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MAC YArt Sale

Sippican Elementary School 16 Spring St, Marion

Join us for the Marion Art Center’s first ever “YArt” Sale! Come shop for lightly used art supplies, equipment, books, and teaching resources. The event will take place in the multipurpose room at Sippican Elementary School. Want to offload some art supplies? We’ll sell your unwanted materials! Vendor applications are due by Friday, April 19. The Marion Art Center will retain a 50% commission on all sales. Items must be in good condition and approved by our committee in advance. Items must be dropped off prior to the event (time TBA) at the event location and picked up at the same location after the event has ended. All vendors will pay a $25 registration fee once accepted, which will be refunded after vendors collect all unsold goods. Any uncollected items will be immediately donated, and the MAC will retain that vendor’s registration fee. Any no-show vendors will forfeit the registration fee. No items may be delivered or returned to the Marion Art Center. Have a lot of items to sell? Vendors are invited to sell their own items at the event but must be present for setup and cleanup and remain throughout the entirety of the event. The MAC will […]

Free

POESIA: A Celebration of Portuguese Poetry, Waterfront Walk & Reading

Fall River Heritage State Park Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Please join us for A Celebration of Portuguese Poetry, Culture, and Fall River Poets as we honor the significant contributions made throughout history to local, national, and international arts and culture. This event opens with a Poetry Walk, meeting at the Gates of Fall River and our Sister City Ponta Delgada, Portugal. We will then proceed to The Monument of Poet João Teixeira de Medeiros at Heritage State Park. And, finally we will meet at the Heritage State Park Visitors Center, just steps away, for a Poetry Reading, a Bilingual Reading of Select Major Portuguese Poets, and a reading of award-winning poems from the Middle and High School Poetry Contest. This event is free and open to the public. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/POESIA2024 For the full program and participant bios, please visit www.vivafallriver.com/poesia Presented by: Viva Fall River, Newport Poetry, and The City of Fall River Sponsored by: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Chaves Market, Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop, and Portugalia Marketplace With support from: Bristol Community College LUSOCENTRO, Brown University Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, Fall River Cultural Council, Mass Cultural Council, and Radio Voz Do Emigrante

Event Series Oxen Weekend

Oxen Weekend

Coggeshall Farm Museum 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RI

Times: Coggeshall Farm Museum is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: Included with standard daytime admission ($10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-17) or with Coggeshall Farm Museum membership or Old Sturbridge Village membership Come to Coggeshall Farm Museum and experience what life was like on an 18th-century farm, complete with a pair of visiting oxen! Jim and Bev Gould will be spending the weekend at the farm with their Old Ayrshire oxen, Ned and Buster. Together, they will demonstrate some of the tasks that oxen and their teamsters would have tended to on the farm in the 1790s. Watch the pair hard at work and have all of your oxen questions answered! Guests can also meet our sheep, pigs, and chickens, play simple games, explore our nature trail, and more.

Free – $10

Doodles & Comics Workshop

Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

If you are interested in comics, drawing, and telling stories with pictures, the Doodle & Comics Workshop with Cara Bean might be just your thing. The workshop is a basic introduction on how to generate ideas, develop simple storylines, and create characters. Learn easy doodling exercises to help you generate ideas and more. Recommended for children ages 8 to 12. As space and materials are limited, children are required to preregister for this event. You may register starting Friday, April 19 by calling the Children's Room at 508-324-2700, ext. 4. Sponsored by: CONTACT: David R. Mello  508-324-2700 ext. 4  dmello@sailsinc.org LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Arbor Day Fair

Kennedy Pavilion Park South Main Street, Fall River, MA, United States

  Fun filled afternoon with family activities. Opportunities to learn about forestry careers. Plant a tree or take home your own seedlings to plant. Agency partners, demonstrations, giveaways, food trucks, and more.

Johnny Botelho

Troy City Brewing 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, United States

Johnny Botelho and his trusty Gibson will be setting the vibes 5-8pm. Taproom and biergarten Open 12-10pm. Save the date and enjoy a great time!

*Sold Out* 10,000 Maniacs

Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

Saturday, April 27, 2024 $66 Advance | $71 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm 10,000 Maniacs, one of America’s most beloved independent bands with hits “Because The Night,” “These Are Days,” “Trouble Me,” “More Than This,” “Candy Everybody Wants,” returns with an extensive spring tour. This tour will mark the return of vocalist and violinist Mary Ramsey who took a break for health reasons last year. Fans can expect to hear all their Maniacs favorites and a few other surprises as well. Through it all the creative core of the band remains, along with its trademark sound.

Triple Threat and Lisa

Liberal Club 20 Star St, Fall River, MA, United States

Triple Threat and Lisa will be rockin’ the place again! This is a fun band that always draws a good crowd so mark your calendar now and in the meantime sharpen up on your cowbell skills because you just might find yourself a part of the band. Good ole’ rock n’ roll classics that remind us of good times and good ole’ days. You don’t want to miss out on the fun!!!!!

South Coast Jeep Club Car Show

Dorothy Cox Candy Factory Store 100 Griffin Street, Fall River, MA, United States

South Coast Jeep Club Car Show Classic, Antiques, Jeeps, 4X4, Modern Muscle Imports & Hot Rods Registration begins at 10AM $20 per Vehicle Judging12:30 PM Sunday April 28th 2024 11AM -3PM Location 100 Griffin St Fall River Rain date May4th

$20.00

“Aging Disgracefully” comedy/luncheon show at McGovern’s

McGovern’s Restaurant 310 Shove Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Comics Doreen Collins and Charlie Hall present an afternoon of great comedy and cuisine at McGovern's in Fall River on Sunday April 28th. Their show AGING DISGRACEFULLY, now in its 6th year combines stands-up, skits and song for a hilarious look at the perks and pitfalls of gettin' old. McGovern's provides the meal, and the 75 min. show follows. To make reservations please see agingdisgracefully.net. $60pp includes tax and tip. Lunch starts at 1:30pm.

$60

Engage with Art and Technology: Live Drawing and Artist Talk

The Ignition Space 44 Troy Street, Fall River, MA, United States

The Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition (FRACC) invites you to a special event on April 28th from 3-5 pm. Hosted at The Ignition Space, 44 Troy #2. The event will begin at FR MoCA's space within 44 Troy, where attendees can observe a New Bedford Research and Robotics (NBRR) robot in action as it strikes "poses" while you draw from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. At FRACC's Ignition Space, artist Ruth Douzinas will lead an insightful artist talk from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Ruth, a New York-based artist and environmental engineer, will discuss her collaboration with NBRR and explore themes of environmental sustainability and human ingenuity in her work. Ruth's artwork is currently on view in the Ignition Space as part of the UMass Dartmouth CVPA MFA Thesis Exhibition, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with her creative process and explore her exploration of value and environmental change through ceramics and found materials. This event is free and open to the public. Materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. All skill levels and ages are welcome to participate.

Free
Event Series Mini-Athletes Playtime

Mini-Athletes Playtime

Fall River YMCA 199 North Main St, Fall River, MA

This class is designed for our younger participants, geared towards developing motor skills while learning basic sports skills in a social environment focused on increasing self-esteem and having fun! Different sports will be featured throughout the course and may include things like soccer, basketball, volleyball, and floor hockey. (Ages 18mo- 4 years are welcome).

$90 – $115

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