February 9, 10 & 11, 2024

Metro South Events This Weekend

Abington - Comedy Night Fundraiser Sat, Feb 10, 8p, Luci’s Pizza Bar, 460 Bedford St. Laughs for a great cause! Come see comedians Dave Russo, Pete Costello, and Matt Devlin. Tickets are $25 per person, and a portion of your purchase will help support the survivors of Lewiston, ME and Jon Frattasio, a Hanover Police Officer. Get yours on CandlePin.com.

Attleboro - Hike for Health Sun, Feb 11, 8a-9:30a, 575 Wilmarth St. Enjoy nature and experience the fascinating history of the Richardson Nature Preserve! The group will meet up in the parking lot located at 577 B Wilmarth St. Dogs are welcome! This event is free of charge. For questions, call Tracy Lombardy.

Attleboro - Yarn Lovers Group Fri, Feb 9, 9a-10a, Attleboro Public Library, 74 N Main St.

Calling all crafters! Join like-minded community members to chat, share projects, and get feedback! Registration is encouraged. You can do so through email or phone x32.

Bridgewater - Free Warrior Yoga Sat, Feb 10, 10a-11a, 620 Bedford St. Veterans, service members, first responders, and their families and caretakers are invited to a free pop-up yoga class! Register in advance on the Warrior Within Yoga Project website or through email.

Bridgewater - Knit-in for Scholarships Sat, Feb 10, 10a-2p BWPublic Library, 15 South St. American Association of University Women Taunton Area invite knitters and crocheters from all walks of life, regardless of skill level, to craft for those in need. Volunteers will participate in creating 7 X 9-inch blocks that will be assembled into colorful afghans and donated to a local charity.With your $10 donation please also bring size seven needles or J/K crochet hooks and acrylic yarn (worsted) if you are able. Supplies will also be readily available. Light refreshments will be served.

Bridgewater - Golfing for Good Sun, Feb 11, 10a-12p, Champions Indoor Golf, 925 Bedford St. Ted Williams Camp Alumni is raising money for the Jimmy Fund. Come play golf and support cancer research! Admission includes play time, light refreshments, entry into the door prize raffle, and donation. Pre-registration is required. Get your tickets on Eventbrite!

Brockton - Monthly Bake Sale Sat, Feb 10 & Sun, Feb 11, 12p-3p, 1300 W Elm St Ext. Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA partners with local bakeries on the 2nd weekend of every month. The proceeds help care for homeless animals, so stop by shop local and do some good! If you'd like to donate, please sign up.

Brockton - African Wrap Doll Workshop Sat, Feb 10, 11a-1p Lingos Auditorium, BrPL, 304 Main St. The Doll E Daze presents a community African Wrap Doll Workshop for individuals aged 3-100 who love dolls. Each participant will hear the inspiring "Legend of Cecilia" and create their unique African wrap doll. This workshop is open to children and adults alike and promises to be a fun and engaging experience for all. Join us to unleash your creativity and learn about African culture through doll-making.  

Brockton - Comedy Night Sat, Feb 10, 6:30p-10:30p, Brockton VFW Post 1046, 283 N Quincy St. Have a great time & come support Veterans! Look forward to 50/50 raffle, cash bar, and a chance to win $100 worth of scratch tickets. For tickets information, call or email. You can also purchase through Venmo. Cost: $30 per person.

Brockton - Cornerstone Concert: with Tenor David Won, Sun, Feb 11, 3p First Lutheran Church, 900 Main St. Free to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Brockton Local Cultural Council. A lovely reception will follow.

Donations are greatly accepted. For more information, please call 508-586-9021

Carver - Valentine's Day Craft Sun, Feb 11, 2p, Brewery 44, 2 Montello St. Embrace your creativity and paint your own Valentine wine glasses! Cost is $33 per person, and you can pay to Create With Kath's Venmo.

Dedham - Dedham Winter Farmer's Market Sat, Feb 10, 10a-2p, Dedham Town Hall, 450 Washington St. Shop an array of locally grown, produced, and handmade products, including fresh produce, fish, meats, specialty foods, gifts, and more! SNAP & HIP accepted. Every Saturday through March.

Dedham - Kendra Scott Event Sat, Feb 10, 12p-3p, Kendra Scott, 740 Legacy Pl. Shop jewelry and watches just in time for Valentine's Day and support the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern MA! If you can't make the event, shop online on kendrascott.com from Feb 10-Feb 12, where 20% of every purchase with code GIVEBACK-ESJYL will go to APCSM!

East Bridgewater - February Food Drive Sun, Feb 11-Feb 24, 8a-6p. The food drive starts this weekend! Support the East Bridgewater Food Pantry. Non-perishable food item drop-box locations: EB Public Library, Dewhurst ACE Hardware, EB Insurance Agency, Union Congregational Church

Easton - Intention & Yoga Workshop Sat, Feb 10, 3p-4:30p, Hammer & Stain South Shore, 594 Washington St. Join for flow yoga, meditation, and setting your 2024 intention with Deanna as well as an affirmation walk with JoAnne! Please bring a yoga mat and water. All proceeds to benefit Warrior Within Yoga. Purchase your ticket on the Hammer & Stain website.

Fall River - Small Bites Appetizer Competition Sat, Feb 10, 6p-10p, Holy Name School, 850 Pearce St. Try delicious appetizers made by talented volunteer chefs! Also enjoy "Emily & Nick Music." The event is open to everyone! Cost: $20 per person.

Hanover - Historic Chocolate Sat, Feb 10, 12p-3p, Stetson House, 514 Hanover St. The Hanover Historical Society invites you to "Sample some history!" Learn about the history of chocolate, explore how chocolate was made from cacao beans, view a demonstration traditional chocolate-making equipment , and same traditional spiced hot chocolate!

Middleboro - Love at The Forever Farm Sun, Feb 11, 11a-3p, 168 Highland St. Need something special to do on Valentine's Day? Visit the farm's sanctuary animals, enjoy sweet treats, and have a professional photo taken by the fire of you and your partner! Donations are appreciated but not required.

Middleboro - Valentine's Heart Needle Felting Workshop Sat, Feb 10, 10a, West Classroom Soule Homestead Education Center, 48 Soule St.

Bring your favorite sweater, and artist Linda Malis will teach you how to felt hearts onto it! All skill levels are welcome! Tickets: Soule Homestead website. $25 members, $35 non-members.

Plymouth - Super Bowl Watch Party Sun, Feb 11, 6:30p, Tavern on the Wharf, 6 Town Wharf. Enjoy half-priced appetizers and watch the game with friends and family!

Raynham - Weekend Storytime Sat, Feb 10, 10:30a-11:30a, Library Meeting Room, 760 S Main St. Come by for stories, songs, and activities, & free play for the kids and coffee & socializing for the adults! For children ages 2-5 plus adult. No registration required

Taunton - Valentine's Pop-Up Market Sat, Feb 10, 11a-3p, First Parish Church, 76 Church Green. Shop beautiful, handmade gifts for Valentine's Day, including candles, jewelry, sweet treats, and more!

Taunton - Bristol-Plymouth Reg Tech DECA Mattress Fundraiser Sun, Feb 11, 10a-4p, 207 Hart St. All are invited to a showroom of 25+ models & comfort levels with savings up to 50%! Proceeds go to talented DECA students.

West Bridgewater - Father Daughter Valentine Dance Sat, Feb 10, 4:30p-5:30p or 6p-7p, Keeping Pace With Multiple Miracles, 389 West Center St. Make memories with your daughter(s), enjoy dancing, a photo booth, punch & cookies, and a craft table! Register: Keeping Pace website. $20 per father/daughter duo.

Whitman - Hip Hop Music Yoga Flow Fri, Feb 9, 6:30p-7:30p, Whitman Wellness Center, 629 Washington St. Enjoy this week's themed playlist all while developing strength, flexibility, and balance! Sign up on the Whitman Wellness Center website.

Upcoming Events:

Bridgewater - Community Dance Fri, Feb 16, 7-9p. Bridgewater Senior Center. Learn various dances like circle dances, mixers, international folk dances, New England squares, and contras. All dances taught, no experience required. Cost: $8 per person.

Middleboro - Owl Prowl Sat, Feb 17, 7p-8:30p, Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St. Attendees will first hear an interesting lesson on owls and what makes them adapted to night life. Then, they will go out an try to spot some of these mysterious creatures! Please bring your phone and dress for the weather. You can purchase your tickets on Soule Homestead's website.

Attleboro - Winter Night Festival Sat, Feb 17, 4:30p-7:30p, 75 Park St. Save the date for this year's Winter Night Festival! Bring friends and family for more wintertime fun!

Taunton - Silver City Soiree Sat, Mar 2, 7-11p, 49 Main St. The evening will include hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, dancing, dessert, raffles and will be an opportunity to learn more about how your contributions will make a lasting impact on the City of Taunton and its surrounding communities.To learn more about our mission and vision now, head over to centeronmain.org.

Taunton - Maple Sugaring Sat, Mar 16, 11a-12:30p, Gertrude M Boyden Wildlife Refuge, 1298 Cohannet St. Join Ron Aakjar to learn about the maple sugaring process and history in this hand-on program! The event is free of charge. Visit the Friends of Boyden Refuge, Inc. website for more information.