Explore Education Options at the HBCU College Fair April 11th
New Bedford hosts an HBCU College Fair April 11, offering students and families insight into Historically Black Colleges, culture and education opportunities.
Entertainment
AHA! Night Will Highlight Protecting the Planet
AHA! Night returns to New Bedford with Project Planet theme, featuring parade, art exhibits, climate programs and downtown events on April 9.
Go Inside the Stories of New Bedford Fishing Families
New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center revives exhibits on fishing families and immigrant workers, with free April events, AHA! Night talks and youth programs.
Inside the Growing New Bedford Film Festival
New Bedford Film Festival 2026 showcases 100+ films, global entries, panel discussions, and youth filmmaking challenges across multiple city venues.
New Theatre Partnership at “The Shep”
WatermelonAlligator Theatre Company finds permanent home at Fairhaven’s Shepherd Center, expanding local arts, theatre, and community programming.
The Surprising Meal Backstage at Dropkick Murphys Show
New Bedford’s Dipper Cafe delivered South Shore Bar Pizza to Dropkick Murphys during their Boston St. Patrick’s Day shows.
Dartmouth Cultural Center Showcases Student Artwork
The Dartmouth Cultural Center opens its 2026 season with an exhibit featuring Dartmouth High School AP student artwork and new workshops.
Festival Theatre Celebrates Tax Credit and Zeiterion Return
New Bedford Festival Theatre receives a state tax credit as it prepares to return to the Zeiterion with its summer musical, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville.
JazzFest Returns to New Bedford This Spring
New Bedford JazzFest 2026 returns with a three-show acoustic jazz series at Steeple Playhouse, starting March 1.
Patriot Place Adds Live Theater to the Lineup
Live theater at Patriot Place returns as New England Public Theatre presents "Murder on the Orient Express," the Agatha Christie mystery, opening March 6.