AHA! (Art, History & Architecture) is New Bedford's free Downtown Gallery Night program. AHA! started in July of 1999 and is now in its fifth year. Held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.
AHA! Night always gives new and repeat visitors alike the chance to explore something new. Whether it be our cobblestone streets and historic buildings,live music, theater or fine art, visitors delight that AHA! has something for everyone.
Culture Park is a theater and performing arts collaboration engaged in creating theater that is challenging, bold, and innovative. Culture Park highlights the multi-cultural facets of New Bedford and the region and focuses on providing opportunities for area theater and performing artists and playwrights through its workshops, play labs, and film events. For more information contact Rebecca Schade.
Established in 1915, the orchestra consists of up to 80 professional musicians offering a wide range of musical repertoire. The Symphony is located in the Historic Zeiterion Theater in the heart of downtown New Bedford.
Live music every weekend ~ Join us WEdnesday through Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. SUnday Brinch is from 10:30 am - 3 pm
The White House chose the Waterstreet Cafe to cater Bill Clinton's 1996 Presidential visit. The Food Network Channel devoted an 8 minute segment to a spectacular review of the Waterstreet Café. Explore what others know: Waterstreet Cafe is THE GREAT PLACE for fine dining and Live Entertainment!
With a seating capacity for 1,250 patrons, the historic Zeiterion Theater is the largest and oldest performing arts venue in southeastern Massachusetts. A restored vaudeville era theater, the Zeiterion features original wall tapestries, massive chandeliers and a vintage Wurlitzer Theater Organ from the ago of silent film. The theater is truly a visual marvel. The Z, as it is know, offers an event calendar featuring artist from around the world/ The Z is also home to the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.
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