Weekend Guide (June 3-5)

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by Ali Piva

This first weekend in June looks like it’s going to be beautiful! Weather.com predicts sunny skies Friday through Sunday, with temperature highs from 72°F – 77°F, with just a slight chance of thunderstorms on Sunday.

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. 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 event or venue name to get their contact info and directions.

FRIADY: JUNE 3

If you have the afternoon off, start your weekend by celebrating some of the diverse artists in our community. The Artists, Artists, Everywhere exhibit is at Artworks! (384 Acushnet Ave.) until June 4th. Artworks! will be open from 12pm-5pm.

Friday also provides the opportunity to participate in and support a great cause. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is being held in a few locations: East Providence, RI, at Pierce Memorial Stadium, Johnston, RI, at Memorial Park, and Taunton, MA, at Hopewell Park. Relay for Life is an overnight event in which the donations and proceeds directly fund American Cancer Society research. This is a great event to do with family or friends to support a wonderful cause.

waterfire-providence-new-bedford-guideThis Friday is also the first night of an awesome summer event – WaterFire Providence. WaterFire takes place in downtown Providence, RI, along Memorial Blvd, the Providence River and the Woonasquatucket River. From the WaterFire website: “WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.”

The sun will set at 8:15pm on Friday, so make sure you are in Providence at that time to enjoy a beautiful, outdoor, evening event.

If you want to start the weekend off with great nightlife, every Friday is Ladies Night Out at The Sky Lounge (30 Third St, Fall River) – dance the night away to music by DJ Dick G, and receive a free bottle of champagne if you are in a group of six ladies or more. For other nightlife, Craig DeMelo will be performing at Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St). Or, if music and dancing are not quite your thing, head over to Libads Bar (578 Brock Avenue) for some excitement and laughs with their featured Mechanical Bull Riding .

For other events, check HERE (http://www.localoracle.com/events/).

SATURDAY: JUNE 4

On Saturday, enjoy the weather and head over to Fort Taber Park for the day. Fort Taber is located on Clark’s Point at New Bedford’s southern-most tip. Enjoy beautiful views of Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands while walking and exploring the Fort’s site. The park has a fishing pier, a playground for children, a small museum, and plenty of sidewalks and paths for walking, running, or bike riding. The park is open from dawn until dusk and is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful day outside.

worlds ocean weekend
World's Ocean Weekend at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Looking for another activity to do outdoors? Buttonwood Park Zoo (425 Hathaway St) is celebrating World Oceans Weekend by having fun activities and giveaways at the zoo. Stop by the zoo and have a splash of fun for World Oceans Weekend, open from 10am-5pm. Another option for your afternoon is to see the MRL Trio at Rose Alley Ale House, from 3-7pm.

If you’re looking to enjoy Saturday night with a yummy meal and good music, head on down to No Problemo (813 Purchase St). Enjoy fresh, delicious, inexpensive, Mexican food like a taco, burrito, or salad at No Problemo Taqueria, then stick around after 10pm to experience reggae band The Ting and I.

For other nightlife, check out the Sound Tower at Rose Alley Ale House (94 Front St); the Video Lounge at Hibernia Irish Pub (109 Williams St); or in-house DJ-ing at Catwalk (34 Union St).

For other events, check HERE (http://www.localoracle.com/events/).

SUNDAY: JUNE 5

Sleep in and enjoy a relaxing Sunday-Funday. Have a late brunch at Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front St). After brunch, enjoy an afternoon of music with Bluegrass Open Jam at Steve’s Backstage Pass (15 School St, Taunton). Experience a back porch hootenanny with bluegrass mentor Harry Cook from 1pm-5pm. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Wrap-up the weekend with a Sunday Night Jam Session at Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase St); starting at 7pm and hosted by local musician Matt Antunes. Support independent, local musicians who are looking to get their music out to you! Want to jam? Give Matt a shout at straightlacedproductions@comcast.net. If you don’t quite “jam,” let out your inner idol instead with Karaoke at Catwalk Bar and Grille (34 Union St) after 9:30pm with DJ-ing by JK Music.

For other events, check HERE.  As always, have a safe and fun weekend! See you next time.

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