16 Things To Do This Weekend (June 08 – June 10)

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Friday, June 8th

2018 Boston Pride Festival (11:00am-6:00pm)
Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Fostering diversity, unity, visibility, and dignity, we educate, communicate, and advocate by building and strengthening community connections. City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston.

Pub6T5 presents “Summer Sessions” w/ Carma (9:00pm-1:00am)
Top 40, Reggaeton, dance, disco, and more. Call for reservations: 508.995.6065. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

“Cover Up” featuring Mike Paull And Gillie Rezendes at the Bar (9:30pm-1:00am)
Come on down people for some good music some great food and great socializing hope to see you there The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Saturday, June 9th

“Rubbish Run” – Plogging in New Bedford (9:00am-10:00am)
Jog, pick up litter, and better your community – it’s called “plogging” and it’s coming to New Bedford! Track + Channel has partnered with Operation Clean Sweep to host the first ever plogging event on the SouthCoast. We believe your health and the health of our community is paramount. Click event title for full details. Track + Channel Studio, 12 North 6th Street, New Bedford.

Friends of Buttonwood Park Presents: “Coffee in the Dell” (FREE) (10:00am-12:00pm)
Come by, relax, enjoy a cup of free coffee and donuts, read the paper and meet some new friends. Experience the beauty of Spring unfolding in Buttonwood Park. There will be tables and chairs for relaxing as well as a selection of newspapers to enjoy. Guided tours of Buttonwood Park’s beautiful arboretum will be offered. Refreshments are provided by Dunkin Donuts.

*“Coffee in the Dell” (FREE) at Buttonwood!*

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. 38 Bethel Street, New Bedford.

Acushnet Farmers Market at Stone Bridge Farm (10:00am-2:00pm)
The Acushnet Farmer’s Market at Stone Bridge Farm invites you to come checks an amazing assortment of vendors this season! Stop by, rain or shine to check out all the local vendors! Saturdays: 10:00am-2:00pm, June through September, Starting June 2nd! Located at: 186 Leonard St, Acushnet, Massachusetts.

Edaville Family Theme Park Activities (10:00am-5:00pm)
Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. MA/RI Residents save up to $7 per date-specific ticket online only. Restrictions apply. Discount applied after applicable billing address entered. Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St. Carver.

FREE: Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials (Wareham) (11:00am-12:30pm)
“Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials,” a 90 minute presentation about attracting pollinators and other beneficial wildlife, will be offered by naturalist John Root. Perennials for edible landscaping and attracting birds, butterflies, and other beneficials will be offered for sale. Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Rd.

New Bedford Ballet Presents “Sleeping Beauty” at the Zeiterion (2:00pm & 8:00pm)
Filled with the romantic notion of goodness and a captivating characterization of evil, the New Bedford Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty is an enchanting and sometimes whimsical interpretation of this classic fairytale, and is guaranteed to transport the audience into a magical world straight out of a beautifully illustrated story book. Original choreography by artistic director Ms. Waskiel-Marchesseault and ballet teacher Eugenia Zinovieva enable New Bedford Ballet students, ranging in age from five to eighteen years, to cast their own enchanting spells over the audience and bring the pages of this timeless story to life.

*2 performances of “Sleeping Beauty” on Saturday!*

Pub6T5 presents “Summer Sessions” w/ DJ Adam DeMelo (9:00pm-1:00am)
Top 40, Reggaeton, dance, disco, and more. Call for reservations: 508.995.6065. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

“Under Surveillance” at the Bar (9:30pm-1:00am)
Disturbed, Guns N’ Roses, Rob Zombie, Aerosmith, Puddle of Mud, Godsmack, Seether, etc. If you’re looking for a pure rock show this weekend, you do not want to miss “Under Surveillance”! Awesome light show, high powered sound system and most of all high energy rock. You will not be disappointed. Let’s Get Loud! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, June 10th

FREE New Bedford Adult Wellness Program (9:00am-1:15pm)
Free wellness programming for all levels. Open to the public. See poster for full details.

Westport Tough Kids Challenge (10:00am)
Encourage your kids to come play in the mud, have fun as a team and help raise money for a great cause. A 1/2 mile obstacle course designed for ages 4 and up. Two new obstacles and designated viewing areas allowing family and friends to better see their runners in action!

Work your way through 15 fun obstacles such as climbing walls, swinging over water, running through the tire pit, crawling through the mud and much, much more! Sign up as an individual or create a team with family and friends and get ready for an exciting outdoor challenge! We encourage parents to register and run alongside their children. Choose a team name, design your own team shirts and wear them with pride! Teams are encouraged to decorate their own T-Shirts! 400 Old County Rd., Westport Middle School field, Westport,

Sunday Night Karaoke at PUB 6T5 (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Join us for Karaoke on Sunday nights from 5-9pm. Hosted by Mario Figueirido. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

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