New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
This weekend, the forecast unfortunately continues with a pattern of wet, rainy weather. Weather.com predicts PM showers on Friday and scattered thunderstorms on Saturday. However, there’s hope for mostly sunny skies on Sunday! Temperatures highs will range from 73°F – 81°F.
Although the rain might not let up, there are plenty of chances this weekend to 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 24
If the weather permits, check out Campfire Night at the YMCA Dartmouth (267 Gulf Rd., Dartmouth). Bring the family along for a fun summer evening activity. Enjoy the outdoors with a campfire — there will be storytelling, songs, and most importantly- s’mores! Cost is $10 per family and the night begins at 6:30pm.
Or start the weekend with a few opportunities to support local music. The New Music Festival kicks off Friday evening from 6pm-11pm. This is a great event with over 30 local, Southeastern New England bands and musicians. This is a two-day festival and is held at Artists’ Exchange (90 Rolfe Square, Cranston) in Cranston, RI. Tickets are $10 per day, or $15 for a two-day pass. This is your best chance to hear a plethora of local music.
Looking to enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by local music? Vintage Soul is a great band that will be performing at Candleworks Restaurant (72 N. Water St.) at 9:30pm. Hear Chris Bissonette and Sarah Martin at Fathom’s Bar and Grille (252 Popes Island) at 9:30pm, or enjoy a bite and She Rides, Boom Cats and Four Legged Faithful at No Problemo (813 Purchase St.).
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
With beach season practically upon us, it’s the perfect time to think about summer safety. The American Red Cross Fall River (315 Pleasant St., Fall River) is holding their Standard First Aid with CPR course on Saturday morning from 9am-3pm. Upon completion, receive certification in Standard First Aid with CPR – for Adult, Child, and Infant. This is the great time of year to become educated in First Aid Safety and especially CPR! Cost of course is $80.
Or start Saturday morning with a fun way to exercise – dance! Be at ArtWorks! (384 Acushnet Ave.) at 10am to participate in the Journey Dance 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.
After dancing the morning away, stick around at ArtWorks! (384 Acushnet Ave.) for Open Studio Clay. This is a unique experience to connect with your inner artist by making your own clay pots and practice hand-building and throwing techniques. There is no instruction, so bring your imagination! A technician will of course be on hand for assistance. Throw clay for the afternoon from 1pm-3:30pm Cost is $40 for members, $45 for non-members.
For nightlife, have some fun doing something different with Mechanical Bull Riding at Libad’s Bar (578 Brock Ave.). Dance the night away with music by DJ Jr Ray at Fins (37 Union St.) or the In-House DJ at Catwalk Bar and Grille (34 Union St.). Or check out the Video Lounge at Hibernia Irish Pub (109 William St.).
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Start Sunday-Funday with a walk around Buttonwood Park, or take your family to see Ruthy and explore the Buttonwood Park Zoo (425 Hawthorn St.); the zoo is open from 10am-5pm and ticket prices are $6 for adults, $4.50 for seniors and teens, and $3.00 for children ages 3-12. Support the Buttonwood Park Zoo with your attendance and enjoy a beautiful morning or afternoon with nature and animals.
Or, just like every Sunday, enjoy a late brunch or lunch date at Cork Wine and Tapas (90 Front St.) or Dog Day Sundays with your BFF (Best Furry Friend) at Hibernia Irish Pub (109 William St.). Wind down with the Sunday Night Jam Session at the Pour Farm Tavern (780 Purchase St.) at 7pm, or with Karaoke at the Catwalk Bar and Grille (34 Union St.) at 9:30pm.
As always, be safe and have a great weekend!
