ArtWeek SouthCoast

May 8-18/SOUTHCOAST AREA – Presented by the cities of Fall River and New Bedford, and towns of Dartmouth, Marion, Westport, Fairhaven, Mattapoisett, Somerset, and Wareham. Celebrating creativity across the South Coast community. Enjoy 50+ unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. From gallery shows to live performances, poetry readings to painting demos, and so much more, there’s something for you to enjoy with family and friends. https://artweeksouthcoast.org/

Watch City Steampunk Festival

May 10/WALTHAM – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. outdoors at the Waltham Common. A day of artisan and craft vendors, spectacular entertainment including stiltwalking with Trevor the Games Man, food, fun, children’s activities all day, and more! Admission to this event is free. To see a complete schedule of events see https://www.watchcityfestival.com/2025-schedule-and-information

300th Anniversary

May 11/HOLLISTON – 1-3:30 p.m. in the Downtown area. A diverse collection of entries to amaze the hometown crowd and visitors for hours. What better way to enjoy the 300^th anniversary of Holliston than a parade full of entertainers through the town! Live music, animals, antique cars, and of course floats will make their way down Washington Street for your enjoyment. This type of parade only comes around once ever 300 years!  For more information and to see what other anniversary events are planned, visit https://www.visitma.com/event/29360/

Comedy on Tap

May 17/NORTH ADAMS – 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Bright Ideas Brewing. Stand-up comedy returns with headliner Ben Kirschenbaum, feature act Mike Bramante, and host Charlie Nadler! Ben is a New York City based stand-up comedian and writer who has written for MTV, Clickhole, and seriouslyTV. Mike, is also a New York City-based stand-up comedian and writer.  In 2023, Mike was selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival to participate in the Stand Up & Pitch Competition. His special, “White Mike…and the fly”, is available on his YouTube channel. Host Charlie develops screenplays and serves as co-founder of Laugh Dealers, a company that produces custom comedy shows and consulting for companies and individuals.Tickets are $15 and available on eventbrite.