This weekend in New Bedford, MA

Enjoy a garden yoga class guided by YMCA instructors Mark Borgetti and Ellen Selley. The practice focuses on building flexibility, strength, stability, calm, and mental focus. Please bring a yoga mat and water. YMCA Southcoast members may attend at no cost, and the price for other participants is $10. Payment in advance is requested.

Gather at Lagoda, the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s half-scale model of a whaling bark, for a chance to explore below deck. This visit is free with Museum admission.

Explore marine life with an aquarium feeding, then get hands-on with aquarium craft activities. Part of Summer at NBWM, this experience combines an engaging look at the aquarium with a chance to make something creative.

North Fairhaven Farmers Market returns for a new season at Livesey Park. Cabral Family Farm will be on site with a wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, plus cage free unwashed farm eggs. The market begins a new chapter under new management, and a warm welcome is extended to the new manager. Appreciation is also shared with Chris for years of dedication, hard work, and care for the market and its vendors during retirement. Multiple payment options are accepted, including debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SNAP benefits, WIC coupons, cash, and Venmo. Thank you for supporting local farms, local families, and small businesses.

Aligned with the Lions Gate Portal, this Heaven on Earth retreat takes place in Fairhaven, MA at a private residence with a private beach and a yurt. Master Energy Healer Lisa Ishwari Murphy guides a day focused on new potential, inviting participants to tap into destiny, manifest a highest timeline, expand consciousness, and connect deeply with the earth so the energy of Heaven is felt in the present. Tuition is $222. The experience features gourmet meals by High Vibe Medicine Arts, a gong-accompanied whale sound journey on the beach, an Oracle Healing Mandala Drum transmission, yoga, and a fire ceremony. Created by Lisa to nurture a profound relationship with the Earth and the Cosmos, the retreat holds sacred space in a small group setting so the support of collective energies can help reveal what is beyond limiting beliefs, patterning, and fear. Please bring a journal and something comfortable to sit on, such as a floor cushion, chair, yoga mat, or blankets. Meals are provided, and bringing water and favorite snacks is welcome. A bathing suit and towels are recommended for ocean time, and layers are helpful if it becomes chilly. Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. For those who want to stay overnight, the local Seaport Inn is recommended. Questions can be directed to svahahacademy@gmail.com.

Radio Honey makes its acoustic trio debut at Nasketucket Bay Vineyards with Melissa Lee Nilles and Mike Carlucci. The performance spans popular music from the 1970s through the 2000s, highlighting songs by artists from Adele to Zeppelin.

Join Site Specific Happenings for the opening night of ambrosia/salad, a site-responsive exhibition that brings installations, performance, and participatory moments to the landscape of Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens. During the evening, guests can wander through the gardens and encounter works that explore sound, movement, food, sculpture, and collective participation, with featured opening-night activations by a range of artists. Dress in your “ambrosia/salad” best and come ready for an interactive, playful celebration in an outdoor setting.

Kicking off The ZYG 808’s Mr. Z Tour, this collaborative showcase with PolyGroove Records and Metafaction Productions brings a lineup that includes Mwalim Daphunkee Professor, Bishop The Shadowman, and Libsey. The event is hosted by TheFaneFox, with sounds provided by GM Slim One and SeeThru Josh.

LA Cycle + Yoga hosts an outdoor spin series at Cisco Brewery on the New Bedford waterfront, blending an energizing ride with a scenic setting. Expect bikes set up under the open sky, motivating instruction from LA Cycle + Yoga’s team, and a playlist designed to keep the momentum strong. Each class is $28 and includes a drink ticket to enjoy afterward. The experience is welcoming to all fitness levels, from first time riders to seasoned cyclists.

Barbosa Family Farm brings a wide range of seasonal produce, plus cage-free unwashed eggs, to Roxann’s Garden Center. Pick up farm fresh ingredients while exploring the garden center. Accepted payment options include debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SNAP benefits, WIC coupons, cash, and Venmo. This market highlights local agriculture, fresh foods, and small family businesses.

Each Sunday throughout the summer, participants create original artwork inspired by pieces in the Museum. This recurring program centers on hands-on art making sparked by the Museum's collection.

Meet-and-greet featuring adoptable dogs from PAWS New England who are searching for their forever homes. Interact with the pups and get a sense of their personalities to see if one might be a match.

Author Kade Charest appears at 3GenLove: The Wandering Tale at Kilburn Mill for a meet and greet and book signing inside the new bookstore and gift shop. Visitors can meet the author, browse for new reads, and leave with a signed copy.

This event features 3 to 4 rounds with best of three matches. Entry is $10. Each participant receives a pack of choice and two OTS packs. Every entry also adds one pack to the prize pool, plus one OTS pack for every two entries.

Every other Sunday, the shop opens briefly so people can pick up Sorbae. There are no regular storefront hours, so availability is limited to these Pop Drop Sundays.

Families can explore the Art Museum together through hands-on activities designed for children ages 4 to 12. Participants learn about the museum’s exhibitions, make their own artwork, and enjoy a creative experience. The program is offered in a drop-in format, and each child must be accompanied by an adult, such as a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend.

Step into New Bedford’s past on a walk through historic streets, tracing its rise as a global center of whaling. Explore how this busy seaport connected to the wider maritime economy, as whalemen journeyed across the world and helped shape a city known for industry, commerce, and innovation. Tour details may change.

NIMFest (Newport Independent Music Festival) is bringing live, outdoor music to the King Park Gazebo. This free weekly concert series runs on Sundays, and the August 9 show features the Coe Street Co-Op with Lily Rhodes.

Sara Achorn brings an intimate acoustic show to Sail house Tavern, blending a soulful core with a fresh, modern touch. Her solo performance reimagines favorites from the 70s through today with unplugged arrangements and an emotive, engaging delivery. Expect acoustic takes on songs by Chris Stapleton, Billie Eilish, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, and Taylor Swift, all shaped by her expressive voice and genuine stage presence. In addition to her solo work, she leads Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, honoring Stevie Nicks on notable stages throughout the Northeast. Past appearances include Soundcheck Studios, Toad’s Place, Wormtown Festival, and performing the National Anthem at TD Garden. Audiences know her for versatility, authenticity, and a commanding vocal style that connects from the first note.

An open jam at Pour Farm welcomes all musical styles. It happens each week with different hosts, many of whom have been part of the Flying Dutchman Jam at some point.