19 Things To Do This Weekend (March 16 – March 18)

Let’s do the good news first: no blizzard or bombogenesis is forecasted. Guess what? Not even snow or rain is being predicted. That’s the good news. The “bad” news, and it’s not really that bad, is that it’ll be pretty frigid. We won’t break above 39 degrees as a high temperature and the overnight lows will be generally, in the teens. Add in the wind chill factor and it’ll feel like it’s in the singles. Just a reminder since we’ve had a few close calls this winter – be sure to have an inexpensive, life saving carbon monoxide detector and test the batteries. Enjoy your weekend!

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Friday, March 16th

New Bedford dog park discussion (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Want an update on New Bedford’s future dog park? Join us live on the New Bedford Guide Facebook page with guests Mary Rapoza, Director of New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches and Amy Getchell from the Friends of the Dog Park Committee, as they provide us with an update on the Captain Jack Peterson Memorial Dog Park in New Bedford.

20 Year Open House Celebration (3:00pm-5:00pm)
As MTSi celebrates 20 years of business, we take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers, friends and neighbors for helping us succeed and to invite you to join us in a celebration of this accomplishment. Come join us at our Open House celebration where you can meet the MTSi team, learn what we are about, have some fun, and enjoy some appetizers! Micro Technology Solutions, Inc., 132 Alden Rd., Fairhaven.

Southeastern Massachusetts Real Estate Show – Episode 3 (4:00pm–5:00pm)
Join Paul Chasse, CEO of the REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts, for the first edition of the Southeastern Massachusetts Real Estate Show. Paul will feature local market statistics for the cities/towns from Onset to New Bedford, along with information on other topics such as selling, buying, investing and financing. This Friday, tune in to watch Paul Chasse and his guest, Bob Lima, a Broker Associate with Berkshire Hathaway for a fast-paced, 1 hour show filled with real estate news and information!

St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Sojourn at the Z (7:30pm)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style! After more than 30 years of captivating audiences with Irish music and culture on the radio program A Celtic Sojourn, Brian O’Donovan brings traditional instrumentalists, dancers and singers to the stage to honor the beloved Emerald Isle. Irish or not, the infectious sounds and colorful history of Ireland will quicken the heart and imagination of all! More information at wgbh.org/celtic.

Rope to Trope – an exhibition by Alex Buchanan (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Arguably the most vital material utilized across the ever-industrious maritime industry by rugged expendables, tells a story greater than the one it mimics by being weathered, strained, discarded and replaced. Now tattered and frayed, its imperfections become intentional and humbly individualize themselves, reflecting personal experiences, conquests over the horizon, and even moments of vulnerability. They echo, “We are sailors and we come from the sea.” Read more by clicking the event title. Groundwork, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford.

King Diamond Tribute Band “Fatal Portrait” debuts at The Bar! (9:00pm-1:00am)
A full on re-creation of the King Diamond concert experience, complete with full stage setup, props and a large video presentation on three screens, covering all his classic solo work and Mercyful Fate material. Come to the Sabbath and have some tea with us (and Grandma!!) The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Saturday, March 17th

New Bedford Wellness Walk w/ a Doc (Dartmouth Mall) (9:00am)
This Saturday at the walk, we will be talking nutrition for #nationalnutritionmonth with a chance for a gift card to Clean Eats Delivery! . We meet 9 am near the theaters. #foodismedicine #LoveYourHeartNB.

Beach Yoga (Onset) (9:00am-10:15pm)
Participate in a flowing Hatha yoga class at the Boys and Girls Club in Onset. This Hatha yoga class is open to all levels of experience, even none! Bring a mat or blanket, water to drink, wear comfortable clothing. Do not eat 2 hours prior to class. Suggested donation of $10 supports 2 non-profits groups in Wareham/Onset; The Advocates for Wareham Seniors and the Onset Summer of Love Concert Series. Children are welcome at no charge. Boys and Girls Club of Wareham, 13 Highland Ave, Wareham.

Ancestry Library Edition (10:00am-11:00am)
Please join MaryEllen Cecil, Special Collections Library Assistant, for an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, as well as discussion on advanced searching techniques and tips that lead to successful search results! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

South Coast LGBTQ Network’s 1st Annual Community Health Fair (10:00am-2:00pm)
Join the fun! Bring your family and friends . Enjoy a day of health, resources and inclusion. This event is created for our LGBTQ families and community regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality or ability. For more information regarding the health fair or tabling at the event contact South Coast LGBTQ Network. PHONE: 774.371.0711, EMAIL : INFO@SCLGBTQNETWORK.ORG. UMASS Dartmouth, 715 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Main Library’s Children’s Room Family Story Time (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us at the Main Library’s Children’s Room every Saturday at 11am for story time and crafts! Hope to see you there! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Saturday at The Sawmill: Exploring Nature With Your Senses (11:00am-12:00pm)
Use your five senses as your guide to explore The Sawmill on this FREE family-friendly adventure on Saturday. You’ll tap into your senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste to experience nature like never before! Acushnet Sawmill, 32 Mill Rd., Acushnet.

Lawler Branch Easter Crafts (1:00pm-2:00pm)
Make a few Easter themed crafts with your little ones! Francis J. Lawler Branch Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

“Wild, Wild, Woodcock Walk (5:15pm-6:30pm)
As the snow melts away and the first traces of greenery return to the woods of New England, our breeding birds begin the courtship process. No bird is better to ring in the breeding season than the American Woodcock! Join us as we witness their courtship ritual at dusk. This program is for adults and cost is $10/member and $12/non-member. Preregistration is required. Mass Audubon’s Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1280 Horseneck Rd, Westport.

St. Patrick’s Day at The Bar! (9:00pm-1:00am)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an ALL YOU CAN EAT buffet! Get your fill of corned beef and cabbage along with drink specials! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, March 18th

FREE Sunday Wellness Programming (9:00am-1:30pm)
Free Adult Wellness Programming for All Levels of Fitness! Open to the Public! See poster for schedule. Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, 166 Jenney St., New Bedford.

FREE show at the Z: American Band (2:00pm)
Our Gift to You! Strike up the band! As one of the nation’s oldest adult community concert bands, The American Band has enriched cultural life of Southern New England for nearly 200 years. The group of 60 musicians maintain the early traditions of concert bands in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, delighting audiences that span generations.

Greater New Bedford Chorale Society presents Raymond Buttero – Piano In Recital (2:00pm-5:00pm)
Beethoven Handel, DeBussy, and DeMotta. Raymond Buttero organist and Choral Society accompanist holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music Degrees from New England Conservatory, and has also studied at the Julliard School. In addition to being a noted area recitalist and accompanist, he has given numerous performances both in the United States and abroad, including appearances at Carnegie Recital Hall in New York; Academia Olga Levi, Venice Italy; Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal; and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival (Yale Summer School of Music and Art), Norfolk, CT. First Unitarian Church, 71 8th St., New Bedford.

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