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The weekend outlook, in terms of weather, is a wet one. There is an 80% chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, but the skies will clear up, and it will warm up, on Sunday. Saturday will have morning showers. As we’ve mentioned in the past, we are hardy New Englanders and that is what raincoats and umbrellas are for. Sitting on the coach isn’t living! However, if you simply don’t like rain, there are plenty of indoor activities too! Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Check out our tutorial. For more info, you can click on each title. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!
Friday, June 7th
New Bedford Bay Sox Home Opener! The New Bedford Bay Sox kick off the season this weekend at Paul Walsh Field with games both Friday and Saturday night at 6:30pm. Root, root, root for your home team as the pride of the Southcoast takes on Laconia then rival Newport on Saturday night. Get your tickets at the field, at 855-baysox or online: http://nbbaysox.com
Venture Crew 7 Open House and Signup Night! (6:30 pm – 7:30 pm) Are you between the ages of 14-21 and enjoy camping, whitewater rafting, rifle and pistol shooting, rock climbing, and boating? Then you’ll dig Venture Scouting. Venture Scouting is for high adventure activities and events. There are many opportunities for hanging out, having fun, and going to cool places. Adults are present as advisors to help and ensure safety. You can check out their Facebook page here, call 774.263.5018 or email them at info@troop7nb.org.
Tryworks Open Mike-Featuring: Doug Mills (7:00 pm-10:00 pm) Poet, singer, dancer, comic? Whatever you bring come join the fun and “let your little light shine”. Open Mic is hosted on the first Friday of the month at the Tryworks Auditorium. Tryworks was the oldest running coffee house on the east coast for 32 years when it closed a while back and they are currently reviving the old tradition with a new one. Listen to Doug jam and then showcase your skills!
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon (Fairhaven, MA) (7:00 pm-10:00 pm) The Deadbeats,” a diverse group of early 20 somethings who enjoy the escape and challenge of acting will be performing the “Odd Couple.”! The Deadbeats’ goal is to have fun. The group performed Glengarry Glen Ross and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Providence College. The group later performed 12 Angry Men and The Indian Wants The Bronx at the Perishable Theater in Providence. This Odd Couple production stars Cameron Durant, John Kalife, Ryan Keenan, Noah Martinez, Kevin Peloquin, Christopher Rogissart and Erin Sylvia. John Kalife will direct. The Deadbeats humbly accept $5 donations to Dana Farber.
Saturday, June 8th
Yoga at the Farm (Acushnet, MA) (9:15 am – 10:15 am) How about some FREE Yoga? Saturdays from 9:15 to 10:15, SilverBrook Farm hosts a playful yoga flow in the field. This class is a vinyasa style flow, combining movement with breath. All levels are welcomed to the practice. Postures are built from the ground up, allowing each person to flow at an individual pace. Kimberly’s style speaks to the beginner with clear, concise prompts as well as the advancing practitioner with powerful modification challenges. For detailed info, click on the title of this event. [POSTPONED TO NEXT SATURDAY THE 15th]
National “Get Outdoors Day” (10:30 am – 3:30 pm) New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is offering free fun in the sun as part of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday June, 8th. Get a head start to a healthier, happier you with yoga in the park or “burn while you learn” by taking a guided or self-guided walking tour of the historic district. HOPE Yoga Studio in Dartmouth will offer free yoga in the park garden at 2:00 PM. The garden is located outside of the National Park Visitor Center located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. Bring yoga mats, if you have one. The park has a limited supply of mats for those who don’t have one. Please RSVP (for yoga only) by calling Emily Prigot at 508-996-4095 x 6105 or via email at emily_prigot@nps.gov. The park will also offer free guided walking tours at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Burn While You Learn maps are available for those who would rather explore the park at their own pace. The maps provide self guided walking routes to historical destinations in the park and information about calories burned from traveling to each site.[POSTPONED TO NEXT SATURDAY THE 15th]
FREE Learn how to quahog (Fairhaven, MA) 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Learn how to harvest your own quahogs with the Buzzards Bay Coalition during a free event on Saturday, June 8 at noon in Fairhaven. Representatives from the town of Fairhaven and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries will teach participants the basics of local quahogging — what you need, how to do it, and where to go. This will be a fun and educational event for the whole family.
Portuguese Fireman Night with Spaghetti Dinner 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm The Whaling City Clippers are proud to present a night of comedy with Steve Lopes, the Portuguese Fireman. Tickets are $25 and include a Spaghetti Dinner and the comedy show. Contact laurencio@whalingcityclippers.com for ticket and information.
House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Former WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE Hall Of Famer Tony Atlas vs New England Pro Wrestling Hall Of Famer “Sweet” Scott Ashworth. Also present will be New England Pro Wrestling Hall Of Famer Sandy Starr, New England Independent Star Anthony Stone, “Barrington Bulldozer” John Munroe, and “Kid Relex” Eric Dylan. There will also be a four way elimination match for the House Of Bricks Championship and a special bout: for the first time ever in HoB history: a Nephew vs Uncle match! Special Guest Referee: A Member of the GNB Little League Six Man Tag Team Match all this and much more. Tickets are $5 and are available at the gate the night of the show. Proceeds to benefit the Greater New Bedford Little League. Rain Date Sunday June 9th, Bell Time 2 pm.
Sunday, June 9th
Acoustic Sunrise – Morning Glory Cafe 9:30 am – 12:30 pm In what is perhaps the most unique breakfast next to Leggs ‘n Eggs, you can enjoy breakfast and live music every Sunday at Morning Glory Café, in the South End. Amanda Rae will serenade you from 9:30-12:30 while you enjoy the best breakfast in town!
NBOS Artist Garage Sale 11:00 am – 5:00 pm New Bedford Open Studios is holding a Garage Sale showcasing interesting artist’s junk for sale. Studio supplies, small artworks, furniture, tools, clothing, etc. ALSO: Games, face painting, and a photo booth! Part of the proceeds go to supporting New Bedford Open Studios events and advertising.
Waynestock 2013 (Fairhaven, MA) 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm The show will feature sets from many local musicians, a magician, raffle, DJ, and live and silent auctions! Our dear friend, classmate, noted musician and painter from the Greater New Bedford area, Wayne Ferreira, has been living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis since 2001. This disease has rendered him disabled and without the necessary financial reserves, a minimum of $60,000, required for recovery from double-lung transplant surgery. Unfortunately, he will be rejected for this surgery, unless able to secure these funds. We urgently need your financial support for this deserving man!! Admission $15. Want to sponsor this weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details.
