The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub

Guitar fans won’t want to miss this high‑energy night of rock and blues! Johnny A.
and Jon Butcher
bring their powerhouse Guitar Monsters show to The Vault Performing Arts Center, in New Bedford, on Friday, April 17 for a high‑energy rock showcase benefiting the PACE Community Food Center
The all‑star lineup includes Grammy‑nominated guitarists Jon Butcher and Johnny A., joined by Texas‑born guitarist and vocalist Willie J. Laws. Expect blazing guitar solos, classic rock, blues, and R&amp;B favorites inspired by legends like Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, the Yardbirds, and more — all performed by world‑class musicians.
Proceeds from the show support the PACE Community Food Center, which serves individuals and families facing food insecurity and related challenges in the Greater New Bedford area.
All tickets are for seating; there are no standing room tickets for this performance.

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Celebrate 420 weekend with a 21+ experience built around live entertainment, great food, music, games, and shared social energy.
The 420 Weekend Social brings people together for a lifestyle-forward weekend centered on community, culture, and fun. Across both days, guests can enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, interactive gaming experiences including axe throwing, and oversized lawn games in a lively festival setting. Along with the following headline entertainment...
Saturday 4/18 | 5 PM-9 PM Fire Fueled Saturday brings the spectacle with multiple acrobatic performances, a featured illusionist from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and a headline fire show from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Acrobatic sets take place at 5:00, 5:30, 7:00, and 7:30 PM.
Sunday 4/19 | 12 PM-5 PM Ringside Sunday brings the action with a live wrestling exhibition from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, featuring 6-7 matches and a festive atmosphere built for fans ready to keep the energy going.
This is a 21+ event designed to celebrate lifestyle, entertainment, and culture in a fresh, welcoming way.
<ul><li>Food truck rally</li><li>Live DJ both days</li><li>Axe throwing and interactive games</li><li>Large-scale lawn games</li><li>Saturday acrobats, illusionist, and fire performers</li><li>Sunday live wrestling exhibition</li></ul>

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Potters Place

Potters Place, a hub for ceramic artistry and community engagement, announces its upcoming indoor Spring Pottery Sale and Fundraiser, set to take place May 1-3. That's the weekend before Mother's Day - the perfect time to find a gift for that special person in your life.&nbsp;You will find functional kitchenware, whimsical decorative pottery, Spring vases and beautiful ceramic sculptures.&nbsp;This eagerly anticipated event not only celebrates the beauty of handmade pottery by local artists but also supports an important cause – <a href="https://newlifefb.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Life Furniture Bank of MA</a>. 
Friday, May 1, Noon - 6pm Saturday, May 2, 9am - 4pm Sunday, May 3, 10am - 3pm
Click on the link for more details: <a href="https://pottersplacestudio.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pottersplacestudio.com.</a>

Local Event: Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser

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Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser

Potters Place, a hub for ceramic artistry and community engagement, announces its upcoming indoor Spring Pottery Sale and...

Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will take place at the Crapo Hill Landfill on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:30 am to noon.
The event is open to Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Freetown residents only. Proof of residency is required.
Event held rain or shine.
Sign up is required. To sign up for the event, please visit <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-62945604-household#/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-62945604-household#/.</a> Please arrive as close to your time slot as possible to reduce wait times.
Examples of accepted waste include:
- oil-based paints
- paint thinner
- pesticides
- herbicides
- old gasoline
- pool chemicals
- household cleaners
For a detailed list of accepted items and a video with more information about participating in the event, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgnbrrmdistrict.org%2Fhazardous-waste%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUTVoeHBtNEF6WWFiZkRwWXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5zbPpSCA9atZg1QX90kdLf-1nl5yy_jwC42R2MBbcRpKBgcRcn8ix6aUhEdA_aem_bRBDJaqaw-FVsjV5dAcUKQ&amp;h=AT3jMnaAwMQaxHmcba2bNGPNTkeD4Ua5tsGBcO-9owHsaqfJqoqV8Rw2hF_TYadSJc_EbEMrkNIytqXctHWqOj0qQ0sPu1L6IGJ8MPA1oWJjYIKb6hgiJJixvUE1heLfgwVcsMafnvESSd3LeFGgdjf44UY997bX&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT0hrYfvGJbAq4kW1Glrhp_xZuExYD7YhTob7IXMhUPAlfGegno4TwNkFyEjJlEn7STWlWFd2QMf9IwM1Hi4DEfa_bI3clyv3z_jlQd_G6ltDjvSFwFUlG-n1BXMogh-c5tuTu5SIqZjAHuMICaxUTJa6HokgdXGzGQ" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/hazardous-waste/</a>.
Do NOT bring latex paint. If you cannot give it away, dry out and throw away in the regular trash.
Do not bring empty containers.
Do NOT bring anything that is accepted at your transfer station including:
- Antifreeze* - Fluorescent light bulbs and mercury containing devices* - Motor oil* - Propane (or other) tanks or cylinders* - TVs or computer monitor*
The starred items listed above are accepted at your town's transfer station or recycling center.
For questions about items that are accepted at your town’s transfer station or recycling center: - Dartmouth residents can call the Town of Dartmouth’s Department of Public Works at (508) 999-0740.
- New Bedford residents can call the City of New Bedford’s Department of Facilities and Fleet Management at (508) 979-1520.
- Freetown residents can call the Freetown Transfer Station at (508) 644-2202 Ext 3.
The maximum amount you can bring is 25 gallons or 50 pounds. Collection is for households only. No businesses, schools, or contractors.
The Crapo Hill Landfill is located at 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd. in New Bedford. **Please note that traffic flows in one direction at this event; the only way to enter is through the New Bedford Business Park.**
Please enter through the New Bedford Business Park at the intersection of Phillips Road and Braley Road. Once you enter the park, you will pass the Registry of Motor Vehicles on your left. Signs will be posted to help guide you through the business park to the landfill.
For questions about the event, please email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org, call (508) 979-1493, or text (774) 503-0254.

Local Event: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will take place at the Crapo Hill Landfill on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:30 am to...

Potters Place, a hub for ceramic artistry and community engagement, announces its upcoming indoor Spring Pottery Sale and Fundraiser, set to take place May 1-3. That's the weekend before Mother's Day - the perfect time to find a gift for that special person in your life.&nbsp;You will find functional kitchenware, whimsical decorative pottery, Spring vases and beautiful ceramic sculptures.&nbsp;This eagerly anticipated event not only celebrates the beauty of handmade pottery by local artists but also supports an important cause – <a href="https://newlifefb.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Life Furniture Bank of MA</a>.
Friday, May 1, Noon - 6pm Saturday, May 2, 9am - 4pm Sunday, May 3, 10am - 3pm
Click on the link for more details: <a href="https://pottersplacestudio.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pottersplacestudio.com.</a>

New Bedford Free Public Library Howland-Green Branch

Join us for A Bicycle Fixed by You to learn how to troubleshoot common bike issues.
Event Details 📅 May 9 ⏰ 10:00 a.m. to noon 📍 Howland-Green Branch Library, 3 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford Limited parking is available behind the library off S. 1st Street. 👥 Open to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents
The workshop will be led by Bill Trimble of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Community members are encouraged to bring their broken bikes to the May workshop and get back on the road with confidence.
The workshop will be limited to 12 participants; sign up will be required. To sign up for the event, please visit <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-62945710-abicycle#/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAFA622A0FBC52-62945710-abicycle#/.</a>
Interested residents can also donate bikes to Youth Opportunities Unlimited on the same day as the workshop. Bring bikes to the Youth Opportunities Unlimited bike shop is located at 195 West Rodney French Blvd.
*********************** There will be more workshops in the Fix It Forward series, where beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts alike can learn practical repair skills—from clothing mending and bicycle repair to fabric dyeing, knife care, jewelry repair, and Japanese sashiko techniques.
Information about additional workshops can be found at <a href="https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/repair-workshops/." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">gnbrrmdistrict.org/repair-workshops/.</a>
This workshop series is offered in partnership with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, New Bedford Free Public Library and the City of New Bedford’s Department of Community Services.
The workshop series is supported in part by the Art is Everywhere! grant funded by the City of New Bedford through its Arts, Culture &amp; Tourism Fund, and is facilitated by New Bedford Creative at the New Bedford Economic Development Council.

Local Event: A Bicycle Fixed By You

A Bicycle Fixed By You

Join us for A Bicycle Fixed by You to learn how to troubleshoot common bike issues.
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Paper Shredding Day will take place at Dartmouth Highway Department, 976 Russells Mills Road on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. (or until the shred truck fills up). *Event held rain or shine.*Bring your outdated &amp; confidential documents to be shredded. Examples of papers you may want to shred include bank statements, medical forms, or retired tax forms. Bring intact paper only; not paper that has already been shredded.Here are the details: - All are welcome! There is no residency requirement. - Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper (standard size box used to hold reams of paper). - Paper clips and staples do not need to be removed, but please remove paper from folders and binders. - Participants will take their boxes with them as they leave the event.Paper Shredding Days are sponsored by NBCU in partnership with the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District, the City of New Bedford and the Town of Dartmouth.For more information, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgnbrrmdistrict.org%2Fpaper-shredding%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTVVpVWFpOTllSHgydnNaY3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6jT4wYOAep8OCuTHk2jTKECqGxEaFoT-wGgFO0dN1ThIlHieIkzdcE90U-Yg_aem_L416WyEEawJSCxNlIoMN4Q&amp;h=AT6wb5muNVF-gP1odWTW4daI_YhMJ3g-Pf_HP0wql7u-Opgk59bYJr0DiXjnpVXfXom059PCVwnFuTn6ZjthB6XOWYXi1EZN6aPclIrxH4e6E4bSzL-M2e9SOAyMlnH2a8HlmgMZU_8TJBby591gaOtFv5djKDFu&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT7_m5z-y0TNkYVfWcZHPus0BE_aoufopAhRor1sbzE4Clpp_uSwMAbP91PwF-d5VLqZtQw863sfXeZEl-oCesynohAryjcMwosb3Vsb3bWANwT4_LlsLzeuJN0taBoUex90TwXT8d2D-OLaBevswi_FaLqnSLLz8LY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gnbrrmdistrict.org/paper-shredding/</a>.For questions about the event, please email Marissa@gnbrrmdistrict.org, call (508) 979-1493, or text (774) 503-0254.

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