12 Things To Do This Weekend (May 05 – May 07)

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In terms of temperature, it will be a perfect weekend. Absolutely pleasant with the temperatures between 46-62 degrees. The only drawback will be precipitation Friday and Saturday. However, that will only delay or cancel some outdoor events and there are plenty of other things going on so there is no reason to miss out on anything!

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Friday, May 05th

Conviver Com Carlos Do Carmo (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Mingle with Carlos do Carmo at this dessert and wine fundraiser! You’ll be treated to the music of Tres Primos and a charming performance by the students from The Discovery Language Academy. While you’re there, enter the raffle to win a trip to Portugal, courtesy of Azores Airlines and Sagres Vacations! Don’t forget! Carlos do Carmo performs in concert, the following evening on May 6.

Enjoy live R&B singing on Friday evening!

Live Music: “Ashley Victoria” at the Greasy Luck (8:00pm-11:00pm)
Listen to the soothing sound of R&B singer Ashley Victoria’s voice. At New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA. At New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, May 6th

Lets Go! Field School Series: Herpetology Field Exploration (9:00am-8:00pm)
Snakes, frogs, toads, salamanders and more! Join us for an immersive field school experience at the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. This all-day session is all about our native reptiles and amphibians, and factors that influence their success. You’ll also create your own toad house and learn how to make your property more herp-friendly.

Joined by experts from Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Sanctuary and the Bristol County Agricultural High School, live specimens will be on hand for you to examine and learn about and we’ll spend lots of time exploring in the field. Investigate the seasonal, rich habitat a vernal pool offers, dive into the perilous world of a diamondback terrapin in the salt marsh and discover secretive species who are making headway in the SouthCoast, like the spadefoot toad and black racer snake and visit their habitats. Mass Audubon Allens Pond, 1280 Horseneck Rd., Westport.

6th Annual Custom Car Show (9:00am-12:00pm)
The 6th Annual Custom Car Show is a FREE event for fans, car only $10 to be in the show. Trophies awarded in several catagories. Track is open with free admission to watch Seekonk Speedways NASCAR divisions get ready for Opening Day! Cars must be in place by 11 for judging , burnout drags at 1 pm on the track(limited entries) . Awesome entertainment provided by the one and only Crusin Bruce! Food and Drink available inside the speedway! Join us May 6th. Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Ave., Seekonk.

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (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.

Taco Fest (11:00am-6:00pm)
#tacofestpvd17 will celebrate the warm weather with amazing food, music, dancing, and more! Revel in the local flavors, sounds, and textures of our city–all along Westminster Street!

Find some local treasures at New Bedford Antiques at Wamsutta Place this weekend!
This event is FREE and open to the public. Entertainment will be provided by the eclectic tunes of DJ Studebaker Hawk, with guest appearances by local favorites. Wash those tacos down with offerings from Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails, Aurora, and Trinity Brewhouse at Grant’s Block (260 Westminster street) including sultry margaritas and juicy sangrias.

With the return of the Rock n’ Roll Yard Sale (www.rockandrollyardsale.com) Westminster Street will host vendors pedaling their expertly curated records, vintage ephemera, books, handmade jewelry and crafts. This is a family friendly event with face painting, balloons, sidewalk chalk, mask making, and many other play activities. Indowncitypvd, 260 Westminster St., Providence.

New Bedford Antiques Center at Wamsutta Place (11:00am-6:00pm)
Antiques, collectibles, and history all in one place! The Center is home to over 200 dealers and consigners featuring antiques and collectibles from early Americana to Mid-Century to today’s treasures. With specialty stores within the Center which include a flower shoppe boutique, an ephemera store, the cast-iron store and vintage clothing. The Center is also the largest antique consignment venues in the Southcoast Region. So if you have one piece or an estate full of treasures , the Center will preview your items and consign them. The staff has over 100 years of collective knowledge in the antique trade from buying to selling to refinishing to retailing. There are public bathrooms, the center is handicap accessible and, pet-friendly! Phone: (508) 991-8700. Wamsutta Place, 61 Wamsutta St., New Bedford.

Viva Portugal (12:45pm-7:45pm)
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center united with the top Portuguese cultural organizations to create a festa that celebrates the art, music, and culture of Portugal. Parade, live music, folkloric dance groups, sweetbread contest, Portuguese food, soccer and more!

There’s only one place to watch the talent of Carlos Do Carmo! The Zeiterion!

Sisters in Crime: 30th Anniversary Party (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Join us at the library for a 30th Anniversary celebration for the national mystery book writer/reader’s group Sisters in Crime. Local authors Leslie Wheeler, Debi Graham-Leard, and Kevin Symmons will speak on their crime-writing experience and have books for sale and signing. We’ll have crime-themed activities, cake, and a free book raffle just for coming! Tiverton Library Services, 34 Roosevelt Ave., Tiverton.

Derby Party to Benefit Rhody Squash (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Hold your Horses! Newport Vineyards is hosting a Derby Party to benefit Rhodysquash. Get your big hats, bow ties and seer-suckers ready for a day of derby fun. Take in the race on the big screen, while sipping on mint juleps and noshing on bites from the Newport Vineyards culinary team. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rhody Squash – so race on over and raise a glass with us! Silent Auction / Kentucky Fare / Live Horse Action / Wine, Beer + Specialty Cocktails. Dine after the race at Brix Restaurant by calling 401.848.5161 x2. Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd.,
Middletown, RI.

Carlos Do Carmo In Concert (8:00pm)
The Z offers the best in World Music, and fado super star Carlos do Carmo’s arrival for a one-night-only performance is proof! Possibly the finest in the “Lisbon Song,” do Carmo dominates the stage with unrivaled presence and caliber of voice that has made him a bonafide celebrity in Portugal. The first Portuguese artist to receive a Latin GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award, his career spans several decades with a scope that reaches beyond his homeland. Do not miss this rare opportunity to celebrate do Carmo’s magnificent career when he comes to New Bedford this spring.

Sunday, May 7th

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (10:30am)
Qigong with Stephen and Marcia Rath (10:30), Aerobics: Pilates with Joan Davignon (11:00), Nutrition: Everyday Wellness with Dana LLC (Noon), Yoga: Joan Davignon (1:00), Hypnotism: Smoking Cessation with John Barboza (1:00), Mindfulness: Jonathan (2:00), and Open 3 on 3 Basketball (2:00pm). Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford, 166 Jenney St, New Bedford.

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