South Coast Weekend Guide (15-17 April)

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Michael Silvia
by Michael Silvia

I have some great news for you! Taking a quick look at this weekend weather shows an increase in temperature from a high of 51 degrees today to a high of 62 degrees on Sunday!  Get out of the house this weekend and enjoy the spring weather and some great events.  Again, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the arts, listen to some great local music, and raise some money for some greats causes.  As usual, I’m pulling events from LocalOracle.com that are perfect for all demographics. To have your events promoted for FREE, submit them here. If you need directions, simply click on the venue name to get their contact info and directions.

FRIDAY- 15 APRIL

Iron Mustache New Bedford No Problemo
Iron Mustache at No Problemo

Tonight, I recommend checking out the Iron Maiden cover-band Iron Mustache at No Problemo (813 Purchase St, New Bedford – $2 donation).  Swing by for a late meal and enjoy some great rock/metal starting at 10 PM.  The $2 donation benefits the Johnny Kicks Cancer Fund.  If Iron Maiden is not your thing, head over to Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St, New Bedford) and catch the J.Kelley Band starting at 9 PM.  They always put on a great show, but get their early because Rose Alley gets packed on Friday nights! Again, I recommend heading over to Libad’s Bar (578 Brock Avenue, New Bedford) to test your luck on their mechanical bull from 9 PM to 1 AM.  If you are looking for some in-house DJs head over to The Ice Chest in Fairhaven (9 PM) or Fins, Catwalk or Hibernia in New Bedford (10 PM).  For other live music and events click here.

SATURDAY – 16 APRIL

Gun Show Pour Farm Tavern New Bedford
Gun Show - Click to enlarge!

During the day, I recommend checking out Art Works (384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford) as they offer Saturday Clay Classes, Journey Dance, Craft Workshop and Story Cafe throughout the day.   Also check out the New Works and We Shine Through Our Art Exhibits at Gallery X (169 William St) from 11 AM to 3 PM. One of the best events to hit New Bedford in a long-time is the “Gun Show” or “Mr. Pour Farm Tavern” from 9 PM to 2 AM at The Pour Farm Tavern.  Get your $10 tickets early because this show will sell out and the price rises to $15 at the door.  All ticket sales benefit Pour Farm’s owner Craig Ribeiro and his  Rhode Island National Guard unit deployed to Afghanistan for a year.  I can promise you this will be a blast and you will be supporting our military overseas.  My money is on the Shake Weight Champion of New Bedford, New Bedford Guide’s very own Noah Griffith, to take home the crown.  For other live music and events click here.

SUNDAY – 17 APRIL

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Sunday offers an unique opportunity to support our military veterans by attending the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity’s 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Banquet at Umass Dartmouth (Woodland Commons Conference Hall) starting at 1 PM.  Tickets are $10 for veterans or Umass students and $20 for everyone else.  All proceeds Benefit Gold Star Mothers Foundation of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  There will be guest speakers and ceremonies honoring our military and the fallen heroes.

Craving some art?  Head over to the New Bedford Art Museum (608 Pleasant St) as they are still showcasing their Winter Art Exhibit from 12-5 PM.  The New Works and We Shine Through Our Art exhibits continue at Gallery X (169 William St) from 11 AM to 3 PM.  For other live music and events click here.

If you really want to enjoy this weekend with FREE food and other great specials check out the South Coast Discount Coupons for free Pizza, soda and buy one, get one FREE entrees! I hope to see you at some of these events around New Bedford and the South Coast.  If not, I’ll see you here next Friday!

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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