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Some very warm weather ahead this weekend! We’ll almost hit 70 degrees, which is a sign that Spring is settling in. Of course, it is April and what is April without her showers? Friday we’ll have a little bit of rain in the afternoon, and a little more rain on Saturday morning before drying up and becoming sunny and 62 degrees. Sunday will be a perfectly mild Spring day, mostly sunny with a high of 53 degrees. Overnights will have a low of 40 and a high of 52 degrees. Yay Spring!
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Friday, April 22nd
Exhibition by Nick Mello “Nothing Special.” (6:00pm-8:00pm)
“Nothing Special.” exhibition by local artist Nick Mello will be on view at the Groundwork Gallery from March 28th-May 4th; The ideas for this series of sunflower paintings began last summer. Initially, flowers were a reoccurring motif to the drawings of cars, trucks and trains I was making with my two year old son. I soon realized how attracted to drawing these forms I had become so I continued to pursue them as an intuitive exercise. They soon started to reflect familiar compositions of artist like Van Gogh or Matisse. I then began distorting them an they took on an expressive attitude and I felt compelled to incorporate them into paintings. Groundwork, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford.
Earth Day Night Hike (6:30pm-8:30pm)
This Earth Day visit the Lloyd Center for a fun-filled night hike. Learn about the animals that come out at night, the sounds that they make and explore the woods to find where these nocturnal creatures are hiding. For a fun Earth Day twist, we will also learn about ways that we can make our own backyards more interesting for wildlife visitors. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring your imagination to this action-packed night! Lloyd Center for the Environment, 430 Potomska Rd., Dartmouth.
Brown Folk Festival 2016 (7:00pm-10:30pm)
Brown University Folk Festival presents 2 days of music. There will be stickers, posters, dancing, local food, and crafts vendors! Pembroke Field House – $3 at the door. Tonight’s lineup: Student Band Competition Winners: Felt, You Won’t and The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. For ADA Accomodations please email brownfolkfestival@gmail.com. Brown University, Providence.
Wine Riot Boston 2016 (7:00pm-11:00pm)
With two parts education and one part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented “wine tasting” for the thirsty and curious. Grab a glass and hit the floor — it’s you unleashed against 250 wines from across the globe. Travel the world of wine all under one roof and tackle things you’ve never tried before. We’ve rallied up a team of die-hard experts to bring you the brain juice: interactive booths and crash courses loaded with tips and tricks for conquering the wine world. Fueling your night of conquest is a tireless DJ, photo booth, temporary tattoos, and a few thousand of your closest friends. The best part is, we made an app that tracks your favorite wines and shows you where to buy them later, arming you with all the tools needed for total wine domination. The Castle at Park Plaza, 130 Columbus Ave., Boston.
Saturday, April 23rd
3rd Annual Fairhaven Bike Path Clean Up (9:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us for the 3rd annual volunteer clean-up effort for the Fairhaven Bike Path. Together we can help keep our town looking great for residents and our visitors. We will have some gloves, pickers and bags available to use courtesy of Rocky’s Ace Hardware. Please bring your own gloves if you have them. All volunteers will be entered into a raffle to win a gift card from Stop and Shop. Free donuts and coffee will be provided by BRW Property Services. Show up anytime between 9-12. Partner up, fill one bag of trash an you are done! It’s that easy. Fairhaven Recreation Center, 227 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.
Breakfast with Chase from Paw Patrol & Anna from Frozen (9:00am-12:00pm)
Head to Jerry Remy’s to enjoy Breakfast with Chase from Paw Patrol & Anna from Frozen! This interactive and entertaining morning will delight and dazzle both young and young at heart. A delicious breakfast buffet awaits you. We expect it to be full to capacity. Please make your reservation by calling (508) 676-7369. Price is $15.95 for Adults and $10.95 for Children 10 and under. We have a new menu including: Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Croissant, Juice & Coffee for both Adults & Kids. Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill, 1082 Davol St., Fall River.
2016 New England Cannabis Convention (11:00am-6:00pm)
A “must attend” for anyone interested in the fastest growing industry in America. Four programming tracks including career/business panels, live demos, MMJ education, and 100+ exhibitors including the latest smoking/vaping, growing and storage accessories for sale! Registration open to EVERYONE interested in the Cannabis Industry. You do NOT need to be a patient to attend. Hynes Convention Center, Boston.
Brown Folk Festival 2016 (12:00pm-6:00pm)
Brown University Folk Festival presents 2 days of music. There will be stickers, posters, dancing, local food, and crafts vendors! Lincoln Field – $3 at the door. Tonight’s lineup: Student Band Competition Winners: North of Home + Gallo Sin Pollo, The Novel Ideas, Chasing Blue, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Shamanic, and Four Bridges. For ADA Accomodations please email brownfolkfestival@gmail.com. Brown University, Providence.
WWII Exercise Tiger Honor Ceremony (1:00pm)
The City of New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board and the Fort Rodman – Fort Taber Historical Association will honor the 749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger. Exercise Tiger was a D-Day dry run which was ambushed by a German E-boat flotilla and resulted in America’s costliest incident of World War II, second only to Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack sank two American vessels and severely damaged a third. This year marks the 71st Anniversary of Exercise Tiger. Read more: http://www.newbedfordguide.com/ceremony-honoring-soldiers-exercise-tiger/2016
Wine Riot Boston 2016 (1:00pm-5:00pm & 7:00pm-11:00pm)
Wine Riot is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines. With two parts education and one part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented “wine tasting” for the thirsty and curious. Grab a glass and hit the floor — it’s you unleashed against 250 wines from across the globe. Travel the world of wine all under one roof and tackle things you’ve never tried before. We’ve rallied up a team of die-hard experts to bring you the brain juice: interactive booths and crash courses loaded with tips and tricks for conquering the wine world. Fueling your night of conquest is a tireless DJ, photo booth, temporary tattoos, and a few thousand of your closest friends. The best part is, we made an app that tracks your favorite wines and shows you where to buy them later, arming you with all the tools needed for total wine domination. The Castle at Park Plaza
130 Columbus Ave., Boston.
HoB Wishamania Pro Wrestling (7:00pm)
House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling makes it debut at the Moose Lodge 914 for #Wishamania. At this event, we will be raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation with ALL TICKETS to this event just $10. Nine professional wrestling bouts, under the sanction of House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling will be held. As per the bylaw of House Of Bricks, BOTH HoB Championships WILL BE DEFENDED, no matter who the champions are after #CruelIntentions. Portuguese Princess Ariel, Teddy Goodz, and more talent will be appearing. Come on out and help out #HoB raise money for another great cause!!Moose Lodge 914, 119 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.
2016 International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) Show (7:30pm)
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) is an annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry by international artists of Portuguese ancestry. The show will be televised on various media outlets, including worldwide via RTP Internacional and will feature LIVE performances by Paulo Gonzo (Portugal),Boss AC (Portugal), Rita Redshoes (Portugal), Chico Avila (USA), Apollo’s Crown (Canada), Frank Vieira(USA), and AFRIKA RAINBOW (USA), and the 2 IPMA New Talent category finalists (to be announced). Zeiterion Theatre.
Sunday, April 24th
Japan Festival Boston (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come join us on Sunday, April 24th for the 5th annual Japan Festival Boston. The festival will take place at the Boston Common at the corner by Beacon Street and Charles Street from 10am-5pm. We are confident that this year the festival will be bigger and better than ever, with more Food, more booths, more performances and more cosplay! There will be plenty of new experiences and activities for the whole family. We hope to see you there! About us: http://www.japanfestivalboston.org/.
2016 New England Cannabis Convention (11:00am-6:00pm)
A “must attend” for anyone interested in the fastest growing industry in America. Four programming tracks including career/business panels, live demos, MMJ education, and 100+ exhibitors including the latest smoking/vaping, growing and storage accessories for sale! Registration open to EVERYONE interested in the Cannabis Industry. You do NOT need to be a patient to attend. Hynes Convention Center, Boston.
Forever Paws Annual Clam Boil (4:30pm)
Join Forever Paws Animal Shelter For Our Annual Clam Boil Fundraiser At The Seekonk Gun Club. It’s a bring-your-own-bottle event and door prizes will be offered! Invite your friends and family to come sit at your table. Get Your Tickets Here: https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=88156055661f1d8498139bea84eef03b.
The Gipsy Kings at the Zeiterion Theatre (8:00pm)
Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 20 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind ‘Bamboléo’ celebrate in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France with flamenco guitars and booming Spanish vocals.
From playing on the streets of Cannes and the hedonistic heights of St. Tropez, breaking world music barriers as one of the rare groups to climb the US and World music charts. Featured in the likes of The Big Lebowski, Toy Story 3 and Glee, the band has embraced western classics by Bob Marley, the Doobie Brothers and The Eagles with globe-hopping grace, whilst also incorporating dramatic cues from Brazilian and Caribbean culture.
Now bringing the party back to the United States, The Gipsy Kings will raise the roof with dance-ready furor, returning to their groundbreaking eponymous album and the nomadic spirit that has led them to their latest, Savor Flamenco – giving audiences the ‘deep shout at the heart of our community’.
