Events

In the movie Dodgeball there is a saying, “If you can dodge a tool, you can dodge a ball.” That’s painfully true, but I’d prefer to say, “Regardless whether you can dodge a ball or not, you can raise money for charity.” With a mission to raise a lot of …

The Dartmouth high school drama club proudly presents it’s annual spring musical production of Denis Lawrence Jr.’s Murder at Luigi’s. “Murder At Luigi’s” is a fun filled night of music, laughter within a murder mystery show where the audience participates throughout the show. Well over 30 Dartmouth High School students …

Join us May 4th at 9AM-4:30PM at the New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill) located in downtown New Bedford, MA for a discussion of the workforce development needs of the emerging ocean renewable energy industry.  The keynote speaker will be Representative William R. Keating  U.S. House of Representatives. In Europe …

The City of New Bedford Veteran’s Advisory Board and the Fort Rodman – Fort Taber Historical Association will honor the 749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger.  Exercise Tiger was a …

Hop on the bus and experience a day of fun and discovery in New York City when you join the “Greenwich Village Booklovers Adventure” on Saturday, June 2, 2012. A coach will transport you from New Bedford, MA to Greenwich Village, a wonderful New York City neighborhood filled with unique …

With spring in full swing, there are lots of indoor and outdoor events to enjoy. This week there are some new musical acts and even a comedy show coming to New Bedford. Here is my list of 11 things to do locally and outside the area. I pulled all the …

Celebrate Junior Ranger Day at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on Saturday, April 28. Members of the Junior Ranger Service Corps will offer crafts, games and other activities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Earn a junior ranger badge by completing scavenger hunts in the park and learn about …

The City and Refuse District are helping you make the most of your spring cleaning tasks with three upcoming events. Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day will take place on April 28th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crapo Hill Landfill.  Call for directions or visit www.gnbrrmdistrict.org. Open to New …

Moms and dads seeking free, engaging activities for their young children should check out this event: Whales, Tales and Sails, a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning from 10:00-11:00 AM. The weekly event features professional storyteller Andrea Lovett and includes stories, fingerplay, songs, music, crafts and free play at …

Second-hand clothing store Good Hue will have its unofficial grand opening this Friday, April 20th from 7-11 pm at the UGLY Gallery on 246 Union Street in New Bedford. Accompanying the opening will be the local release of STUCK UP: A Selected History of Alternative & Pop Culture Told Through Stickers, …