Viva Fall River

A Farmcoast Winter Conversation & Reading Series
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Westport Grange 181, 931 Main Rd, Westport, Massachusetts, 02790, United States
A Farmcoast Winter Conversation and Reading Series is a four-part series of two-hour gatherings, each with its own mix of reading, conversation, and writing, focused on our relationship to land and water. Designed to appeal to a wide community audience, the series integrates local viewpoints, writers from around the area, and a variety of facilitators including environmental stewards, land & water farmers, and writers.
This program is supported by the Westport Cultural Council through funding from the Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust administered by the Bank of America and the Westport Cultural Gift Fund.

Kayla & Nate Duo
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States

Love Themed Soap Making Workshop
2026-02-22 13:00 | Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, 02721, United States
Celebrate love in all its forms—romantic, self-love, friendship, and creativity—at our Love-Themed Soap-Making Workshop right in our taproom! This cozy afternoon workshop is the perfect post-Valentine’s way to slow down, get creative, and make something meaningful by hand all while you enjoy a fresh craft beer, wine or whiskey!

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Old School Classic Club Night- Glow Party w/ DJ Armand Berube
2026-02-21 20:00 | The Liberal Club, 20 Star St, Fall River
Our Feb. Old School Classic Club Night theme at the Liberal Club will be our 2026 Old School Black Light Glow Party. Join us for a night of 80’s to early 2000’s Dance, Freestyle, Hip Hop & RnB Club Classics. No Cover Charge, 2 Full Service bars, Selfie Station, Pumping Sound, 3 Video Screens. Throwback Music & Music Videos. Neon / UV reflective attire suggested but not necessary. Proper casual dress.

Ally the Piper
2026-02-21 20:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
$54 Advance | $57 Day of Show | $104 VIP[all-in pricing, no additional fees]Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

$104 VIP Pre-Show Meet & Greet (includes admission to the show). More info below.

Join Ally the Piper, on an electrifying tour that blends fresh, original music with classic rock and heavy metal covers. Ally, an internet sensation with nearly 5 million followers, is renowned for taking the traditional Great Highland bagpipe into the modern era. Ally adds a unique twist to each performance, captivating audiences with vibrant energy and innovative arrangements, delivered by her and her live band.Experience the thrill of beloved classics alongside powerful new music that celebrate the spirit of Celtic tradition while boldly stepping into the future. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and connection with Ally the Piper.

Ally the Piper is a viral internet sensation, renowned for modernizing the Great Highland bagpipe. She blends classic rock and heavy metal with Celtic influences, captivating audiences worldwide. Supported by legends like Metallica and Iron Maiden, Ally showcases her talent on various traditional instruments and is redefining the bagpipe’s place in contemporary music.

This concert is JKB Entertainment Group’s 15th Anniversary celebration!

***VIP Pre-Show Ticket Includes a Meet and Greet Photo Opportunity prior to the show!Day of show Instructions will be emailed 24-72 hours before the event.***

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Wait and See Comedy
2026-02-21 20:00 | AM Vets POST#60, 175 Danforth St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720
The show is presented by Wait and See Comedy and features a standout lineup of local comics. This month’s lineup includes headliner Sam Pelletier, featuring Ari Shield, with Jacob Sung and Sonya Priest.

Smoking is allowed in the bar area, drinks are very affordable, and all bar purchases support the local veteran club.

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Fish Bingo
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Heron Educational Center for the Human Spirit, 187 Plymouth ave, durfee mills, building 8, entrance 8 a, first floor, Fall River
This is not grandma’s bingo. Here you will win aquatic prizes. It could be a trio of blue tuxedo guppies to a bottle of dechlorinator.Doors open at 6pmSocial hour 6pm to 7pmBingo starts promptly at 7:00pm. It will end around 8:30pm.There will be refreshments. If you want to bring something for refreshments cake to some drinks. Please message me Andrew Courchaine. So I do not buy to many refreshments. If you want to donate to the prize piles for bingo.. Again reach out to me and let me know what you are bringing.There will not be an auction at the end of unless there are left over items. We can auction them off. So come on out and have a great time.First bingo card is free for the games. You can add multiple cards for additional cost

Please if you can RSVP. So I can plan the room and refreshments accordinglySee you at February meeting “ FISH BINGO!!

Fighting Fire with Laughter Comedy Show
2026-02-21 17:30 | Fall River Lodge Of Elks #118, 4500 N Main St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720, United States
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Tickets $25Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 7pm

Snacks ProvidedCash barRafflesAuctions18+ Event

For tickets, to donate or sponsor, please visithttps://www.funny4funds.com/…/fighting-fire-with…/1715For more information, please contactSharron: Sharron@frffwa.org

Winterfest
2026-02-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Tipsy Toboggan, 75 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, United States
Get Ready, Fall River!Winterfest Fall River 2026

Celebrating Toboggans, Togetherness & Tons of Fun

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026Time: 2:00 PMLocation: 75 Ferry Street, Fall River(Plenty of on-street parking available, with a pay-for-parking lot at the bottom of Ferry Street.)

Presented by Viva Fall River, the City of Fall River, The Tipsy Toboggan, Canned Heat Craft Beer, Stumpy’s Hatchet House, and the Chowda Heads Racing Team, Winterfest is all about coming together to enjoy the best parts of the season.

What’s Happening!

Meet the Champs:Fall River’s own Chowda Heads Toboggan Racing Team returns from the National Championships with their award-winning toboggans. Learn about this unique winter sport and see the sleds up close.

Photo Moments & Special Guests:Enjoy winter photo stations, selfie spots, and appearances from festive seasonal guests—including Holly & Jolly and a few other winter surprises.

Winter Entertainment:Ice carving, live musical entertainment, and classic wintertime fun throughout the afternoon. And if the snow sticks around some real winter fun!

Kid-Friendly Activities:Viva Fall River and the City of Fall River will host winter-themed activities designed to keep younger guests engaged and entertained.

Winter Comforts & Food:• The Tipsy Toboggan’s Winter Garden serving seasonal bites and specialty beverages• Chowda Heads’ signature clam chowder and stuffies• Coffee, hot chocolate, and warm cider available throughout the event

Axe Throwing at Stumpy’s:Stumpy’s Hatchet House will be open with complimentary axe throwing and additional activities during the festival.

Mark your calendars, bundle up, and join us for an unforgettable winter celebration in the heart of Fall River.

This is an outdoor event with warming areas available inside The Tipsy Toboggan and Stumpy’s Hatchet House.

Trustees Mobile Adventures: Frozen Fun - Hands on Ice Experiments!
2026-02-21 13:30 - 15:30 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Experiment with ice! Learn how ice forms, melts, and shapes our world. Activities will include: ice melting experiments, snowflake crafts, and more!

The Brave and the Bold: The Story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Heritage State Park, Davol St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Celebrate local Black history through a family legacy. Learn more about the courage of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment; Black and Indigenous heroes of the American Revolutionary War. Jason Roomes – a proud descendant – will be presenting. This program is presented by the Bristol Black Collective in collaboration with DCR. Meet in the Theater.

Frosty Faces at the Library!
2026-02-21 11:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Celebrate Snowball Follies at the library by getting your own frosty face! Faces by Casey will lend her artistic skill in offering snowflakes, polar bears, snowmen and other wintry designs to all the young faces who visit us this morning!

G Dub
2026-02-20 20:30 | The Belmont Club, 34 Franklin Street, Fall River

Paper Cup Polar Bear
2026-02-20 11:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
This frosty fellow is the perfect craft for Snowball Follies Week! Wrap some white yarn around the plastic cup giving the polar bear a nice, fuzzy body! Then, attach his head, arms, legs and a tuna in his paws for a snack! He’s fun and easy to make! For ages 4 and up.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds
2026-02-19 20:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
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$60 Advance | $62 Day of Show[all-in pricing, no additional fees]Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds: A Tribute to Chicago Blues

Harmonica Master Returns to His Musical Roots. Kim Wilson, the legendary harmonica virtuoso and frontman of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, is preparing for what may be his most personally meaningful tour yet. The upcoming “A Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour represents a homecoming of sorts for Wilson, who cut his teeth playing alongside the very architects of the Chicago blues sound during the genre’s golden era.

“That’s where I live,” Wilson says about Chicago blues. “This is what I love. It’s what I’ve always loved. Everything else that I do, I try and put that mojo on it.”Early Immersion in the Scene

Wilson’s connection to Chicago blues runs deep, stretching back to his teenage years when he was fortunate enough to witness and learn from the masters themselves. “I was probably about 16 years old, maybe even 15,” Wilson recalls about when he first became aware of the Chicago blues scene. “All my friends were listening to that stuff and all those guys were coming in and playing live everywhere you can imagine.”

The young Wilson saw legends like Johnny Shines, Muddy Waters, George “Harmonica” Smith, and Jimmy Reed perform live. More remarkably, he got to play with them. “I played with Eddie Taylor when I was 18 or 19 years old. That’s about as Chicago blues as you can get,” he notes.

The Sound

What set Chicago blues apart from other regional styles was its distinctive mood and power. “Something about Chicago blues, those guys really knew how to set a mood,” Wilson explains. The migration of blues musicians from the rural South to Chicago created a unique fusion. “They take their district, their region, and they bring it to another city. And it morphs into a combination of a couple of things,” Wilson observes.

The urban environment demanded amplification, which fundamentally changed the sound. “These musicians performed in a lot of other places before they got to Chicago. They soaked up the different scenes across the country,” Wilson says. “Then they put those sounds through an amplifier. Because they were playing in bars. You can’t be heard otherwise.”

Chicago blues was also distinguished by its harmonica-driven sound, featuring legends like Little Walter, James Cotton, and Big Walter. “A lot of Chicago blues was built around the harmonica,” Wilson notes, explaining his natural gravitation toward the genre.

The Human Element

One aspect Wilson emphasizes about the Chicago blues masters is their approachability despite their legendary status. “They were just regular people. That was the thing,” he reflects. “People like Jimmy Rogers, I worked with him, and I love covering his stuff. But he was just a normal guy… with a lot of talent. The same with Muddy Waters, the originator of electric Chicago blues. I would go out to eat with him after a show and no one knew exactly who he was, but they knew he was somebody important. Even the king carried himself like a normal human being.”

This down-to-earth quality extended throughout the blues community. “Big stars, people like B.B. King, people like Bobby Blue Bland, they were still very normal people. That’s because they came from normal backgrounds. They came from having nothing to having a bit of something.”

A Musical Ecosystem

Wilson describes the Chicago blues scene as a thriving ecosystem where hundreds of clubs supported a vibrant community of musicians. “A lot of those guys rarely left the city. They were all playing clubs in Chicago. There were hundreds of them.” This concentration created an environment where musicians constantly pushed each other to excel.

The personal connections Wilson forged during this era remain vivid. “Literally it was like playing basketball with Michael Jordan every single time,” he says. “You’re playing with all your heroes. It was an incredible time to be alive.”

The Upcoming Tour

The “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour will feature a mix of classic chestnuts and deeper cuts from the Chicago blues catalog. “There will be a lot more traditional songs in the set,” Wilson explains. “We haven’t decided exactly how we’re going to mix it up yet, but I’m hoping I can do this for a little while, to be honest with you.”

However, Wilson will maintain his traditional approach of not using set lists. “I prefer to let the energy of the crowd and the performance dictate the evening’s direction.”

Authenticity and Individual Voice

Wilson emphasizes the importance of individual expression within the blues tradition. “You have to do your own thing,” he insists. “When people come see me and they see this band, they know that they’re going to get something unique, even if it’s in that genre.”

This philosophy reflects something he learned from the masters themselves. “One great thing about these guys, that does not happen today very often, is they all have their own personality. They all have their own style. They all have their own delivery. They were all unique inside that musical genre.”

Looking Forward

As Wilson prepares to take audiences on this musical journey, he hopes fans will dig deeper into the music’s origins. “When you hear us doing stuff, certain songs, dig back to where the original came from. Find out who did it. You will probably end up owning everything they ever did, like I do.”

The “Tribute to Chicago Blues” tour promises to be more than just a series of concerts — it’s a master class in authenticity, delivered by someone who learned from the source and has spent decades perfecting his craft while maintaining his own distinctive voice within the tradition.

Native American Storytelling & Crafts with the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
2026-02-19 12:30 - 15:00 | Heritage State Park, Davol St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Learn about our neighbors, the first people of Fall River through engaging storytelling and crafts. All materials will be provided. Drop in any time from 12:30PM to 3:00PM.

Storybook Bingo
2026-02-19 11:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
It’s everyone’s favorite game of Bingo but with a storybook character twist! There will be some great books and other prizes to win! In honor of this week’s celebration of Snowball Follies

Salsa Dancing - Drop-in Class on Wednesday Nights
2026-02-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Salbeh Lounge, 144 Guild Street, Fall River, 02724
This All-Levels class is very WELCOMING FOR BEGINNERS, as we teach the basics every week. Then, for our RETURNING STUDENTS, we’ll teach a new turn pattern, develop lead/follow and styling. No partner necessary! – Cash Bar – Open at 7:00pm – Class starts at 7:30pm – Dancing til 11pm – $15 cover

Auditions for Mean Girls the Musical
2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Heron Educational Center for the Human Spirit, 187 Plymouth ave, durfee mills, building 8, entrance 8 a, first floor, Fall River
For more information: www.stellarstudiostheater.com/auditions

Join us February 18th or February 20th to audition for Mean Girls the Musical! Auditions take place in 2 rounds: first round from 6:00 – 7:30 and second round from 7:30 – 9:00 PM.

Please prepare 1 minute of a song in the style of the show. Please provide us with a mp3 Backtrack for your audition.

Email which date, time-slot, and your backtrack to info@stellarstudiostheater.com to reserve your spot today!

Auditions are at the Heron Center in Fall River.

Rehearsals will be Sundays and Wednesdays 6 – 9 PM at the Heron Center in Fall River. Performances take place May 28th – 31st at Steeple Playhouse in New Bedford, MA

Positive Self Talk Workshop
2026-02-18 18:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Positive self-talk refers to the practice of consciously using optimistic and constructive language when speaking to oneself, either in one’s mind or out loud. It involves replacing negative or self-defeating thoughts and innerdialogue with more encouraging, affirming, and empowering statements. Positive self-talk can have a significant impact on one’s mental and emotional well-being, as well as their overall outlook on life.

We will:

Practice ways to be more confident in our thoughts and actions

Discuss why “Comparison is the thief of joy”

Take time to write our accomplishments and future goals

Share ways to build our self-esteem

This workshop is presented by the Katie Brown Educational Program.

Movie Time: Zootopia 2
2026-02-18 14:00 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720
SPACE IS LIMITED. SIGN UP AT: https://gfrrec.org/movie-time-zootopia-2/

Community Kwanzaa: Sewing Workshop
2026-02-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Heritage State Park, Davol St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Craft Your Own Ujimaa-Inspired Table Runner at Our Workshop!

In the city of textiles join us for an interactive and festive experience as we celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Ujimaa (collective work and responsibility).

This workshop is more than just creating a beautiful table runner – it’s a chance to come together, share love, laughter, and delightful food while embodying the spirit of unity and shared responsibility.

Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion of creativity and community building! Participants will learn sewing and embroidery techniques while creating their specially designed table runner.

The event is free and open to the public. Children ages 6+ must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies are limited

This program is made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), Mass Humanities in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation of Massachusetts (DCR) and the Big Business Network.

Slime Lab
2026-02-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Fall River Carousel, 5 Water St, Fall River, 02721
Step into the Slime Lab and get in the groove of science! Meet our resident slime specialist and science officianado, Dr. Connery, and take part in a hands-on slime-making experience that’s equal parts learning and gooey fun.

Pick your ingredients, choose your textures and colors, mix up your concoctions, and watch the magic of science come to life right before your eyes. Each young scientist will head home with a selection of custom-mixed slimes—perfect for playing, showing off, and experimenting even more at home.

This is a drop-in style event, so book your time slot and stop by to dive into the slime!

🧫 Book your slime session with Dr. Connery at:👉 www.FRCarousel.com

Meet Peppermint the Polar Bear!
2026-02-18 11:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Meet the Snowball Follies ambassador of winter, Peppermint the Polar Bear! Peppermint will be here to pose for pictures and share a special surprise with all his friends! While you are here, be sure to participate in the Arctic Animal Scavenger Hunt and become eligible to win a Wintery Gift Basket. Snow Fluff will also be served to all who drop by! For Ages 3 and up.

Family Lego Night
2026-02-17 18:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
We welcome all who enjoy building with these marvelous little plastic bricks to attend and show us what you can do! This month’s challenge: Build a LEGO submarine! A raffle for prizes will take place during the evening! All ages.

Sam Grisman Project
2026-02-15 20:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA, 02720
$40 Advance | $45 Day of Show[all-in pricing, no additional fees]Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

Sam Grisman is a bass player, music appreciator, and bandleader who grew up in Mill Valley, California in a home where some of the great acoustic music of our time was being recorded on a regular basis. His father, legendary mandolinist, composer, and producer, David Grisman, was constantly having friends come over to his home studio for recording sessions and rehearsals. These friends, such as Doc Watson, Jerry Garcia, John Hartford, Mike Seeger, and Tony Rice all left an impression on the younger Grisman and inspired him to pursue a life making music with his many talented friends.Sam Grisman Project was created to shed light on the music that Sam grew up around, and highlight that music’s influence on the members of the collective and in the greater music community. The band’s shows create a safe space where the band and audience can bask in the shared love and reverence for the great music and musicians who continue to inspire us all.

The friends who make up Sam Grisman Project are a rotating cadre of acousticians who are some of the brightest individual voices on their respective instruments. Members of this rotating cast of instrumental wizards include guitarists Max Flansburg, Logan Ledger, Sam Leslie, Henry Moser, Jesse Harper, and Jefferson Hamer, mandolinists Dominick Leslie, Joe K. Walsh, Matt Flinner, and Jesse Appelman, clawhammer banjo maestro Victor Furtado, fiddlers John Mailander, Alex Hargreaves, Nate Leath, Shad Cobb, and Phoebe Hunt, cellist Nat Smith, and Todd Livingston on the Dobro.

The band also frequently collaborates with legendary singer, songwriter, and bluegrass pioneer Peter Rowan, a deeply meaningful connection for Sam and the band tying directly back to his father David Grisman and the Old and In the Way legacy. Over the years Sam Grisman Project has been joined by a wide range of spontaneous and exciting guests including David Grisman, John Sebastian, Tim O’Brien, Billy Strings, Maria Muldaur, Margo Price, and many more.

This ever evolving collective of exceptional humans who happen to be incredible musicians is a testament to the abundance of joy, and wealth of experiences that growing up around this timeless music has brought into the younger Grisman’s life. Sam Grisman Project is committed to putting their love, gratitude, and individuality into the music that they share on stage each night, and to participating in the community effort of preserving, expanding, and appreciating great American acoustic music.

To preserve the sonic integrity of their instruments and voices, SGP plays acoustic music into condenser microphones. The sound on stage is fully acoustic and sensitive, so we kindly ask that you save conversations for before and after the show or during the set break. Thanks for coming and thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the music.

“They don’t just play this music. They live it. And they make you feel like you’re part of it too.” — No Depression

“This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a living breathing celebration led by musicians who understand the soul of the music.” — Bluegrass Today

“One of the most joyful and reverent tributes to the Grateful Dawg legacy you’ll ever witness.” — Relix Magazine

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Victorian Valentine's Day Dinner
2026-02-15 18:15 | The Lizzie Borden House, 230 Second Street, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States
This year, trade the typical Valentine’s dinner for an evening of romance and mystery at our Victorian Valentine’s Day Dinner!

Feb. 14 & 15 at 6:15 PM

Enjoy a delicious four-course meal inside America’s Most Haunted House, surrounded by Victorian elegance.

This is a special event with limited seating, so book your spot(s) today! TICKETS

2nd Annual Spring Rolls Class
2026-02-15 18:00 | Hong Meas Restaurant, 418 Quequechan Street, Fall River, 02723
Join us for a spring roll masterclass at Hong Meas Restaurant and explore Cambodia’s culinary traditions. The event is scheduled for Sunday, February 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 418 Quequechan St., Fall River, MA 02723.

The workshop provides educational insights into Cambodian cuisine, authentic flavors, and opportunities for creative cooking both in the restaurant and at home.

To reserve your spot, please call or text (508) 904-0688. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Oil Painting Class - Intermediate (6 weeks)
2026-02-15 15:00 | Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St, Fall River, 02720, United States
