• AHA! Pride in Downtown New Bedford

    Downtown New Bedford Union St. /Purchase St. Area, New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! Pride is Thursday, June 11, with music, art, dance, and community events across downtown New Bedford. YMCA Southcoast sponsors the event. The annual Pride Block Party features live performances, craft vendors, food trucks, family activities, and community art. More than 30 craft vendors and community partners will line Upper William Street from 5 to […]

  • AHHHhhh! – House Music at The Speakeasy with WAMPTRONICA

    Zeiterion 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    “AHHHhhh!” brings late-night house music to the Speakeasy at Zeiterion. The AHA After Dark series begins at 8 p.m., flowing from the Jazz Jam into an Afro-jazz house set curated by WAMPTRONICA. Admission is free. The room shifts into part listening space, part dance floor. Musicians from the jam are encouraged to stay and improvise […]

  • 2026 Summer Sound Series: NB Rude Boys

    Lower Union St. Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The July 3 concert begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks over […]

  • 2026 Summer Sound Series: Autumn Drive and Morrissey Blvd

    Purchase St. Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The July 3 concert begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks over […]

  • Night at the Museum Art Night & Pizza Party

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Night at the Museum Art Night and Pizza Party is Thursday, July 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Middle school students can explore art during AHA! Night through guided tours of two exhibitions and hands-on mixed media projects. Pizza will be provided.

  • 2026 Summer Sound Series: The Groovalottos

    Lower Union St. Union St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free live music is back in downtown New Bedford with the 2026 Summer Sound Series. The outdoor concerts feature nine Friday night performances on select dates from June through September. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.  July 17 — The Groovalottos Genre: Funk The performance kicks off the NB Roots and […]