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  • 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 […]

  • AHA! Night: Preservation Celebration

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

    Each May marks National Preservation Month, highlighting the art, history, architecture, and stories that shape New Bedford. AHA! Night on Thursday, May 14, focuses on Preservation Celebration as part of ArtWeek SouthCoast. The Nathan and Mary Polly Johnson House will open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for docent-led tours focused on the home’s connection to […]

  • AHA! Night: Project Planet

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

    Celebrate Earth and sustainability at Project Planet: AHA! Night’s annual eco-focused edition returns Thursday, April 9, spotlighting green initiatives across the South Coast. The Project Planet Procession features eco-friendly floats, live music by the South Coast Brass Band, and MC T’em Blessed. This year’s Planet Protectors are honored for community work. Custom House Square features […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • City Celebrates New Bedford

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

    Downtown New Bedford is hopping on New Year’s Eve with activities for all ages. Bring the family to enjoy live entertainment and hands-on activities. All main events are free, though some places may offer extra options for a small fee. The night wraps up with a fireworks show over New Bedford Harbor, visible from many spots downtown. […]