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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: Project Planet
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nCustom House Square features local organizations with hands-on activities\, Sorbae Frozen Treats\, and a raffle. Galleries\, museums\, and businesses across downtown present art\, live music\, and community conversations.\n\nOpening night of the New Bedford Film Festival is that same night.\n\nMore events are added each week at ahanewbedford.org/next-aha.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-project-planet/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Free
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: I AM NB Storytelling Series Part II
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nGallery X hosts “I Am New Bedford Journeys” from 6 to 8 p.m.\, a program curated by the New Bedford Historical Society that highlights the contributions of women and girls of color.\nThe New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center shares stories from its Herstory Oral History Project\, featuring women connected to the local fishing industry from 6 to 7:30 p.m.\nThe New Bedford Whaling Museum offers free admission from 4 to 7 p.m. for Women Who Map the World\, with family activities and poetry by local writers.\nAn open mic with musical accompaniment from Blair Taylor and Manny Escobar takes place in the Zeiterion’s Speakeasy from 6 to 8 p.m.\nAuthor Ieva Jusionyte discusses her book Exit Wounds: How America’s Guns Fuel Violence Across the Border at the First Unitarian Church from 6 to 7:30 p.m.\, followed by a Q&A and book signing.\n\nAdditional activities include youth crafts\, storytelling\, and announcements for the film festival. Admission is free.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-i-am-nb-storytelling-series-part-ii/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: I AM NB — Storytelling Series Part 1
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHighlights include: \n\nI AM NB open mic in the Zeiterion Speakeasy\nNew Bedford Symphony Orchestra rehearsal\nDance Clinic pre-competition rehearsal\nLive broadcast from WNB One Radio\nLiving museum of women artists\nDigital art with SketchyGOichie\n\nAdditional events are located at the New Bedford Free Public Library\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum\, the New Bedford Art Museum\, the New Bedford Film Festival announcements\, a generational fishing project showcase at the Fishing Heritage Center\, and a musical tribute to gospel composer Richard Smallwood at the Richard Devereux Jesuit House. \nFurther details and scheduling is available on the AHA! website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-i-am-nb-storytelling-series-part-1/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T170000
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SUMMARY:City Celebrates New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Downtown New Bedford is hopping on New Year’s Eve with activities for all ages. \nBring 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. \nThe night wraps up with a fireworks show over New Bedford Harbor\, visible from many spots downtown. \nEvent Lineup: \n\nToe Jam Puppet Band\, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Whaling Museum\nDance Party with DJ Gazelle\, 5–7 p.m. at The Vault\nCirque de Light\, 5–7:30 p.m. at Custom House Square\nStitch Meet & Greet\, 5–7:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center\nButtonwood Brass Band\, 6–10 p.m. at 222 Union\nFireworks\, 8 p.m. at New Bedford Harbor. The best view is from Union Street.\n\nLocal restaurants will be open\, and you’ll find food trucks at Carter’s Clothing and the YMCA parking lots. \n\nThe Pionono #1: Puerto Rican cuisine\nCup of Jo’s Coffee at the YMCA\nBerry Sweets: chocolate-covered strawberries\nAdobo Republic: modern Filipino cuisine\nGG’s Pretzels: fresh-baked soft pretzels\nThe Melting Spot: gourmet grilled cheese\n\nRestrooms are available at each venue\, and portable toilets at Union and Water streets. \nFree parking at the Elm Street and Zeiterion garages\, as well as the YMCA lot (enter from South 2nd Street). \nA full schedule and event details is available at Explore New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-celebrates-new-bedford/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,New Year's Eve,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:dNB Holiday Stroll 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for the 2025 dNB Holiday Stroll on Saturday\, Dec. 13\, from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown New Bedford. A rain date is set for Saturday\, Dec. 20. \nDowntown streets fill with local shops and holiday specials. Family friendly fun is planned throughout the district. Kids can take firetruck rides and visit Santa. Adults can stroll\, browse\, and check gifts off their lists. \nEvery purchase supports local businesses. \nMore details are coming soon.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/dnb-holiday-stroll-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: NB Festive
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHere’s a look at the highlights: \n\nNordic themed AHA! Moment at the Pour Farm Patio with sauna\, cold plunge\, fire pit\, hot chocolate\, fire dancer\, Sippican Band\, and DJ AnjKep\nLighting the Star Store with a window display\, maker market\, screen printing\, and warm drinks\nPhotos with Santa at the DeMello International Center with treats and family activities\nMeet the Grinch at New Bedford Community Health with crafts\, cocoa\, and winter wellness tips\nFestive popcorn bar at Bristol Community College\nSymphony pop-ups by New Bedford Symphony Orchestra musicians at Pour Farm\, PLAY Arcade\, and Sixes & Sevens\nCarolers from Seaglass Theater performing throughout downtown\nHands-on holiday crafts\, art shows\, live music\, ugly sweater parties\, and late-night shopping\n\nDetails are available at ahanewbedford.org. December’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank\, with support from SouthCoast Community Foundation and Servedwell Hospitality.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-nb-festive/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Christmas,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:AHA! Night: Made in NB!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArtisan markets are available at the Harbor Hotel and Co-Creative Center\, featuring handmade cards and jewelry. Student artists from UMass Dartmouth and RISD display work at The Vault. Visitors can make art at the library or New Bedford Art Museum and join poetry\, trivia\, and music events. \nAHA! After Dark continues the fun with karaoke at PLAY Arcade and the Neal McCarthy Trio at the Pour Farm. More events are listed on the AHA! New Bedford website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/aha-night-made-in-nb/
LOCATION:Downtown New Bedford\, Union St. /Purchase St. Area\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Family,Free
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