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This weekend’s guide begins with a rainy weather forecast. Weather.com predicts rainy skies with showers on both Friday and Saturday. Skies will hopefully clear up a bit with partly cloudy weather on Sunday. Despite the wet weather, at least temps will up, with highs from 73°F – 79°F.
Don’t let the rainy weather get you down! There are plenty of chances this weekend to escape the rain and have a great time indoors. 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 venue name to get their contact info and directions.
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
Leave the rain outside while being visually inspired for the afternoon. The X on X Art Show, which is a members-do-members portrait show, will be at Gallery X (169 William St.) from 11am-5pm. Or take the opportunity to get to know the works of the artists and members of ArtWorks! (384 Acushnet Ave.) at the ArtWorks! Artist Member Exhibit, from 12pm-5pm.
Friday night, listen to the music of Russ Peterson at Candleworks Restaurant (72 N. Water St.). Forget the rain while having a delicious dining experience accompanied by rock favorites; the music begins at 9:30pm.
Looking for a change from the Downtown scene?? Take a short drive into Providence to check out Breathing Tube at Perishable Theatre (95 Empire St., Providence). Breathing Tube is a radio theatre show of different short plays from local writers. Tickets are only $5 and are available HERE. Experience something new while supporting local talent.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
If you’re a Boston Bruins fan then you know that Saturday morning a rolling rally will be held throughout the streets of Boston to celebrate the B’s winning the Stanley Cup! The parade starts at 11am: Here‘s all you need to know about the parade route, parking restrictions and everything else that goes into celebrating another championship for Boston!
If you don’t take the trip up to Boston, start a rainy Saturday morning with a fun way to exercise – dance! Be at ArtWorks! (384 Acushnet Ave.) at 10am to participate in the JourneyDance class. This is a unique dancing experience in which instructor Juliet Loranger guides dancers through simple movement sequences that help reconnect you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Classes are held every Saturday and cost $15.
Want an evening filled with mystique? Support a great cause Saturday night and have a fabulous time at the Ball at Galery X! This Masquerade Ball begins at 7pm. There will be complimentary snacks provided and a cash bar. Make memories, get dressed up, drink, and dance to the music of the Jethros, all while supporting New Bedford’s oldest art gallery, Gallery X. Guests are encouraged to dress up in masquerade attire – how fun!
Enjoy great food and music Saturday night. Chris Richards will be playing at Fathom’s Bar & Grille (252 Popes Island); hear him play while enjoying delicious food and a lovely water-front view. Music begins at 9:30pm. Or, enjoy some super yummy Mexican food at No Problemo (813 Purchase St.), then stick around after 10pm to have a blast with The Throttles and The Eye Soares.
Looking for a change from the Downtown scene Saturday night? Head into North Dartmouth to Trio Café and Lounge (780 State Rd.). Local promoters Daveed Silveira and Corey Bernardo have put the night together with music by DJ Eric Moreira. There will be free Sangria from 9pm-10pm, and great music and dancing all night long.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
Happy Fathers Day to all the dad’s out there! Especially mine!! Looking for the perfect gift to get your Dad on Father’s Day? Spend time with him by taking him to the 37th Annual Fairhaven Fathers Day Road Race at Hastings Middle School (1 School St., Fairhaven). This is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the Father’s Day Road Race benefit multiple community organizations including fire, police, and scholarships. Register to run HERE by Saturday, June 18th! Or show your support by cheering the runners on.
Other ideas? Take Dad out for a late brunch at Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front St.). Or give him an afternoon, back porch hootenanny experience at the Bluegrass Open Jam at Steve’s Backstage Pass (15 School St., Taunton) from 1pm-5pm.
As always, have a safe and fun weekend! Happy Fathers Day to all the great Dads!
