Viva Fall River

An Immersive Book Talk with Heidi Chiavaroli
2026-05-03 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lafayette-Durfee House, 94 Cherry St, Fall River, MA, 02722, United States
TICKETS

Join Heidi for three courses of tea and scones with clotted cream and jam at the Lafayette-Durfee House.

Spring Craft Fair
2026-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | The Liberal Club, 20 Star St, Fall River
Rose and Serena are the only contacts. Vendors email serenarose.events@gmail.comCome visit our 6th Annual Spring Craft and Vendor Shopping Fair!We will have many small businesses to shop in 2 rooms at the Liberal ClubHere are some vendors!

Linda Leighs Lovely Nails – ColorstreetNicks Wood Burned Hobby ArtWreaths by RaraSterlingsFreedom JewelryJames Appel DBA Jerrys food concessionsStitches and StonesNana Anna Hand Made GiftsMC Creations Drinkware and CookwareTastefully SimpleGifted SudsCrazy CrittersBead Crafts and CreationsWellas CorkHannahs Country Sents candlesArbonne IncThe Tumble rackKnow-me TrinketsDesigns By DebbieDeb Richmond & Photos & CraftsThe Pine GardenDelly CreationsA family creationsRound HereBear Cub Custom CreationsDee’s CandlesMaking Sense w/ Shelby ScentsyStyling w/ the CrowleysCircles of SeasonMaria’s CreationsTia Famularo Sammys SilverTerry’s Soap BasketJoan’s Beachy JewelryGround works and Greatful ArtPipers Cozy BissChloe’s Crafts Handcrafter JewelryHelena’s Colorful CreationsClaudette’s CraftsM&M ResinsDunn Right Creations401 KreationsVeralicious & Karens CraftThinking Out LoudLady Emerald’s Handmade BoutiqueNadine’s Handmade bath body and air plants

More to be added!

Rc Drag Racing Foam vs Rubber Tire
2026-05-03 10:00 | Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
We have a foam vs rubber tire race this will be the main event and as follow all other classes there will be raffle prizes and a good time come on out and have fun

Bushee Road (live music)
2026-05-02 20:30 | Scottie’s Pub, 202 Pleasant Street, Fall River, MA, 02721, United States

Jezebel w/ special guest Blissful Moon
2026-05-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Canned Heat Craft Beer Co., 52 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Come enjoy a variety of craft beers with a great night of music!

Blissful Moon opens the night with their diverse mix of classic rock and Jezebel brings the hard rock as headliner act!

John Doe & David Lowery
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, May 2, 2026
$47 Advance | $49 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Punk and indie-rock collide for a special evening with John Doe of X and David Lowery of Cracker. As co-founder and bassist of X, John Doe helped define the sound of late-’70s Los Angeles punk, releasing six albums and carrying the band’s fiercely poetic, roots-infused spirit forward for nearly five decades, while also building a prolific solo career and appearing in more than 50 films and television projects. David Lowery, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, has spent over 40 years shaping the indie-rock and alt-country landscape with iconic songs and a string of gold and platinum records, alongside his work as a producer, educator, and outspoken advocate for artists’ rights.

About John Doe:
John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked as a roofer, aluminum siding mechanic, and ran a poetry reading series. Ms. Meyers was his landlord in the rural black community of Simpsonville , MD.
John met Exene Cervenka at the Venice poetry workshop Nov 1976 and he started working with Billy Zoom around the same time. When DJ Bonebrake joined X in mid-1977 the line up was complete. They released six studio records, five or six singles and one live record from 1978-1993. Five of X’s records have been re-issued along with two compilations. The Unheard Music documents their lives and progress as a band from 1980-83. In 2009 the film was included in the Sundance UCLA Archive of greatest films of all time. They appeared several times on American Bandstand, Solid Gold and David Letterman. As one of the last original punk rock bands standing, they continue to tour. The day that X played a free noontime concert in Fullerton, CA, they caused Orange County’s greatest high school truancy rate to date.
In 1988 John started a family and lived in the Tehachapi Mountains, near the “Grapevine” of Highway 5, which separates southern and central California. He has recorded 8 solo records w/ numerous renowned singers and players, more recently including Patty Griffin, Dan Auerbach, Aimee Mann, Don Was, Kathleen Edwards and Greg Liesz. He has appeared in over 50 films and television productions, with some of his most notable roles in Road House, Georgia, Roadside Prophets, Great Balls of Fire, Pure Country and Roswell. He continues to act these days but more sporadically as his touring schedule has become more demanding.
Other musical side projects include work with the Knitters, Jill Sobule and The Sadies. He continues to write poetry and has even taught workshops from time to time. He currently lives north of San Francisco, California.
About David Lowery:
David Lowery is best known as the singer-songwriter and frontman for the two acclaimed bands Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven over the last four decades. He’s been revered in leading the charge of the indie-rock movement with the formation of CVB in the early ’80s, spawning such absurdist, left-field pop-rock gems as “Take The Skinheads Bowling,” “The Day That Lassie Went To The Moon” and “(I Was Born In A) Laundromat,” among countless others over the course of their nine studio albums together.
After the initial break-up of CVB in 1990 (or as one New York media outlet phrased it “Camper Van Beethoven didn’t explode like Fleetwood Mac when they broke up, they dissolved like a urinal cake”), Lowery hooked up with guitarist and friend Johnny Hickman and formed Cracker – a band that successfully melded rock with country – and proved to be one of the small handful of acts in the early ’90s to help spearhead the then burgeoning alt-county scene (grunge rock be damned). Cracker quickly blew up, scoring three Top 10 alternative/rock radio hits, as well as garnering two platinum and two gold albums. They’ve gone onto release nine studio albums, along with several live and compilation LPs.
In addition, Lowery has also produced a number of albums for acclaimed acts such as The Counting Crows and Sparklehorse. He also founded Sound of Music Studios in Richmond, VA with John Morand. This long running endeavor has produced tracks from artists as wide ranging as D’Angelo and Gwar.
In 2011 Lowery began teaching in the Music Business Certificate program at Terry College, University of Georgia in Athens, GA. In 2018 he received his doctorate from the Institute for Higher Education at UGA, and a year later he was appointed Senior Lecturer.
In 2012 Lowery started writing for www.thetrichordist.com. This blog examines Artists’ Rights in the digital age. He has become an outspoken critic of Silicon Valley and its aggressive attacks on artists and other content creators. Three of Lowery’s pieces went viral, “Letter to Emily White Intern at NPR All Songs Considered,” “Meet the New Boss, Worse than the Old Boss?,” as well as “My Song Got Played on Pandora 1 Million Times and All I Got Was $16.89, Less Than What I Make From a Single T-Shirt Sale!” He has also testified to U.S. Congress twice on behalf of artists, and penned an op-ed for Politico concerning copyright reform that was entered into the congressional record by North Carolina Representative Mel Watt. In 2014 Lowery was named a “Global IP Champion” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2015 he launched a pair of class actions alleging major streaming services had failed to properly license and account to independent songwriters. In 2017 Spotify settled for $112 million. Five years later he was awarded the American Eagle Award by The National Music Council putting him in the same company as Kris Kristofferson, Clive Davis and Quincy Jones, among others.
After all these years both Cracker and CVB are still active, as the former will be hitting the road in support of their recently released album Alternative History: A Cracker Retrospective (a 3-LP vinyl set featuring a collection of re-recordings, demos, outtakes, collaborations, and live tracks that presents an alternate history of the band). And Camper Van Beethoven will be performing two very special 40th Anniversary shows at The Fillmore in San Francisco on April 26th and 27th, 2025, four decades after releasing their genre-bending debut LP Telephone Free Landslide Victory.
David will also be releasing his new 28-track solo album Fathers, Sons and Brothers early this summer. This is his musical autobiography, celebrating his youth, family, friends and the highs and lows of his lengthy 40-year career in the music business. This 3-LP vinyl and 2-CD set combines three of David’s previously online-only released autobiographical solo albums, In The Shadow of the Bull, Leaving Key Member Clause, and Vending Machine, and also includes four new previously unreleased songs, as well as four newly re-recorded tracks.

Comedy & Music feat. Boston's Dan Miller & Bill Farrell
2026-05-02 19:00 | The Brewhouse District, 139 South Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Social Table Events Presents

LIVE COMEDY & MUSIC

Featuring Boston’s OwnDan Miller & Bill FarrellNick’s Comedy Stop

Music by Boston’s S.T.E

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 Doors Open: 7:00 PM Comedy Show: 8:00 PM Music After the Show Until Midnight

Appetizers • Dinner • Drinks • Desserts

Seating is Limited Call for Reservations: 508-567-5862

The Brewhouse District139 South Main StreetFall River, MAwww.thebrewhousedistrictfr.com

An Acoustic Night of Prince & Bon Jovi w/ Two 6's
2026-05-02 19:00 | Shorty’s Pub, 87 Aetna St, Fall River, MA 02724, FALL RIVER, MA, 02724, United States
Two 6’s Presents: An Acoustic Tribute to Prince & Bon Jovi Saturday, May 2nd • Shorty’s • Fall River, MA

Join Two 6’s — the acoustic duo of Derek Picard & Kenny Vollaro — for a night dedicated to the timeless music of Prince and Bon Jovi. This special tribute performance strips these iconic songs down to their purest form, bringing out the emotion, clarity, and raw musicality that only an acoustic set can deliver.

Expect heartfelt interpretations, rich harmonies, and a sound that feels both intimate and powerful. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just love great live music, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Venue: Shorty’s, Fall River, MA Date: Saturday, May 2nd Featuring: Two 6’s — Derek Picard & Kenny Vollaro

Come enjoy an evening where legendary songs meet natural acoustic energy. Bring friends, grab a drink, and let the music take over.

The Legends and Lore Fantasy Ball
2026-05-02 18:00 - 2026-05-03 00:00 | Venus de Milo, Swansea
The ultimate fantasy night is coming—don’t miss Forever Paws’ first-ever Legends & Lore Ball!

A Night Where Every Guest Becomes a Legend

Forever Paws Animal Shelter proudly invites you to our first-ever Fantasy Ball—an unforgettable night where imagination comes alive and every guest becomes part of the story.

Join us for an enchanting evening filled with:

A delicious 4-course dinner

Dancing beneath twinkling lights

Tarot readings by the mystical Sisters of Solace and Sherri Kirk, the owner of Moonlight Soul Tuning.

A whimsical photo booth to capture your character’s journey

Professional temporary tattoos from the talented artists at Roscoe Studio

A magical Make-a-Wish Garden

A mesmerizing mermaid from Enchanted Fantasies to greet you at the door

All of this magic is included in your ticket price.

Whether you arrive as a hero, villain, dragon rider, sorcerer, or Fae royalty from another era, everyone is welcome at the Legends & Lore Ball.

Step into your favorite fictional world—dress in any character, costume, or time period that sparks your imagination.

Buy your tickets today and support Forever Paws Animal Shelter while experiencing a night of pure fantasy!

You can keep up with the event and updates here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581523194845

And purchase tickets on Eventbrite by April 17th!

We Love Children Bingo Night
2026-05-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Liberal Club, 20 Star St, Fall River
Come join us for a fun night of bingo! 12 games for $30! Cash prizes! Food for purchase. Wear your best 1970s or 1980s gear and you could win a prize for best dressed!

Calamity Brain (live music)
2026-05-02 17:00 | Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, 02721, United States
Join us for some Saturday Shenaningans at our favorite Brewery. Enjoy a Troy and some choice tunes, with your favorite Syncopated Synaptic Stimulators. Brainiacs unite, WE”RE BACK!

Kentucky Derby Fiesta
2026-05-02 15:00 | Morgan’s Cantina, 1 Ferry St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
Get ready to sip, strut, and celebrate in style at Morgan’s Cantina’s Kentucky Derby Fiesta—where Southern charm meets chic Mexican flair on the waterfront.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we watch the Kentucky Derby in style. Break out your boldest hats, sharpest suits, and derby-day looks—because best dressed wins big

Best Dressed Prize:Win a set of tickets to see Noah Kahan—don’t miss your chance to turn heads and take home the ultimate prize

Tastings + Giveaways (4–6PM):Woodford Reserve will be on site serving up samples of their signature mint julepsHerradura Tequila will be pouring margarita samplesEnjoy prizes, swag, and giveaways throughout the event

Set against our beautiful waterfront backdrop, this is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, dress to impress, and toast to derby day with margaritas in hand.

The Derby with sound will be on starting 6pm with take-off at 6:57pm!

Spring Blessing Craft Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 | First Congregational Church of Fall River, 282 Rock St, Fall River, MA, 02720
The First Cong. Church of Fall River, and its Missions Committee, invites you to join us on May 2nd. All proceeds from this event will help us fund our yearly projects in the Greater Fall River Area. Hope to see you there as an attendee or as a vendor!!Free admission for all shoppers!!!

Fall River Public Schools Annual Recruitment Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | BMC Durfee High School Auditorium, 460 Elsbree St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720
We Are Hiring!

Join us for the 2026 Fall River Public Schools Recruitment Fair.Meet district leaders, explore open roles across teaching, student support, and operations, and take the next step toward a rewarding career in education.

Saturday, May 2, 202610 am until 12 pm

Durfee High School460 Elsbree StreetFall River, MA

Discover how you can make a meaningful impact in our community!

Free Comic Book Day with Scooby-Doo!
2026-05-02 09:30 - 16:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Fall river public library by picking up 2 FREE comic books of your choice! Drop by the Children’s room between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm and meet that famous canine sleuth, Scooby-Doo! Children can also make a fuzzy Scooby-Doo poster in the Children’s Room while supplies last!

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes
2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, May 1, 2026
$36 Advance | $38 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Grammy-winning fiddle virtuoso Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is stepping into the spotlight. After several years of wowing audiences as the fiddler for Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, the 2x IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year is striking out on her own – fronting a band for the first time and bringing her voice to the forefront. Known for her fiery fiddle playing and pure, rootsy singing, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes’ debut vocal album ‘I Built A World’ earned her a Grammy nomination this past February, and American Songwriter calls her “a world-class fiddler with a golden voice.”
Now, as her own entry in bluegrass history expands from celebrated instrumentalist to bandleader and front woman, Bronwyn isn’t just crafting a career in the image of genre greats like Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas; she’s bringing them along for the ride. Both Bush and Douglas are featured as players on I Built a World, and they’re not the only of Bronwyn’s musically-inclined pals and heroes to make an appearance on this star studded album.
Keith-Hynes’ music blends high octane bluegrass sensibilities with the soul of country and American Roots music. Backed by a powerhouse group of Nashville musicians hand picked from her tight-knit community, Keith-Hynes represents the next generation of top tier bluegrass musicians, who will be appreciated for generations to come. With a career that has already spanned collaborations with some of the biggest names in acoustic music, Bronwyn is now forging her own path—bringing her undeniable talent to audiences in a whole new way.

Body Wash Making Workshop
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd floor, Fall River, MA, 02721
Come join us for a body wash making event! Customize and create your own personalized All Natural Body Wash!

Get Tickets Here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987458571087?aff=oddtdtcreator

John Saurette (live music)
2026-05-01 17:00 | Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, 02721, United States
John Saurette will be setting the vibes with a solo acoustic performance. The music begins at 5pm. Save the date and enjoy the evening with us!

Open 3:30-10pm

Framed Woodland Scene Craft
2026-04-30 18:00 | Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Join Stephanie Enloe of Craftyish Shop to create your own magical woodland scene framed wall art! In this class we will use wood, rocks, moss and other natural materials to create fanciful forest scenes to hang in your home or office! All supplies are included, just bring your creativity. Registration is required.

Social Club Karaoke: The League
2026-04-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Tipsy Toboggan, 75 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA, United States
The League Karaoke offers a cash prize every week!!! From themed songs to open mic, come by and sing your heart out!

Margaritas & Mahjong
2026-04-29 18:00 | Morgan’s Cantina, 1 Ferry St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721
pice up your night with Margaritas & Mahjong at Morgan’s Cantina

Grab your friends (or come solo and make new ones!) for a fun, social night of sipping and playing. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never touched a tile, we’ve got you covered—our team will be there to guide you through the game and get everyone playing with confidence.

Your ticket includes:

Guided Mahjong instruction (perfect for beginners!)

Open play with friends & new faces

Complimentary chips & salsa

Access to our full margarita menu + food menu available for purchase

Come for the margaritas, stay for the laughs, and leave with a new favorite game

1st Annual Golf Tournament: Puttin' for Pups
2026-04-27 12:00 | Fall River Country Club, 195 Golf Club Road, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
https://www.facebook.com/events/4283079325299621?

Proceeds to benefit our Military Personnel and First Responders in need of Service Dogs

Pink Granite
2026-04-26 14:00 | Troy City Brewing, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, 02721, United States
Pink Granite will be setting the vibes in the taproom 2-5pm. Save the date and enjoy this #sundayfunday.No Cover – Taproom Open 12-6p

Pure Dance
2026-04-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Margaret L. Jackson Performing Arts Center At BCC, 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
On April 25th at 7pm and April 26th at 1:30pm, Ballet Rhode Island makes its first-ever appearance at Bristol Community College, bringing the contemporary ballet program Pure Dance to the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center! Tickets here.
Striking contrast and kinetic beauty define Pure Dance, a bold celebration of what ballet can be today – athletic, expressive, and deeply human. Designed for both first-time dancegoers and seasoned audiences, the program offers a dynamic journey through contemporary ballet that highlights the moving body as both instrument and storyteller.
From the effervescent brilliance of George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, to the meditative intimacy of Christopher Wheeldon’s Liturgy, to the raw contemporary pulse of Yury Yanowsky’s Fading Creatures, Pure Dance reveals ballet as an art form that is alive, relevant, and accessible. Set to gorgeous music and performed by Ballet RI’s professional artists, this unforgettable experience is just a short drive away, and an open invitation to come along for the ride.
Following each performance, audiences are invited to stay for a Meet the Ballerina experience, offering a rare opportunity to connect directly with the artists, ask questions, and gain insight into the creative process behind the performance. These post-show conversations are designed to break down barriers, welcome curiosity, and deepen the audience’s connection to the art form.
Ballet Rhode Island continues to evolve through innovation, connection, and a commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement. This inspiring program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Bank Five, a partner dedicated to uplifting local communities and fostering long-term growth across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through this partnership, discounted tickets are available for Bristol Community College students, ensuring continued accessibility to the arts.
Now in the midst of its bold 48th season, Ballet Rhode Island performs across six theaters in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, offering 54 opportunities to experience the power of dance. Season 48 reflects Ballet RI’s continued growth as a leading voice in the performing arts throughout New England.
Discover the movement that starts at home and soars across the region. Step away from the screen, into the theater, and experience ballet as it is today, vibrant, welcoming, and alive, with Pure Dance.
“Through bold partnerships, deep community connection, and fearless artistic innovation, we’re building a new future for ballet.”
— Kathleen Breen Combes, Artistic Executive Director, Ballet Rhode Island
For more information and to purchase tickets to Pure Dance, visit
www.balletri.org/season-48-performances/

A Night of Motown, Disco, Soul & Rock n' Roll with DJ Inkognito
2026-04-25 19:00 | The Brewhouse District, 139 South Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Make Your Own Empanada
2026-04-25 17:00 | Good Shepherd Parish, 1598 South Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
FREE community event celebrating the cultures that make Fall River! Come learn to make your own empanadas with fillings representing Fall River’s heritage. Fillings, dough and space provided, BYODrinks (no alcohol!) and BYOApps, something that represents you! Let’s connect and share over food! 21+ event. Limited Spots

Get Lucky (Live Music)
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Feeling lucky? You should be.

Join us at Primo on Water Street for a night of live music, high energy, and nonstop good vibes with Get Lucky LIVE! This is the perfect Saturday night plan — great music, late-night eats, and a packed room.

21+ Event

Proper Dress Required

Kiki's 8th Birthday - Bajah’s Rescue Fundraiser
2026-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Eagle Event Center, 35 North Main Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Join us as we celebrate our beloved Kiki’s 8th birthday with an unforgettable afternoon of fun, all in support of Bajah’s Rescue!

Your Ticket Includes: DJ & Dancing Light Fare Vendors & Crafters Tons of Raffles Birthday Cake & Grand Entrance—Oliver Escorts Kiki! Photo Station with Kiki & Oliver

Kiki’s Signature Cocktail & Oliver’s Mocktail Available for Purchase

Tickets: Available online at bajahscatcafe.com, at the café, or at the door!

Every ticket helps us build Bajah’s Rescue—a mission close to our hearts. Show your love and support for what we do!

Liz Gotauco F*cked Up Fairytale Tea
2026-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Once Upon a Bookstore, 418 Quequechan St. 2nd Fl., Fall River, Massachusetts, 02721

Get the Funk Out (GTFO)
2026-04-11 20:00 - 2026-04-12 00:01 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
This is NOT your typical band…

Join us at Primo on Water Street for GTFO (Get The Funk Out) — a high-energy performance that turns the entire room into a rhythm. Think irresistable grooves, punchy brass lines, and nonstop energy that you feel as much as you hear.

WHAT TO EXPECT:• Live band performance

• High-energy, interactive rhythms• Packed dance floor + nonstop movement• A completely different kind of live music experience

After Dark Food Menu available 10PM–12AM

Full bar + late night vibes

EVENT DETAILS:• 21+ Event• Proper Dress Required• Free Entry
