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Grrr….rain on Friday and rain on Sunday. If there’s any consolation, at least it won’t be 90 degrees out! Friday will be the coolest day all weekend with a high of 77 degrees, but the heavy rain and thunderstorm will put a damper on things. Saturday will be dry with a high of 83 degrees which makes it a perfect day for beach, grilling, yard sale, or anything else. Regardless, there are plenty of things to do inside if it rains.
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Friday, July 29th
N.B. Summer Sound Series: Green Season (6:00pm-8:00pm)
The 2016 Summer Sound Series presents FREE Concerts on the Pier Fridays 6:00pm – 8:00pm! Green Season is playing. Get your fix of classic rock and blues with Green Season playing Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Muddy Waters and more! Bring your own chair, sit back, and relax or get up and dance! New Bedford State Pier 3 Fisherman’s Wharf.
Exhibition by Emily Brodrick “Feminine Habitat” (6:00pm-9:00pm)
“Feminine Habitat” exhibition by Boston based artist Emily Brodrick will be on view at the Groundwork Gallery. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday July 29th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Emily Brodrick uses crochet and knitting to create vibrantly colorful installations, sculptures, and interactive art that feel alive and animated and also reference domestic objects and labor. You can find more of her work at http://www.emilybrodrick.com.
Marion Concert Band “A Cavalcade of American Popular Music” (7:00pm)
The Marion Concert Band continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of American popular music. The program, which features a variety of pop styles from the 1920’s to 1980’s. All concerts are free and open to the public. “Like” us on Facebook at “Marion Town Band” for up-to-date announcements and rain cancellation notices. Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Front Street, Marion.
Saturday, July 30th
Early Morning Hike at the Dunham’s Brook Conservation Area (9:00am-11:00am)
Join outreach and stewardship coordinator, Brendan Buckless, for an early morning hike through the recently expanded Dunham’s Brook Conservation Area. With the help of volunteers, over 1-mile of new trails were recently opened and we are excited to showcase our efforts as well as the generous 66-acre land gift from Shannon Meadows Trust that made this trail expansion possible. Westport Land Conservation Trust, 830 Drift Rd.
Animal Advocates Giant Yard Sale to Benefit Homeless Pets (9:00am-1:00pm)
Featuring a variety of treasures from furniture to jewelry, collectibles and art, household and toys, tools, old and new items and lots more at great prices. 
151 Rockland Street, Dartmouth.
Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.
Padanaram Summer Festival (9:00am-4:00pm)
The Annual Padanaram Summer Festival & Sidewalk Sale is a landmark event in the quaint South Dartmouth village. Shuttle service is available due to road closures in the village. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at St Mary’s Church and Elm Street from 9 – 4. The shuttle service runs every 15 min back and forth and it is FREE.
Walker Stalker: meet cast of The Walking Dead (9:00am-5:00pm)
Walker Stalker Conventions produces events across North America and Europe celebrating the best in horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. From free panels with celebrity guests to professional photo ops, costume contests, and immersive experiences, Walker Stalker Con let’s fans become part of the shows and movies they love! Get your Passes now for the biggest Zombie, Horror & Sci-Fi Con in the US! Meet cast from The Walking Dead & more!
Annual Super Duper Summer Fair (10:00am-2:00pm)
The Fair has something for everyone. Find furniture, paintings, glassware and more at the Silent Auction and Fine Gifts tables. Bring the children for games, dunk tank, putting green, penny candy and much more. Treat yourself to yummy home baked goods, candy and fresh picked local blueberries. 
FREE: 2nd Annual Bristol Summer Yoga Fest (10:00am-2:00pm)
Event is free and open to the public! We will have yoga classes (for all levels), Z food truck, and local arts and crafts vendors. Please bring a donation for the Coggeshall Farm Museum’s education program and/or a non-persishable donation for the East Bay Food Pantry. Class Schedule: 10:30am Family Yoga, Noon: Bikram Yoga, 1:30pm: Vinyasa Yoga. All classes will be accessible to all levels. Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RI.
Hixville Car Show (10:00am-3:00pm)
Local All-Makes Car Show in the Hixville/Dartmouth area. Participants can enter the grounds at 9am to prepare their cars for the show. An admission fee of $20 will be collected at the time of registration for all show participants. Awards will be handed out at 2pm . All proceeds will benefit Care for Children International, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides care for the poor and homeless as well as funding for clean water projects locally and abroad. Sponsored by Mike’s Auto Body and hosted at Conquerors For Christ – 972 Reed Rd. Dartmouth, MA 02747. Rain Date: Saturday, August 27th from 10am-3pm. Conquerors For Christ, 972 Reed Road, Dartmouth.
FREE Event: Music and Wine- The Buzzard Blue Band (1:00pm-5:00pm)
Pack some snacks and come enjoy our wine while you listen to free, live local music! “We know, it’s only Rock & Roll, but we like it!”
Yoga & Brew (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Join us at Buzzards Bay Brewery for a laid back afternoon of yoga and brews. Class starts at 12pm, cost is $15 (cash only). This covers the class and a pint filled with your choice of brew. Or $10 for just the yoga class. Hang out after and order from the food truck or bring your own food. We do the class on the grass outside of the brewery overlooking the beautiful landscape. Buzzards Bay Brewery has a family friendly atmosphere and is a wonderful place to relax. Hope to see you on your mats! Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Rd., Westport.
Concert For A Cure (12:00pm-8:00pm)
Benefit concert to raise awareness to help fight Juvenile Diabetes, Outdoors at the PA Club! $5 entrance fee goes directly to JDRF, we will also have a chinese auction, raffles and more! Two great bands, Headcase and Murphys Law to entertain you! There will be food available for purchase courtesy of the Gypsy Wagon. Come check it out and help us raise money for this worthwhile cause! Portuguese American Social Club, 26 Columbus St., South Dartmouth.
“GREASE” at the Zeiterion Theatre (7:30pm)
It’s time to dust off your leather jackets and poodle-skirts and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original Rock & Roll musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more. So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand-jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, ‘A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!
Sunday, July 31st
Animal Advocates Giant Yard Sale to Benefit Homeless Pets (9:00am-3:00pm)
Featuring a variety of treasures from furniture to jewelry, collectibles and art, household and toys, tools, old and new items and lots more at great prices. If you wish to donate items, please call (508) 991-7727, (774) 888-9008 or animaladvocates@comcast.net Animal Advocates, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable tax-deductible animal organization preventing pet overpopulation and the needless suffering of homeless animals. Animal Advocates
151 Rockland Street, Dartmouth.
Walker Stalker: meet cast of The Walking Dead (9:00am-5:00pm)
Walker Stalker Conventions produces events across North America and Europe celebrating the best in horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. From free panels with celebrity guests to professional photo ops, costume contests, and immersive experiences, Walker Stalker Con let’s fans become part of the shows and movies they love! Get your Passes now for the biggest Zombie, Horror & Sci-Fi Con in the US! Meet cast from The Walking Dead & more!
New Bedford Wellness Initiative’s Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Free Sunday Wellness Program with lots of great offerings! AC for exercise and yoga. Healthy Futures Farm will be with us which has fantastic produce. Be well with us this week. See image for schedule and details.
FREE Live Acoustic Music: Truue (Dartmouth) (1:00pm-5:00pm)
Join us for FREE, live music every weekend! You’re always welcome to bring snacks and enjoy some food with great local music and our wine! Tonight: Truue is a talented and entertaining duet comprised of Jackie Marashio and Stephanie Correia. Running Brook Vineyards, 335 Old Fall River Rd., North Dartmouth.
New Bedford Pokemon “Go” Walk (4:00pm-8:00pm)
A community event to bring people together to collect Pokemon and obtain pokestops. Will meet in mini groups at buttonwood and walk around points of city where there is also a huge cluster. (Hopefully trading update will be out by then). Buttonwood Park, 1 Oneida St., New Bedford.
2nd Annual Farm to Tapas (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Hope you’ll join SEMAP and TLI (formerly SEMALA) for our 2nd Annual Farm to Tapas! We’ve invited over a dozen local restaurants and caterers (all sourcing local ingredients, of course) to prepare their own tapas station. Guests will be able to sample from each station. Also featuring an open bar stocked with local beer, wine, and cocktails, Live music and auction! Limited tickets available. Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door. $30 Farmer Admission, $80 General Admission. The Historic Farm & Home of Joseph Keith III, 775 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA.
