AHA! Night returns on Thursday, February 12th, for AHA! Night: I AM NB, which celebrates the personal and undertold stories of New Bedford as expressed through art, music, spoken word, dance, and more. This is part one of a two-part storytelling series that continues in March. As part of February’s ...

I AM NB Story-telling Series kicks off the AHA! Night Calendar in February and March AHA! Nights return to downtown New Bedford on the second Thursday of each month, February through December, in 2026. This year’s AHA! Night themes include familiar favorites such as Pride (June 11th), Kids Rule (July 9th), and Made in NB (November ...

On Thursday, December 11th, feel the warmth of the holiday season with AHA! Night: NB Festive! December’s AHA! Night is sponsored by Bristol County Savings Bank with additional support from SouthCoast Community Foundation and Servedwell Hospitality. It may be chilly outside, but on this AHA! Night, experience a Nordic Wonderland. ...

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 ...