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Saturday, July 28th
Birding: Shaw Farm Trail (Fairhaven) (8:00am-10:00am)
Take a morning walk with the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the New Bedford Art Museum, and experienced local birder Nate Marchessault to look and listen for songbirds, shorebirds, and raptors at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in Mattapoisett. The walk will follow Shaw Farm Trail through the woods to the beach overlooking Nasketucket Bay. Shaw Farm Trail, 97 Shaw Road, Fairhaven.
Summer Padanaram Festival (9:00am-4:00pm)
Rain or Shine! 2017 Sidewalk Sale, Art Show, & Summer Festival featuring live entertainment, vendors selling hand-crafted goods, and a variety of fun activities for children. See poster for more.
St. Michael Futebol Club Festa (ALL DAY)
As we prepare for our 14th Annual Festa do Chicharro feast on July 27th and 28th, we would like to invite all of our St. Michael family and friends to Saint Michael Social Club for a memorable time with great food and entertainment. Live entertainment with band Edge on Friday and ERATOXICA on Saturday. We will also be serving our famous “cabra” plate (goat) on Saturday. All proceeds go toward helping our players attend college and play soccer for St. Michael Futebol Club. We hope you can make it! St. Michael Futebol Club, 101 Madeira Avenue, New Bedford.
Cultural Survival Bazaar (Tiverton) (10:00am-6:00pm)
This free admission, family-friendly festival features art, crafts and other ethically made cultural products created by Indigenous artists from dozens of countries. Enjoy demonstrations by artists, Indigenous cuisine, and live music from around the world. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to exchange, connect, and build community. Chat with Indigenous artists about their crafts and bring home a memento of a local trip around the world. 3852 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners, RI.
Southeast Asian Cultural Festival (10:00am)
The festival will showcase customs, heritage, arts, cultures, and cuisines to promote peace and harmony among people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Enjoy dynamic Cultural Performances while sampling delicious cuisine from Fall River and other premier Southeast Asian Restaurants, and other local non-Asian cuisines as well! It’s going to be an exciting event! There will be stage performances, a Craft Fair & Exhibition – create your own crafts and learn from our participating exhibitors who are experienced in their craft and willing to share their skills, and maybe perhaps, some of their secrets! Children Activities – traditional games, activities, events, entertainment, including face painting! Fall River Heritage State Park, Davol Street, Fall River.
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.
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.
“Back in the Day Band” at The Bar (9:30pm-1:30am)
Back in the Day is a Tribute Band to Journey, Styx, Police, Foreigner, Loverboy, Bad Company, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Van Halen, and a few early 80’s bands. We strive to replicate each artist musically and vocally to the best. The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.
