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The weather for the weekend seems to be continuing from this past week with heat, humidity, and thunderstorms! Weather.com predicts sun and clouds on Friday, sun and scattered showers Saturday, and thunderstorms on Sunday with temperatures highs ranging from 70°F-80°F.
While enjoying the weekend, definitely check out one or some of the many opportunities in the area to listen to local music, celebrate nightlife, enjoy the arts, or benefit a good cause. As always, all events discussed here are from www.LocalOracle.com. 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, JUNE 10
Looking to escape the heat and humidity Friday afternoon? The Beg, Borrow, or Steal Exhibit will be at Gallery X (169 William St), from 11am-5pm. Art on exhibit is available for sale starting at $15 a piece, or $35 for three pieces.
Enjoy a local tradition Friday night at the 17th Annual United Way Clambake Fundraiser. The Clambake will be taking place from 5pm-11pm at Fisherman’s Pier and Merrill’s Wharf (Route 18). Enjoy a traditional New England Clambake with lobster, steamers, linguica, corn on the cob, roasted red peppers, and onions. There will also be complimentary beer and wine from local sponsors Freitas Package Store, Travessia Urban Winery, Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, and Narragansett Brewing Co.
The night will feature live music and dancing as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $80, and all proceeds go to United Way. For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE. What better way to kick off the weekend and celebrate summer than with a delicious New England tradition!
Friday night also provides plenty of events downtown. Interested in a good meal followed by good music? Grab a burrito at No Problemo (813 Purchase St.), then stick around to hear Headless Nixon and She Rides at 10pm. Enjoy dinner at Candleworks Restaurant (72 N. Water St.), where Reliable Source will be playing at 9:30pm. Or enjoy great food, great drinks, and a great waterfront view at Fathom’s Bar and Grille (252 Popes Island) while listening to Rebecca Correia at 9:30pm.
As always, if you’re looking to unwind from the work week, check out the in-house DJs at Catwalk Bar and Grille (34 Union St.), or Hibernia Irish Pub (109 Williams St.). For other events, check HERE .
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
With beach season practically upon us, it’s the perfect time to think about summer safety. The American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter (105 Gano St., Providence) is holding their Standard First Aid with CPR/AED course from 9am-3pm. The cost is $90. Upon completion, receive certification in Standard First Aid with CPR – for Adult, Child, and Infant. This is the perfect time of year to become educated in First Aid Safety and especially CPR!
Or, if you have a young teen who is looking for a summer babysitting job, the American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter (105 Gano St., Providence) is also holding a Babysitter’s Training course from 9:30am-3:30pm. This is a great opportunity for aspiring babysitters to learn the skills necessary for child-care and responsibility. Cost is $70.
Saturday brings some excitement with Shred Fest 2011, a new event in the area at Mattapoisett Skatepark (64 County Rd., Mattapoisett). Head over to Shred Fest for 12pm to watch skate boarders compete and advance via the Spotlight Challenge Video. Everyone is invited to attend or compete, and all proceeds from this event will benefit Mattapoisett Skate Park. Do something different this weekend and check out Shred Fest.
Looking to celebrate local Portuguese heritage this weekend? Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (1121 Ashley Blvd.) is hosting Day of Portugal. Head over to NB Voc Tech from 5pm-11pm to enjoy!
Enjoy Saturday nightlife with another opportunity to hear Reliable Source at Candleworks Restaruant (72 N. Water St.) at 9:30pm. McCarthy & Legge are playing at the Kinsale Inn in Mattapoisett at 8pm. Or spend Saturday night with J. Kelley Band at the Black Watch Pub (266 Dartmouth St.). Eat a delicious dinner and then stick around to enjoy J. Kelley Band’s very first performance at Black Watch Pub.
For other events, check HERE (http://www.localoracle.com/events/).
SUNDAY, JUNE 12
Start Sunday morning bright and early with a unique experience in exercise! New Bedford Community Rowing (102 Popes Island) is holding their Learn-to-Row Day. Sign up (http://www.newbedfordcommunityrowing.org/) for a 2-hour time-slot in which you will learn rowing basics, and then row around the harbor! Cost is $25 for 2-hours. Seems like an unforgettable experience.
Relax on Sunday with an afternoon movie at Flagship Cinemas (500 Kings Highway). Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is playing at 1:15pm and 4:15pm; Bridesmaids is playing at 1:05pm and 4:05pm; and X-Men: First Class is playing 1:30pm, 3:25pm, and 4:25pm. For other movie listings and show times, check HERE (http://www.flagshipcinemas.com/newbed/).
For other events, check HERE (http://www.localoracle.com/events/).
Have a great weekend, and see you all next week!
