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SUMMARY:Monthly Artists Share!
DESCRIPTION:Get feedback on your work and meet local creatives at this Monthly Artists Share! group\, facilitated by Midori Creativity.\n\n\n\nArtists Share! is a place to share your creative work\, get support and feedback\, and be part of a wonderful discussion. Hosted by Midori Creativity\, we’re all about cross-pollination welcoming painters\, jewelry makers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, musicians\, scultptors and more. Our exhibit\, Creative Catalysts\, celebrates the interplay and creative exploration that happens when artists of different genres work together. \nAnyone is welcome and we take turns sharing. Sometimes we are looking at a body of work and other times we are talking about creative identity. The group meets every month\, aiming to help each other progress and grow in our work by sharing and exploring together. It’s a chance to learn from people whose work may be different from your own but who have insights you could never imagine. We laugh\, share ideas\, and have fun! \nParticipants can also attend via Zoom. Learn more about the program at midoricreativity.com/artistsshare \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the New Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/monthly-artists-share/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Books & Tea Club
DESCRIPTION:Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club–one with no required books to read! Instead\, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they’re enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share! \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact Betsy Washburn at 508-324-2700 ext. 3. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/books-tea-club/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events
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SUMMARY:Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Science fiction and fantasy lovers are invited to join us for our monthly book discussion group! On the third Thursday of each month\, we will meet at 6 pm to talk about a different sci-fi or fantasy book\, ranging from new titles to classics. Each month’s selection will be announced on this calendar and at the previous meeting. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Diana in the Reference Department\, or email dfaulkner@sailsinc.org. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/fantasy-sci-fi-book-club/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Bluebird Improv
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Comedy Series\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026\n$52 Advance | $54 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nGet ready for a night of spontaneous comedy with Bluebird Improv. Over the past several years\, Bluebird Improv has built a reputation you can trust – if you go to one of their shows\, you know you’ll see high-caliber comedians and experience something hilarious\, unpredictable\, and completely original. Past performances have included Rachel Dratch (SNL) and Matt Walsh (Veep)\, and this year’s lineup promises to be just as exciting. \nEach show begins with a quick chat with the audience\, sparking entirely improvised scenes that you’ll only see that night. We’re not revealing the full cast yet\, but no matter who takes the stage\, this Bluebird show will be a night full of laughs\, surprises\, and unforgettable moments.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/bluebird-improv/
LOCATION:Narrows Center For The Arts	Fall River	Massachusetts\, Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts\, Fall River\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Bluebird Improv - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready for a night of laughter as Bluebird Improv hits the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for live entertainment. Join fellow locals for **Bluebird Improv – Fall River Fall River** on Thursday\, July 16\, 2026 at 8:00 PM. \nBluebird Improv turns your suggestions into sharp\, fast-moving scenes\, weaving callbacks and surprise characters into a one-of-a-kind show that never repeats. You’re not just watching—you’re part of what happens next. \nAt **Bluebird Improv – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts**\, you’ll love the intimate setting\, great sightlines\, and easy access in the heart of Fall River\, Massachusetts. \nBring friends\, bring your best ideas\, and book your tickets now for a memorable comedy night.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/bluebird-improv-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:The Brothers Comatose
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\n$40 Advance | $43 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nFusing old school string band instrumentation with rock and roll exuberance\, The Brothers Comatose cement their status as standard bearers of a thriving\, innovative West Coast roots movement on their intoxicating new album\, Golden Grass. Recorded with co-producers Greg Holden and Tim Bluhm\, the collection is as diverse and enthralling as the California landscape itself—at times carefree and breezy\, at times wild and rugged—with lush\, organic arrangements full of rich vocal harmonies and driving guitar\, fiddle\, banjo\, mandolin\, and upright bass. While the record marks the group’s first release with newest member Addie Levy\, the result is quintessential Brothers Comatose: a warm\, joyful reflection on identity and the ties that bind from a band that knows exactly who they are (and exactly where they come from).\n\nFounded by Ben and Alex Morrison in 2008\, The Brothers Comatose first emerged from San Francisco with their 2010 debut\, Songs From The Stoop\, which helped earn dates with the likes of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings\, Greensky Bluegrass\, and Trampled By Turtles. In the decade-and-a-half that followed\, the critically acclaimed quintet would go on to release five more full-length LPs\, rack up nearly 50 million streams\, land festival slots at Outside Lands\, High Sierra\, and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass\, tour with Lake Street Dive\, The Devil Makes Three\, and Yonder Mountain String Band\, and build up a devoted following thanks to their raucous live shows and relentless schedule.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-brothers-comatose/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Brothers Comatose - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready to welcome The Brothers Comatose to Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for a night out with real hometown energy. This is **The Brothers Comatose – Fall River Fall River**\, and it’s set to feel like a local favorite from the first note. \nKnown for tight harmonies\, quick-picking strings\, and storytelling that swings between rowdy and heartfelt\, the band brings bluegrass with a modern\, road-tested edge. Expect foot-stomping grooves and moments that hush the room. \nNarrows Center For The Arts offers an intimate\, listener-friendly setting with easy access in Fall River\, making arrival and settling in simple. **The Brothers Comatose – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts** is a perfect match. \nGrab your tickets and come sing along Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-brothers-comatose-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Middle Grade Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Room invites our middle grade readers (ages 8-12) to join our monthly book club! On the third Tuesday of every month\, we will meet to discuss the assigned title which will be chosen from a selection of popular fiction and nonfiction.  \n\n\n\nCopies of the assigned title will be provided for members to keep! Each month’s title and any related materials will be announced and distributed at the end of the previous session.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/middle-grade-book-club/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:The Banned Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join The Banned Book Club – a place where we devour literature that has been historically challenged throughout American history. Every 4th Thursday of the month we will discuss what lies beneath these pages and engage in conversation about the importance of the freedom of reading\, which is essential to our democracy. \n\n\n\nDuring our first meeting we will be discussing 1984 by George Orwell. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-banned-book-club/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events
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SUMMARY:Big Richard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23 2026\n$28 Advance | $31 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: Eric Royer \nBluegrass band Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album Pet\, is a fierce\, provocative\, rejoinder to what troubles them and the world right now\, which was recorded live to tape in order to capture the fervor of their live shows. \n“Big Richard is so much about our energetic delivery\, and so I think it’s been really important for us as a group to figure out how to do that for a record\,” says mandolin and guitar player Bonnie Sims. \n“We made the album all on tape and did it all in these single-shot performances\,” cellist Joy Adams adds. “The collection of songs\, we wanted to take our most hard driving\, heavy hitting songs\, we wanted to craft a banger set list. Like\, if we had a 30-minute set\, what would we put on there that says the most\, and makes people feel the broadest bunch of feelings? And it was all these songs.” \nAdams and Sims both studied music and toured and played extensively before (and outside of) joining Big Richard\, as did the other members of the band: Adams has three degrees in cello\, toured with Darol Anger and Nathaniel Rateliff\, and has recorded for television and film (including the Queen’s Gambit); Sims\, who grew up playing music with her family\, has a degree in commercial music\, with a vocal specialization in yodeling\, toured and recorded extensively with her husband\, Taylor Sims (including a platinum-certified record); fiddler Eve Panning\, who also grew up playing with her family\, studied violin performance and music education\, taught orchestra\, and played in bluegrass bands\, including touring widely with classical group Barrage; and bassist Hazel Royer started out playing music with her dad Eric Royer in the Boston\, MA folk and rock music scene\, and studied at the Berklee College of Music. \nPet\, the band’s sophomore studio album\, was engineered by Mark Anderson and produced by the Big Richard members\, will be released February 5\, 2026 on Signature Sounds. Anchored by staples from the band’s live sets\, the album includes their urgent\, vociferous version of Dave Olney’s anti-capitalist anthem\, “Millionaire\,” and an equally-vehement rendition of the anti-gun violence treatise\, “Red Fox Run\,” written by Cecelia and Andy Thorn (of Leftover Salmon). Both songs are emotionally potent at shows\, and the audience’s anger often palpable; feeling it together as they play is cathartic\, Sims says. \nBig Richard opens Pet full force\, with a blistering medley of Sims’ song\, “It’s Gonna Fall” and the Bill Monroe fiddle tune\, “Old Daingerfield”: “Our air has turned to poison and our water catches flame / You know we’re blowing out the ground under our beds in which we lay / And we’re digging holes we’ll never fill\, the ground shakes to protest / But we just close our minds and eyes and ears\, there ain’t no stopping progress\,” Sims sings about her despair at the destruction of the natural world through fire and flood\, and the fracking wells she sees springing up in Colorado. (At shows\, the band also jibs at Monroe’s infamous habit of claiming credit for all songs written by his band members\, by joking that Sims wrote both tunes.) \n“A lot of the time in our sets\, we like to follow a heavy-hitting song with an instrumental that meets that energy\,” Panning says of tacking “Old Daingerfield” onto the end of “It’s Gonna Fall.” “It feels good to reflect on something for a moment\, or keep going with it\, and keep that energy somewhere.” \nThe band applied the same pressure release system on Pet\, which features two entirely instrumental tracks written by Panning. Comparatively gentle\, “K’s March\,” inspired by a musical phrase Panning’s roommate used to sing around the house\, follows “Millionaire” with a wholesome old-time jam track that lets audiences blow off steam after being wound tight; and later in the album\, “Circus Jerk” (double entendre intended)\, hints at the band’s raunchy stage banter and bluegrass music’s reputation for showoff solos (by giving each band member her moment to rip). \n“We’re in the most musically locked spot we’ve been in thus far\, since I’ve been in the band\, and this album feels like a really good reflection of that\,” says Royer\, who joined in 2023. \nUnapologetically outrageous and provocative\, the band’s name is a wink to the ‘big dick’ energy Big Richard is reclaiming from male bluegrass bands. They’re intent on making audiences laugh and feel a little uncomfortable\, for the sake of making them think\, as well. To that end\, the album’s cover portrays the band dressed in deranged clown outfits and crouching on railroad tracks in front of an oil refinery. And its title track “Pet\,” delivered like a slightly demented circus sound track and written by Adams\, is a rich paean for the people society too often lets fall through the cracks. \n“I wrote it thinking about people who are stuck in circumstances outside of their control\, whether they were born into it or not. That might be childhood trauma or poverty or a chronic health problem\, or something that they didn’t choose\, and they’re just hauling it around with them\,” Adams says. “I think in a deeper sense\, the song is reflective of how many people get lost in the big turning of the world right now.” It’s a sentiment and a sound she doubles down on later on the album with the spooky music box track\, “Holy Holy\,” about religious/childhood trauma and growing up with an addict in the house. \nBig Richard’s power to deliver emotionally evocative music derives in part from their rare make up. Though the album also employs toy piano\, banjo\, and octave mandolin\, the band primarily performs on bass\, mandolin and guitar\, fiddle\, and with Adams on cello\, which adds an extra sonic dimension for bluegrass (though Adams\, who wrote her doctoral dissertation on the history of cello in fiddle music\, says the cello actually predates the bass in string bands). \nStill\, among the strife and intensity\, Pet leaves room for a little sweetness. First with “Alaska\,” a yearning love-song Royer wrote about a crush when she was 16\, and then with a cover of Hank Cochran’s “Make the World Go Away\,” which concludes the album\, and often their live show\, too. At concerts\, the band’s four members descend from the stage\, and play the song clustered together in a clearing in the crowd\, a final act of gathering after an intense show. \n“Our live performances are so raw and so gritty\, and I think that our sound never really flourished in that digital landscape.” Adams says. “[Recording live to tape] we were all in the same room together\, very close together\, with a lot of mic bleed\, etc. And the energy was insane. It felt so good to record this way. Even on the first day\, we were like ‘wow\, this sounds like our band.’ And to do something that’s very real and gritty and has little mistakes in it just feels alive and human.” \nAbout the Opener: Eric Royer \nEric Royer has performed as Royer’s One-Man Band since 1993. After building his one-of-a-kind\, self-made mechanical contraption—The Guitar Machine—in Tucson\, AZ\, he has recorded and toured extensively. The device allows him to play acoustic guitar\, bass\, and drums with his feet while picking banjo with his hands\, singing\, and playing harmonica. No looping or digital effects involved. \nRoyer won a Boston Music Award for Best Roots Act as the banjo player in his band The Resophonics\, and he has played and recorded with many local bluegrass bands.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-richard/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kid's Art Workshop with artist\, Susan Drayton
DESCRIPTION:Join local artist\, Susan Drayton for a free monthly children’s workshop. These workshops are free of charge due to a generous grant from the Fall River Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Each month will feature a different workshop. \n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/kids-art-workshop-with-artist-susan-drayton/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:SoCo Art Labs\, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd floor\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Family Friendly Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T220000
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\n$90 Advance | $92 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nIt’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums\, 7 live LPs\, 3 compilations\, 2 EPs\, 2 DVDs\, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering 4 Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction\, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award\, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors\, Congressional recognitions\, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice\, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time\, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots—nourished by Norteña and rancheras\, buoyed by bolero and cumbias\, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent\, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting “La Bamba”—all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit\, they did it all on their own terms\, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/los-lobos/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday with Neal McCarthy Band and Mark Russell on Fiddle
DESCRIPTION:mark your calendars and welcome the Neal McCarthy Band back at Canned Heat for Sunday Funday! Once a month all of 2026! Rotating band mates and Fiddle performances from Mark Russell!  \n\n\n\nOther musician appearances from Kyle Spark\, Mark Purrington and MORE!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/sunday-funday-with-neal-mccarthy-band-and-mark-russell-on-fiddle/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T210000
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SUMMARY:The Lone Bellow - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready for a hometown-style night out as The Lone Bellow hits Narrows Center For The Arts in the heart of the city. This is the kind of local favorite that turns an ordinary weeknight into a memory. \nKnown for soaring three-part harmonies\, rootsy rock grit\, and stories that feel lived-in\, the band brings a set that moves from hush to full-throated singalongs without losing an ounce of intimacy. \nNarrows Center For The Arts offers a welcoming\, close-up concert vibe with easy access around downtown Fall River\, making arrival and settling in refreshingly simple. \nMark your calendar for Tue\, July 28\, 2026 at 7:00 PM and don’t miss The Lone Bellow – Fall River Fall River—secure your seats now for The Lone Bellow – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.””Fall River\, get ready for a hometown-style night out as The Lone Bellow hits Narrows Center For The Arts in the heart of the city. This is the kind of local favorite that turns an ordinary weeknight into a memory. \nKnown for soaring three-part harmonies\, rootsy rock grit\, and stories that feel lived-in\, the band brings a set that moves from hush to full-throated singalongs without losing an ounce of intimacy. \nNarrows Center For The Arts offers a welcoming\, close-up concert vibe with easy access around downtown Fall River\, making arrival and settling in refreshingly simple. \nMark your calendar for Tue\, July 28\, 2026 at 7:00 PM and don’t miss The Lone Bellow – Fall River Fall River—secure your seats now for The Lone Bellow – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-lone-bellow-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
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SUMMARY:Magic: The Gathering Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Magic: the Gathering group meets on the last Wednesday of each month.* Come play a few games in the world’s most popular trading card game! Participants are invited to bring their own decks or build their own with a selection of the hundreds of cards we have at the library. Don’t know how to play? We’ll be glad to show you how! \n\n\n\nThis program is intended for teens ages 12 to 18. No prior experience with the game is required to participate. We’ll be meeting in the Fell Reading Room in the library. \n\n\n\n*If the last Wednesday of the month falls on a holiday\, the meetup will be rescheduled\, probably to the week before. Please check our calendar to be sure.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/magic-the-gathering-meetup/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014932
CREATED:20251230T012036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T204438Z
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SUMMARY:Photography Group
DESCRIPTION:The Fall River Public Library invites all photography enthusiasts to join our new Photography Group. \n\n\n\nOn the last Wednesday of each month\, participants will share their work\, provide feedback\, and join in open discussion about the wonderful art of photography! A monthly\, optional theme will be picked at random to help inspire and prompt our members to make new and exciting work to share each session. Participants are asked to bring in a thumbdrive of their work\, with a selection of 5-10 photos\, if they intend to share with the group that month. \n\n\n\nWhile we gladly accept photographers at all stages of their journeys\, the Photography Group does not offer photography lessons. We do encourage our participants to ask questions about photography\, and to share tips and tricks they’ve learned with each other. \n\n\n\nThis program is intended for photographers ages 13 and up.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/photography-group/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014932
CREATED:20260425T195103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T195112Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Bring along whatever you are currently reading\, and join other readers for Fall River’s very own chapter of Silent Book Club.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/silent-book-club-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Once Upon a Bookstore\, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl.\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02721
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260118T195139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T195147Z
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SUMMARY:Aging Well: Senior LGBTQ+ Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:For South Coast LGBTQ+ individuals ages 60+ \n\n\n\nREGISTER AT: https://tinyurl.com/breakfast-club-fr 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/aging-well-senior-lgbtq-breakfast-club-2/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Munchies\, 4263 North Main Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers/Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260312T191332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T134042Z
UID:10019744-1785960000-1785967200@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:The California Honeydrops
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\n$65 Advance | $67 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \n“The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” –Rolling Stone \nFormed in the subway systems of Oakland\, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia)\, Outside Lands\, Monterey Jazz\, Lightning In A Bottle\, and touring with B.B. King\, Dr. John\, Bonnie Raitt\, Buddy Guy\, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman\, Lech Wierzynski\, and percussionist Benjamin Malament\, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite — Yanos “Johnny Bones” Lustig on saxophone\, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar\, Beaumont Beaullieu on drums\, Miles Blackwell on bass\, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttle on trombone\, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet\, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone — navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation – a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows are ever the same. Off stage\, their music has been streamed more than 200 million times\, and placed in a variety of TV and films\, including “Dead To Me\,” “Alaska Daily\,” “Black-ish” and more. Their new album Redwood Highway was released August 8\, 2025.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-california-honeydrops/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260320T164743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T164743Z
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SUMMARY:Assembly of Dust
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6\, 2026\n$43 Advance | $45 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nReid Genauer\, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential songwriters of his generation\, leads Assembly of Dust\, a band that embodies the spirit of American roots music. As a founding member of Strangefolk\, Genauer’s career spans over two decades\, with a distinctive voice and masterful storytelling that have drawn comparisons to legendary artists like Neil Young\, Willie Nelson\, and Paul Simon. Genauer’s songwriting is infused with poetic depth and emotional resonance\, earning him a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His lyrics are both deeply personal and universally relatable\, making him a beloved figure in the music world. Assembly of Dust’s sound is rooted in the classic rock and folk traditions of the 1970s\, with influences from legendary acts like the Grateful Dead\, The Band\, Little Feat\, and Bob Dylan. They share a live energy with contemporary jambands like Phish\, Widespread Panic\, and Dave Matthews Band\, and their focus on songcraft draws comparisons to acclaimed Americana artists like Tyler Childers\, Sturgill Simpson\, Chris Stapleton\, and Jason Isbell. With their unique blend of rock\, folk\, and country\, Assembly of Dust is a great fit for fans of Wilco\, My Morning Jacket\, and The Avett Brothers.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/assembly-of-dust/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260328T002156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T002156Z
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SUMMARY:The James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7\, 2026\n$54 Advance | $56 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nThe James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (‘Ain’t That A Trip’)\, marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals\, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nSet for release January 16th\, ‘Off The Fence’ is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. It also marks a fresh start. His first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label\, 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-james-hunter-six/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T214007Z
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SUMMARY:Jontavious Willis
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 14\, 2024\n$30 Advance | $32 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nJontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme\, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter\, Jontavious performs original\, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta\, Piedmont\, Texas\, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals\, technical prowess\, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.\nJontavious was born and raised in rural Georgia\, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he has continuously drawn upon to create his unique sound. He spent much of his childhood singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather\, which provided him his first setting to perform for an audience. An early phenom\, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.” He achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015\, with Taj describing him as his “Wonderboy.” Jontavious was invited to open for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ during their joint TajMo tour in 2018\, giving him an opportunity to present his work on a national stage. \nBlue Metamorphosis\, his acoustic debut album released in 2016\, garnered rave reviews in Living Blues and Blues & Rhythm and won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2018 Award for Best Self-Produced CD. His Grammy-nominated sophomore album\, Spectacular Class\, sees Jontavious survey an array of Blues styles with lively ensemble performances. \nHis upcoming album\, signed with Strolling Bones Records\, is a testament to his love for songwriting. With solo tracks as well as duo\, trio\, and full band works\, he articulates a totally original take on traditional Blues. \nJontavious features prominently in shows and festivals across the world\, sharing his unique blend of time-honored yet modern\, intellectual yet danceable Blues with all.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/jontavious-willis/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
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SUMMARY:John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15\, 2026\n$48 Advance | $50 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nThe legendary Rhode Island multi-platinum rock’n’roll group JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND began their career in 1973 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the “Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack”. The hit single “ON THE DARK SIDE” held the “#1” position on the Billboard Rock charts and the MTV video charts for five consecutive weeks. The album sold over 3 million copies and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA. \n\nThe title track from the group’s 1985 follow-up album “TOUGH ALL OVER” became their second “#1” single on the Billboard Rock charts and the song “C-I-T-Y” reached the Billboard Top 20. John Cafferty’s solo track “HEARTS ON FIRE” was featured in Sylvester Stallone’s film “ROCKY IV” and he received his second double Platinum two million selling soundtrack award. Over the years John has placed 35 songs in major motion pictures. \nToday John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band continue to tour and bring their exciting live shows to fans around the world. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall Of Fame. 2022 marked the release of JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND’S GREATEST HITS on Iconoclassic Records. A comprehensive collection of all “original recordings” from their hit albums and movie soundtracks. In the Spring of 2025 in celebration of their 50+ years together JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND released “SOUND OF WAVES” a long awaited and critcally acclaimed album of brand new songs. The pre-released single “DAY IN THE SUN” has received 5 star reviews and is climbing the national classic rock radio and streaming charts. And following in the band’s decades long movie soundtrack legacy it is featured in the 2024 Peter Farrelly film “Ricky Stanicky” starring Zac Efron and John Cena. In 2026 SONY MUSIC released a digital version of JCBBB’s GREATEST HITS available on all major streaming platforms.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/john-cafferty-and-the-beaver-brown-band/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260425T200136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T200136Z
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SUMMARY:David Wax Museum & Lowland Hum present The Golden Hours
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 21\, 2026\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nCatch the unveiling of The Golden Hours\, a new Charlottesville-based band formed by the members of acclaimed indie-folk acts Lowland Hum and David Wax Museum. These musicians have been touring and recording for over 20 years\, featured on CBS Saturday Morning and NPR’s Tiny Desk\, and lauded by The New York Times\, Washington Post\, TIME and Rolling Stone\, among others.  The Golden Hours’ debut record Terra Nova (to be released in 2026) includes “Day Wheel\,” an NPR Music Song of the Day.  The forthcoming album brings together the power of these four songwriters in an artifact that is simultaneously lush and distilled\, emotionally probing\, and conceptually expansive.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/david-wax-museum-lowland-hum-present-the-golden-hours/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260417T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T185050Z
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SUMMARY:Take Me to the River Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTom Norton City Pier\nFREE\n4-9:30pm \nThe Narrows Center for the Arts and Mechanics Cooperative Bank proudly present Take Me to the River\, an evening of music\, food and fun at the Tom Norton City Pier on Davol Street in Fall River\, MA. A collective of food trucks will be on site\, along with delicious drinks available to purchase courtesy of Canned Heat and Party with Primo. This free concert features performances by Anders Osborne\, Fantastic Cat\, and Neal McCarthy. \nMake sure to bring your favorite lawn chair and/or blanket and don’t forget to bring a friend! The Narrows will be providing free trolley service from parking lots in and around the area. We also encourage boaters to tie up at the new docks on the Tom Norton Pier or enjoy the view from the Taunton River. \nA very special thank you to all Take Me To The River sponsors including Mechanics Cooperative Bank\, BayCoast Bank\, Aura Cannabis Co\, Fall River Cultural Council\, Bank5\, and Senator Michael Rodrigues. This FREE event cannot happen without their generous support.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/take-me-to-the-river-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Fundraisers/Community,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260328T002209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T002209Z
UID:10019923-1789675200-1789682400@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:Josh Blue - Narrows Comedy Series
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Comedy Series\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n$43 Advance | $45 Day of show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nAfter his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006\, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018\, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year\, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special\, Broccoli\, at his home club\, Comedy Works in Denver\, CO. In 2021\, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent\, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year\, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. \nJosh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens\, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver\, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2026!\n\nCheck out more at www.joshblue.com
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/josh-blue-narrows-comedy-series/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260512T170724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T170724Z
UID:10021843-1789675200-1789682400@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:Josh Blue - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready for a night of laughs with Josh Blue at Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for live entertainment. Join your neighbors for Josh Blue – Fall River Fall River and settle in for a show that feels like a hometown highlight. \nJosh brings sharp\, fearless storytelling and quick improvisation\, turning everyday moments into punchlines that land with heart and surprise. His perspective is distinct\, and his timing keeps the room buzzing from start to finish. \nThe Narrows Center offers an intimate\, welcoming atmosphere with great sightlines and a comfortable setup that makes it easy to relax and enjoy the night. It’s a perfect Fall River destination for a fun evening out. \nMark your calendar for Thursday\, September 17\, 2026 at 8:00 PM\, and don’t wait—secure your seats for Josh Blue – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/josh-blue-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260417T184827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T184827Z
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SUMMARY:Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 18\, 2026\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nSince forming in 1988 in Southern California\, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts\, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country\, Doo-Wop\, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager\, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75\,000 and counting)\, so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender\, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown\, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road\, and more than two dozen releases to their credit\, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit\, both on record and in live appearances
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-sandy-and-his-fly-rite-boys/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T014933
CREATED:20260512T170742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T170742Z
UID:10021842-1789761600-1789768800@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River\, get ready to welcome Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys to the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of our go-to spots for a night out by the river. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys – Fall River Fall River lands on Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, bringing serious swing to the South Coast. \nThis band doesn’t just play jazz and blues—they stitch together rockabilly snap\, horn-driven jump\, and dance-floor grooves with razor-tight rhythm and a frontman who knows how to work a room. \nAt the Narrows\, you’ll love the intimate sightlines\, warm sound\, and easy access in the heart of Fall River. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts feels tailor-made here. \nGrab your friends\, mark 8:00 PM\, and book your tickets early—this one’s built for moving feet and big smiles.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-sandy-and-his-fly-rite-boys-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Ana Popovic
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 25\, 2026\n$50 Advance | $52 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nLos Angeles-based and critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Ana Popovic released her highly acclaimed album Dance To The Rhythm (Electric Heel Records) on September 26\, 2025. Produced by Popovic and Buthel\, the album showcases a groundbreaking fusion of groove\, blues\, funk\, and soul. \nBuilding on the success of her previous work\, Dance To The Rhythm pushes boundaries\, seamlessly blending infectious dance grooves (“Dance To The Rhythm” / “Sho Nuff”) with raw blues guitar and powerful lyrics. From the soulful “Soul’ution” to the funky “Hottest Ticket In Town” and the bluesy “Dwell On The Feeling”\, “California Chase\,” the album weaves a rich tapestry of musical styles\, reflecting Popovic’s masterful versatility. The track “Sisters and Brothers” channels a Steely Dan-like arrangement\, while “Hurt So Good” brings a contemporary mainstream flair. The ultimate jam comes in the form of a clever reimagining of Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”\n\nAna says: “One of my biggest strengths on stage is my ability to make people dance. Music should take you to a place where you can let go\, feel the groove\, and move. You want music to grab you\, to have a pocket that you can’t resist. —everything else revolves around it. Blues guitar has never really been part of dance music before\, and in that way\, it’s revolutionary. Guitar plays a central role in these tracks\, breaking down the boundaries created by time\, culture\, and musical traditions. With this album\, I’m pushing those boundaries.” For Ana\, blues guitar is the foundation of everything in her music. Yet\, she masterfully blends genres\, effortlessly shifting from blues to dance\, jam band\, funk\, pop\, and even gospel—it’s all part of her evolving sound. \nA true pioneer\, Ana combines her blues guitar roots with bold experimentation\, redefining the intersection of blues and dance music. Her live performances\, whether with her six-piece or eleven-piece funk band FUNTASTAFUNK\, are electrifying\, blending fierce guitar work with irresistible rhythms that compel audiences to move. \nA multi-award-winning artist\, Popovic has earned recognition from major outlets and industry figures\, including Bruce Springsteen\, who called her “one helluva guitar player.” She’s been nominated for seven Blues Music Awards\, and her latest album POWER hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Ana has shared stages with legends such as B.B. King\, Joe Bonamassa\, Warren Haynes\, Robert Plant\, and Gary Clark Jr.\, and is an endorsee of Fender\, D’Angelico\, Jim Dunlop\, and DR Strings. \nPopovic’s commitment to her craft and fearless boundary-pushing ensures she remains one of the most dynamic forces in contemporary blues and beyond.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/ana-popovic/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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