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SUMMARY:The Waiting Room - Comedy Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:List out at 7:30Show starts at 8Cheap drinks + cash bar (ATM inside)175 Danforth St\, Fall River (AmVets Hall) \n\n\n\nSign up before 8:00 to get put “in the bucket” and get extra time! \n\n\n\nStay the whole bucket to become a VIP (and get extra time next week.) \n\n\n\nThe time you give is the time you get. \n\n\n\nThank you for your patience\, your set is important to us.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-waiting-room-comedy-open-mic/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers/Community
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SUMMARY:Half Priced Food (weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Some say it’s the best bar pie in the area! Come see for yourself! Wings? We got those too!…and some extra bites for snacking while you enjoy Delicious Craft beer brewed right on site!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/half-priced-food-weekly/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Events
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Room staff for a fun morning of stories! Each storytime includes 30 minutes of stories from popular children’s books followed by a short literacy-based movie and an easy-to-make craft.  Introduce your preschooler to the exciting world of children’s literature! Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/preschool-storytime/2026-10-27/
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:20261026T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T204708Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Nights with Nick Sanfilippo (weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Tipsy Toboggan every day and every night! Always something delicious to eat and always something exciting happening! From a beautiful winter/summer garden patio\, to fireside dining\, to rotating acoustics\, karaoke and live bands! We have it all! Don’t miss out! Check our facebook and website at www.thetipsytoboggan.com for a full calendar of events each month! \n\n\n\nOur late night menu is served Wednesday\, Friday And Saturday nights until midnight!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/monday-nights-with-nick-sanfilippo-weekly/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:The Tipsy Toboggan\, 75 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T012305Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the last Monday of every month from 6:00-7:00 in the meeting room to read\, discuss\, analyze\, review\, and suggest all books Historical Fiction. Drink some tea and enjoy living in another time. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/historical-fiction-book-club/2026-10-26/
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:20261025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T204016Z
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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/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T204612Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Silva Sunday Funday
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday meet Matt Silva in the Tipsy Toboggan Lounge. He brings the vocals\, the charm and charisma and you bring your friends! See you there!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/matt-silva-sunday-funday/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The Tipsy Toboggan\, 75 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Bring the crew! Enjoy brunch\, mimosas\, bloodys and more!! \n\n\n\nEvery Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1230pm!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/weekend-brunch/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:The Tipsy Toboggan\, 75 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Events
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SUMMARY:Primo After Dark - Weekly DJ Sets
DESCRIPTION:Turn your Friday night up at Primo After Dark  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSip\, dance\, and hang late while our After Dark Food Menu is available from 10PM–12AM.Free entry\, great vibes\, and the perfect late-night scene at Primo on Water Street. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nApril 3: DJ Nuno \n\n\n\nApril 10: DJ Joey Green \n\n\n\nApril 17: DJ Nuno \n\n\n\nApril 24: DJ Jackie Treehorn
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/primo-after-dark-weekly-dj-sets/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Primo on Water Street\, 36 Water Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000
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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/2026-10-24/
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:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Draw for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Open Draw for Teens provides a space in the library every other Saturday for teens to draw and socialize with other creative peers! Every session we will have ample time to free draw\, and occasionally will host workshops on paper crafts like making zines\, flipbooks\, pop-up comics\, as well as assorted drawing exercises. \n\n\n\nBring your sketchbooks\, drawing pads\, loose paper\, old magazines\, your favorite pens and pencils… whatever it is you use to draw! Some basic materials will also be available to use each session. \n\n\n\nFor teens ages 13 – 18.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/open-draw-for-teens/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T123000
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/chess-club/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Recreation/Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T180409Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/open-mic-night/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Belmont Club\, 34 Franklin Street\, Fall River
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers/Community,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000
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CREATED:20250121T221713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T195533Z
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SUMMARY:Zach Guillette Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday catch Zach and his reggae vibes and chill with us in the taproom! Make friends\, play arcade games and enjoy complimentary popcorn!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/zach-guillette-thursdays/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
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CREATED:20260223T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T214115Z
UID:10019087-1792692000-1792692000@www.vivafallriver.com
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/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260131T211404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T211417Z
UID:10017972-1792674000-1792674000@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:Knitting Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to knit or crochet? Come join a group of fellow crafters – just bring your yarn\, needles\, and yourself. It’s a great way to make friends\, share patterns and tips\, and make progress on your projects. Beginners are welcome and no registration is required.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/knitting-club/2026-10-22/
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:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260328T181913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T181947Z
UID:10020227-1792609200-1792616400@www.vivafallriver.com
SUMMARY:Musical Bingo (weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, low-key way to break up the week? Join us for Musical Bingo every Wednesday night\, and it’s FREE to play!7:00 PM – 9:00 PMBring your friends\, grab a drink\, and sing along while you play. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:Free to playMusic from all genresEasy\, interactive gameplayPrizes for winnersGreat vibes and good company
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/musical-bingo-weekly/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:The Liberal Club\, 20 Star St\, Fall River
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers/Community,Recreation/Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20250630T180448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T233246Z
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SUMMARY:WING WEDNESDAY!!
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday after 6pm enjoy half priced wings! \n$0.50 wings all night long after 6pm! \n*dine-in only!!*
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/wing-wednesday/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Saint James Irish Pub\, 91 Purchase Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T192746Z
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SUMMARY:Blind Draw Double Elimination Cornhole (weekly)
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday sign up and join our Social Cornhole games! \n\n\n\nBlind Draw\, Double Elimination tournament! $10 on site to enter. Sign up on Scoreholio app and look up “Canned Heat Social Cornhole” \n\n\n\nBags start flying at 6pm!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/blind-draw-double-elimination-cornhole-weekly/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recreation/Sports Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260131T212611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T212621Z
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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/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20251127T205732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T205738Z
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SUMMARY:Kids eat FREE on Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/kids-eat-free-on-wednesdays/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Primo on Water Street\, 36 Water Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260131T213835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T213845Z
UID:10018459-1792515600-1792515600@www.vivafallriver.com
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/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260131T212939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T212950Z
UID:10018398-1792087200-1792087200@www.vivafallriver.com
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/2026-10-15/
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:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260131T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T211247Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome all writers! Looking to build a community with creative\, like-minded people? Look no further! We’ll be getting together once a month on the second Wednesday of each month to provide support and feedback and share our love of the craft of writing. Bring your favorite pen!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/writing-group/2026-10-14/
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:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T212331
CREATED:20260102T004315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T004326Z
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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/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Gallery X\, 169 William Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Learning to speak English can be a challenge. Come practice with us in the Nagle Room. Join our English Conversation Club and practice your speaking and listening skills. Beginners are welcome to join!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/english-conversation-group/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers/Community
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SUMMARY:Teen Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Gamers unite for Teen Game Night!!! \n\n\n\nEvery first Thursday of the month\, teens are invited to the Fall River Public Library to play all sorts of collaborative and competitive multiplayer video games on the library projector. Show off your skills\, learn about games new and old\, and most importantly… have a blast!! \n\n\n\nFor teens ages 13 – 18.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/teen-game-night/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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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/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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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/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Five for Fighting with String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\n$55 Advance | $57 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: Lace & Lee \nThe only way for a story to progress is to turn the page. \nJohn Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling\, Grammy-nominated\, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single\, “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” hit the stratosphere\, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity\, if nothing else\, is paradoxical.\n\n\nTo date\, Five For Fighting\, has released six studio LPs\, including the platinum certified America Town and The Battle for Everything; and the top-10 charting Two Lights\, along with an EP and live albums. Ondrasik has penned major hits\, including the chart-topping “100 Years\,” “The Riddle\,” “Chances\,” “World\,” and “Easy Tonight\,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time at weddings\, birthdays\, graduations\, memorials\, and many a home video. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films\, television shows\, and commercials\, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side\, Hawaii Five-O\, The Sopranos and the CBS drama\, Code Black. \nReferencing Fight For Fighting’s success in the 2000s\, AllMusic called Ondrasik “one of the decade’s leading balladeers.” But perhaps his biggest achievement is performing “Superman (It’s Not Easy)\,” at the 2001 Concert for New York\, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik performed alongside other big-name artists like Paul McCartney\, The Who\, Elton John\, Billy Joel\, and dozens more. \nSays Ondrasik\, “It was a surreal experience. I was honored and blessed to pay tribute to the heroes who ran into those buildings at ground zero\, and hopefully\, through a song\, provide a little solace to family members who’d lost loved ones.” \nNow\, though\, what once was a dream is a reality. Buoyed by his unique falsetto voice and his prowess on the piano—a skill bestowed to him by his piano teacher mother—Ondrasik has made a solid reputation for himself in the world of songwriting and performance\, selling upwards of three million albums over his career. Not only does he tour with his popular string quartet and play solo and rock band gigs\, but he is also a high demand keynote speaker in which he combines themes of creativity and innovation with his business acumen.  Along with his father\, he has managed the family business throughout his musical career.  As Ondrasik happily puts it\, his company\, Precision Wire Products\, “makes the best shopping cart in the world!” \nHe’s presented at TEDx\, The Salk Institute\, American Cancer Society\, and dozens more. Perhaps being the son of an astrophysicist dad and having a degree in mathematics from UCLA has something to do with it. \n“Math was the Plan-B to get a real job when the music thing imploded\,” says Ondrasik\, with a chuckle. \nBut that doesn’t mean he wasn’t always a student at heart. As he wrote songs in his late teens and early 20s\, the Los Angeles-born Ondrasik studied his favorite rock vocalists. Finding out that singers like Freddie Mercury and Steve Perry studied classical voice\, he did too\, even seeking out some of those icons’ former teachers. No stone unturned. \nIn September of 2021\, Ondrasik released the powerful\, “Blood on My Hands\,” a protest song that takes a non-political\, moral stance against the 2021 United States chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. While he’s well-versed in politics\, he isn’t of a bickering mindset. For Ondrasik\, it’s about the conversation. “Blood on My Hands\,” the track\, accompanying acoustic version\, and docu-music video\, “Blood on My Hands (White House Version)\,” has had millions of streams to date (despite little-to-no radio play). Like other protest songs of the past— “Ohio” by Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young or “The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan—Ondrasik aimed to point out a problem. While it’s critical of President Biden’s administration\, he says that if a Republican were President\, the song would remain the same\, only the names would change. \nThanks to the song\, years later\, Ondrasik is still working with evacuation groups that strive to help the American citizens left behind in Afghanistan by the U.S. government\, as well as the Afghan people who remain there largely under the threat of terrorism. It’s a difficult\, and at times a polarizing subject\, but it’s one Ondrasik is not shying away from. Not because of any politics or partisan pats on the back\, but simply because he knows it’s the right thing to do. \nOndrasik notes\, “There has been a tradition of musicians speaking truth to power. In the current tribal culture\, our freedom of expression has never been more critical.” \nIn 2022\, Ondrasik released “Can One Man Save The World?” with a powerful companion music video\, featuring the Ukrainian Orchestra filmed in Ukraine.  The song\, inspired by the courage of President Vladimir Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine\, asks the nation\, and the world\, to stand up for core values of freedom and justice. \nMoved to action that extended beyond songwriting\, Ondrasik entered an area\, outside of Kyiv\, that had seen heavy combat shortly after the Russians pulled back from the capital with an American production crew. \n“I was honored to perform my new Ukraine tribute song Can One Man Save the World? with the Ukrainian Orchestra in the ruins of the Antonov Airport – in front of the Ukrainians’ beloved Mriya\, the world’s largest cargo plane that Russia destroyed at the outset of the war\,” said Ondrasik. “In sharing this musical collaboration on such hallowed ground\, I saw firsthand the fortitude and grace of the Ukrainian people\, who whether playing a violin or driving a tank\, will not be deterred by Putin’s atrocities and aggressions.” \nProceeds from the single and its companion video benefit the NGO Save Our Allies and further its mission of providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Afghanistan. \nThroughout his multi-decade career\, which began when music publisher Carla Berkowitz (now his wife of 25 years) discerned him in a dive bar\, Ondrasik has been involved in multiple charity efforts. Along with supporting the troops via multiple USO tours\, Ondrasik created “The CD For the Troops” project with song and comedy compilations featuring artists like Billy Joel\, Melissa Ethridge\, Chris Rock\, and others\, gifting more than one million CDs to veterans and military families. John has also been deeply involved with the ALS charity “Augie’s Quest.” and is an ambassador for his pal Gary supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation. \nWhile he may not be as obsessive as he once was—writing upwards of dozens of songs per month\, Ondrasik is more focused today. He knows who he is\, as an artist and as a human being. His is a career molded by light and darkness. At one point\, he’d been looked over by every publishing house and label out there. At another\, he had one of the biggest songs in the world. Those extremes give a person perspective. \n“I’ve been incredibly blessed\,” he says. “I still pinch myself.” \nAs Five For Fighting\, which is a professional hockey term designating a five-minute penalty for fisticuffs on the ice\, Ondrasik has also developed a close relationship within the world of sports. He was a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated as well as for his beloved Los Angeles Kings. Five For Fighting was one of the first musical artists to perform on ESPN’s SportsCenter\, and has played The Daytona 500\, Monday Night Football\, The Heritage Classic\, the L.A. Kings outdoor hockey game\, and more. Recently\, John performed a version of 100 Years for CBS sports celebrating “100 Days to the Superbowl” and is routinely featured in Bally Sports broadcasts at the start of L.A. Kings hockey games. \n“Singing from home plate at Dodger stadium\,” Ondrasik says\, “where\, as a five-year-old boy\, my dad and I would catch bleacher bombs during batting practice—that was a dream.” \nToday\, Ondrasik spends his time writing music\, touring\, working at the family business\, supporting various charities\, and enjoying life with his wife\, two children\, and dog Ender. \nThrough “What Kind of World Do You Want\,” Ondrasik’s charity driven website – WhatKindofWorldDoYouWant.com – he has raised funds for Afghan evacuation organizations\, refugees and Augie’s Quest to cure ALS. He continues to support Save Our Allies and the Ukrainian people through “Can One Man Save the World”\, multiple charities fighting antisemitism globally\, and looks forward to returning to Ukraine and Israel in the near future. \nWhat motivates him musically now? \nHis latest three songs tell the story. He wants to promote dialogue. He’s set to speak his mind\, with words\, melody\, and conviction. \nOndrasik doesn’t shy away from nuance. He embraces it and seeks it – just as he does the next chorus\, the next verse\, all the while searching for a bridge\nIt’s what artists and freethinkers do\, after all. \nIt’s his gift to share. \nHis decided obligation\, too. \nAbout Lace & Lee: \nLace & Lee is a folk rock duo heavily influenced by the mystical wisdom of 60s and 70s storytelling\, with a twist of humor and bard-like prose. Caroline Lace and Olivia Lee began their musical journey at NYU Tisch\, and have since toured with Five For Fighting. Their ethereal vocals and risky harmonies carry the spirit and charm of Celtic music\, often holding a mirror up to the 21st century.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/five-for-fighting-with-string-quartet/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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