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The good news about the weather this weekend is that we will crack 60 degrees for the first time this year. Indeed, we will reach a balmy, sweltering 66 degrees on Saturday! The bad news is that Friday we will experience rain. Friday will have morning rain followed by a shower. Sunday will “cool” down to 57 degrees, but both Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny. This is a fantastic time of year whereby we have warm days and cool nights and mornings.
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Friday, April 17th
FREE Dock-U-Mentaries: “Maritime Capsules” (7:00pm)
The Dock-U-mentaries film series continues with “Maritime Capsules”. Films about the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month in the theater of the Corson Maritime Learning Center. All programs are open to the public and presented free of charge. 33 William Street, New Bedford.
Painting with a Splash: “Zen” w/ Roz (7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evening’s featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
FREE UMass Dartmouth’s International Film Series: “I Am Yours” (7:30pm)
Screening of “I Am Yours” (Norway, 2014). About a young, single Pakistani mother trying to balance her traditional family’s expectations and her desire for a social life. Strong sexual content. In Norwegian, Swedish and Urdu with English subtitles. In Room 153, College of Visual and Performing Arts. Free. Films selected and introduced by Prof. Charles White. 285 Old Westport Rd. Dartmouth.
Laugh Your A$$ Off! (Westport) (8:00pm)
Looking for a few laughs? Head to White’s Of Westport and do just that with Boston Comedians Paul Keenan, Bill Campbell and Josh Ramirez. There will be laughs and a cash bar. 66 State Road, Westport.
Saturday, April 18th
FREE R&W Rope’s Ropefest (8:00am-4:00pm)
A free, family-friendly event featuring demos by expert knot tyers and splicers, informational sessions on recreational climbing, fitness, and rescue, and giveaways—plus everything will be on sale! The event is free to attend and includes rope related demos, educational and safety seminars, FREE climbing wall from Carabiner’s, FUN 107, gift certificate giveaways, food, refreshment and more! Fun for the whole family! An event KNOT to be missed! Phone: (508) 995-1114. 39 Tarkiln Place, New Bedford.
Dollar-a-Bag book sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We welcome you to come and fill a bag of good reads for only a dollar! The Oxford Book Haven & Cafe is located downstairs in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 357 Main St., Fairhaven. There is a large selection to choose from. Home-made dessert, coffee, and other beverages available.
A World of Discovery – FREE Activities day at GNB Voc-Tech w/ FUN 107 (10:00am-2:00pm)
Bring the kids for a day that will be jam-packed with fun activities like music, storytelling, resource tables, bubble bounce, and entertainment from the likes of Toe Jam Puppet Band, Zumba w/ Jacqui, Big Ryan’s Tall Tales and MORE! GNB Voc-Tech, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. For more info, contact 508.999.9930 x120. Brought to you by
P.A.C.E. INC., Child Care Works.
Women Only Self-Defense Seminar (11:00am)
Nearly two million women are assaulted each year in the United States, and more than half of women will be physically assaulted during their lifetime. As a woman, the matter of your safety is your own responsibility. In Krav Maga, there are no hard-and-fast rules, and no distinction in training for men and women. It is not a sport, and all the techniques focus on maximum efficiency in real-life conditions. Attackers pick on women that are perceived to be easy victims. It doesn’t matter how tough you really are, but how tough the attacker perceives you to be.
This two hour seminar on April 18th will teach you the basics of Krav Maga. During the first hour you will learn basic strikes; such as punches, elbows, groin kicks and knees. You will use those strikes during the second hour as you learn defenses against bear hugs, hair pulls, etc. The cost of this two hour seminar is $25 and will be taught by Krav Maga Boston South Coast Instructor Kristen Eaton. This seminar is open to women 14 and older. Reserve your spot today by sending an email to kravmaga.deaton@gmail.com or by calling us at (508) 259-1592. Krav Maga Boston South Coast, 527 Church Street, New Bedford, MA 02745.
Party for the Planet at Buttonwood Park Zoo (11:00am-3:00pm)
Party for the Planet is the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America! More than 100 AZA accredited zoos and aquariums across the country celebrate with activities, giveaways, and special events. Join us at the Buttonwood Park Zoo as we offer our visitors the opportunity to learn and participate in fun activities presented by local organizations that speak to sustainable living and making choices to ensure the health of our planet for generations to come.
There will also be fun giveaways, music, characters in costumes, face painting, a fire truck, earth day inspired enrichment demos with the animals, and so much more! It’s a party for the planet, come celebrate with us! Note: Rain date is Saturday, April 25th. Click on event title for a full list of exhibitors and a complete schedule of activities.
UMass MFA Thesis Exhibition (3:00pm)
The opening reception of the 2015 MFA thesis exhibition culminates the two to three years of intensive research and preparation of UMass Dartmouth MFA degree candidates in the visual art. Thesis work from Artistry, Design, and Fine Arts at UMass Dartmouth on view from Apr 11 to May 17, 2015. Other events include The Creative Complex: A Ceramic Post-Bac Exhibition until April 15. UMass Dartmouth, College of Visual & Performing Arts, 715 Purchase St. New Bedford.
“Pearly Turns Thirty” – Pearly Baker Band’s 30th Birthday celebration at the “Z” (7:00pm)
New Bedford’s own Pearly Baker Band celebrates ! 30 years of music-making with a concert at the beautiful Zeiterion to raise money for the United Way Hunger Commission. Please bring non-perishables for a food drive at the door.
Painting with a Splash: Sailing Through, Horseneck Beach, Van Gogh (3:00pm, 7:00pm, 7:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
1st Annual Spring Fling for Holy Family-Holy Name (Dartmouth) (7:30pm-11:30pm)
What better way to reunite with your classmates and raise money for the school at the same time? Cash bar. Silent auction. Live entertainment. Hors D’ouevres. This event is for alumni, current parents of children at HFHN, and those who want to support it. Grab your classmates and spend the night reminiscing about HFHN and learn about the innovations at HFHN right now. Proceeds to benefit Holy Family – Holy Name School in New Bedford. 970 Tucker Road, Dartmouth.
Sunday, April 19th
Bowl-A-Thon (1:00pm-3:00pm)
Everyone’s favorite bowling center will be hosting a special event: Bowl-A-Thon – a fundraiser for their FREE Youth Creative Careers Program. You can come alone and they will find you a team, you can form your own team of 4-6 players, or sponsor a bowler. Registration is 12:30pm-1:00pm and the award ceremony will take place from 3-4:00pm. For more info: contact information @dreamoutloudnow.org or 508.990.9090. Wonderbowl, 66 Hathaway Road, New Bedford.
Winter Warming: Jazz at the Public Library (1:00pm)
Up and coming jazz musicians. New Bedford high school jazz combo. Christian Borges, Alto Saxaphone. Emma Pacheco, Trombone. Keegan Marshall-House, Piano. Benjamin Lacassse, Bass. Andrew Madeira, Drums. UMass Dartmouth jazz trio. Miles Flisher, Piano. Evan MacLeod, Upright Bass. Al Nawrocki, Drums. All proceeds go to support programming for children’s events at the libraries. Tickets at the door only $15. non-members, $10. 613 Pleasant St. New Bedford.
National Park Week’s “Instameet” (2:00pm-4:00pm)
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will be kicking off the 2015 National Park Week with its first-ever Instameet. In addition to the 2PM meetup in front of the park visitor center at 33 William Street, the park will be hosting special programs. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the old former bank vault located within the visitor center. Ruth, one of the park’s 1850s ladies, will be on hand to tell stories of the building’s past. There will be photo opportunities with Ruth inside this historic structure. The event is free of charge to all.
