New Bedford Whaling Museum pairs film screening with photo exhibit: Things To Do

“What do you want to do?”

If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered.

In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the SouthCoast.

From weekdays to weekends, there’s always plenty going on.

And we’re not only taking a look at what’s happening this week, we’re also giving you a heads up for events that are coming soon.

This week, we’ve got a film screening at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, plus tech programs, art exhibits, learning on the road, and enjoying some natural beauty in winter.

So when someone asks you what you want to do, you’ve got your plans ready to go.

Here are Things To Do around Fall River, the SouthCoast, and beyond this week:

Film screening at New Bedford Whaling Museum

The New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, will be screening the film “Inundation District” on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 p.m. The film is by David Abel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning climate change reporter; and Ted Blanco, a producer, editor, animator, and sound designer. This film investigates rising tides, in conversation with the Whaling Museum’s current exhibition: “Framing the Domestic Sea.” Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for exhibition viewing. The 79-minute film is a production by The Boston Globe, and was released in fall 2023. Tickets are $5 for members, and $10 for non-members. Purchase tickets online at http://tinyurl.com/dfacx6h8.

Get out and play: Trivia and musical bingo nights happening on the SouthCoast

Westport Council On Aging offers tech sessions

The Westport Council on Aging continues to offer its technology program for seniors. Classes are held on Wednesday afternoons at the Computer Cafe in the Senior Center, 75 Reed Road, Westport. Classes may also be accessed through video conferencing. The next session is “An Introduction to Your Smartphones,” on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 1:30 p.m.. These classes are for anyone who is 55 and older, and classes are free. One-on-one personalized sessions are available by appointment on Thursday mornings. Registration is required for all classes. Call the Westport Council on Aging at 508-636-1026.

Get outside: Enjoy a winter hike on these trails around Greater Fall River

Learning outside the classroom: Zeiterion Schooltime series goes on the road

The Zeiterion Performing Art Center is taking its Schooltime series on the road, with presentations at New Bedford High School and UMass Dartmouth. This is a chance for students to experience the power of the performing arts. The next performance will be on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m., in the Main Auditorium at UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., N. Dartmouth. “Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend” is for grades 5 to 12, and tells a story of the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s “best friend.” To purchase tickets, visit https://www.zeiterion.org/learn/landing. For every 10 tickets purchased, The Z offers a free one, to help accommodate chaperones.

Get outside with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors this winter.

Go on a full moon hike at the Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk, on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. Walk the trails under the light of the full moon with an Audubon naturalist as your guide. Look for nocturnal wildlife and listen for owl calls. Dress for the weather (expect cold temperatures) and wear warm, comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. These hikes are for guests ages 12 and up. The fee is $10 for adult members, and $5 for member children; $14 for adult non-members, and $7 for non-member children. Register online at asri.org/calendar.

Caratunk will also be hosting an Owl Prowl, on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Walk the trails and look and listen for resident owls. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight. This program is for everyone age 10 and up. The fee is $10 for adult members, and $5 for member children; $14 for adult non-members, and $7 for non-member children. Registration is required at asri.org/calendar.

Learn the Japanese art of fish printing at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, 1401 Hope St., Bristol, on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. During this workshop, guests will use real fish and create a unique tote bag. This workshop is not recommended for anyone who might have seafood allergies. Wear clothes that can get messy. For ages 16 and up. The fee is $20 for members, and $25 for non-members. Register online at asri.org/calendar.

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium will also be hosting a fish printing workshop for kids on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m., where they will be making a pillowcase. The kids’ workshop is for ages 7 and up. The fee is $12 for members, and $15 for non-members. Register online at asri.org/calendar.

Opening reception for Envision Resilience challenge at New Bedford Art Museum

The New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., will be hosting an opening reception for the Envision Resilience challenge on Friday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition presents the work of local students who were invited to produce designs that illustrate the ways that New Bedford and Fairhaven can be resilient in the face of climate change. The reception is free, and the exhibit will be on display until March 24. For more information, visit www.envisionresilience.org/newbedfordandfairhaven.

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This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Things To Do: Film screening and photo exhibit at Whaling Museum