18 Things To Do This Weekend (July 20 – July 22)

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Friday, July 20th

Taber Library Annual Book Sale (Marion) (3:00pm-6:00pm)
Come and support your local library. All funds raised from the book sale are spent on enhancing our programs and services. Hardcover books will be on sale for $3, and paperbacks are $2. Children’s books will cost 2 for $1, single DVDs will be $3, $5 for a DVD series, and $5 for any over-sized books. Gently-used book/CD/DVD donations will be collected at the library during our open hours. For more information on the book sale, please call the library at 508-748-1252. Marion Town Music Hall, 164 Front St., Marion.

*Watch E.T. the movie at Buttonwood Park!*

City of New Bedford Summer Sound Series: Phunky Autokratz (Top 40’s, Funk, Dance, R&B, Alternative) (6:00pm-8:00pm)
The Summer Sound Series will feature live musical entertainment on Pier 3 in Downtown New Bedford’s Seaport Cultural District. Residents and visitors will dance to live music, enjoy beverages available for purchase, and relax along New Bedford’s beautiful working waterfront. Free parking and shuttle service to City Pier 3 is available at Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot. Additional parking is available at Elm Street Garage within walking distance of City Pier 3. The public is invited to bring their chairs and enjoy front row seating to performances.

New Bedford Festival Theater presents “West Side Story” (7:00pm)
This classic American musical adapts the story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and places it in the alleys and tenements of 1950’s New York City. West Side Story follows beautiful Maria, newly arrived from Puerto Rico, as she falls for a young Caucasian man. Unfortunately, Maria’s brother heads the Puerto Rican street gang, while Maria’s beloved founded the rival white gang. Can true love between a boy and a girl from warring camps find room to flourish amidst racial tension? That is the age-old question explored in West Side Story, one of the best-loved musicals of the American stage. Zeiterion Theater, 684 Purchase St. New Bedford.

Movies in the Park presents “E.T.” at Buttonwood Park (7:30pm-9:00pm)
Phone home with E.T. on the big screen. Movies in the Park, an outdoor movie series staged east of the Buttonwood Park playground. The movie begins at sunset (approximately 7:30 p.m.); attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring their own blankets and lawn chairs for seating. The mission of Movies in the Park is to promote New Bedford’s civic vitality and encourage the use and enjoyment of Buttonwood Park by city residents and visitors alike during the summer of 2018 and beyond.

“Funny Please” at The Bar (9:00pm-11:00pm)
Do YOU like funny?? Come on down to The Bar at 266 Dartmouth St in New Bedford, MA. and join us as Funny Please presents “Funnyfest”. A night of sketch and improv comedy; come be part of the show!

“Front & Center” Band at Pub6T5 (9:00pm-12:00am)
Front & Center is one of the finest live performance bands in New England. We provide completely live music for all occasions. What you hear is what we play and sing with dynamic choreography and audience participation. We give you a great variety of music, Top 40, R&B, Pop, Rock, Oldies, Jazz, Funk and Reggae. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, July 21st

“Team Up To Clean Up” City-wide cleanup (8:30am-12:00pm)
Operation Clean Sweep is holding a City-Wide cleanup. Volunteers are encouraged to form Teams, choose from a list of areas in need of litter cleanup and work together in the spirit of community and camaraderie. They may also select an area they find needs litter clean up or join an existing Team. Hosted by AFC Urgent Care, meet in their parking lot located at 119 Coggeshall St. in the Market Basket Plaza. The host will provide a light breakfast, water and restroom facilities.

Operation Clean Sweep provides gloves, bags, tools, t-shirts, and reusable water bottles (while they last) to participating volunteers. Returning volunteers are encouraged to wear their green tee and bring back their water bottle for each cleanup. Domino’s will provide free pizza to participating volunteers. Pre-register for the cleanup at www.operationcleansweep.net or by calling 508-979-1493. Walk up registrations are welcome on the day of the event. Community Service hours are provided. Youngsters under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Working together, we are making New Bedford a cleaner, greener place to live, work and play!

“King & Queen For A Day” – FREE haircuts, snacks & drinks (9:00am-12:00pm)
King and Queen for a Day takes place downtown at the Iglesia Rebano Church at 205 Middle St. New Bedford. Free haircuts, snacks and drinks.

Taber Library Annual Book Sale (Marion) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Come and support your local library. All funds raised from the book sale are spent on enhancing our programs and services. Hardcover books will be on sale for $3, and paperbacks are $2. Children’s books will cost 2 for $1, single DVDs will be $3, $5 for a DVD series, and $5 for any over-sized books. Gently-used book/CD/DVD donations will be collected at the library during our open hours. For more information on the book sale, please call the library at 508-748-1252. Marion Town Music Hall, 164 Front St., Marion.

Edaville Family Theme Park Activities: Curious George! (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.

“DJ Adam Demello” Band at Pub6T5 (9:00pm-12:00am)
70’s – 80’s – 90’s & Top 40 dance until 1:ooam. 21+ after 9:00pm. No cover.736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

“Outta Kontrol” at The Bar (9:00pm-1:00am)
The Summer fun continues at The Bar! Bring those dancin’ shoes, cuz you WILL be up & rockin’ with us!!! No cover & awesome food too!! We got your dance, rock, country tunes ready & some new ones too!!! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, July 22nd

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

Martin House Farm Historic House Tour (Swansea) (1:00pm-4:00pm)
The Martin House Farm is a rare example of an 18th and early 19th century farm which still retains the character of its original setting. It consists of the house, two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. Full story: nscdama.org/about/.

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.

New Bedford Festival Theater presents “West Side Story” (2:00pm)
This classic American musical adapts the story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and places it in the alleys and tenements of 1950’s New York City. West Side Story follows beautiful Maria, newly arrived from Puerto Rico, as she falls for a young Caucasian man. Unfortunately, Maria’s brother heads the Puerto Rican street gang, while Maria’s beloved founded the rival white gang. Can true love between a boy and a girl from warring camps find room to flourish amidst racial tension? That is the age-old question explored in West Side Story, one of the best-loved musicals of the American stage. Zeiterion Theater, 684 Purchase St. New Bedford.

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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