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Shoveling is in the air! Er…I mean, love is in the air. It’s Valentine’s Weekend. The two of you can hire a babysitter and shovel the driveway and walkway hand in hand, celebrating your togetherness and bond. After all, it’s being together, not the activity, that counts, right? “It’s not where we are, or what we are doing or how much money we have. It’s about being together.” Outside of the cost of the babysitter, it’ll be an inexpensive date. On a serious note, Valentine’s Day will be cold enough that lovers all through the South Coast will want to cuddle and keep warm. In that way, it’ll be a great Valentine’s Weekend. I’d suggest doing some of the Friday and Saturday activities, in case you are snowed in on Sunday and can’t get out! Also, check out out 12 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day article that was published earlier this week.
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Friday, February 13th
E.S.P. Valentine’s show at Westport River Winery (5:00pm-8:00pm)
E.S.P. Is delighted to be singing a set at Westport Rivers Winery, in their lovely wine bar (sofas and such- what could be better?) on a Friday evening. Come unwind at the end of a work week and enjoy love songs in celebration of Valentine’s weekend. Tasting room open 5-8pm; ESP plays 6-7:15.
Painting with a Splash: Starry Night, Valentine Wine Glass, Sunset (3:00pm, 7:00pm, 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.
Valentine Cabaret with “The Occasion Singers” (7:30pm)
Nothing says “I Love You” more than an “Evening of Love Songs” with musical entertainment by The Occasion Singers on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. They will perform all your favorite classics and standards from the great American Love Song Book and as always, there will be some surprises. If you love harmony and the beauty of blended voices, this group will not disappoint. The pace is non-stop and the warm and lighthearted entertainment style will leave audience goers wanting more!
Saturday, February 14th
Dollar-a-Bag book sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Huge selection of good books and a large selection of used books sold at reasonable prices-most are 50 cents. Computer and Wifi available to the public. Help with our on-going puzzle, or join in a game of Scrabble. Coffee and desserts available. Church of the Good Shepherd 357 Main St. Fairhaven. Email: andreat120@comcast.net.
Frederick Douglass Birthday Tour (12:00pm-3:00pm, 11:00pm)
Celebrating the birthday of Frederick Douglass. First home in freedom of Frederick and Anna Douglass and an Underground railroad site. Tour can be arranged by calling (508) 979-8828 or emailing info@nbhistoricalsociety.org. Nathan and Mary Johnson House, 21 Seventh St.
Will ZOO be mine? (2:00pm-4:00pm)
Look for special Valentine’s Day themed animal encounters throughout the day: 10:30 – Bobcat, 11:00 – Aquatic Environment Center, 12:00 – Harbor Seal, 1:00 – Canada Lynx, 2:00 – River Otter, & 3:00 – Harbor Seal. The Black Bear Express and the Wildlife Carousel will be running from 10am-3pm. Meet the zoo’s newest addition: Sylvie the lynx.
Annual Valentine spaghetti supper (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Pilgrim United Church of Christ Annual Valentine spaghetti supper with raffle. Proceeds to benefit holiday meals at the soup kitchen, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Phone: (508) 993-3407. Corner of Purchase and School street.
LGBTQ Dance (7:00pm-8:00pm)
To be held at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Hall. Music from DJ Sara Mello, refreshments and beverages available. Tickets $10. Phone: (508) 992-4656. 136 Rivet St.
“One Enchanted Evening” (Westport) (8:00pm-12:00am)
“One Enchanted Evening” with New Bedford’s own Tavares family. Special appearances from Bernard Fullen Jr. Dennis Taylor and the Soulmates. Event benefits the House of Music Community Center and tickets are $20-$30. Purchase at Celia’s Boutique, Worley beds or call (508) 776-5475. 66 State Road.
Painting with a Splash: Teen/Family (15+)-Sunset Beach, Date Night/Singles – Swans, Meet Me In Boston (3:00pm, 7:00pm, 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.
Valentine Cabaret with “The Occasion Singers” (7:30pm)
Nothing says “I Love You” more than an “Evening of Love Songs” with musical entertainment by The Occasion Singers on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14. They will perform all your favorite classics and standards from the great American Love Song Book and as always, there will be some surprises. If you love harmony and the beauty of blended voices, this group will not disappoint. The pace is non-stop and the warm and lighthearted entertainment style will leave audience goers wanting more!
NBSO Romantic Spells (7:30pm)
Let the NBSO cast a romantic spell over you with music of incomparable feeling and beauty. We could all use a little more passion in our lives, and this concert is guaranteed to do the trick! The concert opens with Dominick Argento’s sweeping and romantic Valentino Dances: Suite from The Dream of Valentino. Guest artist Yevgeny Kutik joins the NBSO to perform Johannes Brahms’s Violin Concerto in D Major with its technically demanding violin solo containing an abundance of multiple stopping, broken chords, rapid scale passages, and rhythmic variation. Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Overture-Fantasia, closes the concert. The beautiful love theme is widely considered one of the greatest melodies ever written and is certain to add romance to your Valentine’s Day!
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