16 Things To Do This Weekend (Nov. 10 – Nov. 12)

After a frigid start to the weekend because of incoming arctic winds blasting us down to as low as 17 degrees, we’ll warm up with daytime temperatures between 38-48 degrees. That means out come the hoodies, sweatshirts, thermals and sweaters! We know some of you will still wear shorts and not care though! So, this is nothing that will slow any od us down, right?

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Friday, November 10th

J. Kelley – Pub Side Acoustic (6:00pm-12:00am)
J.Kelley will be performing in a pub side acoustic duo prior to his full band performance in the Vault Friday night from 6:00pm-8:30pm then moving to The Vault for a performance with his band from 9:30pm-12:00am. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

*Lots of live music this weekend – check out two sets by J. Kelley on Friday evening at the Greasy Luck Brewpub.*

Yoga and Beer Night (6:00pm-8:00pm)
It’s fall, y’all! And it’s time for another Social Night! Time to warm your body, soul and tastebuds with this “ale and asana” social night. Sandra Sādhānā will lead a heating, strengthening and powerful hatha yoga practice followed by the flavors of fall, sipping on pumpkin beer. It’s a chance to practice next to your friends and then meet new ones aprés yoga! Mingle, mix, and share a toast in the new studio! Come connect with the Anchor Yoga sangha! All are welcome. Refreshingly smooth yoga… refreshingly smooth beer. What could be better in fall?! Anchor Yoga, 76 County Rd., Mattapoisett.

Ten Years of Broadway Revue (7:00pm)
A Revue full of Broadway songs from the past and present. The Theatre Company presents its tenth annual Broadway Revue! Get ready to witness a talented cast! Concessions will be sold. Tickets will be sold at the door. $5 for students, $10 general admission. Location: Main Auditorium located in Campus Center. Parking: Park in lot 4 or 5. UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company, 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth.

Saturday, November 11th

Scanning Day at New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (10:00am-12:00pm)
We invite the public to bring their fishing related photographs, both historic and contemporary, as well as documents such as settlement sheets, union books, or news clippings to be scanned. NBFHC staff and volunteers will scan your materials and record any information you share about what you bring. You will leave with your originals along with a digital copy on a flash drive. We are working to create a digital archive of these materials which will be made available to researchers and the public. These documents will help us to tell the story of the fishing industry. This event is free and open to the public. New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford.

*Ever been to a Native American Harvest Craft Fair?*

Topic’s Native Harvest Craft Fair (Bridgewater) (10:00am-4:00pm)
Annual Harvest Craft Fair-Native American arts and crafts, cider, soup, music and more! Plus bake sale and raffles!! From their Wikipedia page “Sachem Rock Farm is a historic farm at 355 Plymouth Street in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The farm location is important for a variety of reasons. Its earliest historical association is with the Wampanoag people, who are known to have used the area, particularly around Sachem Rock, a granite oucrop that is the property’s high point, prior to European contact. Sachem Rock itself is historically significant as the site of a meeting in 1649 between English settlers from the Plymouth Colony, including Myles Standish, with the Wampanoag sachem Massasoit. In this meeting the colonists purchased rights to a large tract of land, including East and West Bridgewater, Bridgewater, and Brockton.” Sachem Rock Farm, 355 Plymouth St., East Bridgewater, MA.

Annual Lebanese Christmas Bazaar (10:00am-6:00pm)
FREE Admission! Big Money Raffle, Sittoo’s Attic Caravan Auction, Games, Food, Crafts, Raffles and more! Saint Mary’s Church Pastoral Center, 115 Illinois Street, New Bedford.

2017 New Bedford Veterans Day Parade (10:30am)
Organizers of New Bedford’s Veterans Day Parade today extended an invitation to area residents to attend New Bedford’s 2017 Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The 2017 New Bedford parade is presented by the City of New Bedford Veterans Advisory Board Veterans Day Parade Committee.

City Veteran’s Agent Chris Gomes said the organizers are extending an open invitation to all area veterans to march in the New Bedford parade, whether they are a post member or not. “Our local veterans’ groups welcome all veterans to march with their organizations, and we hope they will be able to join us in the parade rather than as observers,” said Gomes. Parade participants will gather at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Union Street (Buttonwood Park) at approximately 10:30 a.m. and the parade will step off at 11:00 a.m. sharp.

Pause For A Cause – UMass Dartmouth Dog Walk (11:00am)
Come support Humane Society South Coast here in Dartmouth by joining us in walking to give back to the animals we all love! Registration will start at 11:00 by the windmill and the walk will begin at 11:30. There is a registration fee of $5 that can be donated to http://donate.billhighway.com/ASTPawsforaCause. All donations will go to the shelter! We hope to see you and your furry friends there! UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd., Dartmouth.

*Get inspired and motivated at TEDx New Bedford!*

TEDx New Bedford (1:00pm-8:00pm)
The TEDx NewBedford team returns with the inspiring theme of beginning, whether it’s launching a business, starting a new lifestyle or sparking an idea. The popular local event brings people together to share in the experience, cultivate new ideas, and inspire learning. It’s a must for all professionals, students and the casually curious.

The speaker roster includes Bernie Swain, founder of the Washington Speaker’s Bureau, who will talk about his experience representing the likes of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, President Ronald Reagan, and, Debbie Fields of Fields Cookies. Dr. Jonathan Kurtis, Director, Center for International Health Research, Rhode Island Hospital, will share his research on developing a vaccine for malaria – a disease that kills 1.2 million people each year. Sarah Athanas, co-founder of Groundworks, will tell how she and her partner Dena Haden, have built a movement and community in downtown New Bedford by transforming the way we work together. Zeiterion Theater.

Ken Richards – Pub Side Acoustic (4:00pm-6:30pm)
We’re getting things started off early on a Saturday afternoon with Ken Richards solo acoustic on the pub side. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Cancer Treatment Fundraiser “Music & Trivia Night” The Vault at Greasy Luck (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Join BAM Foundation, Inc. in “The Vault” located at Greasy Luck Brewpub for a night of music, trivia, food, drinks and fun to help raise money for SouthCoast families going through cancer treatment. Tickets: $20 and can be purchased at the door or from a BAM Girl! 100% of ticket sales go directly to BAM Foundation. Tickets include: 5:30pm – Live music by Todd & Glen, 7:30pm – Trivia w/ Tom Siko, 9:30pm – Live performance by Timmy Brown & Black Diamond, 4:30pm – Ken Richards – pub side acoustic, 7:00pm – Off the Grid – pub side acoustic. Food is available until 11pm. 10% of all food & beverage sales will be donated to BAM Foundation, Inc. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Sunday,November 12th

Annual Lebanese Christmas Bazaar (10:00am-3:00pm)
FREE Admission! Big Money Raffle, Sittoo’s Attic Caravan Auction, Games, Food, Crafts, Raffles and more! Saint Mary’s Church Pastoral Center, 115 Illinois Street, New Bedford.

*Whip the body, mind and spirit into shape!*

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (10:00am)
Lot’s of great classes this Sunday with the addition of Aromatherapy! Southcoast Health Van will be there for BP checks, cholesterol, blood sugar, flu shots, vaccinations, health education and much more. Also, open gym for basketball at 2pm! Medicine of mind and body! Stay tuned but we are looking to start doing the walks weekly very soon! We are so fortunate to now have more indoor farmers markets this winter! Tuesdays 3:30-6:30 pm-Acushnet Grange, Thursdays 3-6:30 pm -New Bedford at the Times Square Building, Friday 3-6:30pm- Dartmouth at Farm and Coast! #LoveYourHeartNB #BuyFreshBuyLocal.

“Scarecrow” Family Paint Day (Bridgewater) (12:00pm-2:00pm)
Looking for a fun and memorable day with the family? Sign up for an exciting afternoon of painting at Bedford Street Studios in Bridgewater! Get a little messy and enjoy while an experienced art instructor teaches you how to paint a scene on a canvas. No prior art experience required! For ages 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult! All art supplies are included in the admission price! Bedford Street Studios, 750 Bedford Street, Bridgewater.

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