After some absolutely gorgeous weather, almost spring-like, winter is returning with a vengeance. The bouts of snow and lots of cold will serve as a reminder that winter is not over yet. While it is going to be cold, I wouldn’t describe it as being brutally so. Certainly not so cold that you can’t enjoy some of the fun events going on across the South Coast and beyond!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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, March 10th

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

Beppe Gambetta in Concert at the Wamsutta Club (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Beppe Gambetta, Italian and American guitar roots music master opens the spring series of the Music in the Gallery concerts in the beautiful James Arnold Mansion, owned by the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street (at the corner of Union Street), New Bedford, MA. Tickets are $20 in advance online and $25 at the door.

DJ Tom Cooney at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
A product of the music culture of the 70s, 80s and 90s, Tom Cooney has been surrounded by music his entire life. As a teen, the hip-hop scene of the early 90s moved him to become a DJ. A selection of Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae and everything in-between can be heard when he’s on the turntables. Recently Tom Cooney has moved into the video realm of DJing. With and endless library of exclusive videos to choose from, he has stepped up his game and made himself a force to be reckoned with. He loves to spin records which is evident anytime he’s rocking a set. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, March 11th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Attic Treasures Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
Attic Treasures Sale Sponsored by St. John Neumann Women’s Guild Sale will be held in St. John Neumann Parish Hall Located next to Cathedral Camp On Rt. 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. On Saturday, March 11th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ~FREE Admission~ Wheelchair accessible Continental Breakfast And Delicious lunch will be served Take Chace Road Exit off Route 140.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Winter Story Hour at the New Bedford Public Library (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us for our Winter Story Time in the first floor Children’s Room! There will be stories and a craft. It is free and lots of fun! Hope to see you! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Thunder at the Gates – Civil War Book Talk and Signing at the New Bedford Public Library (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Noted Civil War author Douglas Egerton chronicles the formation and battlefield triumphs of the 54th and 55th MA Regiments – the first regiments of Black men raised by the U.S. Army after the Emancipation Proclamation. The book talk is co-sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society, the Ft. Taber Military Museum, and the Civil War Roundtable. For additional information call the Historical Society office at 508-979-8828. New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Full Moon Family Hike (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Join Audubon to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring while exploring the refuge at night. An Audubon educator will lead the way as participants listen for signs of life and use the light of the full moon to look for animal tracks and signs while passing through the meadow, the forest and the wetlands on the nature path. For all ages. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.

Mo Bounce at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
Mo Bounce creates a party; playing the funkiest hits from past to present. You will dance the time away to Mo Bounce’s captivating groove and energetic performance! Mo Bounce has been booking and performing at various venues in the New England area for over 6 years. When you need mo’ music, mo’ dancing and mo’ fun…You need MO BOUNCE! New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.

Sunday, March 12th

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world.

Beginner DLSR Course w/ Miss Z Photography (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Did you get a new camera for the holidays? Perhaps, you have had one for a while, but haven’t moved beyond the “Auto” setting. Well this class is made for you! It’s (2) 2-hour classes at Miss Z Photography’s New Bedford Studio. You’ll learn about aperture, speed, Iso, Bokeh, focus, white balance, lighting and more. You’ll get a packet to take home with everything you learned. You’ll also be added to a special private Facebook Group where you can ask questions and there will be videos to review. Also receive special coupon to a recommended professional photo lab. 227 Union St. Suite 412, New Bedford. Call (508) 663-6544.

Organist Gail Archer Performs Free Concert (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Gail Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer who draws attention to composer anniversaries or musical themes with her annual recital series including Max Reger: The Last Romantic, The Muse’s Voice, An American Idyll, Liszt, Bach, Mendelssohn and Messiaen. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.

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Only the most die-hard New Englanders will wear their shorts this weekend because some arctic wind will be blowing in. This cold breeze will make already cold temperatures – in the 20s – drop to single digits, even negatives in some places in the state. The good news is that in spite of the cold, it will be sunny the vast majority of the weekend. Saturday will not crack 22 degrees in terms of temperatures, but Sunday will be much “warmer” with a high of 32 degrees. You can wear your shorts on Sunday.

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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, March 3rd

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

“Groovin’ You at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm)
Boston’s Own, Groovin You, will be performing live, Vault Side. This six to seven-piece band’s repertoire includes hits from every genre and generation, including R&B, Pop, Top 40, Hip Hop, Rock, Reggae and Country. With Groovin’ You, every song is performed the way it was originally intended by skilled, youthful musicians packing enough energy to bring down the house. This band’s roster of Berklee College of Music scholarship recipients have performed around the globe, sharing the stage with Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Alicia Keys, Miguel, the Killers, and Fun! 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, March 4th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Free Youth Baseball Clinics In New Bedford (10:00am-12:00pm)
Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn’s office will conduct a free youth baseball clinic for New Bedford youth inside the gymnasium at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard. The clinic is open to both boys and girls of all ages, and information on local youth baseball leagues will be also available.

The clinic will be led by former professional athlete, Brian Rose. Rose was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and presently works in the Community Affairs Unit of the District Attorney’s Office where he serves as Volunteer Coordinator and Free Youth Sports Clinic Director. Rose will be assisted by coaches and players from the Greater New Bedford Regional Technical High School Varsity Baseball Team.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Black Literature Matters: A Book Talk (3:00pm-4:00pm)
Join children’s literature experts Dr. Sara Hines (Eight Cousins Books) and Ms. Stephanie Seales (Falmouth Public Library & Kirkus Reviews) for a lively discuss of quality books for children and teens. Promoting books by authors from marginalized communities has never been more crucial and books are a excellent tool for continuing the dialogue about race in our country. Dr. Hines & Ms. Seales are passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in children’s literature, and will highlight books featuring Black protagonists that are written by #ownvoices authors. Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA.

Blackbeard Comedy Night (6:30pm-10:00pm)
Comedians Erik Tynan, Mitch Stinson, with Paul D’Angelo headlining! Plus appetizers and light fare, silent auctions, 50/50 raffle, $100 scratch ticket board raffle, Blackbeard items for sale. All proceeds will benefit the SSG Matthew Pucino Memorial Foundation, LTD in memory of our HERO. $25.00 per person, $30.00 per person at the door. See a short clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW_tIfIrcCQ. VFW Post 1822, 22 Seven Hills Rd., Plymouth, MA.

J. Kelley Band at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:00am)
Rock n’roll, pop/rock, roots, americana, whatever you want to label it is fine. Just turn it up & sing-along! J. Kelley comes to New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.

Parts Unknown Band at Fairhaven VFW (9:00pm-12:00am)
Parts Unknown is a New England based rock band, playing hits from Janis Joplin, Heart, Journey, and Pat Benatar to name a few. Fairhaven VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA.

Sunday, March 5th

New England Train Collectors Association Train Show and Meet (9:00am-1:00pm)
Model Train Meet. Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, MTH, K-Line & much more. Prewar, Postwar, Modern & Current Production. MEET IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Taunton Holiday Inn, Myles Standish Industrial Park, Exit 9 from Route 495
Taunton, MA.

New Bedford Wellness Walk (9:00am)
Meet at the theater entrance at the North Dartmouth Mall for the Monthly Wellness Walk hosted by the professionals at New Bedford Wellness, spearheaded by Dr. Michael Rocha.

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world.

FREE Workshops: Mindful Athletes and Mindful Coaching (11:30am-2:30pm)
George Mumford has taught mindfulness since 1989 to some of the biggest names in sports history including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal, Clint Dempsey, Olympic figure-skater Sasha Cohen, and many others. He comes to New Bedford to offer his expert insight in two workshops at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford. 11:30am: Mindful Coaching, 1:30pm” Mindful Athlete (great for middle-college students, open to all ages and all persons). 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford.

Comedy X presents Ray Harrington (8:00pm-10:00pm)
New Bedford’s longest running Standup Comedy show presents: Ray Harrington – ABC, Fox, Current TV, award winning documentary: Be a Man, his album The Worst is Over on Standup Records! debuted at the top of Itunes and Amazon comedy charts, Nick LaVallee – Funny or Die, Laugh Factory in Hollywood CA, Rooftop Comedy, Rob Greene – Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Winner of Comedy Connections Summer Showdown 2015, Josh Ramirez – Comedy Studio, Sarah Martin – Steve Katsos Show, Corey Stroffolino – La Dispute. Hosted by Christopher Swanson. $10. Comedy X, 169 William St., New Bedford, MA.

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Yes, it’s still winter, but you wouldn’t think so based on the past few days and this weekend’s weather. We’ve been in the 50s in terms of temperatures lately and this Saturday we’ll hit a very uncharacteristic high for this time of year, 61 degrees. Downright heat wave! The only “bad” spot about the weather this weekend is the low of 29 degrees on Sunday morning and there will be plenty of moments of cloudiness. First world problems!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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 24th

Fireside Live Music Friday: Bill Bartholomew & Christopher Knott (5:00pm-7:00pm)
Join everyone for an extended evening wine tasting! Set in the Meadow Room overlooking our Cafe lawn firepits, enjoy live music from Bill Bartholomew of Silverteeth & Christopher Knott while you sip and savor. Enjoy wine tastings, wine, beer and sangria from the Vineyard Cafe bar and light nosh from the “Wine-d Down” menu. Then head upstairs to cozy up by the Brix fireplace for Executive Chef Andy’s Fireside Friday Special Menu and $10 wine -OR- beer flights. Cheers to winter! Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd., Middletown, RI.

Butch McCarthy at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
Enjoy the sounds of one of the most talented local favorites, Butch McCarthy, at the newest and hottest spots: The Greasy Luck Brewery which features in-house brewing, a wide ranging menu, and a The Vault Room, a function area for a local events. Greasy Luck Brewery, 791 Purchase St. New Bedford.

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

Saturday, February 25th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Event for Senior Veterans in New Bedford (10:00am-11:00am)
Whaler’s Cove is hosting a free educational workshop about the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. This event is open to the public and will take place at the community, which is located at 114 Riverside Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02746. Please call 508-997-2880 to register.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Mindfulness Walk (with Anchor Yoga & Meditation) (1:00pm-2:00pm)
Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature with Jessica Webb, owner of Anchor Yoga & Meditation during this mindfulness walk at Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. 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. Mass Audubon Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Stockton Shortcut, Wareham.

Mardi Gras Celebration & Silent Auction (6:00pm-10:00pm)
An evening of music, dancing and great food featuring: Cajun Buffet with Jambalaya, Jag, Shrimp & More, Live Band for your Listening & Dancing Pleasure, Silent Auction featuring one-of-a kind items, Bag Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Special Scratch Ticket Raffle, Door Prizes, Cash Bar, Masks, Beads & Hats for all party goers! Tickets are $15 for BHS Members and $20 for the general public. Get your tickets today by emailing bournehistoricalsociety@comcast.net or calling the BHS office at (508) 759-8167. Weary Travelers, 77 Valley Bars Road, Monument Beach, MA.

Barrel of Laughs Comedy Series (8:00pm-10:00pm)
An evening of wine and a barrel of laughs as host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes comedians from around the region and headliner Anthony DeVito. Anthony has appeared on Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, was one of the “New Faces” at the 2012 Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, has been on “This American Life,” AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Seeso’s NY’s Funniest and was the 2015 winner of Caroline’s March Madness. He’s also performed at the 2014 Boston Comedy Festival, 2014 Laugh Your Asheville Off, 2014 Limestone Comedy Fest, 2013 Bridgetown Comedy Festival and 2013 SF Sketchfest. Newport Vineyards, 909 E Main Rd., Middletown, RI.

Country Fest Newport (8:00pm-1:00am)
Country Fest Newport, presented by Newport Propane will be the first ever country fest in the sailing city! Hosted by the Newport Blues Cafe on February 25th, 2017 headliner Ben O’Connor performs live with special guests; The Houston Bernard Band, Lato & The Nevers, Kevin Herchen and Jonathan Perry. Purchase your tickets today as space is limited. This event will sell out! https://www.showclix.com/event/country-fest-newport/pre-sale. Newport Blues Cafe
286 Thames St., Newport, RI.

Pearly Baker at the Greasy Luck (9:00pm-12:30am)
The Pearly Baker Band is a Grateful Dead tribute beyond description. If you’ve been seeing live music on the south coast of Massachusetts in the last 28 years, odds are you have already experienced the Pearly Baker Band, a tribute to the Grateful Dead too dynamic to call a cover band. But if you’ve never seen them, or haven’t seen them for a while, they’re still playing together and still seriously playing their hearts out. Greasy Luck Brewery, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Sunday, February 26th

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Tech Help with Tabor Academy Students (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Do you need technology assistance with an electronic device you recently bought or acquired? Then stop into the Elizabeth Taber Library on Sunday sometime between 2:00-3:00pm for one-on-one help with a Tabor Academy student. Registration is not required. Elizabeth Taber Library Association, 8 Spring St., Marion.

Claremont Trio (Classical Piano) (3:00pm-5:00pm)
The program will include Smetana’s Trio in G Minor, Op. 15; Sean Shepherd’s Trio (2012, commissioned for the Claremont Trio); and Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke.” Westport Point United Methodist Church
1912 Main Road, Westport.

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An unusually warm weekend for this time of year is in store for us this weekend. While overnight temperatures won’t exactly be friendly – they’ll be in the low to mid 30s – they daytime temperatures will be in the upper 40s and on Sunday almost hit 50 degrees! The sunny will be out for the vast majority of the weekend. I’m going to willingly lie to myself and pretend that it’s Spring trying to make its way.

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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 17th

WINEterfest Speakeasy Soiree (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Sip, savor and swing into WINEterfest Weekend with our Speakeasy Soiree. Dance the night away with music from members of the New Providence Big Band, a welcome glass of wine and handcrafted light fare. Speakeasy attire and flare encouraged!Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown, RI.

John Perotta’s “Comedy Factory” (8:30pm-11:00pm)
The Eagle Event Center at 35 North Main Street is a unique venue that can house live entertainment or hold your next business function, wedding, or other special event.

For this special evening the center proudly brings to you John Perotta’s Comedy Factory. New England’s top comics will bring a night of laughter to Fall River. The comedy line up will feature John Perotta, Stephanie Peters, Scott Higgins and AJ Hapenny. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:30pm. 21 plus.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door the night of the show. Save money with a table for ten for $120. For tickets visit: eagle-event-center.ticketleap.com/john-perttas-comedy-factory/ or call Jeff at 774-201-0779 or John at 401-639-7726. Eagle Event Center, 35 North Main Street, Fall River, MA.

Tabor Academy Presents Musical GREASE! (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Grease, one of the most performed musicals in history, comes to the Tabor Academy stage on February 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 pm. The show is free and open to the public in Tabor’s Fireman Center for Performing Arts in Hoyt Hall at 235 Front Street, Marion, MA. No tickets necessary, seating is first-come, first-served. Tabor Academy’s Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, 235 Front Street, Marion, MA.

Saturday, February 18th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

21st Annual WINEterfest (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Celebrate the season at our 21st Annual WINEterfest Weekend. Two days full of grape stomping, ice wine bar tasting goodness. Enjoy live music from Little Compton Band on Saturday and The Pourmen on Sunday, while sipping at our infamous Ice Wine Bar. Marvel at the creations of our LIVE ice sculpting performance on Saturday or LIVE wine statue on Sunday. Warm your toes in a bucket of grapes by signing up to compete in one of our Grape Stomp Competitions! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT.

Mid Winter Bash 2017 (6:30pm-12:00am)
The Weather outside is frightful… Fun with Friends is so Delightful !!! Come out 2-18-17 6:30 pm to the Friends Helping Friends in need ( Cancer Sucks) Mid Winter Bash at the North Attleboro Elks 52 Bulfinch St. North Attleboro Ma. 02760. Enjoy a fun night of Great Music, Amazing Food, Wonderful Raffles and more… We are a 501c3 non profit designed to help our neighbors who are battling Cancer.. Ticket price $25 pp … Bands and Menu will be announced soon. Tickets will be available soon at Achins Garage or from any Friends Helping Friends Committee Member… This is a 21+ event

NBSO presents “Strings Attached” (7:30pm)
German conductor Dirk Meyer is Music Director of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra in Minnesota. Leading all artistic endeavors of the DSSO, he conducts a wide variety of concerts, including a new series that incorporates theatrical and multimedia aspects into the performance. Miguel del Águila’s “The Giant Guitar,” Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 3,” Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Symphony No. 2.”

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

The J. Kelley Band at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
This is the first public show on stage in the vault room at New Bedford’s newest venue Greasy Luck. The J. Kelley Band will be playing songs from their three albums Untied, Reservoir, & American Standard as well as some new unreleased stuff and favorite covers. Support local original rock n’ roll. It’s good for your soul $5 cover from 9pm-11pm. “Rock n’roll, pop/rock, roots, Americana, whatever you want to label it is fine. Just turn it up & sing-along.” – J. Kelley. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740.

Sunday, February 19th

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-4:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world. For full details see poster above.

Eat, Drink RI: Winter Whiskey & Beer Barbecue (4:00pm-8:00pm)
Cabin fever got you down? Eat Drink RI is thrilled to present a taste of summer at the Winter Whiskey & Beer Barbecue and Preppy Pig BBQ. Guests can anticipate bold flavors and unique beverage pairings, including cocktails and beer, set in Sons of Liberty’s newly renovated tasting room. If you haven’t had a chance to experience Preppy Pig’s Rhode Island-style BBQ or taste the Sons of Liberty spirits that the International Whisky Competition and the World Whiskies Awards are raving about, tickets for this uniquely Rhode Island dining experience are $90 per guest, all-inclusive. HORS D’OEUVRES: Stuffed & Smoked Jalapeño, housemade sausage, sharp Irish cheddar, wrapped in house-cured bacon, Beet Pickled Eggs, house-cured bacon, pickled mustard seeds, chives. DINNER: heesy Grits with Smoked Duck, Smoked Porchetta with a Chimichurri & Butter Bean Salad, Smoked Butterscotch Panna Cotta. 1425 Kingstown Rd., South Kingstown, RI.

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On Thursday, nature reared her head and reminded us that she is still here by dumping over a foot of snow on us. Once your lower backs have recuperated from the shoveling, you’ll likely want to exorcise your cabin fever by heading out and doing something. While we are getting some flurries on Saturday (very little accumulation) and some rain on Sunday, we’ll experience temperatures in the lower 40s. So, if you’re shoveled out, you’ll have nothing stopping you from enjoying some weekend activity!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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 10th

2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.

Keith Robinson at the Greasy Luck Brewery (8:00pm-10:00pm)
Keith Robinson is a legendary guitarist in the Soul/Funk/Pop/R&B/Gospel genre. He has played alongside some of the most prolific artists of our generation including:James Brown, Beyonce, John Legend, Lenny Kravitz and many more. Keith has made countless television appearances, including The Jay Leno show, Soul Train, and Arsenio Hall. Greasy Luck Brewery, 791 Purchase St. New Bedford.

Zeiterion Theater presents “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” (8:00pm)
Walnut Street Theatre’s new laugh-out-loud production of Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers transports us to the 1960s, back to a world filled with “Mad Men” and “Mod Women.” Hilarity ensues when, after 23 years of marriage, middle-aged Barney Cashman decides to join the flourishing sexual revolution while he still can. Inspired but inept, Barney attempts to sow his wild oats with three different women in a true comedy of errors. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, come fall in love with Last of the Red Hot Lovers.

Saturday, February 11th

“March of the Unwavering: Artists Working in Public Safety” Event at CVPA (8:00am-5:00pm)
Police officers, corrections officers, parole officers and prosecuting attorneys have all offered their creative talent into making this unique show. The show will run from February 1st through February 15th, with an opening reception on AHA! Night, 6:00-8:00pm on February 9th. Held monthly in Downtown New Bedford, AHA! Night is a free cultural night dedicated to revitalizing New Bedford’s arts scene. College of Visual and Performing Arts, 715 Purchase Street, New Bedford.

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Westport Food Truck, Dinner and Music (5:00pm-11:00pm)
Welcoming the Fancheezical Food Truck with a TEX-MEX menu with the musical talents of the Jupin Brothers Band. Food from 6:00 to 9:00. Music 8:00 to 11:00. Meals are $10 to $18 and there is no cover! Westport Social Club, 904 Main Rd, Westport.

Zeiterion Theater presents “MOMIX” (8:00pm)
The unconventional dance company MOMIX brings the landscape of the American Southwest to life with their signature illusionist style in Opus Cactus. The dynamic troupe journeys into the landscape of soaring cacti, slithering lizards and romping insects to uncover the danger, sensuality and humor hidden in the desert. Join us for an evening of visual opulence as MOMIX demonstrates the epitome of circus art, dance, theatre and music in one enchanting presentation.

Take This Child to Heart: An Evening of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues (8:00pm-11:55pm)
Take This child to Heart, an evening of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues to support activities and enrichment for foster children and teens. This year’s event is being produced by Jackie Santos, who will also be performing with the A-List, and will feature Wannetta Jackson, Stan Strickland, Keith Robinson, and DJ Lady K. These musicians have entertained crowds around the country and are sure to please. Heavy Hors d’euvres will be served, wine pull and cash bar. Century House, 107 South Main St., Acushnet.

Bon Jovi Music at The Greasy Luck Brewery for Valentine’s Day (9:00pm-11:15pm)
Living On A Bad Name will be breaking out all the famed Bon Jovi ballads for the world’s biggest date night (Saturday before Valentine’s Day weekend). Opening act & local blues guitar hero Jimmy Pircio and Track 44 will start the night!! This is an exciting new live music room in SE Massachusetts and will soon be a well known stage for performers. The new business has heavily invested in stage production. Fantastic restaurant & brewery with exciting musical bookings. Check this place out soon. Greasy Luck Brewery, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Sunday, February 12th

Rhode Island Vinyl-Con (8:00am-4:00pm)
Vintage to modern Vinyl Records of all music variety plus DJ Studebaker Hawk will be spinning Live Vinyl sets all show with FREE ADMISSION for all ages at 11 A.M. Rhode Island’s Premier LP & 45 Vinyl Record event.

Family friendly. Rock-Pop-Blues-Jazz-R&B-Soul-Punk-Funk-EDM-Country-Rap-Dance-Disco-House-Trance-Electronica and everything in between! Thousands of Vinyl LPs, 45s and 12 inch Singles. Just Records, Memorabilia and DeeJays spinning tunes! Anyone with Records can sell at Rhode Island Vinyl-Con. Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick, 1 Thurber St., Warwick, RI.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-4:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world. For full details see poster above.

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Want to sponsor this weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details.

No snow or rain in the forecast for this weekend and while we’ll start out a bit cold, by Sunday we’ll have highs in the middle 40s. So far, we’ve escaped serious snowfall amounts this Winter and if we continue to get weekends like this, we could coast all the way to Spring. Imagine that?!

So, if you’re experiencing cabin fever and need to get our of the house, there’s little to nothing stopping yiu this weekend! Just slap on some thermals or your favorite hoodie and off you go!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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 3rd

Extreme Beer Fest: Boston 2017 (6:00pm-9:30pm)
Extreme Beer Fest® is the ultimate throwdown of craft beer creativity celebrating brewers who push the boundaries of brewing and raise a fist at the norm. Minds will be blown. Palates will be inspired. Prepare for epicness. 21+ w/ valid ID. No kids. No pets. No moochers.Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. Boston.

KimberDashLee at Greasy Luck! (6:00pm-9:30pm)
KimberDashLee returns to Greasy Luck Brewery for the last time this season! Featuring: J. Kelley – Guitar & Vocals, Brian Cass – Guitar, Rob Massoud – Bass, Tom O’Leary – Drums. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Saturday, February 4th

“March of the Unwavering: Artists Working in Public Safety” Event at CVPA (8:00am-5:00pm)
Police officers, corrections officers, parole officers and prosecuting attorneys have all offered their creative talent into making this unique show. The show will run from February 1st through February 15th, with an opening reception on AHA! Night, 6:00-8:00pm on February 9th. Held monthly in Downtown New Bedford, AHA! Night is a free cultural night dedicated to revitalizing New Bedford’s arts scene. College of Visual and Performing Arts, 715 Purchase Street, New Bedford.

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Whaling City Youth Baseball: T-Ball and Instructional league registration (9:00am-12:00pm)
Children from New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Freetown, Westport, Mattapoisett and Rochester are eligible to play at The Whale. At registration please bring 3 forms of proof of residency along with your child’s birth certificate. Children who are 4 to 6 years old as of May 1’st are eligible for T-ball, those ages 7 to 11 are eligible for Instructional League. There will also be registration the following week at the same times. There is a $90.00 registration fee for T-Ball, there is a $100.00 fee for Instructional League. Please note that the fee is completely recouped through the sale of raffle tickets.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Happy Hosta at Haskell Public Gardens (10:00am-3:00pm)
The shop will feature local nature-inspired artisans mastering in painting, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, and more. Along with unique gifts, the Happy Hosta will feature wreaths, plants, and must-have garden tools for your favorite gardener. 777-787 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford.

Extreme Beer Fest: Boston 2017 (12:00pm-3:30pm & 6:00pm-9:30pm)
Extreme Beer Fest® is the ultimate throwdown of craft beer creativity celebrating brewers who push the boundaries of brewing and raise a fist at the norm. Minds will be blown. Palates will be inspired. Prepare for epicness. 21+ w/ valid ID. No kids. No pets. No moochers.Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd. Boston.

Harmonic Singing Bowls with Stephanie Woods (4:00pm-5:30pm)
Harmonic Therapy with the Himalayan Singing Bowls offers a way to quickly reach a meditative state and effortlessly achieve deep relaxation. The Bowls, made of bell metal bronze, are played musically and skillfully, allowing the mind/body/spirit to entrain to the beautiful music and healing frequencies. Whether laying down or sitting up, your body’s wisdom gravitates to the frequencies it needs at that point in time and remembers them, even after the session is completed. Chairs will be provided or feel free to bring a yoga mat, blankets and pillows to make yourself comfortable on the floor. Old Bridgewater Historical Society, 162 Howard St., West Bridgewater.

Azorean Maritime Heritage Society Winter Scholarship Dinner (6:00pm)
Enjoy an evening of dancing, delicious Portuguese food, and gin do mar cocktails while raising money for scholarships for local high school students at the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society’s annual Winter Scholarship Dinner. The Portuguese Sports Club, 56 Delano St., New Bedford.

Sunday, February 5th

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

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Want to sponsor this weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details.

This weekend’s weather will be more like what weather in January is typically like. Very cold evenings and mornings, and brisk days. We will dip below freezing overnight, before temperatures rise into the low 40s. Partly sunny, which is an optimist’s way of saying mostly cloudy, will characterize this weekend’s skies. No precipitation of any kind is forecasted.

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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, January 27th

Moldy Suitcases at the Inn (8:30pm-12:00am)
Muzak! Head to “The Inn” to catch an uncommon music experience. There will not be percussion toys available anywhere else that evening. Yes, the band plays on suitcases! The Inn on Shipyard Park, 13 Water St., Mattapoisett.

Saturday, January 28th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Happy Hosta at Haskell Public Gardens (10:00am-3:00pm)
The shop will feature local nature-inspired artisans mastering in painting, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, and more. Along with unique gifts, the Happy Hosta will feature wreaths, plants, and must-have garden tools for your favorite gardener. 777-787 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford.

Winterfest 2017 (1:00pm-5:00pm)
The 3rd annual Winterfest Celebration brings you even more entertainment and excitement this year. Your favorites will be back, sleigh rides, ice sculpting, DJ, magician, cooking, and we are looking to bring you even more this year! Organizers will be utilizing both the Council on Aging building and Ted Williams Camp. If the weather is cold enough you can use the ice skating rink, so bring your skates! Ted Williams Camp, 28 Precinct St., Lakeville, MA.

2017 Rhode Island Brew Fest! (1:00pm-8:30pm)
Like beer? Check out the 5th annual Rhode Island Brew Fest – a celebration of American craft breweries, featuring the best brews the Ocean State has to offer!55+ breweries with more than 175 beers to sample from. There will be two, three-hour sampling sessions from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m and 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each session will feature local vendors and a food court. Unlike many beer festivals there are no booth fees for brewers, they are actually paid to participate on top of donating a portion of every ticket sold to the Rhode Island Brewers Guild. 21+ event. No one under the legal age will be admitted, including minors, children, infants and babies. No pets. No exceptions. Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI.

Celebrate Salsa And More! (6:15pm-7:00pm)
Wareham Dances is a program sponsored by Cultural Connection, Inc. of Greater Wareham, design to offer unprecedented opportunities to participate view and otherwise enjoy the art of dance by residents and guests of Greater Wareham. Dancer and Dance Instructor, Sydonee Harris hosts the event. Suggested donation $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Wareham Boys & Girls Club, 13 Highland Ave, Onset.

Sunday, January 29th

Coin Club of Greater New Bedford Coin Show (9:00am-2:00pm)
For those interested in coins, coin collecting and paper money! Admission is FREE! Each attendee receives a FREE wooden nickel, and there will be a raffle, and you do not need to be present to win. Bring a friend! There will be about 30++ tables at this show, with an extensive variety of coins, foreign and domestic, a select number of gold coins, and others including Morgan silver dollars, silver Eagles, wheat pennies, Barber coins, collectible metals, tokens, wooden nickels, and paper money, including early American paper money, silver certificates, gold notes, civil war fractional notes, confederate currency, national state bank notes, and foreign bank notes as well. V.F.W. Poirier Post 3260, 281 Appleton Street, New Bedford, MA.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

FREE Sunday Wellness Program (11:00am-3:00pm)
Dr. Michael Rocha is a fixture in the community when it comes to health and wellness. This FREE program is led by certified instructors and is open to the public! 11:00am: Aerobics/Zumba with DeOlinda Barboza and Qigong “For Inner Peace and Longevity” with Stephen and Marcia Rath. 12:00pm: Nutrition with Patricia Zukowski. 1:00pm: Yoga with Deb Fraine. 2:00pm: Mindfulness with Jessica Webb and Open 3 on 3 Basketball. New Bedford Wellness Initiative, 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford, MA.

Tech Help with Tabor Academy Students (2:00pm-3:00pm)
Do you need technology assistance with an electronic device you recently bought or acquired? Then stop into the Elizabeth Taber Library between 2:00-3:00pm for one-on-one help with a Tabor Academy student. Other upcoming sessions are: February 26 and April 9 at 2:00pm. Registration is not required. Elizabeth Taber Library Association, 8 Spring St, Marion, MA.

Cultural Diversity Photography Exhibit and Lecture (3:00pm-4:00pm)
Join photographer Mark Chester as he presents his travelling cultural diversity project, The Bay State: A Multicultural Landscape. The collection of photographs celebrates the cultural diversity of Massachusetts. Of the 196 countries in the world, Mark has photographed men, women, and families who were born in 183 of them! The collection was on view at the Massachusetts State House in November and Tabor Academy is pleased to be able to bring part of the collection to the Southcoast. We hope you can join us for this special lecture with the photographer in the Charles Hayden Library located at 71 Spring Street, Marion, on the campus of Tabor Academy.

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Want to sponsor this weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details.

A very, unusually warm for this time of year weekend is in store for us. We won’t hit freezing temperatures even overnight or in the mornings. We’ll hover somewhere around 50 degrees for the entire weekend. While there will be periods of cloudiness, no precipitation of any kind is expected. Delightful!

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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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Saturday, January 21st

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Happy Hosta at Haskell Public Gardens (10:00am-3:00pm)
The shop will feature local nature-inspired artisans mastering in painting, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, and more. Along with unique gifts, the Happy Hosta will feature wreaths, plants, and must-have garden tools for your favorite gardener. 777-787 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford.

Boston Women’s March For America (11:00am-3:00pm)
We will unite in Boston to march in solidarity with communities most affected by the hate, intolerance and acts of violence being perpetrated throughout the nation — among many are communities of women, immigrants, people of color, and people who identify as LGBTQIA and people with disabilities. We stand for religious freedom, human rights, climate justice, racial justice, economic justice and reproductive justice. Together, we will send a message to our leaders and the world that the United States of America stands for values of human decency, equal rights and freedom from discrimination. ALL ARE WELCOME. Boston Common.

Women’s Rally (1:00pm-3:00pm)
To stand with the Women’s March on Washington, who say: “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.”

Human Rights Belong to ALL – The Declaration of Independence, our nation’s founding document, states: “All men are created equal.” We must protect gains made in the past, and actively work to achieve full equity for all. R.I. State House, South Lawn, Gaspee & Francis Streets, Providence, R.I.

Finding peace-a “stay-cation” (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Being able to remain in a peaceful, calm state, regardless of what drama or turmoil is going on around you, is the most important step that you can take to honor yourself and create the life you want. Our, often unknown, responses can lead to difficulty sleeping, low level anxiety, or just a sense that there should be more to life than there seems to be. This class is all about slowing down and learning how to come back home to your ‘essential being-ness’; that place inside of you where you can experience safety, relaxation, peace and a sense of being enough. Yoga 101, 106 State Road, Westport, MA.

South Shore Food & Wine Expo (1:00pm-8:30pm)
Featuring more wineries pouring over hundreds of wines unlike other Expos food is INCLUDED in your ticket price. This is the perfect place to learn about your favorite wines and food or to make new discoveries. What do I get for my admission? Ability to taste as many wines as you would like, food samples from New England’s best chefs, access to some of the latest and greatest products on Vendor Row.

VIP Experience: This exclusive lounge features small production, super premium red and white wines from around the world. Paired with great food from some of New England’s best restaurants, the VIP Experience offers discerning wine enthusiasts with a more intimate setting to sip savor and socialize all to the music of some excellent live Singer Songwriters. Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., Plymouth, MA.

The Great Gatsby Ball (6:00pm-11:00pm)
Get on your glad rags and ditch your chaperone – we’re having a party! Join us for an evening of dancing, drinking, and 1920s fun at the Omni Parker House in downtown Boston. The band will be hot, the dancing will be lively, and you never know what kinds of trouble we’ll get into…a dance class introducing the most popular dances of the era, suitable for any level of experience, live music you can really cut a rug to, games, amusements, and performances that will be the bee’s knees, a cash bar to get you in the partying spirit (shhh, don’t tell the authorities). Come to dance, gamble, and enjoy the greatest party since the 1920s! Only a dumb Dora would miss all the fun! Omni Parker House, 60 School St., Boston.

The NBSO presents “An American in Russia.” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Conductor and Music Director Finalist: Yaniv Dinur, Guest Artist: Yakov Kasman, piano, Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4, Featuring Yakov Kasman, and Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4. New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford.

Sunday, January 22nd

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

FREE Sunday Wellness Program (11:00am-3:00pm)
Dr. Michael Rocha is a fixture in the community when it comes to health and wellness. This FREE program is led by certified instructors and is open to the public! 11:00am: Aerobics/Zumba with DeOlinda Barboza and Qigong “For Inner Peace and Longevity” with Stephen and Marcia Rath. 12:00pm: Nutrition with Patricia Zukowski. 1:00pm: Yoga with Deb Fraine. 2:00pm: Mindfulness with Jessica Webb and Open 3 on 3 Basketball. New Bedford Wellness Initiative, 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford, MA.

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Police are stepping up patrols after three armed robberies believed to be related, two at the same location, were reported at area convenience stores.

At 7:24 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, police received a report of armed robbery at XtraMart, 117 Durfee St. A clerk told police a white man wearing a black hoodie, grey sweatpants showed a stun gun-like device to the clerk, stole money and fled west on Durfee Street and south on Caroline Street, where he possibly got into a tan older vehicle.

At 9:26 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 at the same location, police received a report of a black male, 20 to 30 years old and about 5’6’’ tall robbed the store, brandishing a stun gun-like device. The suspect was said to be wearing black pants, a black hooded jacket and a black bandana with purple markings. He stole cash and then may have fled on a bicycle, headed west on Durfee Street.

At 7:11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Bizarro Food Mart, 556 Kempton St. The clerk told police a suspect described as a male wearing black pants, black shirt and a winter hat with his face covered displayed a black cylindrical object. He stole cash and then left the store, headed north on Newton St.

New Bedford police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 508-991-6350 or the anonymous tip line at 508-992-7463 or e-mail tip@newbedfordpd.com.

First a snowstorm that dumps somewhere about 15″ inches of snow and snowbanks 2-3′ feet high, then a few days later 50 degree temperatures melt it all. Only in New England! The good thing about this weekend is that there will be no snow – that’ll give our sore backs a happy respite. The “bad” thing about this weekend isn’t really that bad: while we will go below freezing overnight and mornings we’ll be above freezing for daytime temperatures for the most part. Saturday being the exception with 31 degrees, but that’s shorts and a hoodie whether in my neighborhood.

Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.

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Friday, January 13th

Moldy Suitcases At Fairhaven VFW (9:00pm-12:30am)
Muzak! Join us for some Moldy jams at Fairhaven VFW. There will not be percussion toys available anywhere else that evening. Yes, the band plays on suitcases! VFW Post 2892 Fairhaven, 109 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA.

Saturday, January 14th

Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

10th annual Greater Fall River Fitness Challenge Kick-Off (10:00am-12:00pm)
Come down and join us for the kick-off to our TENTH year of the fitness challenge! Enjoy a health fair, demonstrations by our fitness partners, get a health screening from SouthCoast Health Van and sign up for the challenge! Only $10 for 12-weeks! If you are unable to make it, you can sign up at RE-CREATION (45 Rock Street) between January 17-January 31! 45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA.

Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.

Happy Hosta at Haskell Public Gardens (10:00am-3:00pm)
The shop will feature local nature-inspired artisans mastering in painting, stained glass, pottery, sculpture, and more. Along with unique gifts, the Happy Hosta will feature wreaths, plants, and must-have garden tools for your favorite gardener. 777-787 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford.

Animal Totem Class (3:00pm-4:00pm)
Join Brother Granite for an evening with the Animal Totems. This class utilizes Inter-Tribal Native Shamanic teachings and Spiritual symbolisum. The ancient wisdom of the animals connect to our Spiritual Aqueni and guide us in our journeys. $20 per person. One Taunton Green, One School Street, Basement Offices, Taunton, MA.

Trans and Queer Liberation Rally & March (6:30pm-9:30pm)
We the members of the trans and queer community of Boston, as well as our allies/accomplices, announce a rally to denounce Trump’s hateful rhetoric as well as other local violent measures that will harm oppressed communities. We denounce Trump’s anti-LGBTQ and racist vice president Pence, and we denounce the anti-LGBTQ and racist cabinet that Trump and Pence are assembling. Read more by clicking on event title.

Paskamansett American Roots, Early Blues, Old-Time, and Honky Tonk! (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Start with two compelling voices, an uncanny sense of harmony, and a deep grounding in traditional American music. Add in stunning guitar work and a warm, intimate performance style, and what do you get? Martin Grosswendt and Susanne Salem-Schatz. As one reviewer says, “Martin and Susanne make beautiful music together.” Read more by clicking on event title. Dartmouth Grange 162, 1133 Fisher Rd., Dartmouth, MA.

Sunday, January 15th

Help Spread Warmth by Donating to PCT Federal Credit Union’s Blanket & Clothing Drive (9:00am-4:30pm)
Winters can be brutally cold, especially here in Massachusetts, and that is why it’s very important that we help our community stay warm. This season, PCT Federal Credit Union wants to help homeless individuals and families stay warm and stay safe, and we need your help! PCT Federal Credit Union, 2203 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA.

FREE Sunday Wellness Program (11:00am-3:00pm)
Dr. Michael Rocha is a fixture in the community when it comes to health and wellness. This FREE program is led by certified instructors and is open to the public! 11:00am: Aerobics/Zumba with DeOlinda Barboza and Qigong “For Inner Peace and Longevity” with Stephen and Marcia Rath. 12:00pm: Nutrition with Patricia Zukowski. 1:00pm: Yoga with Deb Fraine. 2:00pm: Mindfulness with Jessica Webb and Open 3 on 3 Basketball. New Bedford Wellness Initiative, 166 Jenney Street, New Bedford, MA.

New Bedford Mayor’s Youth Council presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration (1:00pm-4:00pm)
This free event for local youth entitled “Empowerment through Expression” will offer an afternoon of inspiration, poetry and music, refreshments, community service projects and a raffle. Youth are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate at the door.

Special guest Carmo Barbosa and Tem Blessed will both perform original pieces and will then work closely with attendees inspiring them to create a group poem or song in the spirits of Martin Luther King. Following there will be a birthday celebration to honor Dr. King, transitioning into various community service projects for area homeless, veterans and foster children. Global Learning Charter Public School, 190 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA.

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