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SUMMARY:Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan 2026 live at the Narrows
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 16\, 2026\n$82 Advance | $84 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nFor more than three decades\, the Squirrel Nut Zippers have occupied a musical universe entirely their own. Blending the hot jazz of 1920s New Orleans\, Southern roots music\, vaudeville\, blues\, folk traditions\, and a healthy dose of irreverent showmanship\, the band emerged from Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, in the mid-1990s and quickly became one of the most distinctive and unexpected success stories of the era. \nFounded by Jimbo Mathus\, Katherine Whalen\, and Chris Phillips\, the Squirrel Nut Zippers began as a musical antidote to the alternative rock and grunge dominating the airwaves. Their wildly inventive sound—equal parts jazz revival\, Americana\, and carnival spectacle—captured the imagination of audiences looking for something entirely different. \nThat difference paid off in a big way. The band’s 1996 breakthrough album Hot became a platinum-certified phenomenon\, spawning the hit single “Hell\,” which climbed to #13 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay Chart\, and propelled the Zippers from cult favorites to national stars. More than three million albums sold followed\, along with appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, The Tonight Show\, Late Show with David Letterman\, Sesame Street\, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. They performed at Carnegie Hall with Tony Bennett\, appeared at President Bill Clinton’s inaugural festivities\, headlined multiple sold-out tours\, and even inspired an animated music video created by the artists behind The Simpsons. \nToday\, the band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hot with a special anniversary tour honoring the album that changed everything. Three decades later\, the songs remain as vibrant\, inventive\, and exhilarating as ever and continue to resonate with new audiences\, recently featured in hit TV series like Wednesday (2025) and Lucifer (2021). \nFar from resting on their legacy\, the Zippers have continued to evolve creatively. Their 2018 release Beasts of Burgundy debuted at number 4 on Billboard’s Jazz Albums chart and earned widespread critical acclaim. Relix praised the album as “a deliciously wide-ranging comeback” filled with sounds emanating from mysterious times and places\, reflecting the band’s enduring commitment to musical exploration. \nIn 2020\, the band released Lost Songs of Doc Souchon\, a collection that combined original compositions with rediscovered gems from America’s musical past. Continuing their fascination with vintage culture\, the Zippers partnered with the legendary Fleischer Studios—home of Betty Boop—to create a visually stunning animated video inspired by the studio’s historic archives. \nWhether performing their annual Christmas Caravan\, celebrating the enduring legacy of Hot\, or unveiling new musical adventures\, the Squirrel Nut Zippers remain one of America’s most original and entertaining live acts. Their music is timeless yet impossible to categorize—a joyous collision of jazz\, blues\, folk\, and theatrical spectacle that continues to surprise\, delight\, and inspire audiences around the world. \nNot revivalists. Not traditionalists. True originals.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/squirrel-nut-zippers-christmas-caravan-2026-live-at-the-narrows/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T193000
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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. In July\, we are discussing The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. \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/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Literary Events/Lectures
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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/2026-12-24/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events/Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261225T170000
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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-2/2026-12-25/
LOCATION:Munchies\, 4263 North Main Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers
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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/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:Canned Heat Craft Beer Co.\, 52 Ferry Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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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/2026-12-28/
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/2026-12-30/
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/2026-12-30/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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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. \n\n\n\nJULY’S EVENT WILL BE HELD AT AN OFFSITE LOCATION
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/silent-book-club-2/2026-12-31/
LOCATION:Fall River Family Picnic Grove\, 994 Jefferson St\, Fall River\, Massachusetts
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/2027-01-06/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers
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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/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
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URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/open-mic-night-2/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:The Belmont Club\, 34 Franklin Street\, Fall River
CATEGORIES:Community/Fundraisers,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Write Your Dream Book with Steven Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Yumaverse Series\nSaturday\, January 16\, 2026\n$55 Workshop\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 12:00pm | Start 12:30pm \nSpecial 2-hour workshop event limited to 20 people held in the Yumaverse\, a beautifully renovated intimate space on the second floor of the Narrows Center for the Arts. \nWrite Your Dream Book \nHave you always dreamed of writing a book that readers can’t put down? In this engaging writer’s workshop\, you’ll learn the essential building blocks of writing successful fiction or non-fiction—from identifying a compelling story idea and developing a strong plot to storyboarding\, character development\, scene creation\, and crafting authentic dialogue. \nA great book begins with a solid foundation. Without one\, creating a marketable manuscript is a long shot. #1 bestselling author Steve Manchester will guide you through the entire process\, sharing practical techniques to help you captivate readers\, keep them turning pages\, and have them staying up far too late at night saying\, “Just one more chapter.” Whether you’re starting your first book or refining your next\, this session will help you turn your dream of becoming an author into a reality.\nAbout Steven Manchester:\nSteven Manchester is the author of seven national bestsellers. His work has appeared on NBC’s Today Show & CBS’s The Early Show. He is the winner of the 2021 Los Angeles Book Festival\, the 2023 Paris Book Festival\, the 2025 New York Book Festival\, and the 2026 London Book Festival.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/write-your-dream-book-with-steven-manchester/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events,Literary Events/Lectures
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