Arts & Culture in New Bedford, MA

April School Vacation: Our Shared Planet Week April 20, 2026 - April 24, 2026

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Mommy & Me Holiday Handprints Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Museum Exhibit in New Bedford, MA

Be My Valentine: Mini Makers Paint Date

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Ornament Painting Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Museum Exhibit in Sandwich, MA

Birthday Plate Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Paint with the Easter Bunny

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Battleship Cove

Battleship Cove · 5 Water Street, Fall River, MA

Museum Exhibit in Fall River, MA

Hoppy Hands Easter Paint Brunch

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Cape Cod · 11 Greene Street, Mashpee, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic - New Bedford Whaling Museum

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 PM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Members' Trip 2026: Travel to São Miguel with special guest Maria Lawton

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Proteanna: Susan Heideman May 29, 2026 November 2, 2026

Thu, May 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Moby-Dick Marathon 2027 January 8, 2027 - January 10, 2027

Thu, Jan 7, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Jen Rose Smith, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic November 19, 2026

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Text by Sarah Crabtree, Art by Melissa Philley, Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch August 27, 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Janna Malamud Smith, When the Island had Fish October 29, 2026

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Seth Rockman, Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Kerri K. Greenidge, Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter May 28, 2026

Wed, May 27, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk Francesca Du Brock, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate July 30, 2026

Wed, Jul 29, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! Susan Heideman June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Steve Mentz, Sailing without Ahab: Ecopoetic Travels December 17, 2026

Wed, Dec 16, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! May Babcock December 2, 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Members’ Trip 2026: São Miguel October 15, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Boundless: The Book as Art October 23, 2026

Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Art Talks! Adrian R. Tió October 2, 2026

Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Friday, July 3, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM Music Program & Reception at 6:00 PM

Thu, Jul 2, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Members’ Day Trip: Peabody Essex Museum May 8, 2026

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Sailing Through History: The Remarkable Journey of USCGC Eagle June 17, 2026

Tue, Jun 16, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Sharks Come Cruisin’ with the Whale Guitar December 4, 2026

Thu, Dec 3, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 Doors 5:00 PM and Program 6:00–8:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Friday, June 5, 2026 | Doors at 5:00 PM, Music begins at 6:00 PM

Thu, Jun 4, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Funk Lab with MonteiroBots June 5, 2026

Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Sailors’ Series: Sailing into Oblivion: 271 Days Alone at Sea August 6, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Fridays: Brass, Sass and Serious Fun! September 4, 2026

Thu, Sep 3, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: The Art of Hip Hop November 6, 2026

Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: Genre-Bending Grooves with Boo City May 1, 2026

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Author Book Talk: Entangled Lives April 30, 2026

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

New Ecologies: May Babcock November 20, 2026 April 18, 2027

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival September 24, 2026

Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Wed, Sep 23, 5:30 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

National Authors’ Day 2026 November 1, 2026

Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

First Friday: The Jethros July 3, 2026

Thu, Jul 2, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

October 15 through 23, 2026

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Classic Car Club of America New England Region Grand Classic Auto Show

Sat, Jun 6, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Pruning Hydrangeas: Steps 2 & 3 Detail and Pinch Pruning – All Major Species

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Opening Day & Earth Day Celebration Event

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Classic Car Club of America New England Region Auto Skills Games Event

Fri, Jun 5, 4:00 AM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA

Hydrangea Happiness Book Launch Event with Author C.L. Fornari

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 PM UTC · Heritage Museums & Gardens · 67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA