15 Things To Do This Weekend (Feb. 16-Feb. 18)

3 years ago on this day we were forecasted to get 8-10 inches of snow and we got almost 2 feet of snow with snowdrifts approaching 3 feet or more. So looking at the this weekend’s weather is pretty fantastic. We’ll start out with a high of 52 degrees though breezy, cloudy and some showers – better than snow measured in feet. Saturday will dip down into the mid 30s which would be typical for this time of year, then Sunday it’ll warm up to 45 degrees, but we’ll start the day with “a bit of morning snow.” Altogether, not that bad!

As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. 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? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!

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Friday, February 16th

Lawler Branch TGIF Technically Good Information Fridays (10:00am-1:00pm)
Get some one-on-one tech help from your friendly library staff. Every Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM. Francis J. Lawler Branch Library
745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

Lawler Branch Winter Story & Craft Time (3:30pm-4:30pm)
Bring your children, grand-kids, etc. and enjoy some pictures books along with a craft activity they’ll enjoy! Children of all ages welcome! Francis J. Lawler Branch Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.

Party up In Here Acoustic Session w/ Jimmy James at The Bar (9:30pm-1:00am)
A night of acoustic music with Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) Artist Jimmy James. The Bar offers one of New Bedford’s newest addition in modern-fusion-pub cuisine, a variety of mixology, along with a diverse Entertainment Calendar. The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Valentine’s “After Party” at Pub6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
Dinner, drinks and great music. You won’t want to miss Dj Carma! PUB6T5 is much more than just a phenomenal Sports bar. There are 16 HD TV’s, great prime rib, Rotisserie Chicken, old world brick Oven pizza and many more delights. The Atmosphere is sophisticated yet relaxing. A great spot for a date night, drink after work or a business lunch. Pub 6T5, 736 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

Saturday, February 17th

Ancestry Library Edition – New Bedford Public Library (10:00am-11:00am)
Please join MaryEllen Cecil, Special Collections Library Assistant, for an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, as well as discussion on advanced searching techniques and tips that lead to successful search results! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

FREE: Mindfulness Walk: Hagemann Woods (Marion) (11:00am-12:00pm)
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb, owner of Anchor Yoga, and the Buzzards Bay Coalition during this mindfulness walk at Hagemann Woods. Through guided mindfulness meditation, you will experience nature with your senses wide open. This walk will be conducted at a deliberately slow and mindful pace in social silence without digital devices. All fitness levels are welcome. Please wear appropriate footwear for a walk through nature. Hagemann Woods, 603 Point Rd., Marion.

Main Library’s Children’s Room Family Story Time (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us at the Main Library’s Children’s Room every Saturday at 11am for story time and crafts! Hope to see you there! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

The Portuguese Kids! (6:00pm)
A night of laughs as we help raise funds for the Guardian Relief Fund.
Cash bar available and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets are only $45 and include dinner and show. All proceeds will sponsor scholarships that will be awarded to a student at Case High school and a student at Seekonk High school. Ticket price includes dinner and show. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:45pm followed by the show. Riviera Restaurant, 580 N Broadway, East Providence, RI.

MARDi Gras 2018 (8:00pm-2:00am)
Join the league for Mass Attack Roller Derby’s 2nd Annual MARDi Gras, Saturday February 17th! From 8pm till close we will be having drinks and having fun at Bayside lounge in Fairhaven! There has been talk of a signature drink for the evening, so stay tuned for more details! Bayside Lounge, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven.

The Band Trinity at Pub 6T5 (8:30pm-11:30pm)
Trinity performs the music of Crosby, Stills and Nash with great vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar. Trinity is: Freddy Komiega, Eric Komiega and Joe Caron. PUB6T5 is much more than just a phenomenal Sports bar. There are 16 HD TV’s, great prime rib, Rotisserie Chicken, old world brick Oven pizza and many more delights. The Atmosphere is sophisticated yet relaxing. A great spot for a date night, drink after work or a business lunch. Pub 6T5, 736 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.

“Saints & Sinners” Tribute to Whitesnake debuts at The Bar! (9:30pm-1:00am)
A night of all your Whitesnake favorites, hits and deep cuts!! Don’t miss this show! The Bar offers one of New Bedford’s newest addition in modern-fusion-pub cuisine, a variety of mixology, along with a diverse Entertainment Calendar. The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

Sunday, February 18th

Free Sunday Adult Wellness Programming (9:00am-1:30pm)
Whip your body, mind and spirit into shape! 9:00am – Fitness: Zumba Sculpt, 10:00am – Mindfulness, 10:30am – Yoga, 11:00am – Hypnotism Smoking Cessation, 11:30am – Qigong, 12:30pm – Nutrition. Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford, 166 Jenney St., New Bedford.

22nd Annual WINEterfest (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Celebrate the season at our 22nd Annual WINEterfest Weekend. Two days full of grape stomping, ice wine bar tasting goodness. Enjoy live music from The Little Compton Band, while sipping at our infamous Ice Wine Bar and noshing on food created by scratch from our culinary team. Feeling competitive? You could be called to compete in our Grape Stomp Competitions!

To cure your hunger we will have various food options from our in-house culinary team as well as Sin Desserts on Saturday & KNEAD Doughnuts on Sunday! Newport Distilling makers of Thomas Tew Rums will be there both days creating a special cocktail! All available for purchase at event. Grape Stomping Competition at 1:00 and 3:00.

Junior Bird Club – Winter Bird Walk with Paskamansett Bird Club (1:00pm-3:30pm)
Junior Bird Club is a free program group, open to children and adults of all ages. The Club meets each month and focuses on a variety of local species with loads of hand-on field study and guided birding walks on our Sanctuary properties. Open to children ages 5 and up. Adults must accompany their children throughout the entire program. Many stewardship initiatives and projects are also introduced and the kids can get as involved as they want to. Come check it out and join in on the fun and learning! Allens Neck Trailhead, Allens Neck Road, South Dartmouth MA.

Tool Sharpening w/ Young Farmer Network of Southeastern New England (9:00am-1:30pm)
This class will provide a hands-on opportunity to learn how to sharpen your tools and keep them in good shape. Feel free to bring a tool you wish to work with (extra tools will be available if you forget). Although sharpening with files will be the focus of this class, other methods may be discussed and demonstrated depending on attendee interest. Hurricane Hill Farm, 684 Natick Ave., Cranston, RI.

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