16 Things To Do This Weekend (Nov. 24 – Nov. 26)

Who loves this time of year because it means you get to break out the flannels, thermals, hoodies and sweaters? While our morning and evening temperatures are typically brisk, dipping almost to freezing, our day-time temperatures will be unusually pleasant. We’ll reach almost 60 on Saturday and Sunday drop to 50 degrees. Very nice, right?

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, November 24th

Eat, Shop, Explore, Stay! Destination New Bedford Shopping! (8:00am-9:00pm)
Looking for a unique gift, delicious culinary adventure or unique adventure? Visit New Bedford! It will be worth your trip! FREE 2 hour parking November 24-January 1.

Black Friday at the Z (10:00am-9:00pm)
Get $10 off tickets! (CODE: FRIDAY) Available on-line midnight to midnight, or at the Zeiterion Box Office hours 10AM-9PM. Only select shows are eligible for Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts. The lowest ticket price is listed for each show, whether it’s the Black Friday/Cyber Monday discount price or the lowest non-discounted price. Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts only apply to select shows and tickets with an original face value $26 or greater, on the dates and times indicated above. Prior sales excluded. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Convenience and processing fees still apply.

Grace Morrison – Pub Side Acoustic (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Grace Morrison turns deeply personal and historical stories into song for listeners from all walks of life. “With a crystal clear voice and songs that land squarely in your heart, Grace has something truly special,” says producer/performer Jon Evans of Brick Hill Studios. And Jon should know, he has spent his career playing with the very best singer-songwriters of our generation: Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Ben Folds, and Paula Cole. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

DJ Tom Cooney – Live in the Vault (9:00pm-1:30am)
DJ Tom Cooney will be spinning old school hip hop, r&b and top 40 in the Vault. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Saturday, November 25th

Holiday Decorating of Benoit Square (8:00am)
Join us in decorating Benoit Square for the holiday season! Many hands make light work. 267 Adams St., Fairhaven.

*When’s the last time you had a massage?*

“The Ahead” employee store is now open to the public! (9:00am-7:00pm)
Thousands of first quality overruns and irregulars – men’s and women’s items to choose from. Caps, visors, toques, shirts, fleece, jackets, Polo shirts, divot tools, money clips, t-shirts, leather good, golf gloves, accessories, and more! New Bedford Industrial Park, 270 Barnet Blvd. New Bedford.

Drop-in Crafts at the Wilks Library (7:30pm-9:00pm)
Drop by and make a craft we have prepared in our children’s area. Crafts will be set out every Saturday, except holidays. Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford.

Small Business Saturday at the Z (10:00am-9:00pm)
NO FEES! Show us your receipt from a Downtown shop or restaurant on Small Business Saturday and we’ll waive your fees! Purchase tickets to a Zeiterion performance in person at the Box Office on Saturday, November 25, with a receipt from a Downtown business dated November 25, 2017, and your ticket processing fees will be waived. Available on-line midnight to midnight, or at the Zeiterion Box Office hours 10AM-9PM. Only select shows are eligible for Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts. The lowest ticket price is listed for each show, whether it’s the Black Friday/Cyber Monday discount price or the lowest non-discounted price. Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts only apply to select shows and tickets with an original face value $26 or greater, on the dates and times indicated above. Prior sales excluded. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Convenience and processing fees still apply.

Homestead Holiday Fair (10:00am-3:00pm)
Homesteaders of New England Holiday Fair. Come join us for a day full of Fun, Shopping, and Holiday Cheer. Support our local farmers and shop for products produced on and by their farms. You’ll find Soaps, Balms, Lotions, Scrubs, Honey, Artisan Breads, Sauces, Herbs, Spices, Crafts, Woodworking, Signs, Toys, Ornaments, Fibers, and much much more. Bring the kids to enjoy our Farm Animals, Face-painting, Pony Rides, Popcorn and more. So after the craziness of Black Friday, come relax and celebrate Homestead Saturday!!!!!!! Tractor Supply Co. 406 Main St., Plympton.

2017 Easton Festival of Trees (11:00am-5:00pm)
2017 Easton Festival of Trees opens Saturday 11/25/17 through Sunday 12/10/17. Closed on Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays. See website for hours. Easton Festival of Trees is a popular annual fundraiser that invites thousands of residents from surrounding towns to revel in the holiday season through a magnificent display of beautifully decorated holiday trees.

All trees are donated by local residents, merchants, and organizations, resulting in an impressive variety of 50 + themes and designs. Shown in the classic setting of the Easton Country Club, attendees are welcome to take a chance on winning one of the trees or simply bask in their glow while enjoying a delicious club snack or drink. The hugely popular Lottery and Giving Trees will once again be filled to capacity. And Kids’ Day, along with as many other special events, will ensure fun for the whole family! Kids 12 and under are FREE!! http://www.eastonfestivaloftrees.org. Easton Country Club, 265 Purchase Street, Easton.

Ken Richards – Pub Side Acoustic (3:30pm-6:00pm)
Ken Richards, guitarist-singer-songwriter, worked with Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller, recorded with Marianne Faithful, and is lead guitarist and co-founder of The Pearly Baker Band (Grateful Dead cover band) for 30 years running. Ken is also an internationally known artist. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

*Don’t miss Sunday afternoon’s show at the Z!*

Entrain – Live in the Vault at Greasy Luck Brewpub (8:30pm-11:00pm)
Join us as Entrain will be making their first apperance Live in the Vault at Greasy Luck Brewpub on 11/25/17. Tickets can be purchased ahead online through Ticketfly at the following link: greasyluckbrewpub.ticketfly.com or paid for directly at Greasy Luck. If you purchase at Greasy Luck, we will e-mail them out to you and you can avoid the Ticketfly convenience fees. Epic in sound and kaleidoscopic in vision, the eclectic Martha’s Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Sunday,November 26th

FREE Guided Bird Walk (8:00am-4:00pm)
Grab your binoculars and join our birding experts out on the trails for Sunday Bird Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary. In the serene natural landscape at NBS, you will count up as many bird species as you can while also keeping an eye out for non-flying wildlife. The Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI.

NBSO The Sibelius Connection at the Z (3:00pm)
Not to be missed! Masterful bass guitarist Lauri Porra is the great-grandson of the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. In this concert, Porra will dazzle in the U.S. premiere of his own Concerto for Electric Bass and Orchestra, combining rock and classical music. The New Bedford Symphony will follow with the First Symphony of Jean Sibelius, written when he was just 33 years old, exploring the endless possibilities of the orchestra with fresh and youthful excitement. THIS PERFORMANCE IS ELIGIBLE FOR BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY DISCOUNTS.* DETAILS BELOW.

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