20 Things To Do This Weekend (August 10-August 12)

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Friday, August 10th

Good Shepherd Parish Feast (Fall River) (5:00pm-10:00pm)
Don’t miss the Good Shepherd Feast! Our FAMOUS KITCHEN with your Portuguese and American favorites! Hot MALASSADAS daily! Fantastic music with Fuzzy & The Fuzztones on Friday. Classic Rock with Gunpowder & Lead on Saturday. All your favorites with DJ Joe and Summer School on Sunday. Fabulous yard sale! Jewelry Galore! Kids Zone Games! Antique Car Show on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Fun for all! Rain or shine. Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main Street, Fall River. For more information, call 508-678-7412.

Downton Taunton Foundation Summer Music Series: Living On a Bad Name (6:30pm-9:00pm)
Bring Chairs and Blankets, this is an outdoor event. Food Trucks on Site. Family Friendly. ADMISSION IS FREE – Money required for Food Trucks. Taunton Green, One Taunton Green, Taunton, MA.

City of New Bedford Summer Sound Series: Steppin Out featuring New Image (R&B, Soul, Funk, Dance) (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.

“Cover Up” at The Bar (9:00pm-1:00am)
CoverUp have been performing their high energy shows throughout the Boston area for the past ten years. The band features the powerful lead vocals of Andy Coyle, the brilliant guitar playing and lead vocals of Chris Bianchi, and the thunderous rhythm section of Tino Sanchez on bass and Joe Taranto on drums. CoverUp performs all the songs you love, from the classic rock of the 70’s, to the hair metal of the 80, and current hits, all played with the power and energy of an arena band. The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

“Funk Side Up” at PUB6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
This is a GROWN AND SEXY event. Dance to the best of Old School and Contemporary Funk, Rock & Soul with some of this area’s best musicians! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, August 11th

Plymouth Airshow (10:00am-2:00pm)
The Plymouth Air Show will be a spectacular event for all ages! In the air you’ll watch airshow displays with star performers such as aerobatic and Red Bull Air Race pilot, Mike Goulian, Ultimate 10-200 Biplane aerobatic pilot, Dan Marcotte and Aerobatic Bonanza pilot, David Martin. You’ll also watch a helicopter demo by John Ryan and RC aircraft demonstrations by Mitch Buckley. Be ready for some noise with flybys from New England’s own military. On the ground there will be kids activities, airplane and helicopter ground displays, exhibits, and airplane & helicopter rides. Check the air show website for updates: plymouthairshow.com. This is the airport’s biggest and most anticipated event of the summer. Plymouth Airport, 246 South Meadow Rd., Plymouth.

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park (10:00am-2:00pm)
Open every Saturday at Clasky Common Park from 10-2pm from June-October offering a large variety of local farm fresh fruit & vegetables! Credit, Debit, SNAP, & HIP benefits accepted!

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.

12th Annual Cigarette Poker Run (11:00am-11:00pm)
12th annual high-performance Poker Run, located along the eastern shore of Mount Hope in Fall River, MA. Last year we had an excellent turnout of 52 boats that took part in the festivities. For the first time, the run traveled thru the ocean on route to its 3rd stop, Newport, RI. In addition, we have raised the winning purse to $3,000. $15,000 was donated last year! Borden Light Marina, 1 Ferry St., Fall River.

Onset Cape Verdean Festival (11:00am-6:00pm)
Onset Cape Verdean Festival is a celebration of Cape Verdean Music and food. There is No charge for the event. Parking is limited in Onset Village but there are 3 lots along Onset Ave. There is a $10 fee but there is a FREE shuttle that takes you to the venue. The average attendance is around 15,000 with families from all over the United States attending….it is like a large family reunion., Blankets and chairs are encouraged. Onset Beach Band Shell, Onset Ave, Onset.

Illumination on the Docks (Fairhaven) (6:00pm-11:30pm)
This year will be our biggest year yet with a full marina!! Come check out our annual Illumination of the boats. All the boats will be decorated in light and some in a crazy theme! The winner gets the trophy ? and a year of bragging right! You don’t want to miss this! Off The Hook Bar & Grill, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive, Fairhaven.

“The Revolvers” at PUB6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
Band made up of three local musicians playing top 40’s hits in a unique acoustic style. 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

“Off Kilter” at The Bar (9:00pm-2:00am)
Off Kilter is a fun new band made up of musicians ranging from 15 to 40-something! We play everything… all in the name of having FUN!!! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, August 12th

Java with Jesus (Westport) (8:30am-9:00am)
Westport Point United Methodist Church, 1912 Main Road, is offering a contemporary service on Sunday mornings for the months of July and August. It is a fresh approach to worship, filled with songs of praise and time for prayer. The service begins at 8:30 and lasts about 30 minutes. Before you head to the beach or onto the boat for the day, come join in this casual time of fellowship and worship. The service is lead by Pastor Kate Galop and all are welcome.

*Exercise for the body, mind and spirit!*

Classic Car “Cruise In” at Marine Park (Falmouth) (10:00am-2:00pm)
Falmouth Classic Car Club Cruise In at Marine Park 180 Scranton Ave. Falmouth. Dash plaques for the First 50 vehicles. Open to all cars trucks and motorcycles.

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

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.

Good Shepherd Parish Feast (Fall River) (1:00pm-7:00pm)
Don’t miss the Good Shepherd Feast! Our FAMOUS KITCHEN with your Portuguese and American favorites! Hot MALASSADAS daily! Fantastic music with Fuzzy & The Fuzztones on Friday. Classic Rock with Gunpowder & Lead on Saturday. All your favorites with DJ Joe and Summer School on Sunday. Fabulous yard sale! Jewelry Galore! Kids Zone Games! Antique Car Show on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Fun for all! Rain or shine. Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main Street, Fall River. For more information, call 508-678-7412.

Karaoke at PUB6T5 (5:00pm-9:00pm)
Join us for Karaoke on Sunday nights from 5-9pm. Hosted by Mario Figueirido. Show starts at 9! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

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