AHA! Night

5PM

Make Stained Glass Art With Tissue Paper

Join Pilgrim United Church of Christ and Mercy Meals & More to make Stained Glass Art with tissue paper. While you’re here, learn more about Booker T. Washington, who gave a speech in our building in 1895 and visit the mural installed on the side of the building in 2023.

Ash: Drawings by Elena Peteva with Artist Talk

The UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is proud to present Ash: Drawings by Elena Peteva, hosted at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Enjoy the opening reception and artist talk this AHA! Night.  Elena Peteva, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, is widely recognized for her dedication to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and for her mastery of Drawing as both discipline and inquiry. Peteva states, that “charcoal, or ash, becomes a metaphor as a subject and material — it is what is left at the end of all things and something essential to new life, in the form of carbon.  It is the beginning and the end.  What I try to do in my work is define, present, and illuminate things which are, perhaps, unrepresentable.”

UMass Dartmouth 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

The UMass Dartmouth MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much-anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating Master of Fine Arts students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This year’s exhibition celebrates the work of graduates Alison Bergman, Arghavan Booyeh, Immer Cook, Ali Masoumzadeh, Allison Morones, Maya August Palmer, MITRAAVRS, Sarah Valinezhad, and Yaren Yıldız. The creative work of these graduating students includes painting, drawing, ceramics, digital media, and site-specific installation. This year, the exhibition takes place in three locations: Hatch Street Studios (Studio 215), 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, Art and Design Studios, Dartmouth Towne Center Plaza, 458 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 and The New Bedford Art Museum at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Each student exhibits different pieces of their work in each location. Please join us for the AHA! Night Receptions with ArtTALKS on Thursday, April 9 and Thursday, May 14 at 6 PM.   Exhibition Dates: April 9 – May 14, 2026  Opening Reception: April 9, 5-8pm AHA! Night Reception with ArtTALKS: Thursday, April 9 at 6 PM AHA! Night Reception with ArtTALKS: Thursday, May 14 at 6 PM Non-AHA! Night Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM; free entrance with ...

Open House @ 230U

Stop by 3rd EyE Youth Empowerment’s radically inclusive community incubator for their monthly Open House. Explore the space and enjoy a mix of activities that change monthly including free wall activation, open mics & spontaneous dance parties, Silent DJ sets, and other hands-on activities.

5:30PM

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5:45PM

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6:00PM

Old Time Fiddle Session & Community Gathering

Join EPIC Southcoast for an Old Time Fiddle Session in partnership with AHA ! New Bedford . Circle up and play some tunes in the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum

Jazz with the Buttonwood Brass Band

Enjoy some speakeasy jazz from the Buttonwood Brass Band, on every AHA! Night at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel.

AHA! Night Jazz Jam

Calling all musicians, performing artists, music lovers and enthusiasts! Join multi-faceted musician and music educators Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar and Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor for a free, fun jam session during AHA! Nights in the Zeiterion’s Speakeasy. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Hosted by Blair Taylor. Followed by Wamptronica’s “Aaahhhh After Dark.” Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed. 6-8PM Jazz Jam 8-10PM Wamptronica “Aaaahhh After Dark” ‍ Images by Leia Onofrey for AHA! New Bedford

6:15PM

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6:30PM

GALLERY X POP-UP POSTER EXHIBIT

The Artists Index and Gallery X wrap up the Gallery X Documentation Project on May 14th – AHA! Night at Gallery X with ten open-edition, archival poster reproduction prints, on exhibit and available for purchase. This one-night-only pop-up print exhibit offers Gallery X members, collectors, and supporters a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Gallery X’s enduring legacy. These fine art reproduction prints will be available for purchase from 5-6:30 pm. at Gallery X on May 14th only. Prints will be available for purchase online after the 14th.
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UMass Dartmouth 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

The UMass Dartmouth MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much-anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating Master of Fine Arts students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This year’s exhibition celebrates the work of graduates Alison Bergman, Arghavan Booyeh, Immer Cook, Ali Masoumzadeh, Allison Morones, Maya August Palmer, MITRAAVRS, Sarah Valinezhad, and Yaren Yıldız. The creative work of these graduating students includes painting, drawing, ceramics, digital media, and site-specific installation. This year, the exhibition takes place in three locations: Hatch Street Studios (Studio 215), 88 Hatch Street, New Bedford, MA 02745, Art and Design Studios, Dartmouth Towne Center Plaza, 458 State Rd. North Dartmouth, MA 02747 and The New Bedford Art Museum at 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Each student exhibits different pieces of their work in each location. Please join us for the AHA! Night Receptions with ArtTALKS on Thursday, April 9 and Thursday, May 14 at 6 PM.   Exhibition Dates: April 9 – May 14, 2026  Opening Reception: April 9, 5-8pm AHA! Night Reception with ArtTALKS: Thursday, April 9 at 6 PM AHA! Night Reception with ArtTALKS: Thursday, May 14 at 6 PM Non-AHA! Night Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM; free entrance with ...
5:00pm

Ash: Drawings by Elena Peteva with Artist Talk

The UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is proud to present Ash: Drawings by Elena Peteva, hosted at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Enjoy the opening reception and artist talk this AHA! Night.  Elena Peteva, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, is widely recognized for her dedication to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and for her mastery of Drawing as both discipline and inquiry. Peteva states, that “charcoal, or ash, becomes a metaphor as a subject and material — it is what is left at the end of all things and something essential to new life, in the form of carbon.  It is the beginning and the end.  What I try to do in my work is define, present, and illuminate things which are, perhaps, unrepresentable.”
6:00pm

AHA! Night Jazz Jam

Calling all musicians, performing artists, music lovers and enthusiasts! Join multi-faceted musician and music educators Emmanuel “Manny” Escobar and Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor for a free, fun jam session during AHA! Nights in the Zeiterion’s Speakeasy. Grab your instruments and play – or just enjoy the live music. Hosted by Blair Taylor. Followed by Wamptronica’s “Aaahhhh After Dark.” Musicians, vocalists, visual artists, and audience members welcome. No prior jam experience or ticket needed. 6-8PM Jazz Jam 8-10PM Wamptronica “Aaaahhh After Dark” ‍ Images by Leia Onofrey for AHA! New Bedford
6:00pm

Jazz with the Buttonwood Brass Band

Enjoy some speakeasy jazz from the Buttonwood Brass Band, on every AHA! Night at the New Bedford Harbor Hotel.
6:00pm

Old Time Fiddle Session & Community Gathering

Join EPIC Southcoast for an Old Time Fiddle Session in partnership with AHA ! New Bedford . Circle up and play some tunes in the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum
5:00pm

Make Stained Glass Art With Tissue Paper

Join Pilgrim United Church of Christ and Mercy Meals & More to make Stained Glass Art with tissue paper. While you’re here, learn more about Booker T. Washington, who gave a speech in our building in 1895 and visit the mural installed on the side of the building in 2023.
6:30pm

GALLERY X POP-UP POSTER EXHIBIT

The Artists Index and Gallery X wrap up the Gallery X Documentation Project on May 14th – AHA! Night at Gallery X with ten open-edition, archival poster reproduction prints, on exhibit and available for purchase. This one-night-only pop-up print exhibit offers Gallery X members, collectors, and supporters a rare opportunity to take home a piece of Gallery X’s enduring legacy. These fine art reproduction prints will be available for purchase from 5-6:30 pm. at Gallery X on May 14th only. Prints will be available for purchase online after the 14th.
8:00pm

WAMPTRONICA: AHHHhhh at the Speakeasy

  THURSDAY, APRIL 9 will be a special edition of AHHHhhh! @ The Speakeasy; featuring music from the newly released project INTERSESSION by WAMPTRONICA (Poly-Groove Records), a journey into Deep Afro Jazz House Music, as only WAMPTRONICA can bring it. Starting promptly at 8pm, flowing out of the Jazz Jam. Musicians are welcome to stay and flow over the grooves.  
5:00pm

Open House @ 230U

Stop by 3rd EyE Youth Empowerment’s radically inclusive community incubator for their monthly Open House. Explore the space and enjoy a mix of activities that change monthly including free wall activation, open mics & spontaneous dance parties, Silent DJ sets, and other hands-on activities.
8:00pm

Karaoke at PLAY

Belt out some tunes at PLAY Arcade! There’s karaoke, food, fun, and games!
8:00pm

Live Music: Neal McCarthy Trio

Grab a bite or a pint and listen to Electric Blues & Rock with the Neal McCarthy Trio as they play from 8-11:30pm.
8:00pm

DJ Anj Kep at The National Club

DJ Anj Kep sets the tone at the National Club for late night bites, craft cocktails, and cool vibes.