EVENTS
What’s going on? Events in New Bedford.
There’s always something happening in New Bedford! Whether you're looking for live music, festivals, art openings, lectures, farmer's markets, family-friendly activities, or live theater, New Bedford is the place to go for the best events on the South Coast.
Calendar of Events
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Jan 10 @ 6:30 pm – Jun 13 @ 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Join Artists Share! — the South Coast-based artist critique and discussion group hosted by Midori Creativity at the Co-Creative Center. We welcome all artists and artist friends to come be part of the discussion. The... Read more »
May 13 – Jun 10 all-day
12:00 am
Intro to Clay Saturdays: May 13 – June 10 10am – 1pm Non-Members: $330.00 Members: $297.00 Ages: 18+ In this 5-week introduction class, learn about the basics of pottery making! Students will learn proper technique... Read more »
May 23 @ 9:00 am – Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm
9:00 am
Marine Heatwaves, an installation which combines art with oceanography finds a common language between art and science while illustrating the impact of global warming and this recently-discovered ecological phenomenon on our oceans. Marine Heatwaves features... Read more »
May 25 – Nov 5 all-day
12:00 am
Whale Stranding features works by Massachusetts artist Daniel Ranalli that visually interpret historical whale strandings and “drivings.” The artist has been fascinated by the subject since he observed a stranding firsthand in 1991 at Wellfleet.... Read more »
May 27 @ 11:00 am – Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm
11:00 am
NBAM ART JAMS Saturdays: May 27 – June 17 11:00am – 1:00pm Price: $100 per person including the materials for all 4 classes in the session. Or $30 per class/drop-in including materials. NBAM ART JAMS... Read more »
Jun 1 – Aug 20 all-day
12:00 am
State of the Union Jane O’Hara June 1st – August 20th Opening reception June 8th 5-7pm In State of the Union artist Jane O’Hara, an advocate for animals, examines the topic of animal rights and... Read more »
Jun 1 – Jun 16 all-day
12:00 am
Share your poetry, prose and artwork with Anomaly Poetry to be published in this year’s installment of RITUALS. Our summer anthology focuses on themes of nostaliga and memory, and the things that connect us across... Read more »
Jun 10 – Jun 11 all-day
12:00 am
Come celebrate the first ever Irish Festival & Cisco Slam Wrestling at Cisco Brewers New Bedford! June 10 & 11. Irish Festival: Featuring live Irish music, session players, bagpipes, games, prizes and more! All Day... Read more »
Jun 10 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
New Bedford Ballet Bids Farewell to Winter with their Performance of The Snow Queen Still recovering from winter fatigue? New Bedford Ballet’s performance of The Snow Queen is guaranteed to melt any remaining memories of... Read more »
Jun 10 @ 8:00 pm
8:00 pm
New Bedford Ballet Bids Farewell to Winter with their Performance of The Snow Queen Still recovering from winter fatigue? New Bedford Ballet’s performance of The Snow Queen is guaranteed to melt any remaining memories of... Read more »
Jun 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
11:00 am
(Early Bird Special $120 ends May 22) Explore abstract landscapes through layering of paper collage, acrylic and mark making. Learn how to work in a series from beginning to end incorporating a multitude of techniques... Read more »
Jun 11 @ 2:00 pm
2:00 pm
Join us for the unique experience of two silent films featuring a live soundtrack on The Z’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, thanks to the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society! The matinee will... Read more »
Jun 13 – Aug 6 all-day
12:00 am
Barcelona Sea Glass and the Art Photography of Celia Pearson June 13 – August 6 Opening reception June 13th 5-7pm Kirk J. Nelson, President and Executive Director of the New Bedford Glass Museum presents a... Read more »
Jun 13 – Aug 6 all-day
12:00 am
Contemporary Glass Sculpture June 13 – August 6 Opening reception June 13th 5-7pm A survey of glass sculpture made by leading and emerging female artists trained in Massachusetts. This group exhibition highlights several recent shifts... Read more »
Jun 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5:00 pm
Glass Art Joint Opening Reception June 13th 5-7pm Joint Opening Reception for Contemporary Glass Sculpture and Barcelona Sea Glass and the Art Photography of Celia Pearson. Contemporary Glass Sculpture June 13 – August 6 A... Read more »
Jun 15 – Nov 26 all-day
12:00 am
Now and Soon and Somehow Forever features artworks by artists and romantic partners William Pettit and Candice Smith Corby who were separated by oceans during the pandemic. The exhibit represents a significant creative endeavor and... Read more »
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