16 Things To Do This Weekend (Apr. 28 – Apr. 30)

A warm weekend is in store for us. We’ll be in the high 50s to middle 60s for all three days. The “coldest” temperature will be 44 degrees and that is overnight on Sunday. Outside of early Friday morning’s and Sunday morning’s thunder storm, there will be no precipitation. So, walk, run, or drive to the many events going on across the SouthCoast and beyond!

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

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Friday, April 28th

The Portuguese Kids in New Bedford (7:00pm-11:00pm)
Don’t miss The Portuguese Kids back in New Bedford for a wonderful cause! Tickets are only $25, Portuguesepastries and coffee will be served. Cash bar, raffles and dancing to follow the show. call 508-441-8813 for tickets or purchase online at portuguesecomedy.com. Cafe Europa, 1256 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.

Bishop Stang Theatre Company presents “Rewind: Stang 1982 A Musical” (7:00pm)
Wonder what it was like to be a student in the 80s? Don’t need to wonder because you were? Either way you’ll enjoy Bishop Stang’s “Rewind: Stang 1982 A Musical.”

Live Music: “Red-Handed” at the Greasy Luck (8:00pm-11:00pm)
Bringing you hits from all generations, from Michael Jackson- James Brown- Whitney Houston-Journey-Madonna and Aerosmith, to Jessie J-Bruno Mars- Maroon 5 and Ariana Grande to name a few, there isn’t much they wont do! Come see for yourself and let Red Handed be your new go to band for a night full of dancing and memories to last a lifetime! At New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA. At New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, April 29th

Mommy and Me Sessions with Digitals and Professional Makeup (8:00am-1:00pm)
Miss Z Photography is excited to announce Mommy and Me sessions with professional makeup application on Saturday April 29th. Limited Spots available! Get pampered and then have some professional photos take of you and your child(ren). Up to 1 hour professional makeup application followed by 30 minute photography session for up to 4 children (additional children $10 extra). -Online gallery one week later, 5 High Resolution Digital Images with Print Release, additional digitals available at special rate of $50/each. Heirloom Prints and Products available at 20% off regular price list. Reserve Your Session Today – https://squareup.com/store/miss-z-photography/item/mommy-and-me-session. Miss Z Photography, 227 Union St. Suite 412, New Bedford.

Spring Flower Design Workshop (9:00am-12:00pm)
Reserve your space for Mass Audubon’s Annual Statewide Volunteer Day – we’re going to be blazin’ trails and battling invasive plant species at our Stone Barn Farm property! Birds are singing and the daffodils are blooming—spring has arrived. Plan now to participate in Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 29th. Spend the morning helping us get a jump on spring cleaning while you reconnect with nature. Come alone, bring your family, or invite a group of friends to join you. Mass Audubon Stone Barn Farm, 786 East Horseneck Road, South Dartmouth.

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.

New Bedford Antiques Center at Wamsutta Place (11:00am-6:00pm)
Antiques, collectibles, and history all in one place! The Center is home to over 200 dealers and consigners featuring antiques and collectibles from early Americana to Mid-Century to today’s treasures. With specialty stores within the Center which include a flower shoppe boutique, an ephemera store, the cast-iron store and vintage clothing. The Center is also the largest antique consignment venues in the Southcoast Region. So if you have one piece or an estate full of treasures , the Center will preview your items and consign them. The staff has over 100 years of collective knowledge in the antique trade from buying to selling to refinishing to retailing. There are public bathrooms, the center is handicap accessible and, pet-friendly! Phone: (508) 991-8700. Wamsutta Place, 61 Wamsutta St., New Bedford.

Weekend Music Series: Briana White at Newport Vineyards (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Savor the season, glass in hand, enjoying live music overlooking the vines. Join us this coming Saturday, April 29 for a wine tasting, lunch or wine by the glass and enjoy live music from Briana White 1pm – 4pm. No tickets required – just simply live music during our weekend wine tasting. See you there! Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd., Middletown, RI.

Roller Derby Girls: MARD 2017 Home Opener – Mass Attack on Suburbia! (5:15pm-10:00pm)
The home team, Mass Attack All Stars will be launching their weapons against the Suburban Brawl of Westchester County, New York. Our second match will be the battle of Fairhaven’s own Bloody Bordens as they are prepared to punish Suburbia’s second travel team, the Backyard Bullies. Our athletes are sure to bring an aggressive display of a contact sport coupled with strategic, engaging game play. Fans, bring your armor! These two games are going to leave you ready for war! Make sure to bring a chair, as provided seating fills up quickly. There are raffles and merchandise to purchase, along with engaging activities for fans of all ages. Beer and other beverages are available for purchase by patrons providing proper ID at our Tipsy Carousel. The rink’s snack bar is always available for all who wish to curb their hunger and thirst. Carousel Family Fun Center, located at 4 David Brown Blvd. Fairhaven.

NBSO presents: The Music of John Williams (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Join the NBSO for an unforgettable concert that will transport you to the many worlds of John Williams!Guest Conductor: Ken-David Masur. No composer has done more to bring the full scope and beauty of symphonic music to film than John Williams. From Star Wars to Schindler’s List, Williams’s music brings to life the whole range of human emotions and experiences that embody the human spirit. Williams’s creative power will be on full display in this wide-ranging program that will include music from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jaws, E.T., and many more. Join the NBSO for an unforgettable concert that will transport you to the many worlds of John Williams. New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Walpurgisnacht At The Satanic Temple; Salem Art Gallery (9:00pm-1:00am)
A “save the date” for our Walpurgisnacht/Hexennacht event. Check back for details as they emerge. Ticket prices and info TBA. The Satanic Temple Salem, 64 Bridge St., Salem.

Sunday, April 30th

Coin Club of Greater New Bedford Coin Show (9:00am-2:00pm)
Admission is FREE! Each attendee receives a FREE wooden nickel, and there will be a raffle, and you do not need to be present to win. Bring a friend! There will be about 30++ tables at this show, with an extensive variety of coins, foreign and domestic, a select number of gold coins, and others including Morgan silver dollars, silver Eagles, wheat pennies, Barber coins, collectible metals, tokens, wooden nickels, and paper money, including early American paper money, silver certificates, gold notes, civil war fractional notes, confederate currency, national state bank notes, and foreign bank notes as well. VFW Poirier Post, 281 Appleton Street, New Bedford.

West Island 5K Run/Walk & Kids Mile Fun Run (10:00am)
Flat, fast, and family friendly 5K loop throughout scenic West Island with a quick downhill start and a challenging uphill finish. This event is perfect for the beginner runner or seasoned athlete. All proceeds go to the Fairhaven High School Cross Country program and to the non-profit, Strive and Achieve (www.striveandachieve.org).

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (10:30am)
Qigong with Stephen and Marcia Rath (10:30), Aerobics: Pilates with Joan Davignon (11:00), Nutrition: Everyday Wellness with Dana LLC (Noon), Yoga: Joan Davignon (1:00), Hypnotism: Smoking Cessation with John Barboza (1:00), Mindfulness: Jonathan (2:00), and Open 3 on 3 Basketball (2:00pm). Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford, 166 Jenney St, New Bedford.

Annie Sing-A-Long Movie at the Zeiterion (2:00pm)
Warm up your vocal chords and get ready to sing along as little orphan Annie escapes the mean Miss Hannigan and into Daddy Warbucks’ arms in this sing-a-long version of the 1982 movie starring Albert Finney and Carol Burnett. Belt out the lyrics to songs you know and love, like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “I Think I’m Gonna Like it Here” and “We Got Annie.” This karaoke-style film is best enjoyed in costume, so dress up as your favorite Annie character to participate in our pre-show parade!

New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus Sings! (2:00pm-3:00pm)
It will be a free afternoon performance of salty songs as the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus come to perform a sing-song. Formed in 2000 under the direction of Tom Goux, the 25+ voice chorus presents a repertoire that reflects the rich maritime heritage of New Bedford and the region. Weaving musical traditions connected to New Bedford Harbor and the New England seafarer, their performances feature the chanteys (work songs) of the Yankee sailor and whaler, ballads and ditties of global mariners, and songs of coastwise fisherfolk in North America, the Cape Verde Islands and the British Isles. The Mattapoisett Library is located at 7 Barstow Street and is handicapped accessible.

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