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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Longest Day (1962)
DESCRIPTION:“Movie Mondays at The Z” continues with “The Longest Day”  staring Robert Mitchum on Monday\, May 25 at 2 p.m. Admission is $12. \nThe film follows the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II as troops land on Omaha Beach and push into occupied France. Delays within the German command weaken the response to the massive operation. \nEquivalent of PG/PG 13 for modern audiences. Runtime is 2 hours\, 58 minutes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-longest-day-1962/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T003041Z
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SUMMARY:New B at The Z
DESCRIPTION:Zeiterion presents New B at The Z on May 23. The concert features New Bedford MCs Caliph\, Hendrick Hernandez-Resto\, and Siahlaw. Tickets start at $29. \nThe performers share the stage with DJ Fresco and The Seshn Band. The set blends their songs into one performance. Each artist reworks material to feature the others. The approach spotlights collaboration and a joint commitment to hip hop. \nWorkshops run from May 15 through May 21. Sessions include MCing\, DJing\, breakdancing\, graffiti\, and knowledge. Instructors include the headliners\, Maia Livramento\, Eden Soares\, DJ Anghelli\, Junnyaah\, and Big Chan. \nThe artists also led competitions in MC and rap\, visual flyer design\, and beat production. Students at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School contributed to the stage design. \nPrograms are supported by Sparrow’s Eye\, Reliable Bus Lines\, and J&J Driving School and Logistics.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-b-at-the-z/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T234212Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Sonia Bettencourt
DESCRIPTION:Sonia Bettencourt will perform on Thursday\, May 21\, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 to $34 plus fees. \nThe award-winning fadista began singing with her grandmother and great-grandmother in Lisbon. She now performs across the country\, sharing her love of traditional Portuguese folk music and fado.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-sonia-bettencourt/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260426T192024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T192024Z
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SUMMARY:Two Powerful Musical Worlds Meet in A Joyous Sound at Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Symphony Orchestra presents “A Joyous Sound” at 7:30 p.m. on May 16 at Zeiterion. \nMusic director Yaniv Dinur leads a program that pairs a world premiere with a landmark symphony. \nNew Bedford native Pedro da Silva performs his Concerto for Portuguese Guitar and Orchestra. It is the first of its kind. The work blends classical form with Iberian influences and improvisation. \nThe concert also features Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. The piece builds to the “Ode to Joy” finale. It includes a 64-member orchestra\, an 80-member chorus\, and four soloists. \nGuest artists include the Chorus of Westerly\, Chelsea Basler Aston\, Carrie Cheron\, Matthew Anderson\, and Thomas Cannon. \nPre-concert events begin before the show. A free open rehearsal runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on May 15 at the Zeiterion Auditorium. Tickets and details are available at nbsymphony.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/two-powerful-musical-worlds-meet-in-a-joyous-sound-at-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260330T161911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161911Z
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SUMMARY:AHHHhhh! – House Music at The Speakeasy with WAMPTRONICA
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nThe room shifts into part listening space\, part dance floor. Musicians from the jam are encouraged to stay and improvise over layered beats\, blending live jazz with underground dance rhythms.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ahhhhhh-house-music-at-the-speakeasy-with-wamptronica/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260421T151536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151536Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Original Star Wars Trilogy
DESCRIPTION:May the 4th be with you. A Star Wars Day marathon features the original trilogy on Monday\, May 4\, with screenings at 3 p.m.\, 5:30 p.m.\, and 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 per film\, no fees. \nStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope screens at 3 p.m. Imperial forces\, led by Darth Vader\, hold Princess Leia captive. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo team with R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue her and aid the Rebel Alliance. Rated PG. Runtime: 2 hours\, 1 minute. \nThe Empire Strikes Back screens at 5:30 p.m. Imperial forces attack on Hoth. Han Solo and Leia flee in the Millennium Falcon. Luke seeks Yoda on Dagobah as the dark side draws him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. Rated PG. Runtime: 2 hours\, 4 minutes. \nReturn of the Jedi screens at 8 p.m. Luke Skywalker faces Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader while working to save his allies and defeat the Empire. Han\, Leia\, and their allies rally for a final battle. Rated PG. Runtime: 2 hours\, 15 minutes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-original-star-wars-trilogy/2026-05-04/3/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260422T225819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225819Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: King Kong vs. Godzilla (1955)
DESCRIPTION:“Movie Mondays at The Z” continues with “King Kong vs. Godzilla” (1955) on Monday\, April 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is $12. \nKing Kong and Godzilla go head to head in a battle of the beasts after the giant gorilla escapes captivity in Japan and faces off with the recently thawed lizard. \nNot rated. Runtime is 1 hour\, 31 minutes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-king-kong-vs-godzilla-1955/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260422T225423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225423Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Seven Year Itch (1955)
DESCRIPTION:“Movie Mondays at The Z” continues with The Seven Year Itch (1955). Admission is $12. \nDuring a summer heat wave\, New Yorker Richard Sherman\, played by Tom Ewell\, sends his wife\, Helen\, played by Evelyn Keyes\, and their son to Maine for vacation. \nLeft alone in Manhattan\, he meets a glamorous upstairs neighbor\, played by Marilyn Monroe\, and quickly becomes infatuated. As he wrestles with thoughts of infidelity\, his imagination begins to take over. \nNot rated. Runtime is 1 hour\, 45 minutes.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-seven-year-itch-1955/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260409T002448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T002449Z
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SUMMARY:Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac — Rumours
DESCRIPTION:Classic Albums Live performs Rumours by Fleetwood Mac on Saturday\, April 25\, at 8 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.\n\nTickets are $39 to $59 plus fees.\n\nReleased in 1977\, Rumours became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Rolling Stone ranks it No. 7 on its list of the 500 greatest albums. The show recreates the album live\, note-for-note\, with top studio musicians.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/classic-albums-live-fleetwood-mac-rumours/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260409T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T000706Z
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SUMMARY:Hot Club Cheese Roll at Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:Hot Club Cheese Roll serves up a mix of jazz standards and contemporary hits in the style popularized by Django Reinhardt! Trio Jason Smith (guitar/ vocals)\, Mark Russell (violin/vocals)\, and John Birt (guitar/vocals) are Southcoast favorites. \nFor their Stage Door Live debut\, they will be joined by Tanner McMullen (upright bass)\, Albert Behar (accordion)\, and Casey Belisle (drums). \nTickets are $25 to 34 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/hot-club-cheese-roll-at-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260402T220759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220759Z
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SUMMARY:The Pout-Pout Fish at Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:The Pout-Pout Fish musical will be presented on Tuesday\, April 21\, at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $20 plus fees. The family-friendly musical is part of school vacation week programming. \nBased on the bestselling book by Deborah Diesen\, the story follows Mr. Fish as he searches for a missing pearl. Along the way\, he learns there is more to him than his signature pout. The production features live performers and colorful puppetry. \nThe show was co-conceived\, directed\, and designed by AchesonWalsh Studios\, whose work has appeared in Broadway productions including The King and I and On the Town.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-pout-pout-fish-at-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260406T172925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T172925Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: 8 Mile
DESCRIPTION:Rated R\, $12 \n8 Mile (2002)\nThe people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit\, a border\, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy’s life. \nRuntime: 1h 30m
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-8-mile/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260321T211908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T211908Z
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SUMMARY:NBSO: The Human Element
DESCRIPTION:NBSO will perform “The Human Element” on Saturday\, April 18\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion. Tickets range from $30 to $80\, plus fees. \nMusic Director Yaniv Dinur leads the program\, featuring pianist Michel Camilo. The concert explores concepts of transformation through sound and culture. \nThe program opens with Missy Mazzoli’s River Rouge Transfiguration\, inspired by Detroit’s industrial landscape. Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 follows\, featuring a mix of intensity and lyricism. \nCamilo closes the show with his Piano Concerto No. 1\, performing his own work. The piece blends classical form with jazz and Afro-Caribbean influences.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nbso-the-human-element/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260321T223501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T223501Z
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SUMMARY:Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band at the Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band will perform Saturday\, April 11\, at 8 p.m. Admission is pay what you choose. \nLed by vocalist Julia Keefe\, the 16-piece group highlights Indigenous jazz traditions. The music includes works by pioneers such as Mildred Bailey and Jim Pepper\, as well as contemporary composers. \nPerformance blends heritage\, identity\, and improvisation. Energy is high\, and the sound is dynamic. \nThe group has earned national attention\, including a performance at the Kennedy Center. \nThis program is part of a community program focused on access to live music.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/julia-keefe-indigenous-big-band-at-the-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260325T215252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T215252Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Step Afrika!
DESCRIPTION:Step Afrika! presents a high-energy production blending step choreography with a live DJ. Tickets are $15–$49\, plus fees. \nStep Afrika! is renowned for its distinctive stepping style\, combining the percussive movement of African American fraternities and sororities with vibrant traditional African dance and dynamic contemporary forms. Every performance brings live music\, storytelling\, humor\, and interactive audience participation. \nFounded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams\, Step Afrika! has toured more than 60 countries. It also serves as Washington\, D.C.’s cultural ambassador. The company promotes stepping as an educational tool\, focusing on teamwork\, academic success\, and cross-cultural understanding.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-step-afrika/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Dance,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260319T211210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T211210Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Stories of Recovery and Reentry & Community Narcan Training
DESCRIPTION:Stories from local residents who have experienced addiction or incarceration will be shared on Thursday\, April 2\, at 6 p.m. Admission is pay-what-you-can. The program features individuals who have returned to their communities as business owners\, artists\, teachers\, and public servants. \nThe Z’s Teen Ambassadors will moderate the discussion. Singer-songwriter Matt Butler will also speak about the stories behind his show\, “Reckless Son\,” set for April 1 at the Zeiterion. \nA 20-minute Narcan training with Fishing Partnership will follow. The session will show how to respond to an opioid emergency. \nContent may include references not suitable for children under 13. Discretion is advised. \nProceeds support the event and Butler’s weeklong artist residency in Greater New Bedford\, developed with local partners working with people affected by addiction and incarceration.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-stories-of-recovery-and-reentry-community-narcan-training/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Discussion,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260318T193123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193123Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Reckless Son
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by performing in jails and prisons across the country\, singer-songwriter Matt Butler brings a powerful combination of spoken word and song. Reckless Son humanizes the experience of the incarcerated by giving them voice and telling their stories. \nIt’s a show of hope and forgiveness that raises awareness\, shifts perspectives\, and empowers individuals to create change within their communities. \nTickets are from $25 to 39 +fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-reckless-son/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260321T214222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T214222Z
UID:10162490-1774558800-1774558800@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Meow Meow at Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:International songstress and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her unique brand of hilarity and musical mayhem to New Bedford. \nTickets are $55–65 plus fees. \nHailing from Australia\, she has hypnotized\, inspired\, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations\, from New York’s Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House. \nThis spectacular crowd-surfing tragi-comedienne will perform\, backed by her band\, who The Times (UK) reviewed as “Sensational. 5 Stars.”
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/meow-meow-at-zeiterion/2026-03-26/2/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260315T221646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T221646Z
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SUMMARY:Live From Laurel Canyon at The Z
DESCRIPTION:“Live From Laurel Canyon” features live music and storytelling inspired by some of the most influential songwriters of the 1960s and 1970s. The show focuses on the artists who lived and created music in the Laurel Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles. \nLike Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco and Greenwich Village in New York City\, Laurel Canyon became a gathering place for musicians. Artists shared ideas and helped shape the folk rock sound that changed American pop music. \nThe program includes songs made famous by The Mamas & the Papas\, The Byrds\, Buffalo Springfield\, The Doors\, Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, Neil Young\, James Taylor\, Carole King\, Joni Mitchell\, Jackson Browne\, Linda Ronstadt\, America\, and Eagles. \nPerformers share stories behind the songs and the artists who wrote them. The result is a look back at a defining moment in American pop music. \nTickets are $25 to 45 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/live-from-laurel-canyon-at-the-z/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260219T205959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T205959Z
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SUMMARY:Marlon Wayans at The Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:Marlon Wayans will perform at The Zeiterion for one night only at 8 p.m. Friday\, March 20. Tickets range from $39 to $69 plus fees.\n\nActor\, writer\, and producer Wayans rose to fame on In Living Color and later starred in Scary Movie and White Chicks. His stand-up blends social commentary with stories about family and relationships.\n\nFilm projects have earned more than $1 billion at the domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion worldwide. Recent comedy special Good Grief reached No. 1 on Amazon Prime Video in its first week. Other specials include Woke-ish on Netflix and titles on HBO Max.\n\nWayans also appears in the psychological thriller Him\, directed by Justin Tipping and Jordan Peele.\n\nPerformance contains adult content.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marlon-wayans-at-the-zeiterion-2/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Culture Calendar,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
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SUMMARY:The Moth Mainstage: American Dreams at The Z
DESCRIPTION:The Moth will bring its Mainstage show to New Bedford this spring for one night of live storytelling. Tickets range from $29 to $59\, plus fees. \nFive seasoned storytellers will take the stage to share true stories that explore the American Dream. Does it still exist? Who is it for? What happens when the dream collides with reality\, or when it finally comes true? \nAudience members will gather to hear funny\, moving\, and revealing stories\, told by the people who lived them.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-moth-mainstage-american-dreams-at-the-z/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Storytelling,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260219T212804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212827Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: Purple Rain
DESCRIPTION:Rated R\, $12 \nPurple Rain (1984)\nA victim of his own anger\, the Kid (Prince) is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band\, the Revolution\, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. \nWhile trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father (Clarence Williams III)\, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer\, Apollonia (Apollonia Kotero). But another musician\, Morris (Morris Day)\, looks to steal the Kid’s spotlight — and his girl.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-purple-rain/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20251228T214642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T214642Z
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SUMMARY:NBSO: Boldness Unbound
DESCRIPTION:NBSO will perform Boldness Unbound on Saturday\, March 14\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.\n\nThe show is led by the direction of Yaniv Dinur\, with internationally acclaimed percussionist Cynthia Yeh featured as soloist. Avner Dorman’s Eternal Rhythm leads the program\, featuring a percussion concerto with 12 instruments\, driven by a constant pulse that moves from thunderous force to shimmering detail.\n\nCharles Ives’ Symphony No. 2 follows\, weaving hymn tunes\, marches\, and folk melodies into a bold and distinctly American sound.\n\nTickets range from $34 to $84 and are available at zeiterion.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/nbso-boldness-unbound/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,New Bedford Symphony Orchestra,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260219T210855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212131Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Shining
DESCRIPTION:Rated: R\, $12 \nThe Shining (1980)\nJack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado\, hoping to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife\, Wendy (Shelley Duvall)\, and his son\, Danny (Danny Lloyd)\, who is plagued by psychic premonitions. \nAs Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing\, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hell-bent on terrorizing his family.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-shining/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260219T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210357Z
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SUMMARY:In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told at The Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:The Zeiterion presents “In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told” at 2 p.m. Sunday\, March 8. Tickets are $15 plus fees. Screening includes a post-show Q&A with director David Abel. \nDocumentary tells the story of lobster diver Michael Packard\, who in 2021 was briefly trapped in a whale’s mouth off Provincetown. The film follows what led up to the moment and what came after. \nAbel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning former reporter at The Boston Globe. He wrote\, directed\, and produced the film. He now teaches journalism at Boston University. \nThe film won the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival and the Best Feature Film Award at the Green Film Festival in San Francisco\, among other honors.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-whale-the-greatest-fish-story-ever-told-at-the-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260106T141332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T141332Z
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SUMMARY:In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told documentary
DESCRIPTION:The Z hosts a special screening of the award-winning documentary “In the Whale: The Greatest Fish Story Ever Told” includes a post-show Q&A with filmmaker David Abel. Tickets are $15. \nThis true story is about local lobster diver Michael Packard\, who was briefly caught in a whale’s mouth off Provincetown in 2021. It examines events before\, during\, and after the encounter. \nA discussion follows the film with Abel\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the film’s writer\, director\, and producer. The Whale earned the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 New Hampshire Film Festival and Best Feature Film at the Green Film Festival in San Francisco\, along with other honors. \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/in-the-whale-the-greatest-fish-story-ever-told-documentary/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260212T175933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T175933Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents Isaac Mizrahi
DESCRIPTION:The New York Times has praised Isaac Mizrahi’s voice as part of a bold\, brassy show business lineage that stretches from Ethel Merman to Harvey Fierstein\, with shades of Liza Minnelli.\n\nMizrahi has spent more than 35 years at the intersection of entertainment\, media\, and fashion. He now celebrates 10 years of performing at New York’s Café Carlyle with a stop at The Z’s Stage Door. Backed by his jazz band\, he delivers an evening that blends music\, sharp storytelling\, and stand-up comedy into a distinctly theatrical experience.\n\nPerformance contains adult content. Tickets are $55 to $65 plus fees. Showtimes are Thursday\, March 5\, at 7 and 9 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-isaac-mizrahi/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Theater,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260212T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T174920Z
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SUMMARY:Zeiterion Presents DakhaBrakha
DESCRIPTION:NPR noted that DakhaBrakha’s live shows rise far beyond curiosity into something unforgettable. \nFour musicians from Kyiv come together to create a sound that feels both ancient and brand new. Traditional Ukrainian folk music blends with global influences. Strong\, soaring vocals meet deep percussion and layered rhythms. Band members call it “ethno chaos.” Rolling Stone once described it as “folkdrone Björkpunk.” \nHeavy bass lines and distorted guitars build into hypnotic harmonies. Tall black headpieces and striking stage presence make each performance as visually powerful as it is musical. \nTouring worldwide\, the group shares more than songs. Performances carry a sense of identity\, resilience\, and connection to home. \nDakhaBrakha will be in New Bedford for one night on Saturday\, Feb. 28\, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 to $59 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/zeiterion-presents-dakhabrakha/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Theater,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260207T202952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T202952Z
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SUMMARY:Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA at The Zeiterion
DESCRIPTION:Direct from Sweden: The Music of ABBA comes to The Zeiterion on Thursday\, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. The touring production features seasoned singers and musicians performing 100 percent live with faithful vocals\, costumes\, and arrangements. \nThe set includes favorites like Dancing Queen\, Mamma Mia\, Waterloo\, and Gimme Gimme Gimme\, along with more chart-topping hits. \nTickets range from $35 to $55 plus fees.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/direct-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba-at-the-zeiterion/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music,Zeiterion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T013010
CREATED:20260219T211736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211736Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Mondays at The Z: The Sound of Music
DESCRIPTION:Rated G\, $12 \nThe Sound of Music (1965) \nA tuneful\, heartwarming story\, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers\, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. \nJulie Andrews plays the role of Maria\, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children\, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/movie-mondays-at-the-z-the-sound-of-music/
LOCATION:Zeiterion\, 684 Purchase St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,Zeiterion
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