South Coast Weekend Guide (May 6-8)

The weather forecast for this weekend looks to be warm (61-68 degrees) with some rain showers.  This Saturday is the Kentucky Derby with several bars showing the Derby and awarding prizes, and Sunday is Mother’s Day.  The theater play season in Providence, Rhode Island is in full-swing and there is some great entertainment if you don’t mind making the drive to Rhode Island.  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- 6 MAY

For those looking to start their weekend early I recommend Celtic “Hooley” at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.  Tickets are $30 with all proceeds benefiting historic buildings in New Bedford.  Tickets include a complimentary drink of your choice (Guinness, Harp, Jameson, Bailey’s, Irish Coffee, Wine, or Magners Irish Cider) and a menu of Potato Leek Soup, Clam Chowder, Hearty Vegetable and Chicken Soup, Irish Soda Bread, and snacks.

There are two opportunities to catch some outstanding live music in New Bedford.  I recommend checking out Kenny Richards at Fathom’s Bar (9 PM – 1 AM, 252 Popes Island) and the J.Kelley Band at The Pour Farm Tavern (9:30 PM to 1 AM, 780 Purchase St).

If you don’t mind driving to Rhode Island, there are several opportunities to catch some fabulous plays and other live artistic entertainment throughout the weekend and the month:

• 1:23 by Carson Kreitzer at the Perishable Theatre (95 Empire Street) –  (May 6 and 7) 1:23 is a multimedia theatrical “collage” that examines the circumstances (postpartum psychosis, a history of abuse, social isolation) that drive mothers to the unthinkable act of killing their own children. Tickets are $20, $15 students, or $10 for seniors and military.
• Steel Magnolias  at the Chace Theater (201 Washington Street, Providence, RI) –  (6-8, May 10 and 12) On her wedding day, Shelby is a vision in pink – two lovely shades! Her mother and friends gather at Truvy’s Beauty Salon to prepare for the big day. Still, beauty, hairspray, and all the pink in the world can’t protect this young woman from what lies ahead. April 15th through May 15th.
• Edgar Allen Poe, the play at the Chace Theater (201 Washington Street, Providence, RI) – (May 6-8, 10 and 12) Welcome to the completely fictional, utterly true final strange tale of Edgar Allan Poe.
• Yankee Tavern at The Granite Theatre (1 Granite Street, Westerly, RI) – (May 6 and 7) An amazing piece of theater that will have you laughing out loud at some parts and on the edge of your seat at others.  Steven Dietz’s acclaimed and already widely produced comedy thriller—a selection of the National New Play Network’s Continued Life Project—is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word.
• Live Bait: True Stories from Real People at the Perishable Theatre (95 Empire Street, $5 at the door) –  This is a story-sharing open mic with a theme for the evening that starts at 10 PM. If you have a story that is in any way, shape, or form connected with the monthly theme, please go to www.perishable.org for theme info, then come on down to LIVE BAIT and tell it. Or just come and watch others share theirs. It’s that easy. No notes, no rants, just tell your story like you’re telling your friends over a couple of drinks.

SATURDAY – 7 MAY

The YMCA in Dartmouth is hosting a Plant Sale (9 AM to 2 PM) and a Sharing the Harvest (9 AM to 1 PM), a community farm collaboration between YMCA Southcoast, the United Way of Greater New Bedford, and the Hunger Commission of Southeastern Massachusetts (a program of the United Way). They are located at 276 Gulf Rd, South Dartmouth, MA.

Here are the Kentucky Derby Events happening on Saturday:

• Kentucky Derby Party at Kirby’s Pub (2 PM – 2 AM) – Serving tea sandwiches, Mint Juleps, Bloody Mary’s and mojitos. Prizes will be given for the most outrageous hat and tie.
• Derby Day at the Rose Alley Ale House (4-7 PM) – Experience a traditional Mint Julep, sing a few verses of “My Old Kentucky Home,” and wear your best hat all in support of the New Bedford YMCA Annual Support Fund.
• Derby Day at Fathom’s Bar and Grill (4-7 PM) –  Hosting a best dressed hat contest, giving away prizes for: Biggest Hat and Best Derby Inspired Hat.

For live music check out:

• 3 PM: MRL Trio at Rose Alley Ale House in New Bedford
• 7 PM: Gary Langevin at Fay’s Restaurant in Dartmouth
• 9:30 PM: Five Inch Heels at Candleworks in New Bedford
• 10 PM: The Ting & I at No Problemo in New Bedford

SUNDAY – 8 MAY

Sunday is Mother’s Day and there are lots of activities to spend some quality time with mom. The Tiara Classic Mother’s Day 5k Road Race starts at the Oxford Creamery in Mattapoisett and runners can start registering early or at 7:30 AM on Sunday.  The kids fun run kicks off the fun at 9 AM then both runners and walkers can enjoy the 5k race around the scenic area of Ned’s Point light house.  Tiara teams are currently being formed to increase the fundraiser efforts for the Women’s Fund benefiting women and girls in our community. Contact the Women’s Fund for more information.

While all restaurants are having special menus and celebrating Mother’s day, there are a few that are stepping their game up.  I recommend Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front Street, New Bedford) because they are having a Mother’s day Brunch all day.

For more events on Sunday go 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!

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