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  • SOUL on the MOVE at Gallery X

    Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    SOUL on the MOVE turns New Bedford’s public spaces and community venues into pop-up dance parties celebrating rhythm, culture, and connection. On Thursday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m., the series […]

  • LifeStream Annual Art Exhibition

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

    LifeStream and the New Bedford Art Museum present the Annual LifeStream Art Exhibition, Living My Best Life. The show features artwork by participants in LifeStream’s Day Habilitation Program. A special […]

  • AHA! New Bedford Community Focus Group

    Nativity Prep 66 Spring St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! New Bedford will hold an in-person focus group on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nativity Prep. Participants are encouraged to register in advance to help organizers prepare. The session will be facilitated by SRPEDD and will include breakout discussions. Attendees will share ideas for the future of downtown, identify needs, […]

  • AHA! Night: Made in NB!

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

    Downtown New Bedford comes alive Thursday, Nov. 13, for "AHA! Night: Made in NB." The free event celebrates the city’s creative energy with exhibits and activities throughout downtown. Artisan markets […]

  • Judith Klein Exhibit Reception

    Judith Klein Art Gallery 127 West Rodney French Blvd., Suite 287, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Judith Klein Art Gallery will host a reception during AHA! Night "Made in NB" on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition features paintings, mixed media, […]

  • “Crystals of Guanine” Artist Talk & Demonstration

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Stop by New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center this upcoming November AHA! Night to meet local artist Michael Medeiros and learn about his latest public artwork “Crystals of Guanine.” The piece celebrates the history of New Bedford’s maritime heritage and highlights the important impact of the scallop fishery on the port today. Learn about the inspiration […]

  • New Bedford Jam at Gallery X

    Gallery X 169 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    “New Bedford Jam” will debut on AHA! Night, Nov. 13, at Gallery X. The series was created by former Mayor Scott Lang and local musicians to bring artists together to play and improvise. An open mic will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by featured performers from 7:30 to 9 p.m., including Brian Cass, […]

  • AHHhhhhhh: The AHA! Night After-Party

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    After AHA! Night, Bento’s in New Bedford will hold a AHA! Night After-Party on Nov. 13, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. The WAMPTRONICA collective will play a mix of […]

  • AHA! New Bedford to Host Virtual Focus Group

    Virtual

    AHA! New Bedford will hold its second focus group on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held online. Participants should register in advance to receive the link. SRPEDD will lead the discussion. Attendees will share ideas about downtown New Bedford’s future. They will identify what’s missing and suggest steps for improvement. […]

  • AHA! Night: NB Festive

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

    AHA! Night: NB Festive fills downtown New Bedford with holiday cheer on Thursday, Dec. 11. Activities begin as early as 3 p.m. and continue into the evening. Here’s a look at the highlights: Nordic themed AHA! Moment at the Pour Farm Patio with sauna, cold plunge, fire pit, hot chocolate, fire dancer, Sippican Band, and […]

  • Christmas on County at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Drop in for the annual "Christmas on County" on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the decked halls of the mansion and learn from docents about past holiday traditions observed by its residents. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and participate in the sixth annual Cookie Challenge as a baker or a judge. […]

  • Cookie Challenge at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Calling all cookie bakers. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum hosts its sixth annual Cookie Challenge during AHA! Night NB Festive on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Home bakers submit four dozen cookies for guests to sample and vote. A gift goes to the winning baker. Entries, with printed recipes and ingredient […]

  • AHA! Night | NB Festive ft. the South Coast Children’s Chorus

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts a free holiday performance by the South Coast Children’s Chorus during AHA! Night NB Festive on Dec. 11. Songs are from the chorus’s Hear My Voice season. The program highlights youth voices and messages of peace, unity, and community. Free museum admission is offered from 4 to 5 p.m. […]

  • Mapping Urban Renewal with Alex Houston

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Join Alex Houston, the newest Artist-in-Residence at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, for an evening at the Fishing Heritage Center. Alex is using textile art to explore New Bedford’s […]

  • Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons Opening Reception

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

    An opening reception for Artistic Luminaries: Three Local Icons is set for AHA Night. This exhibition reflects on the work and influence of Willoughby Elliott, Severin Haines, and Marc St. […]

  • Scallop Shell Decorating

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a scallop shell decorating activity on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors can decorate shells and have free hot chocolate. The gift shop will offer a ten percent discount. Items include clothing, books, jewelry, and ornaments by local artists. Admission is free for AHA […]

  • AHHHhhhhhh: The AHA Night After-Party

    Bento's 555 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    BENTO’s Bar and Grill will present AHHHhhhhhh, the AHA Night after-party, on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m. Cocktails and late-night dining will be available while the WAMPTRONICA Collective performs a blend of Afro jazz, soul, and house. Warm grooves and a lively atmosphere shape the night. Admission is free. This monthly event takes place […]

  • Zeiterion Opening House During AHA! Night

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

    Take a tour of the newly restored and renovated Zeiterion. During AHA! nights, The Z will be open to the public for self-guided tours. Stop by from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to explore the restored theater auditorium and new spaces, like The Baker Family Lobby, Speakeasy, and more. Free, no reservations needed.

  • The Homecoming Opening Reception

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

    Homecoming opens on AHA! Night at the New Bedford Art Museum as part of the public debut of the exhibition. Doors are open Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. This show launches a new series centered on the collecting interests of South Coast art patrons. Works are drawn from private […]

  • AHA! Night: I AM NB — Storytelling Series Part 1

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

    Part 1 of the I AM NB Storytelling Series opens the 2026 AHA! Night season on Thursday, Feb. 12. Free programming centers on the grand reopening of The Zeiterion and extends across downtown. Highlights include: I AM NB open mic in the Zeiterion Speakeasy New Bedford Symphony Orchestra rehearsal Dance Clinic pre-competition rehearsal Live broadcast […]

  • AHA! Night: I AM NB Storytelling Series Part II

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

    The second installment of the I AM NB: storytelling series is on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. Highlights include personal stories through art, music, and spoken word, with several events recognizing Women’s History Month. Gallery X hosts “I Am New Bedford Journeys” from 6 to 8 p.m., a […]

  • Rob Millard-Mendez: An Imperfect Circle

    Rob Millard-Mendez: An Imperfect Circle
    New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St,, New Bedford, MA, United States

    "An Imperfect Circle" exhibit runs Jan. 21 through March 21, at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. An AHA Night reception is planned for Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. An artist talk begins at 6 p.m. A second AHA Night reception follows Thursday, March 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., with […]

  • Book Discussion by Author Ieva Jusionyte

    First Unitarian Church in New Bedford 71 8th St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Boston-based author Ieva Jusionyte will visit First Unitarian Church on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m., as part of New Bedford’s AHA! Night. Jusionyte will discuss her book, “Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border,” a Massachusetts Book Awards Nonfiction Honors title. She will talk about how firearms purchased in the U.S. […]

  • Ceremonies, Celebrations, & Community at FHC

    Ceremonies, Celebrations, & Community at FHC
    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The upcoming AHA! Night programs at FHC are on Thursday, March 12. Learn about the history of waterfront ceremonies and celebrations past and present. Admission to the Center is free for AHA! Night. 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Family-friendly activity: Decorate your own Scallop Festival Sash Stop by FHC to meet former New Bedford […]