15 Things to do this Weekend (May 20 – May 22)

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April showers and May showers bring…er…June flowers? Rain is possible on Saturday evening, and will continue through part of Sunday before tapering off. At least, it’s not snowing, right? Friday will be sunny – those are the two of the best aspects of this weekend’s weather. Toss in that it will be in the 60s, almost 70 throughout the weekend in terms of temperature and you have a weekend that may not be perfect, but nothing that should stop us or slow us down.

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

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Friday, May 20th

HarpoonFest 2016 (5:30pm-11:00pm)
Get ready to celebrate local beer, local music, and summer with us at our Boston brewery! During the festival, take a brewery tour, keg bowl for charity, and enjoy a wide variety of our delicious brews! We’ll host an array of Food Trucks plus food from Lucky’s Lounge, the Sausage guy, Harpoon Brewery pretzels, and more! Find more info go here

Beer, live music, keg bowl, brewery tour, food trucks and more at HarpoonFest Friday and Saturday!

Frank Santos Jr. Comic Hypnotist (7:30pm)
Be amazed when you, your friends or strangers across the room become stars of the show, as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more. This is a performance where the audience becomes the show. Frank’s performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic and unique show that you will never forget! The Liberal Club Restaurant, 20 Star St., Fall River, Get tickets here

Saturday,May 21st

Operation Clean Sweep: South End Cleanup! (8:30am-12:00pm)
Grab your friends, co-workers, classmates and family to participate in our Ward 6 Cleanup in the far south end! Form a team and make a difference in the community and for the planet. Hosted by Me & Ed’s Family Restaurant. Breakfast and tools provided.

Southern New England Heart Walk (9:00am)
Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020! NB Well is participating as a team in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Help us reach this lifesaving goal by donating today. Together, we can make healthier, longer lives possible for everyone. Why? … Life, life is why. UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., Dartmouth.

3rd Annual Ricketson Festival (10:00am-3:00pm)
Head to Brooklawn Park where there will be kids’ exploration activities on the Daniel Ricketson Nature Trail archaeological dig at the Ricketson shanty site. Historic Brooklawn Park guided walking tour planting of the shanty site interior, site specific performance art, 19th century parlor music, and 19th century lawn games. FREE & family friendly.

Newport Waterfront Oyster Festival (11:00am-5:00pm)
Featuring RI Growers, this two-day event offers fresh oysters from all over the Ocean State! Rhode Island oyster growers will join a select group of local restaurants on the waterfront under festival tents at historic Bowen’s Wharf. Oysters draw their unique flavors from their environment. Fun contests, beer & wine pairings, specialty cocktails. Education about how oyster farming and aquaculture is good for the environment and our coastlines. Locally owned restaurants will participate in an oyster hop so festival attendees will receive special dishes at particapting restaurants along the Oyster trail. Raw, Steamed, Roasted, Rockefeller, Fried, Stewed…as they say, the world is your oyster! Bowen’s Wharf, 13 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI.

Hit the Cape on Saturday for the Women’s Music Festival!

HarpoonFest 2016 (1:00pm-7:00pm)
Get ready to celebrate local beer, local music, and summer with us at our Boston brewery! During the festival, take a brewery tour, keg bowl for charity, and enjoy a wide variety of our delicious brews! We’ll host an array of Food Trucks plus food from Lucky’s Lounge, the Sausage guy, Harpoon Brewery pretzels, and more! Find more info go here

March Against Monsanto (2:00pm)
Raise awareness of the many ways Monsanto is making our nation sick! This is a peaceful, family-friendly event. Bring your friends, your kids, your pets, and your SIGNS. Sign Making Party in April to be determined! Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St. New Bedford.

2016 Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival (6:00pm)
The 2016 Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival will be held at The Cape Playhouse in Dennis. Stay tuned for our 2016 lineup of talented artists! Past artists include Sarah Lee Guthrie, Bonnie Hayes, Zoe Lewis, Cerise Bynoe, Sarah Swain and the Oh Boys, Kami Lyle, Monica Rizzio, Catie Flynn, Carla Kihlstedt and Meghan Trainor. The Cape Playhouse, 820 RT-6A, Dennis, MA.

Men Who Cook, Women Who Sing (6:00pm)
The evening begins with a cocktail party style buffet of hearty hot appetizers and finger foods, beverages and a cash wine bar. A wonderfully eclectic program of folk music, poetry, show tunes and instrumental selections ranging from classical to contemporary, both thought provoking and hilarious, is offered by a talented group of area performers. A dessert buffet with coffee and tea follows the program. Suggested donation is $25.00 and $20.00 for seniors and students. Don’t miss this uplifting event as it returns for its 11th year! First Unitarian Universalist Society of Middleborough, 25 South Main Street, Middleborough.

GNB Voc-Tech Theatre Company presents BYE BYE BIRDIE (7:00pm)
The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol — Conrad Birdie — has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and lover, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss”, and ultimately save Almaelou records from going under. To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give ‘one-last-kiss’ to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

Enjoy a night of live Mariachi music at the Zeiterion on Saturday evening.

When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is starstruck at the thought of being on Ed Sullivan with his daughter, and Kim’s new steady, Hugo gets jealous at the thought of Kim kissing Conrad on national television.

Mariachi Sol de Mexico at the Zeiterion (8:00pm)
Fifth-generation mariachi master José Hernández ignites The Z stage with his dazzling, Grammy-nominated, 13-member folk ensemble Mariachi Sol de México.® With brass fanfare, nimble strings, and powerful vocals, these cultural ambassadors preserve traditional Mexican tunes while peppering performances with novel renditions of pop, classical, and swing numbers.

Sunday, May 22nd

Animal Appreciation Sunday w/ Blessing of the pets, Petting Zoo, and Pony Rides (9:00am-12:00pm)
We will have the lovely animals of Animal Affair and pony rides by Pony Express Rides: Gentle Horses & Ponies for Parties. There will be a petting zoo, along with Pony Rides on the South Lawn of the Church at the corners of Rock and Cherry Streets. We will have a children and animal centered worship. People are encouraged to bring their animals (in a carrier or on a leash please) to enjoy worship service and be blessed during the worship service. There is no admission fee for this event and all are welcome. First Congregational Church of Fall River
282 Rock St., Fall River.

GNB Voc-Tech Theatre Company presents BYE BYE BIRDIE (7:00pm)
The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock-and-roll idol — Conrad Birdie — has been drafted into the US army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, and Albert’s secretary and lover, Rosie, hatch a plan for a farewell performance to take place on the Ed Sullivan show, which they hope will help sell Birdie’s new song “One Last Kiss”, and ultimately save Almaelou records from going under. To cap off the performance, Birdie will actually give ‘one-last-kiss’ to Kim MacAfee, an avid member of the Conrad Birdie fan club from Sweet Apple, Ohio.

When Albert and Rosie head to Sweet Apple to prepare for Birdie’s arrival, things start to unravel. Kim’s father is starstruck at the thought of being on Ed Sullivan with his daughter, and Kim’s new steady, Hugo gets jealous at the thought of Kim kissing Conrad on national television.

Mariachi Sol de Mexico (8:00pm)
Annie is a Broadway musical based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The original Broadway production opened in 1977 and ran for nearly six years. Annie takes place at the Keith Middle School Auditorium at 225 Hathaway Blvd. General Admission Tickets: $15 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors. Tickets can also be purchased online at:SouthCoastChildrensTheatre.com.

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