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This weekend seems a bit of a repeat of last weekend. There will be plenty of humidity combined with warm temperatures and occasional showers. While Friday and Saturday we will see bouts of sunshine things do not look good for Sunday. Nonetheless, a little rain won’t stop us from taking part in all the fun things going on this weekend across the SouthCoast and beyond!
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Friday, July 21st
2017 South County Balloon Festival (4:00pm-8:00pm)
The South County Balloon Festival is one of Rhode Island’s most popular summer events, featuring Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides, crafters, carnival rides, food vendors, live music, fireworks and lots of other family fun and entertainment. Tickets available at the gate. Family discounts available. Balloon rides, and carnival rides have additional fee. Food and craft vendors on-site too! URI Athletic Fields Keaney Rd. Kingston, RI.
Cruise Night at the Wharf (5:00pm-9:00pm)Head to Downtown Taunton to enjoy Blues Night with the With its landmark gazebo, view of Mattapoisett Harbor, and proximity to the busy Town Wharf, the grassy park offers a glimpse of traditional seaside village life. In the summer, there is a small food and ice cream shack open, and there are evening concerts and cruise nights at the park and wharf. In July, the three-day Harbor Days Festival, sponsored by the Mattapoisett Lions Club, draws crowds from throughout the region. Water Street, Mattapoisett.
Summer Sound Series: The E-Water Band (6:00pm-8:00pm)
Mayor Jon Mitchell presents the 2017 Summer Sound Series with FREE Concerts on the Pier Fridays! Bring your own chair, sit back and relax, or get up and dance! Hipshot Band LLC will perform July 7. Bringing you the best dance music of “THEN & NOW”. Port of New Bedford, 52 Fisherman’s Wharf, New Bedford.
New Bedford Festival Theater presents Lerner & Loewes’ “My Fair Lady” (7:00pm)
Broadway’s most honored musical, My Fair Lady was created by the celebrated musical team of Alan Jay Lerne and Frederick Loewe, directed by the legendary Moss Hart, and starred Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. After a successful run on Broadway, the show and original stars, moved to London where they became the toast of two continents! Several years later Warner Brothers brought My Fair Lady to the screen starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. The film won 10 Oscars including Best Picture! Join Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering and Eliza Doolittle for this beloved tale of love and transformation. Zeiterion theater.
Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show (8:00pm-10:00pm)
Join us for an evening of wine and a barrel of laughs as host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes comedians from around the region, including Rob Pierce, Alvin David, Kristine Blinn and headliner Tom Dustin. Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd. (Route 138), Middletown, RI.
Saturday, July 22nd
Visit A Museum On The Cape Cod Museum Trail (All Day)
One of the great challenges of summer — especially for parents — is figuring out what to do to keep the family happy and entertained. Visiting a museum is a great way to fill up those weekend hours. There are dozens of museums in the Cape Cod area, offering experiences to interest virtually anyone. Click on event title to see six reasons why you should check out a museum or two on the Cape this weekend.
Acushnet Farmers Market (9:00am-1:00pm)
Join us as we kick off the season. Great lineup of vendors including many of your favorites from last year. A fine selection of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, honey, chicken, beef, BBQ sauce, dog treats, jewelry and so much more. Cooking demos, hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches, music and events. Ample off street parking, rain or shine. Accepting SNAP and farmers market nutrition coupons. Stone Bridge Farm, 186 Leonard St., Acushnet, MA.
Rise And Shine Yoga At Fort Phoenix (8:30am-9:30am)
Join South Coast Yoga every Saturday morning at Fort Phoenix to start your weekend with an energizing yoga practice! Class is only a $5 drop in, or you can purchase a class card (info below). Class incorporates movement, meditation, balance and strength. This is open to all levels, newbies to advanced. Please bring a mat/towel and water. The beginning of the season can be chilly, so layers are good! Children are welcome, as long as they can sit quietly for the hour (10 and up usually). Class passes are $25 for 5 classes and can be used at Fort Taber and Fort Phoenix classes all summer.
One Day ONLY Barn Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
St. John Neumann Womens Guild is sponsoring their “One Day Only Barn Sale” to be held RAIN or SHINE at St. John Neumann Parish Barn located next to Cathedral Camp on Rt. 18 – Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. Take Exit 8 (Chace Road Exit) off Route 140. FREE Admission and wheelchair accessible.
New Bedford Antiques Center at Wamsutta Place (11:00am-6:00pm)
Antiques, collectibles, and history all in one place! The Center is home to over 200 dealers and consigners featuring antiques and collectibles from early Americana to Mid-Century to today’s treasures. With specialty stores within the Center which include a flower shoppe boutique, an ephemera store, the cast-iron store and vintage clothing. The Center is also the largest antique consignment venues in the Southcoast Region. So if you have one piece or an estate full of treasures , the Center will preview your items and consign them. The staff has over 100 years of collective knowledge in the antique trade from buying to selling to refinishing to retailing. There are public bathrooms, the center is handicap accessible and, pet-friendly! Phone: (508) 991-8700. Wamsutta Place, 61 Wamsutta St., New Bedford.
Children’s Summer Reading Program (11:00am-12:00pm)
Bring your little ones and enjoy some pictures books about building a better world and make a craft they’ll enjoy! Remember to bring your reading log if you’ve signed up for our Summer Reading Program! #BuildaBetterWorld #SRP2017. New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.
Yoga & Brew (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Join us at Buzzards Bay Brewery for a laid back afternoon of yoga and brews. Class starts at 12pm (an hour before the brewery opens), cost is $15 (cash only). This covers the class and a pint filled with your choice of brew. Or $10 for just the yoga class. Hang out after and order from the food truck or bring your own food. We do the class on the grass outside of the brewery overlooking the beautiful landscape. Buzzards Bay Brewery has a family friendly atmosphere and is a wonderful place to relax. Hope to see you on your mats! Buzzards Bay Brewing, 98 Horseneck Rd., Westport.
Craft Brew Races – Newport 2017 (12:00pm-4:00pm)
A fun walk/run 5k in Newport followed by a craft beer festival. Your ticket includes samples from more than 40 local craft breweries, featuring Rhode Island’s best! All at the gorgeous grounds at Fort Adams. Cheers! Fort Adams. Newport, RI.
St. Anne’s Credit Union Free Summer Concert (4:00pm-7:00pm)
Join us for the 23rd Annual Summer Concert at Heritage State Park! Headlining this year’s show will be Eaglemania – an Eagles Tribute Band! Don’t miss this FREE fun-filled day on the Fall River Waterfront. 4:00 – 5:00 The Mike Moran Band and 5:30 – 7:00 Eaglemania. Plus, enter to win prizes throughout the day! Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. Check our website for upcoming events and updates: www.stannes.com.
Fairhaven Outdoor Movie Night: The Secret Life of Pets (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Fairhaven Outdoor Movie Night will again at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven. This is a FREE fun filled event. Pack some snacks, a blanket and get ready to watch a G rated movie under the stars.
Touch-A-Truck Night (6:30pm-10:00pm)
Come out and Touch a Truck. Sponsored by the New Bedford Bay Sox. At the Paul Walsh Field, 328 Parker St, New Bedford.
New Bedford Festival Theater presents Lerner & Loewes’ “My Fair Lady” (7:00pm)
Broadway’s most honored musical, My Fair Lady was created by the celebrated musical team of Alan Jay Lerne and Frederick Loewe, directed by the legendary Moss Hart, and starred Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. After a successful run on Broadway, the show and original stars, moved to London where they became the toast of two continents! Several years later Warner Brothers brought My Fair Lady to the screen starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. The film won 10 Oscars including Best Picture! Join Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering and Eliza Doolittle for this beloved tale of love and transformation. Zeiterion theater.
Sunday, July 23rd
Visit A Museum On The Cape Cod Museum Trail (All Day)
One of the great challenges of summer — especially for parents — is figuring out what to do to keep the family happy and entertained. Visiting a museum is a great way to fill up those weekend hours. There are dozens of museums in the Cape Cod area, offering experiences to interest virtually anyone. Click on event title to see six reasons why you should check out a museum or two on the Cape this weekend.
Car, Truck & Bike Show (9:00am-3:00pm)
The Legendary Street Rods Car Club teams up with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association to present a summertime Car, Truck, and Bike Show and Family Fun Fair at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven. There will be raffles, awards, music, children’s activities, food and more. Fee to enter a vehicle in the show is $15. Admission to the event is free. Proceeds from the Car Show benefit the New Bedford Veterans Transition House & Cancer Fund. Proceeds from food sales benefit the NFIA and Fairhaven Lions Club. The rain date for the event is July 30. For more information, call John Medeiros at 508-990-0000 or email Jef Lucas at silverado504@msn.com. Livesey Memorial Park, Adams St.,Fairhaven.
New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (10:00am)
Always something healthy for body, mind and spirt. From Qigong, Tai Chi and Basketball, to Yoga, Nutrition and Hypnotism to quit smoking. Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford, 166 Jenney St, New Bedford.
New Bedford Festival Theater presents Lerner & Loewes’ “My Fair Lady” (2:00pm)
Broadway’s most honored musical, My Fair Lady was created by the celebrated musical team of Alan Jay Lerne and Frederick Loewe, directed by the legendary Moss Hart, and starred Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. After a successful run on Broadway, the show and original stars, moved to London where they became the toast of two continents! Several years later Warner Brothers brought My Fair Lady to the screen starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn. The film won 10 Oscars including Best Picture! Join Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering and Eliza Doolittle for this beloved tale of love and transformation. Zeiterion theater.
Courtyard Trivia Contest (FREE) (3:00pm-6:00pm)
Every Sunday! Trivia Contest and Scavenger Hunt for answers. FREE and fun for art lovers, one and all. Every Thursday a new set of questions will be available via, in the gallery or on our website:www.vaultgalleryfinearts.com. Then on Sunday the person or team with the most correct answers will receive a discount on any item in the gallery (the value is as high as $3,500.00 depending on your selection) good until the next contest. There is always a guaranteed winner! All this is going on during Sunday Salon at the Gallery..eat drink and be merry! The Vault Gallery of Fine Arts. 169 Rockdale Avenue, South Dartmouth.
