Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 31, 2024, approximately 6:20 a.m. Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven The Fort Phoenix parking lot will open at 5:30 a.m. so worshipers may gather for the annual Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the Interchurch Council of Greater New Bedford. The service takes place near the cannons and will begin at approximately 6:20 a.m. Disabled accessible. For more information, email judy@iccgnb.org … [Read more...]

"Hetty" lecture by author Charles Slack Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven The Fairhaven Historical Society presents author Charles Slack giving a lecture called "HETTY The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon."  Mr. Slack is the author of a popular book by the same title that examines the life of Henrietta "Hetty" Howland Robinson Green, often known as the "Witch of Wall … [Read more...]

Singer/Songwriter Master Class Friday, April 5, 2024, 7:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Chuck Williams hosts an interactive experience with a group of seasoned, award-winning singer/songwriters as they perform their original music, tell about the songs’ origins, explain their songwriting techniques, discuss changes in the music industry, and answer questions from the … [Read more...]

Art Tebbetts and Matt Borrello - Bob Dylan Night Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Celebrate the music of Bob Dylan with Art Tebbetts and Matt Borrello! This insanely talented duo share a passion for Dylan and his style – ranging from Dylan’s original songs, inspirations from the Great American Songbook, and even his surprising choice in … [Read more...]

South Coast Cinemaniacs: The Awful Truth (1937) Monday, April 8, 2024, doors open 5:15 p.m., film starts 5:30 p.m. Millicent Library, 45 Center St., use Walnut Street entrance Come celebrate Cary Gant's 120th birthday by watching his breakout role! In THE AWFUL TRUTH, a couple (Irene Dunne and Cary Grant) are serious about getting divorced, but not so serious about staying apart, and that unleashes the screwball hijinks. The Cinemaniacs … [Read more...]

George H. Taber Lodge Open House Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Masonic Lodge Building, 29 Center St., Fairhaven, MA During the open house of the George H. Taber Lodge, you can visit and learn the history of one of Fairhaven's hidden gems. The building was built in 1901 by Henry H. Rogers after Roger's asked the Concordia Lodge to change its name to honor his Uncle George, who was the oldest Freemason in Massachusetts at … [Read more...]

West Island 5k Run/Walk Sunday, April 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, MA Come out and run to benefit good causes on a US Track and Field certified course. Entry fees for this 5K range from $20 to $25. Race shirt OR beach towel to first 250 5k registrants. Cash prizes. You may now register online at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=13586. In person registration at 41 Causeway Road is Saturday, April 2o, from 2:00 to 4:00 … [Read more...]

Classic Jazz Visions - Michael Persico's Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra Featuring the Jazz photography of Jack Bradley Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Experience the life, the musical history and legacy, the very essence of THE greatest icon of American Jazz, “Pops,” “Satchmo,” “Louis” Armstrong in a truly multi-dimensional immersive … [Read more...]

West Island Kids Mile Fun Run Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m. 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, MA Kids can come out and run to benefit good causes by running this flat, fast 1-mile course on paved and dirt roads with a little hill at the end. Trophies are given for the top three male/female finishers. Entry fee is $5. A special gift will be given to each Kids Mile runner. In person registration at 41 Causeway Road is Saturday, April 27, from … [Read more...]

The Harper and The Minstrel - A May Day Celebration! Saturday, May 4, 2024, 2:00 pm The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts 34 Center Street (William Street Entrance) Fairhaven, MA Celebrate the merry month of May with The Harper and The Minstrel! Enjoy a wide variety of music spanning hundreds of years including traditional May songs, traditional contemporary music from Ireland and Scotland, Medieval and Renaissance tunes, unique … [Read more...]