New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
The weekend outlook, will be a mixed bag. Today will start out with showers that will turn to steady rain all day. Saturday will warm up and will be cloudy with a 40% chance of showers. Sunday will be even warmer with a high of 86 degrees with a possible occasional shower. GRRRRR!
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Friday, July 5th
45th Annual Whaling City Festival: Day 1 (9:00 am-8:00 pm)
It’s that time of year again! Mark those calendars for July 12-14th. The 45th Annual Whaling City Festival is approaching and New Bedford Guide will fill you in on all the excitement! Thrilling amusement rides, mouth-watering comfort food, the best musical acts, superheros, magic, crafts, wrestling, racing piglets, car & bike show, and more! Phew!
2013 Summer Concert Series: Journey Cover Band ‘Scarab’(6:30 pm-8:30 pm)
“Scarab…The Journey Experience”, is the closest re-creation you will see to the supergroup of the 70’s and 80’s. $5 per person at gate, $4 in advance. Children under 12 FREE. Gates open at 5:30 pm. All Concerts are Weather permitting. All advance ticket sales and season passes must be paid in check and are available for purchase at the Parks & Recreation Office, Dartmouth, MA.
Saturday, July 6th
20th annual Buzzards Bay Swim (6:00 am-11:00 am)
The waters of New Bedford Harbor and Buzzards Bay may still be chilly, but it’s not too early to show your support for clean water by registering to swim in the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 20th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, July 13. Swimmers who sign up through Monday, April 15 will enjoy free registration.
The Buzzards Bay Swim is a 1.2-mile open water course across outer New Bedford Harbor, starting at Davy’s Locker in New Bedford’s South End and ending at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven. The Swim draws participants of all ages and abilities, including families, swim teams, serious competitors, and individuals seeking a new fitness challenge. Three hundred swimmers are expected to participate in this year’s Buzzards Bay Swim.
45th Annual Whaling City Festival: Day 2 (9:00 am-8:00 pm)
It’s that time of year again! Mark those calendars for July 12-14th. The 45th Annual Whaling City Festival is approaching and New Bedford Guide will fill you in on all the excitement! Thrilling amusement rides, mouth-watering comfort food, the best musical acts, superheros, magic, crafts, wrestling, racing piglets, car & bike show, and more! Phew!
Family Fun Day (Acushnet) (11:00 am – 9:00 pm)
F.A.L.L. presents Family Fun Day at Popes Park in Acushnet. All the traditional family fun stuff like face painting, dunk tank, ballons, bounce houses, and all the great concession foods like popcorn, cotton candy and more. The noight will be capped off with a movie at 8:00 pm.
Maritime Day (Fairhaven) (12:00-4:00 pm)
Head to Fort Phoenix for a boat parade and Blessing of the Fleet as 11:30. Watch the boats pass through the harbor on their way to be blessed. Then Fort Phoenix will come to life with crafters, concession food, and family activities!
Indie 184 Phenomenon Exhibition (6:00-10:00 pm)
Graffiti is the lexicon of the street. As far back as the stone age, the element of leaving one’s mark, has been communicated through the walls of our environment. Indie184’s trans-formative approach to graffiti awakens the spirit of the contemporary art world. Los Angeles, Paris, and New York have been host to her last three solo exhibitions over the past year. Her drive to create art both on the streets and in galleries, has taken her around the world from Bronx to Berlin, over the last decade. A burgeoning phenomenon in graffiti, Indie’s work strikes balance between the energy of the streets, and the power of femininity. The imagery, color, texture, and subject define a level of clarity in her application of art to canvas, concrete, and clothing.
Sunday, July 7th
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!
45th Annual Whaling City Festival: Day 3 (9:00 am-8:00 pm)
It’s that time of year again! Mark those calendars for July 12-14th. The 45th Annual Whaling City Festival is approaching and New Bedford Guide will fill you in on all the excitement! Thrilling amusement rides, mouth-watering comfort food, the best musical acts, superheros, magic, crafts, wrestling, racing piglets, car & bike show, and more! Phew!
Sunday Afternoon Jazz Live (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Want to wile away the afternoon, listening to Jazz and sipping cocktails? Head to the Whaler Lounge! Cost: $10 cover.
Men Who Cook (Mattapoisett, MA) (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
What is the Men who Cook Event? It’s a great fun event where you can get a taste of the community. At this event there are all types of different dishes being showcased. There will be different ethnic cuisines available appetizers, main dishes and deserts. This event is a tasting event, come join us Soak in the sun, eat and drink and help raise money for The Women’s Center!
Men from the South Coast who like to cook in their spare time or as their profession are welcome to volunteer. Want to know more? or volunteer? Call Annie @ 508*996*3343 EXT 38 or email apatacao@thewomenscentersc.com. You can also check out The Women’s Center website at www.thewomenscentersc.com.
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