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The weekend outlook, will be relatively cooler than what we’ve been experiencing. It’ll begin mostly sunny, and finish with a cloudy Sunday. There is only a 20% chance of rain on Sunday, and shouldn’t pass 80 degrees, so looks like we’ll have a weekend of decent weather. Good news for those who want to be outdoors!
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Friday, August 16th
Narrated History Tour on N.B. Shuttle (11:00 am-1:00 pm)
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s shuttle, the NB Line, will now offer narrated tours on Friday afternoons on the Downtown Route in August from 11 AM-1 PM. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and the City of New Bedford joined forces again this year to bring back the national park’s shuttle system, the NB LINE.
FREE Concert: Bon Jovi Tribute Band: Living on a Bad Name (7:00 pm)
A fan of Bon Jovi or want to relive the 80s? Head to the State Pier tonight at 6:00 p.m. for this free 21+ concert. The popular Living on a Bad Name will play all of your favorite hits from Bon Jovi. Leg warmers, giant hair clips, parachute pants and shoulder pads are optional.
Dock-U-Mentaries: “After the Storm: Lessons from the Northern Edge” (7:00 pm)
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, August 16 with After the Storm: Lessons from the Northern Edge. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge.
Saturday, August 17th
Spc. Matthew Pollini Memorial Motorcycle Run (Taunton, MA) (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
On Saturday, August 17th head at the National Guard Armory, 111 Honorable Gordon M.Owen Riverway, Taunton, Mass., as Spc. Matthew Pollini is honored and remembered. Registration starts at 9 a.m., and kickstands go up at 11 a.m. There will be a police escort and it’ll be ‘boots up’ for the whole ride!
Revolutionary War Setup at Fort Taber (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Cannons and Muskets will be firing Saturday at Fort Taber during the Revolutionary War Setup. Re-enactors, dressed in 18th century garb, will be executing drills practiced by soldiers during the war for our nation’s independence and you’ll be able to watch!
10th Annual Duck Derby at Allens Pond (Westport, MA) (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Grand Prize is a trip for 2 to anywhere in the world, and tons of prizes for other placings. Complete prize list here. Deadline for duck adoption is Friday at 4:00 and don’t forget the festival that follows on Sunday!
Art Exhibit and Cocktail Party (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
On Saturday August 17, 2013 internationally acclaimed artist Ken Richards will be celebrating the opening of his New Bedford studio by hosting a gala Art Exhibit and cocktail party to raise money and awareness for United Way of Greater New Bedford Hunger Commission. Richards will donate 5% of all sales from the show to the commission.
Feast In The Wild; Cash Bar, Live Entertainment, Animals & Auctions (6:00 -10:00 pm)
Come to Buttonwood Park Zoo on Saturday, August 17th, for the first ever Feast in the Wild event. “It’s going to be a fun party to show off the Zoo as one of the region’s greatest treasures,” said Zoo Director Keith Lovett. “What better way to spend a summer evening than strolling through the Zoo and enjoying delicious food and drink, live entertainment, a unique silent and live auction, and special hands-on encounters with our amazing animals. In addition to having a good time, you’ll be helping to ensure that the Zoo can continue to provide quality programming.”
Entertainment will be provided by El Caribe’ Steel Drum and Endless Summer. Participating restaurants include: 3rd Rock Coffee Company, 99 Restaurant, Bear’s Den Café, Cravings Café and Cakery, Cork Wine and Tapas, Davy’s Locker, Domino’s Pizza, End Zone Sports Pub, Fay’s Restaurant, Fernando’s Grille and Bar, The Gourmet Outlet, Homlyke Bakery, Lebanese Pita Pocket Restaurant, Mad Good Cookie Company, Milk & Honey, Not Your Average Joe’s, Oxford Creamery, The Rose Alley Ale House, Sunrise Bakery & Coffee Shop, Ten Cousins Brick Oven, Texas Roadhouse, Top Shelf, Wicked Kickin’.
Sunday, August 18th
10th Annual Duck Derby Festival (Westport, MA) (8:30 am – 2:00 pm)
What’s in store for the Duck Derby Festival? A 5k Ducky Dash and Kid’s Obstacle Course followed with BBQ, Educational Exhibits, Games, Crafts, Live Music, Silent and Live Auction and more!
Westport Summer Film Series 2013: “Inocente” (1:00 pm)
Inocente is an award winning short film about a 15 year old homeless girl, that discovers art and it transforms her life. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). 40 minutes long. Screenings to take place at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery, 865 Main Road, Westport.
West Island Improvement Association Clambake (12:00 – 3:00 pm)
The annual West Island Improvement Association Clambake is here! Chowdah, clams, mussels, lobsters and more! 41 Causeway Road. For tickets call Linda Meredith, (508) 994-8751. Proceeds benefited the West Island Improvement Association.
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