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Outside of a “mostly cloudy with rain” Sunday, we will have an absolutely stellar weekend. Very pleasant temperatures around 70 degrees with generally sunny days, are in store. Fall is coming and will arrive quicker than you think, so head out to the many “things to do” before the events slow down.
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Friday, September 1st
Pirates & Privateers Presentation (Fairhaven) (10:00am)
Hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era privateers, and historical Fort Phoenix, presented by Greybeard, an 18th century gunner from the privateer sloop Broome, Abigail Black, a ship’s doctor who grows herbal remedies in her village garden when she’s not at sea, and Andrew the Powder Monkey, a boy who knows how to load and fire a cannon. Learn which things really just myths based on fiction, the difference between pirates and “legal” privateers, and why grog wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Rebecca Correia – Pub Side (6:30pm-9:30pm)
The public is invited to a special night with music sensation, Rebecca Correia. Up-and-coming singer-songwriter, Rebecca Correia, who Vance Gilbert called a ‘broken-winged angel’ after their first shared performance, is a young veteran with already over 200 songs to her credit. Most recently, she co-wrote the song ‘So Long Goodbye’ with three-time Grammy-winner Keb’ Mo’. ‘So Long Goodbye’ can be found on Keb’s latest album Bluesamericana which was nominated for Best Americana Album @ the 2015 GRAMMY Awards. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.
The Dave Macklin Band – Live in the Vault
Mayor Jon Mitchell presents the End of Summer Movie Night: Adventures and Miracles. BYOC: Bring your own chair or blanket; refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. Family friendly double feature starts at 7:30pm with Disney’s Moana (PG 2016). A CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.
Butch McCarthy & The Gentlemen of Leisure at The Greasy Luck Brewpub (9:30pm-1:00am)
Downtown New Bedford’s hottest newest destination. The brewpub and event venue is set within a former bank building featuring original vault doors and a truly historic feel. Greasy Luck features in-house brewing, an expansive menu, and The Vault Room, a function area for a local events. Tonight is the musical talent of High Energy, Powerhouse band mixing the best in R&B, Motown, Top 40, Reggae from old school to today’s hottest dance hits. Peace Love and Funk!!!. The Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St. New Bedford.
