth across the region waiting for a Big\, there has never been a better time to volunteer. The nonprofit partners with families to provide children with one-to-one relationships with caring adult mentors who help them reach their fullest potential. \nMeet the Mission is free and open to ages 18 and older. Registration is required. For more information\, contact Tori Costa\, tcosta@emassbigs.org\, 978-828-9707. To RSVP\, visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/s8TkhQ?vid=1rnzf4
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/meet-the-mission-community-event-to-support-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-eastern-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1482 East Rodney French Blvd\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T193059Z
CREATED:20260812T193059Z
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SUMMARY:Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Universal Participation: Welcome to Yoga is FREE for guests ages 18–21. Please present a valid ID at the front desk to receive complimentary admission. \nJoin a yoga class designed to welcome individuals of all abilities\, ages\, and body types. Discover the physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits of yoga in a weekly class led by Audra Andrade\, a yogini who lives with low-vision. This class is suitable for those living with low vision or blindness. Audra creates a welcoming\, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. \nBring a yoga mat\, water bottle\, and hand towel.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/universal-participation-welcome-to-yoga/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids and Family,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144640Z
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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/2026-08-13/
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:20260813T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T144716Z
CREATED:20260520T144716Z
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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/2026-08-13/
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:20260813T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260810T132957Z
CREATED:20260810T132957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T132957Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Postcard Printing Workshop with Dilge Dilsiz
DESCRIPTION:Join Artist-in-Residence Dilge Dilsiz during August’s AHA! Night celebration at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for a hands-on\, creative workshop where science\, photography\, and art intersect! \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll dive into the cyanotype printing process\, which is a historic photographic technique that uses sunlight to produce striking blue prints. Using a mix of physical objects\, natural textures\, and pre-submitted personal photos\, you’ll craft and print your own custom\, frame-worthy postcard compositions. \nTo incorporate your own photograph\, please email your image to dilgedilsiz@gmail.com by Tuesday\, August 11th! Participants are also welcome to bring small objects—such as leaves\, flowers\, keepsakes—to create unique silhouettes and textures in their prints. \nWhat You’ll Learn & Do:\n–How to compose and arrange physical objects and photographic negatives for printing\n–How to expose and wash your prints to reveal bold\, classic blue tones\n–Take home a collection of your own handmade cyanotype postcards! \nEvent Details:\n–All levels welcome! No prior art or photography experience necessary.\n–Open to participants ages 12 and up.\n–All printing chemicals\, paper\, and materials are provided.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/cyanotype-postcard-printing-workshop-with-dilge-dilsiz/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Free,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260629T195954Z
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SUMMARY:CUFFE: TAXED — Film Premiere and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM | Program begins at 5:30 PM\nCUFFE: TAXED is a new short film inspired by the remarkable true story of Paul Cuffe\, a Black and Wampanoag mariner\, entrepreneur\, abolitionist\, and visionary from the South Coast. Set during the American Revolution\, the film follows 19-year-old Cuffe and his Wampanoag brother-in-law\, Michael Wainer\, as they run food through the British blockade to help feed the people of Nantucket — while delivering a very expensive grandfather clock for prominent Quaker merchant William Rotch Sr. Irreverent\, cinematic\, and full of heart\, CUFFE: TAXED brings a bold new energy to a local hero whose legacy helped shape New Bedford and beyond. \nThe program will begin with PAUL CUFFE IS ME\, a powerful\, high-energy music video that pulls late-1700s Black and Wampanoag mariner Paul Cuffe out of the shadows of history. Performed by Boston-based rapper Daniel Laurent\, with music by Roy Studmire and featuring dancers from Brickhouse NYC\, the piece mixes hip-hop and history to celebrate Cuffe’s enduring legacy. \nFollowing the screening of CUFFE: TAXED — approximate runtime 14 minutes — audiences are invited to stay for a conversation moderated by Lee Blake of the New Bedford Historical Society. The discussion will feature Akeia de Barros Gomes\, PhD\, Director of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History at the Newport Historical Society; cast members Tyson Brown\, who plays Paul Cuffe\, and Salustiano Berrios\, who plays Michael Wainer; and Writer/Producer/Director Anita Allison. \nPresented in collaboration with the Shallop Voyage Planning Group\, the conversation will explore the real people\, choices\, and historical stakes behind the film — from Cuffe’s life as a shipowner\, entrepreneur\, and abolitionist to the urgent question at the heart of the story: why must Black and Indigenous people continually fight for rights in a democratic country? \nImmediately following this program\, the filmmakers will host a second private screening and fundraising gala\, Cocktails with Cuffe\, in the Museum’s Harbor View Gallery. For tickets to the private screening and gala\, please visit our website.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/cuffe-taxed-film-premiere-and-discussion/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Entertainment,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260804T153020Z
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SUMMARY:Super Troopers Figure Drawing at Play Arcade
DESCRIPTION:Join The Siren Scene at Play Arcade for a playful\, cinematic figure drawing session inspired by the cult comedy Super Troopers. \nThis two-hour drawing event will feature a male model posing in a themed state trooper costume with humorous props and character-driven poses. Artists can expect a lively combination of shorter warm-up poses and longer poses designed to support gesture drawing\, observational study\, and more developed artwork. \nThe session welcomes artists of all experience levels. Bring your favorite drawing materials and enjoy an evening that combines figure drawing\, comedy\, character\, and creative community inside one of downtown New Bedford’s most distinctive venues. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, August 13\, 2026\nTime: 5:00–7:00 PM\nLocation: Play Arcade\, New Bedford MA\nHosted by: The Siren Scene & Kat Knutsen Studios \nWhat to Expect\nThe session will include a progression of timed poses\, beginning with shorter gestures and moving into longer poses of approximately 25 minutes. The model will wear a Super Troopers-inspired costume and pose with humorous\, non-weapon props drawn from the spirit of the film. \nPossible props may include aviator sunglasses\, a mustache\, traffic cones\, an oversized ticket book\, a “liter of cola\,” and other playful accessories. \nWhat to Bring\nPlease bring your own drawing materials\, including paper or a sketchbook\, pencils\, charcoal\, pens\, or another dry medium of your choice. Drawing boards are recommended when available. \nArtists are responsible for protecting their clothing and personal belongings. Please avoid materials that create excessive fumes\, dust\, or mess inside the venue. \nWho Can Attend\nArtists\, illustrators\, students\, animation professionals\, designers\, and curious beginners are all welcome. Previous figure drawing experience is helpful but is not required. \nThis is a costumed artistic figure drawing event. The model will remain clothed throughout the session. \nAbout The Siren Scene\nThe Siren Scene is an independent arts and culture platform highlighting craftsmanship\, creative practice\, cultural relevance\, and the people and organizations strengthening the creative economy. \nThrough artist features\, exhibitions\, workshops\, figure drawing programs\, media coverage\, and collaborative events\, The Siren Scene creates opportunities for artists and audiences to connect through meaningful creative experiences. \nSpace may be limited. Advance registration is encouraged.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/super-troopers-figure-drawing-at-play-arcade/
LOCATION:Play Arcade\, 34 Union St\, New Bedford\, M\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Visual Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T155948Z
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SUMMARY:Scallopalooza Scallop Shucking Contest
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy summer in the seaport at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center with the return of our scallop shucking contest! This year’s event will be hosted on Bethel Street from 5-8pm. Watch local fishermen compete for the title of New Bedford’s best shucker starting at 6:30pm. The event also includes live music by local artist Jason Roze\, succulent scallops prepared by Phoenix on the Fly\, a kids activity and craft zone inside the Center\, and fishing industry vendor booths on Bethel Street throughout the evening. PLUS learn more about the gear fishermen use to harvest scallops by checking out link squeezing and wire splicing demos. \nLearn more on FHC’s website: https://fishingheritagecenter.org/scallopalooza/.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/scallopalooza-scallop-shucking-contest/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Festival,Free,Kids and Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185622Z
CREATED:20260609T185622Z
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SUMMARY:Whaling History Alliance Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rock the park with the Thursdays Summer Concert Series: New Bedford Rocks the Park! In collaboration with the Whaling History Alliance (WHA)\, this exciting event offers free concerts every Thursday\, from July 9 through August 13\, at the Custom House Plaza. Join us each summer for live music\, community spirit\, and unforgettable performances in the heart of New Bedford. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of local talent and summer fun! For the latest event schedule and updates\, be sure to visit our Facebook page. Stay informed about all the upcoming concerts and any changes to the lineup so you don’t miss a beat! \nAugust 13 Featuring Redline Band!
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/whaling-history-alliance-summer-concert-5/
LOCATION:Custom House Square\, 21 Barker's Lane\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Free,Music,Performance,Seasons in the Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20250715T142506Z
CREATED:20250507T181206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T142506Z
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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/2026-08-13/
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:20260813T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260724T153141Z
CREATED:20260724T153141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T153141Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in New Bedford: Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:August 13\, 14\, 15\, 20\, 21\, 22\, 7:30pm\nAugust 16 & 23\, 2pm \nShakespeare in NB Presents: Hamlet\nIn Partnership with Reverie Theatre Group\nBringing the Bard’s most poignant plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life\, RTG presents a chilling and timely take on Hamlet. Set in a Baptist church in the present-day\, American south\, this production interrogates the supposed divide between church and state\, while also exploring the play’s most enduring themes of mortality\, madness\, and moral corruption. Donations are accepted in lieu of a ticket fee. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Acushnet\, Dartmouth\, Mattapoisett\, and New Bedford Cultural Councils\, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. It is also supported in part by the Wicked Cool Places 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. Additional funding provided by the Stoico Foundation.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/shakespeare-in-new-bedford-hamlet/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, 396 County Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,LGBTQ,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260717T155750Z
CREATED:20260717T155750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T155750Z
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SUMMARY:ReelTalk Soylent Green
DESCRIPTION:More than a movie night\, enjoy a pre and post film discussion with New Bedford’s favorite film professor\, Dr. Mocha J. Herrup. \nMocha is a senior lecturer in the Communications\, Journalism\, and Media Department at Suffolk University. Mocha is also an award winning filmmaker and an experienced film festival programmer. They hold a PhD in Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. \nSOYLENT GREEN (Richard Fleischer\, 1973; 97 min) \nSOYLENT GREEN portrays a crumbling world beset with dying oceans\, year-round humidity\, and worldwide shortages of food\, water\, and housing. In New York City’s population of 40 million\, only the elite can afford spacious apartments\, clean water\, and natural food in walled-off communities patrolled by armed guards. Released in 1973 and set fifty-three years in the future in 2022\, what was once science fiction is now documentary. In one of his most memorable performances\, Charlton Heston plays an NYPD detective tasked with investigating the murder of a wealthy and influential board member of the Soylent Corporation. Riveting and also campy\, SOYLENT GREEN is an iconic sci-fi classic.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/reeltalk-soylent-green/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Entertainment,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155221Z
CREATED:20260615T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155221Z
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SUMMARY:ReelTALK: FILM CLASS Stories and Their Humans: Tales of an Anthropocenic World
DESCRIPTION:As scientists (and politicians) debate the veracity of the Anthropocene\, an age of human centered activity that\, if declared a new epoch\, will forever alter the chemical composition of the rocks and fossils beneath our feet\, the climate changes\, animals disappear\, and shorelines advance. Regardless of nomenclature\, the planet is shifting. Smart money says it’s the humans with their cars and coal mines. \nThe films of this series present vivid\, imaginative\, nature centered imagery to explore a human centered world that is harrowing\, but also surprising; Maybe just maybe even hopeful…. \nJUNE 18\nWILDING (David Allen\, 2023; 75 min)\n“We can save our world if we want to” is not just a platitude in WILDING (David Allen\, 2024). The film documents the true transformation of an English country estate allowed to run wild\, entrusting the farmland’s future to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. The “avant garden” conservation project is no less than miraculous\, returning fauna and flora to a land once drenched in chemicals and sadness. \nJULY 9\nFLOW (Gints Zilbalodis\, 2024; 85 min)\nA wondrous journey through realms natural and mystical\, FLOW follows a courageous cat who teams up with a capybara\, a lemur\, and a dutiful Labrador retriever to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. The Academy Award winning film is a thrilling animated spectacle and a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. \nAUGUST 13\nSOYLENT GREEN (Richard Fleischer\, 1973; 97 min)\nSOYLENT GREEN portrays a crumbling world beset with dying oceans\, year-round humidity\, and worldwide shortages of food\, water\, and housing. In New York City’s population of 40 million\, only the elite can afford spacious apartments\, clean water\, and natural food in walled-off communities patrolled by armed guards. Released in 1973 and set fifty-three years in the future in 2022\, what was once science fiction is now documentary. In one of his most memorable performances\, Charlton Heston plays an NYPD detective tasked with investigating the murder of a wealthy and influential board member of the Soylent Corporation. Riveting and also campy\, SOYLENT GREEN is an iconic sci-fi classic.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/reeltalk-film-class-stories-and-their-humans-tales-of-an-anthropocenic-world/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T010000
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/2026-08-13/
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:20260814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T145152Z
CREATED:20260520T145152Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Douglass and Melville\, two literary giants!
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Rufai for an immersive journey through New Bedford\, where Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville set foot in 1841—each leaving behind a legacy shaped by this bustling port town. \nFrom the wharves that welcomed Melville’s maritime imagination to the streets that gave Douglass his first taste of true freedom\, New Bedford was more than just a stop along their journeys—it was a place of transformation. \nDouglass\, newly liberated from bondage\, wrote\, “I was now living in a new world. I was wide awake to its advantages.” His time in New Bedford ignited his fight for justice and equality\, cementing his role as one of America’s most powerful voices for freedom. \nMelville\, inspired by the whaling industry’s grandeur\, painted a vivid portrait of the town in Moby-Dick\, noting\, “Nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses\, parks and gardens more opulent\, than in New Bedford…All these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic\, Pacific\, and Indian oceans.” \nFollow their footsteps. Hear their words. See New Bedford through their eyes. History isn’t just read—it’s lived. Experience the city that shaped great minds and great movements.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/walking-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-and-melville-two-literary-giants/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Blubber and Bones
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/walking-tour-blubber-and-bones/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William Street\, New Bedford\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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