Viva Fall River

PACT Act Outreach: VA Providence Brings Benefits to Westport!

Westport VFW 843 State Road, Westport

VA Providence is on the road again, bringing vital health care and benefits directly to Veterans in Massachusetts! Join us on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at VFW Post 8502 (843 State Rd., Westport, MA 02790-2825) to learn how the PACT Act can expand your access to VA care and benefits. This free event is open to all Veterans, their families, and survivors—no RSVP required. Whether you’re newly eligible for VA health care or need help with a benefits claim, our team is here to assist! Who will be on-site? ✅ VA Providence Enrollment Team – Assisting Veterans with VA health care enrollment and eligibility questions. ✅ Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) – Providing expert guidance on claims and benefits. ✅ Veterans Inc. – Offering resources for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. If you served, you deserve to know what’s available to you. Stop by, ask questions, and connect with your local VA team. For more information on the PACT Act, call VA Providence at (401) 273-7100. See you in Westport!

Free

Sheep & Wool Festival

Coggeshall Farm Museum 1 Colt Drive, Bristol, RI

The Sheep & Wool Festival returns to Coggeshall Farm Museum on May 17, 2025! Learn about and see demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool processing, dyeing, weaving, and spinning. Shop with vendors and artisans from RI and New England. Visit with the farm’s sheep and see visiting animals that provide us with the fiber for our craft. Pre-registration is HIGHLY recommended and tickets may sell out. Rain or Shine!

$4 – $17

Echoes of the Pocasset and the Falling River Guided Walking Tour

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

Step into history with the inaugural tour of this powerful project, illuminating the Quequechan River and the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe. This event unveils the hidden history and path of the Quequechan River and reconnects Fall River’s landscapes, waterways, and Indigenous heritage through storytelling and wayfinding markers.

Taste of Portugal Food Tour

Columbia Street Columbia Street, Fall River, MA, United States

If you’re looking for mouth-watering cuisine to tantalize your taste buds, you’ve come to the right place. Fall River offers an explosion of Portuguese foods from cooked chourico sausage links and grilled meats, to finely crafted pastries. The “Taste Of Portugal” tour takes you on an excursion to sample incredible Portuguese food and drinks, as we stroll the streets of the city that boasts the largest Portuguese population outside of Portugal. Join us for this special collaboration between New Bedford Food Tours and Viva Fall River to experience the authentic and exceptional qualities that make Fall River a must-stop South Coast destination.

Chess Club

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

Play a game of chess at the library! Chess players at all levels are invited to stop by on Saturday afternoons. Bring your own chess board and pieces, or we have some available at the desk.

Art Gallery Shows (Free!)

Greater Fall River Art Association 80 Belmont St, Fall River, United States

Art Galleries on the main floor are FREE and open to the public. Step inside, view some art created by our local artists, fall in love with a piece, and buy it. You can take it home after the show ends. Gallery shows rotate every month. Gallery Hours: Saturdays 5:00pm - 8:00pm Sundays 1:00pm - 4:00pm Interested in displaying your art? Find out what the next themed show will be on our website. Become a member of the Greater Fall River Art Association to receive email notifications about upcoming gallery shows, art workshops, and music events. Members receive discounted rates for gallery submissions as well as art workshops.

Jimmy Vivino and Professor Louie & The Crowmatix

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

Saturday, May 17, 2025 $33 Advance | $35 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Jimmy Vivino: Although I’m proud to say I am currently a member of Blues Rock pioneers Canned Heat and co-producer of our latest release “Finyl Vinyl,” there’s just too much to list as far as played with this one played with that one. But in the end, I will list the people of importance pertaining to my growth as a musician. Yes, I’ve worked in every form of media in the business from Movies to TV to Broadway to Radio to Records to Concerts…all the way down to funky little clubs. After all, I always say “I’m just a Bluesman with a job.” Professor Louie & The Crowmatix: Grammy Nominated Professor Louie & The Crowmatix from Woodstock, NY have been expanding the borders of the Americana, Roots & Blues genres with Professor Louie’s stories, keyboard playing, singing and accordion Their repertoire continually expands with Crowmatix songs from their 18 Albums and songs Louie learned and helped create directly with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame group “The Band”. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix are on tour throuhout 2025 performing their new recording Crowin’ Around on […]

Get Lucky

Primo on Water Street 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Get Lucky8PM–12AM |Kitchen open ‘til MIDNIGHT! Get ready to dance the night away with Get Lucky, bringing the party from 8PM to midnight this Saturday! From funky beats to crowd-favorite covers, this high-energy band knows how to keep the vibes going all night long.21+

SOMETHIN’ ELSE

Saint James Irish Pub 91 Purchase Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Live at 9pm!!

Kid’s (Ages 6-9) Art Workshop

Greater Fall River Art Association 80 Belmont St, Fall River, United States

The Greater Fall River Art Association has Kids Art workshops taught by Mr. Ernie. For kids ages 6-9 years old we have Saturday morning and Sunday morning options. For kids aged 10-12 years old we have one Saturday morning workshop. Sign up your little ones and watch them grow in art fundamentals! Maximum of 8 kids per session. Supplies provided. --- SUNDAY Kids Workshops:Ages 6-99am – 10:30amMax 8 kids --- $20 for Members$25 for NonmembersOnly 8 spots available per session Call 508-673-7212 or email PresidentGFRAA@gmail.com to sign up

$20.00 – $25.00

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