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Only the most die-hard New Englanders will wear their shorts this weekend because some arctic wind will be blowing in. This cold breeze will make already cold temperatures – in the 20s – drop to single digits, even negatives in some places in the state. The good news is that in spite of the cold, it will be sunny the vast majority of the weekend. Saturday will not crack 22 degrees in terms of temperatures, but Sunday will be much “warmer” with a high of 32 degrees. You can wear your shorts on Sunday.
Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.
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Friday, March 3rd
2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.
“Groovin’ You at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm)
Boston’s Own, Groovin You, will be performing live, Vault Side. This six to seven-piece band’s repertoire includes hits from every genre and generation, including R&B, Pop, Top 40, Hip Hop, Rock, Reggae and Country. With Groovin’ You, every song is performed the way it was originally intended by skilled, youthful musicians packing enough energy to bring down the house. This band’s roster of Berklee College of Music scholarship recipients have performed around the globe, sharing the stage with Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Alicia Keys, Miguel, the Killers, and Fun! 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.
Saturday, March 4th
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.
Free Youth Baseball Clinics In New Bedford (10:00am-12:00pm)
Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn’s office will conduct a free youth baseball clinic for New Bedford youth inside the gymnasium at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard. The clinic is open to both boys and girls of all ages, and information on local youth baseball leagues will be also available.
The clinic will be led by former professional athlete, Brian Rose. Rose was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and presently works in the Community Affairs Unit of the District Attorney’s Office where he serves as Volunteer Coordinator and Free Youth Sports Clinic Director. Rose will be assisted by coaches and players from the Greater New Bedford Regional Technical High School Varsity Baseball Team.
Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.
Black Literature Matters: A Book Talk (3:00pm-4:00pm)
Join children’s literature experts Dr. Sara Hines (Eight Cousins Books) and Ms. Stephanie Seales (Falmouth Public Library & Kirkus Reviews) for a lively discuss of quality books for children and teens. Promoting books by authors from marginalized communities has never been more crucial and books are a excellent tool for continuing the dialogue about race in our country. Dr. Hines & Ms. Seales are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in children’s literature, and will highlight books featuring Black protagonists that are written by #ownvoices authors. Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA.
Blackbeard Comedy Night (6:30pm-10:00pm)
Comedians Erik Tynan, Mitch Stinson, with Paul D’Angelo headlining! Plus appetizers and light fare, silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, $100 scratch ticket board raffle, Blackbeard items for sale. All proceeds will benefit the SSG Matthew Pucino Memorial Foundation, LTD in memory of our HERO. $25.00 per person, $30.00 per person at the door. See a short clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW_tIfIrcCQ. VFW Post 1822, 22 Seven Hills Rd., Plymouth, MA.
J. Kelley Band at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:00am)
Rock n’roll, pop/rock, roots, americana, whatever you want to label it is fine. Just turn it up & sing-along! J. Kelley comes to New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.
Parts Unknown Band at Fairhaven VFW (9:00pm-12:00am)
Parts Unknown is a New England based rock band, playing hits from Janis Joplin, Heart, Journey, and Pat Benatar to name a few. Fairhaven VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA.
Sunday, March 5th
New England Train Collectors Association Train Show and Meet (9:00am-1:00pm)
Model Train Meet. Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, MTH, K-Line & much more. Prewar, Postwar, Modern & Current Production. MEET IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Taunton Holiday Inn, Myles Standish Industrial Park, Exit 9 from Route 495
Taunton, MA.
New Bedford Wellness Walk (9:00am)
Meet at the theater entrance at the North Dartmouth Mall for the Monthly Wellness Walk hosted by the professionals at New Bedford Wellness, spearheaded by Dr. Michael Rocha.
New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world.
FREE Workshops: Mindful Athletes and Mindful Coaching (11:30am-2:30pm)
George Mumford has taught mindfulness since 1989 to some of the biggest names in sports history including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Clint Dempsey, Olympic figure-skater Sasha Cohen, and many others. He comes to New Bedford to offer his expert insight in two workshops at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford. 11:30am: Mindful Coaching, 1:30pm” Mindful Athlete (great for middle-college students, open to all ages and all persons). 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford.
Comedy X presents Ray Harrington (8:00pm-10:00pm)
New Bedford’s longest running Standup Comedy show presents: Ray Harrington – ABC, Fox, Current TV, award winning documentary: Be a Man, his album The Worst is Over on Standup Records! debuted at the top of Itunes and Amazon comedy charts, Nick LaVallee – Funny or Die, Laugh Factory in Hollywood CA, Rooftop Comedy, Rob Greene – Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Winner of Comedy Connections Summer Showdown 2015, Josh Ramirez – Comedy Studio, Sarah Martin – Steve Katsos Show, Corey Stroffolino – La Dispute. Hosted by Christopher Swanson. $10. Comedy X, 169 William St., New Bedford, MA.
