On Thursday, November 13th, celebrate the art, artistry, and artists of New Bedford and beyond during AHA! Night: Made in NB! Organizations and businesses across downtown New Bedford will host pop-up markets, musical performances, conversations, demonstrations, and more as part of this free, monthly arts and cultural event. November’s AHA! ...

AHA! New Bedford is inviting New Bedford residents, workers, and supporters to participate in a meeting to discuss the future of downtown New Bedford. On September 30th, hear about the current trends in downtown, share your vision, and discuss the strategies to get there. This community meeting will be held ...

On Thursday, September 11th, celebrate the history, creativity, and diversity of New Bedford with AHA! Night: NB Cultures. Organizations and businesses across downtown New Bedford will host musical performances, conversations, demonstrations, and more as part of this free, monthly arts and cultural event. September’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Hawthorn Medical. At ...

Come join the fun as AHA! New Bedford celebrates the magic of summer during AHA! Night: Summer in the Seaport on Thursday, August 14th, across downtown New Bedford. It will also be a night for the community to honor and celebrate the late Everett Hoagland, professor, activist, and New Bedford’s ...

Kids and kids-at-heart take center stage this July for AHA! Night: Kids Rule! (adults too!) taking place across downtown New Bedford on Thursday, July 10th. This AHA! Night is possible thanks in part to the support from United Way of Greater New Bedford. During July’s AHA! Night, join the beloved ...

Annual block party with the Queer Arts Council of New Bedford now in its 7th year of celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture, history, and pride. Pride Month takes center stage for June’s AHA! Night, as downtown New Bedford gathers for AHA! Pride on Thursday, June 12th. The centerpiece of the free arts and ...

Visitors and residents are invited to New Bedford’s annual Summer Sound Series, now organized by AHA! New Bedford, delivering to downtown a lineup of musicians who will have you dancing in the streets! Presented by Mayor Jon Mitchell, the popular free concert series kicks off on Friday, June 20th, with ...

AHA! New Bedford’s monthly celebrations have brought crowds Downtown for more than 25 years. Now, thanks to ARPA funding from the City through the New Bedford Economic Development Council, the organization is expanding its downtown services beyond the popular events on the second Thursdays of every month. AHA! New Bedford ...

Enjoy WHALE’s new self-guided walking tour and explore the tall ship Ernestina-Morrissey as part of the free arts and cultural event.   National Preservation Month and the kick-off to ArtWeek SouthCoast combine for the perfect night in AHA! Night: Preservation. Celebration. on Thursday, May 8th, in downtown New Bedford. First Citizens’ Federal Credit ...