14 Things To Do This Weekend (May 09-May 11)

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So this season we’ve learned that the maxim “April Showers, bring May flowers.” Well, at least the first half has turned out to be accurate! The only “bad” thing that can be said about this weekend’s weather is that there is a 55% chance that we may have a brief shower or two on Friday. Temperature-wise this weekend couldn’t be more perfect. We’ll experience a low of 50 degrees and a high of 77 degrees. Yes, you read that right – almost 80 degrees! Schnikeys indeed! This means the nights will be perfect for sleeping and the days perfect for heading outdoors and partaking in the hustle and bustle and many events planned in the greater New Bedford and South Coast areas! Besides mom would accept nothing less!

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? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!


Friday, May 9th

South Coast Children’s Theatre, Inc.: “Shrek The Musical” (7:00pm)
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre’s goal is to strive to give the children of SouthCoast the opportunity to be involved in a professional learning atmosphere as it relates to the performing arts. Teaching children respect for others while at the same time building self-esteem and reinforcing team work to achieve a common goal. That goal being to allow children in grades one through eight to participate in a production of children’s age appropriate theatre.

You’ve seen Aoife Clancy play at all the local spots, see her play with the Jammin’ Divas!

Painting with a Splash: Garden Flowers, Tuscany, Eiffel Tower (3:00 & 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.

The Jammin’ Divas (7:30pm)
The Jammin Divas are Aoife Clancy (IRE) (Grammy nominee with Cherish the Ladies), Nicole Zuraitis (USA), Kath Buckell (AUS), Hadar Noiberg flutist (ISR) and Craig Akin (USA) on bass. They blend stunning renditions of traditional and contemporary original folk music and elements of improvisation from each of their cultures.

Rodriguez at Orpheum Theatre (Boston) (8:00 pm)
Special event brought to you by the Fairhaven Historical Society and presented by James Russell, President and CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 7 p.m. May 2. Light refreshments, donations accepted. Fairhaven Town Hall.


Saturday, May 10th

“Moms and Mamms”: A special edition of Saint Anne’s Hospital’s “Treat Yourself Well” (Fall River) (7:30am-11:30am)
If you, your mom, sister, cousin, neighbor, or best friend are due for a screening mammogram and enjoy being treated well … celebrate Mother’s Day with the Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne’s Hospital. During this special edition of the hospital’s popular “Treat Yourself Well” mammography event, the center’s staff will pamper you with coffee and breakfast treats, chair massage, and relaxing live acoustic guitar music while providing state-of-the art digital mammography screening. A physician’s referral for a screening mammogram is not required; however, appointments are required for this special event. Advance appointments are required by calling 508-235-5353. Email: SAHMail@steward.org.

Golden to Gilded walking tour (Newport, RI) (10:30am)
From Newport’s colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. Space is limited, call for reservations. Phone: 401-841-8770. Email: newporthistorytours@gmail.com.

Shrek the Musical!

CVPA Campus Gallery: Senior Design Exhibition (Dartmouth) (12:00-4:00pm)
The UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts is pleased to present the “Senior Design Exhibition”. The print and digital work of senior Visual Design students will be displayed throughout the CVPA campus building, including classrooms, media labs, hallway display cases, and the CVPA Campus Gallery.

Save Livesey Event (Fairhaven) (12:00-5:00pm)
Food, music, contest and raffles in an effort to beautify Livesey Park!

South Coast Children’s Theatre, Inc.: “Shrek The Musical” (1:00 & 7:00pm)
SouthCoast Children’s Theatre’s goal is to strive to give the children of SouthCoast the opportunity to be involved in a professional learning atmosphere as it relates to the performing arts. Teaching children respect for others while at the same time building self-esteem and reinforcing team work to achieve a common goal. That goal being to allow children in grades one through eight to participate in a production of children’s age appropriate theatre. Keith Middle School. Tickets: $15.00/Adults $12.00/ Seniors and Children (12 and under). For Tickets please call: 774-202-5269.

Robert Hunt Gallery: “Liquid Light” (6:00-9:00pm)
Captured Abstractions: Ron Ranere, guest artist, presents Liquid Light. There will be several new pieces never before displayed. Ranere collaborated with professional ballerina Sam Govoni to create the newest set of images.

The Dixie Diehards (7:30pm)
The Marion Art Center presents The Dixie Diehards “The Evolution of Jazz.” Hold onto your hats, The Dixie Diehards are back in town and the joint will be jumpin’ with a concert entitled “The Evolution of Jazz!” This concert will trace the evolution of jazz from Ragtime at the turn of the century, through the Blues, Street Marches, Dixieland, Charleston, to the sophisticated swing of the early 1940′s. The Die Hards will conclude with some Tin Pan Alley notables.Tickets $12.50 for members, $15 for non-members. (508) 748-1266 or email marionartcenter@verizon.net.


Sunday, May 11th

Discover Colonial Newport walking tour (Newport) (10:30am)
Space is limited, call for reservations. Phone: 401-841-8770. Email: newporthistorytours@gmail.com. Brick Market Museum and Shop 127 Thames Street Newport, R.I. 02840.

Take mom to Joe’s Lounge for the special uPaint Mother’s Day event!

uPaint! Events: Mother’s Day “Spectacular Sunflowers” – Starry Night (5 p.m.)
uPaint! Events is an entertaining and artistic experience in a social environment. Join the group at Joe’s Cafe & Lounge in Westport, MA for a fantastic night of fun, painting, drinks, and food. Mom will love it! Tickets include admission to uPaint Events painting class, instruction for 2 – 2.5 hours, free digital photography, and all supplies to create your painting! For more about the Mother’s Day event, click on the title. For more about uPaint business, check out our spotlight: newbedfordguide.com/upaint/2014/05/01.

Community Drum Circle (Fairhaven) (7:00 pm)
Rhythm celebration – not a performance. Newcomers welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $4. Phone: (508) 636-3871. Email: trdrelm@rcn.com. Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green St. Fairhaven, MA.

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About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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