15 Things To Do This Weekend (April 20 – April 22)

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Friday, April 20th

April Staycation with the Seaport Cultural District at the RJD! (10:00am-4:00pm)
Visit the RJD for some fun with your children during April vacation week. Young visitors can take a scavenger hunt throughout the museum, searching in the nooks of this 184 year-old house for clues. Students receive free admission all week. Their adult companions pay $6 admission.

Lawler Branch Spring Story & Craft Time (3:30pm–4:30pm)
Bring you children, grandkids, etc. and enjoy some spring themed pictures books along with a craft activity they’ll enjoy! Children of all ages welcome! Francis J. Lawler Branch Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

Pub6T5 Fridays w/ Mac Odom (9:00pm-12:00am)
The Mac Odom Band performs a mix of old school funk, soul, R&B and pop. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Funny 420 Friday Featuring “Funny Please!” at The Bar (9:00pm-11:00pm)
Get your “F” on with funny please presents funny friday 420 special. with friends,food, fine atmosphere, free pool tables, and fun times live at the bar The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Saturday, April 21st

Edaville Family Theme Park Activities (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. MA/RI Residents save up to $7 per date-specific ticket online only. Restrictions apply. Discount applied after applicable billing address entered. Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St. Carver.

Lawler Branch Spring Break Fun (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Have fun during school vacation week at the library! Watch a movie with friends while eating popcorn! 1 PM – 3 PM.

Mass Attack Roller Derby Season Opener vs. Hartford Area Roller Derby (5:10pm-9:30pm)
Mass Attack Roller Derby, Southeastern Massachusett’s premiere all-female, flat track roller derby league, is ready to crash into their 2018 season. This double-header season-opening event is sure to be double the fierceness and double the fun! The night will open with an attack from our Mass Attack All Stars against Hartford Area Roller Derby’s Hartford Wailers, followed by a minimum of 40 whacks from The Bloody Bordens versus The Beat City Bedrockers.

2018 International Portuguese Music Awards at the Z (7:00pm)
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) is an annual award show recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry by artists of Portuguese ancestry. The award show also features performances by prominent artists and is televised online and on various media outlets. Awards are handed out in multiple categories and the two New Talent finalists perform live.

The recipients of the 2018 IPMA Lifetime Achievement Award, from Portugal, will be Xutos e Pontapés, widely considered the country’s top rock band with a career spanning almost 40 years. Their songs have become some of the biggest anthems in Portuguese rock history. For more information, please visit http://ipmaawards.com and http://www.facebook.com/InternationalPortugueseMusicAwards. The official social media hashtag for this event is #2018IPMA.

DJ Fahrenheit at PUB 6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
80’s, 90’s & Top 40 music. 21+ event after 9pm. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

“Outta Kontrol” rocks the Bar (9:00pm-1:00am)
Hey Everyone! We’re back at one of our favorite places to play at! Come on down early, have some great food, and dance the night away! This show is gonna Rock for sure! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, April 22nd

Edaville Railroad’s April Operating Dates (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. MA/RI Residents save up to $7 per date-specific ticket online only. Restrictions apply. Discount applied after applicable billing address entered. Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St. Carver.

FREE Sunday Adult Wellness Programming (9:00am-1:30pm)
Free Adult Wellness Programming for All Levels of Fitness! Open to the Public! See poster for schedule. Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, 166 Jenney St., New Bedford.

Sunday Jazz Brunch at PUB 6T5 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Join us for a live Jazz Brunch and make your own bloody mary! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Sunday Night Karaoke at PUB 6T5 (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Join us for Karaoke on Sunday nights from 5-9pm. Hosted by Mario Figueirido.736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

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