13 Things To Do This Weekend (June 14-16)

The weekend outlook,will start off as a wet one. It will rain throughout the day today, but the rest of the weekend will be better weather. Partly cloudy is better than swamped! 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 14th

Whaling City Expedition Harbor Tour (12:00 pm)
Ever wanted to see the harbor from another vantage point, besides a land based one? Here’s a chance to see up close, Palmer’s Island Lighthouse, Fort Phoenix, the largest Hurricane Barrier on the East Coast, the No. 1 Fishing Fleet in U.S., Schooner Ernestina, Joshua Slocum Memorial, and lots of Whaling History! Leaves daily at noon, 1:30, 3:00 & 4:30 pm.

19th Annual Clambake with Lobster Featuring: Doug Mills (5:00 pm-11:00 pm)
Who doesn’t love the sound of “Clambake with Lobster?” Well, throw in great live music by Wired, a (limited) open bar, dancing, and silent auction and you are really talking! The 19th Annual Clambake w/ Lobster is brought to you by Hygrade and United Way of Greater New Bedford.

Stand-up Comedy Benefit (8:00 pm-9:00 pm)
Looking for some laughs this weekend? Comedy Central comic Dan Sally headlines this event at Gallery X called “Comedy X to Raise the Roof!” Mehra Khagani, Shawn Carter, host Doug Guertin, and musical accompaniment by the Conedy X House Ban The Dividers. Special musical guest “The Assembly of Light Women’s Choir.” All proceeds will go to help their Raise the Roof fund. The Gallery X building is an old heirloom and needs a new roof. Tickets are available at the Gallery. To reserve tickets, call Christopher Swanson at (347) 307-2934 or contact Gallery X at (508) 992-2675.

Saturday, June 15th

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.

2nd Annual New Bedford Jazz Festival 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The 2nd Annual New Bedford Jazz Festival is scheduled for June 15th from 2-7 pm at Pier No. 3/Fisherman’s Wharf and will feature 6 separate acts, many new, over the course of the day. All 6 acts have a connection to UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts, and they are also a partner in the event. A full write up and more detail can be had by clicking here.

Teacher Appreciation Night w/ The Bay Sox 6:30 pm
The Bay Sox salute the Teachers of the Southcoast on Saturday night at 6:30 as they take on rival the Newport Gulls. All teachers get in free and will be entered into a raffle with a round trip ticket from Jet Blue as the grand prize. Teachers’ Appreciation Night is the culmination of the Bay Sox Reading Program. Bay Sox players visited the Southcoast schools to read to students the week of June 11th and now it’s time to recognize the great work of the teachers. Teachers are admitted FREE and will have the opportunity to win some neat raffle prizes.

Jazz at the Celtic: Buffalo Caliente 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Didn’t get your fill from the Jazz during the Jazzfest? Then head to the Celtic Coffee House for a special showcase by Buffalo Caliente. The Celtic is the number one source for alternate style music like Spanish Classical, Jazz, Irish Folk, and more. Come enjoy a night of spectacular jazz music with one of the best bands around. Relax while enjoying a fantastic selection of beer and wine. Pub menu and drink specials served until midnight. Admission is FREE. All are welcome!

Sunday, June 16th

Lazy Lobster Race (Wareham, MA) 7:30 am
The Lazy Lobster Race Presented by New Balance is a 10 miler, 5 miler, and Kids Fun Run. It’s going to be a fun filled event full of raffles and giveaways. Come out with the family and have a great time! Runners will recieve a tech shirt, medal, and other swag as provided by sponsors. The race is in a new race location in Wareham! Tired of running the same routes in New Bedford or Plymouth? Check us out! Like us on facebook for a chance at free prizes before race day!

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!

Fairhaven 39th Annual Father’s Day 10K and 5K Road Races 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hard to believe, but the Father’s Day Road Race is on it’s 39th year! This is one of the more popular events for Fairhaven and the turnout is always massive. The 39th annual running of a 10K, TAC sanctioned course through the lovely, historical Fairhaven streets and features some of New England’s top runners. There is also a shorter 5K race. Sponsored by Fairhaven area merchants and the Fairhaven Road Race Committee.

Father’s Day Baseball w/ the Bay Sox 6:30 pm
On Father’s Day, the team welcomes the NECBL’s newest addition the Plymouth Pilgrims to Paul Walsh Field and will be giving all father’s in attendance a complimentary ticket to a future home game of their choice along with “dad focused” on the field activities and giveaways. Bay Sox play NECBL’s newest team the Plymouth Pilgrims for the first time. Happy Father’s day from the team!! All dads get a complimentary ticket to a future home game and will be honored with on the field activities and giveaways

Father’s Day Tribute to the Fab Four (Beatles) 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Love the Beatles? If not, Dad does! Take dad to watch Big Bill Reidy jam some of the best tunes from the Beatles. No cover charge, great pub food and selection of beer and wine.

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