New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Happy weekend! Even though summer is on its way out, the weather could not be more beautiful! This weekend look forward to warm temperatures and sunny skies on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures reaching a high of 86°F. On Sunday however, there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms. Weather predictions are provided by The Weather Channel.
This weekend, definitely check out one or some of the many opportunities in the area to have a great time; listen to local music, enjoy nightlife, benefit a good cause, or spend some evening outdoors. As always, most events discussed here are from LocalOracle. To have your events promoted for FREE, submit them HERE. If you need directions, simply click on the event name for contact info and directions.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Rock out Friday night with Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (684 Purchase St.). Get the Led Out, or GTLO, is bringing the ultimate Led Zeppelin concert experience to New Bedford this summer with their performance at the Z. This is bound to be an amazing show with GTLO playing the best songs ever, like Dazed and Confused, and, of course, Stairway to Heaven, among many more from Led Zeppelin’s 80+ song catalog. The concert starts at 8pm; tickets are $30 and are available for sale HERE.
From The Z: Get the Led Out is the ultimate Led Zeppelin concert experience consisting of six world class musicians whose mission is to bring the studio recordings of ‘the mighty Zep’ to life on stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history.
For nightlife, enjoy the downtown bar scene at Catwalk Bar and Grille (34 Union St.), Hibernia Irish Pub (109 William St.), Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St.), or Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front St.). Or for something different, check out recently opened Top Shelf Bar and Grill (1825 Acushnet Ave.), or enjoy your Friday Night at Bar 908 (908 Purchase St.) with special guest DJ Eric Garcia.
For other events, check HERE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Enjoy some exercise and local history with a Walking Tour of New Bedford. This is a free guided walking tour of the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park and departs from the National Park Visitor Center. Tours are held 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Comfy sneakers recommended! For more information on Walking Tours, check out NBG’s article HERE.
On Saturday, celebrate Cape Verdean heritage by taking a short trip towards Cape Cod to Onset for the Onset Cape Verdean Festival. The Festival features many different vendors who range from serving traditional Cape Verdean meals, to selling Cape Vedrdean artifacts, various arts and crafts, and hand-made jewelry. The Festival is FREE and will be held from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. in downtown Onset, with parking available for $5 along Onset Ave.
Saturday night, take a ride out to Providence for WaterFire Providence. This beautiful, outdoor event takes place in downtown Providence, RI along Memorial Blvd, Providence River and Woonasquatucket River. Sunset will be at 7:47 p.m., so make sure you are in Providence at that time to enjoy an evening outdoors, experiencing an event unique to Providence. Parking is available on the street or at the Providence Place Mall, for more information check HERE.
From WaterFire: WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.
Saturday night, enjoy music by Abby Normal at the Ice Chest (136 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven) at 9 p.m. Or check out the Jethros and the Throttles at Black Watch Pub (266 Dartmouth St.), also at 9 p.m.
For other events, check HERE.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Sleep in and enjoy a late lunch or brunch at the Ice Chest Bar and Grille (136 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven); open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ice Chest will be hosting their Second Sunday Blues Brunch with featured blues performer Neal McCarthy. There will be a full brunch provided along with bloody-marys and mimosas – yum!
WHALE will be serving up a heaping helping of fun, food, and music at the Grill and Chill fundraiser on from 4-8PM at the Howland House, 38 South Sixth Street in New Bedford. The 1834 Howland House is WHALE’s latest preservation project having been rescued from demolition and neglect in 2010. Seating is limited so feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $30 for WHALE members, $40 for nonmembers, and $15 for kids. Tickets include one complimentary beverage. For tickets call the whale office at 508-997-1776 or go to www.waterfrontleague.org/
Don’t forget about Sunday Night Jam Session at Pour Farm (780 Purchase St); starting at 7 p.m. and hosted by local musician Matt Antunes. Support independent, local musicians who are looking to get their music out to you! Want to jam? Give Matt a shout at straightlacedproductions@comcast.net.
For other events, check HERE.
Have a lovely weekend!
