New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
The weather is improving and people are starting to break out of the winter blues. This weekend looks to be exciting, with several businesses starting to break out of their shells as well. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the arts, listen to some great local music, and even catch some classical music at the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. As usual, I’m pulling the 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- 8 APRIL
One of the biggest problems when going out with some friends is finding something different or unique. Sometimes I feel like Bill Murray in the movie Groundhog Day. For something unique, I recommend going to see Wood For Fire’s front-man Chris Haskell, as he performs his solo debut at The Pour Farm Tavern from 10 PM to 1 AM. Other live music and events:
- 9 PM: Deja Blue Band at Rose Alley Ale House, Mechanical Bull Riding at Libad’s Bar and DJ Eddie Freitas at the Ice Chest Bar and Grille.
- 9:30 PM: Kenny Richards at Fathom’s Bar and Grille, Russ Peterson at The Candleworks Restaurant.
- 10 PM: Krush band at Knuckleheads, DJ Kraz at Fins Bar and In House DJ at Catwalk Bar and Grille and Hibernia Irish Pub.
SATURDAY – 9 APRIL
Art Works (384 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford) will be displaying pictures from the SouthCoast Scenery Photo Contest (9 AM to 2 PM), along with 17 faculty members of the UMass Dartmouth Fine Arts Department will be exhibiting their work alongside the work of one student they have selected in a show entitled, “One Plus One” from (9 AM to 2 PM).
After Artworks, head up William Street to Gallery X for their New Works Exhibition (11 AM – 3 PM). From 6-9 PM, The Whaling Museum is hosting the Global Gala 2011 (International wine and beer tasting) with all proceeds to benefit Global Learning Charter Public School’s College Scholarship Fund. At 7:30 PM, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra offers a rare treat with Brahms: Symphony No. 4. Other live music and events:
- 8 PM: Joy Periera at Fay’s Restaurant in Dartmouth.
- 8:30 PM: McCarthy & Legge at Kinsale Inn
- 9 PM: Squabble at The Pour Farm Tavern, DJ Glen at Millers Homeport, Mechanical Bull Riding at Libad’s, Daddy-O at the Ice Chest Bar and Grille.
- 9:30 PM: Lady and The Tramp at Fathom’s and Vintage Soul at The Candleworks Restaurant.
- 10 PM: Video Lounge at Hibernia, In House DJ at Catwalk, Lenny Lashley and Blood Moons at No Problemo and Batteries Not Included at Knuckleheads.
SUNDAY – 10 APRIL
There are two must-attend events this Sunday. First, I recommend the Second Sunday Blues Brunch from 10 AM to 1 PM, featuring Neal McCarthy at The Ice Chest Bar and Grille in Fairhaven. After brunch, head over to the Seaport Inn & Marina for the Jams For Jim fund-raising concert from 2-10 PM. All proceeds go to pay medical costs for local guitarist/guitar teach Jim Tavares who suffered a stroke a few months ago. Tickets are available at Top Music, Symphony Music Shop and The Music Center. Other live music and events:
- 12 PM: Dog Day Sundays at Hibernia (12-1 PM)
- 4 PM: Chris Richards at the Ice Chest Bar and Grille and Game Night, Pool and Darts at Fins Bar
- 6 Pm: Kenny Richards at Rose Alley
- 7 PM: Sunday Night Jam Sessions at The Pour Farm Tavern
- 8 PM: Industry Night with Dick G. at Knuckleheads
- 9 PM: Karaoke at The Catwalk
Also, don’t forget the Bone Marrow Drive for Chloe Harding is taking place in Rochester on Sunday from 1-5 PM. Please consider going down and getting your name on the bone marrow donor registry: You could save a life!
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!
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