Viva Fall River

Juneteenth Brunch
2026-06-19 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Duke’s Bakery & Cafe, 1082 Davol Street, Fall River
Join us for a vibrant and meaningful Juneteenth experience that brings together food, storytelling, and creative expression.

Chair Yoga @ First Congregational Church of Fall River
2026-06-18 09:30 - 22:30 | First Congregational Church of Fall River, 282 Rock St, Fall River, MA, 02720
Chair Yoga 9:30 AM @ First Congregational Church of Fall River
282 Rock St

Rick Estrin and The Nightcats
2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, June 13 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the musically fearless, wildly entertaining, award-winning band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, doesn’t like to talk much about his own musical superpowers. But ask him about the Nightcats—multi-instrumentalist/musical mastermind/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist/organ wizard/bass player Lorenzo Farrell and endlessly creative drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin—and he’ll be happy to sing their praises. “This band is killer. I’m enjoying this all more than ever,” says the man who’s been performing and recording professionally since the early 1970s. “It’s a blessing—there’s so much energy, so much collaboration. The band is just so good right now. And the live show is better than ever.” Living Blues calls Rick Estrin & The Nightcats “a terrific blues band with a real character for a front man,” continuing, “Clever, well-crafted songs framed by first-flight musicianship…hugely entertaining, intelligently conceived and executed roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition. Estrin’s harp work is masterful.”

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats’ new album and the band’s sixth release, The Hits Keep Coming, packs a powerful punch, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics—both serious and humorous. Produced by Andersen at his legendary Greaseland USA studio in San Jose, California, the record captures the band’s chemistry and magic in what is certainly among their strongest, most urgent and most cohesive releases so far. The Hits Keep Coming is modern blues at its most potent, intense and fun in all the right places, as Rick Estrin & The Nightcats deliver twelve groove-heavy, hard-hitting songs, including ten written or co-written by Estrin and two surprising covers (one obscurity from Muddy Waters, one from Leonard Cohen that Estrin would have liked to have written). From the foot-stomping opener Somewhere Else, to the harsh reality of the title track (with backing vocals by The Sons Of The Soul Revivers), to the musically infectious, lyrically harrowing song about addiction, The Circus Is Still In Town, The Hits Keep Coming is a lyrical and musical tour-de-force.
In addition to Estrin’s celebrated songwriting and peerless blues harmonica playing, he and the band are among the most entertaining and colorful showmen around. Estrin’s signature streetwise vocals and hipster-cool look, Andersen’s eye-popping, off-the-cuff guitar pyrotechnics, Farrell’s mighty organ, piano and bass work and D’Mar’s dynamic, acrobatic drumming make every one of their live performances a must-see event. “People don’t go out to see people who look like themselves,” says Estrin. “They want to see something special. I was schooled in this business to be a showman, and that’s what you get when you come to see us perform. We know how to put on a show. I feel sorry for anyone who has to follow us.”
Estrin was schooled by some of the very best blues musicians on the West Coast. While still a teen, he was tutored by San Francisco’s famed musician (and pimp) Fillmore Slim. He was mentored by San Francisco’s legendary Rodger Collins and gigged with blues stars Lowell Fulson and Z.Z. Hill. Estrin moved to Chicago when he was 19 to work with Windy City bluesmen Johnny Young, Eddie Taylor, Sam Lay and John Littlejohn, and even jammed with Muddy Waters. He returned to California and continued to hone his craft. By the time he joined forces with jaw-dropping guitarist Little Charlie Baty and formed Little Charlie & The Nightcats in 1976—a band he would front for the next 30 years—Estrin was a seasoned performer with plenty of talent and a gift for writing killer original songs.
Upon Baty’s retirement from touring in 2008, Estrin, together with Farrell (a Nightcat since 2003), recruited high-flying guitar wunderkind Christoffer “Kid” Andersen and formed Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. With Kid onboard, the band quickly became a worldwide favorite with blues fans as well as with critics and radio programmers. “Kid’s fearless on the guitar,” says Estrin. “He’s really the only guy who could fit in with us.” With an uninhibited style that perfectly meshed with Estrin’s wildly imaginative songs, the new band charged out of the gate with Twisted in 2009, following up with One Wrong Turn in 2012, You Asked For It—Live! in 2014, Groovin’ In Greaseland in 2016 and Contemporary in 2019. Each album is its own treasure chest full of memorable songs and white-hot playing. According to the UK’s Blues & Rhythm, “Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have crafted an instantly identifiable sound. They serve up insightful, original blues combined with tough rock ’n’ roll. This band is superb.”
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have performed at festivals and concert stages from San Francisco to Chicago to New York, and everywhere in between, and have toured the United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, Israel and even Estonia and Russia. The band has twice won the coveted Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year. Additionally, Estrin has won Blues Music Awards for Song Of The Year, Traditional Male Blues Artist and for Instrumentalist—Harmonica.
The Chicago Sun-Times declares, “These are serious musicians having a hotter than hot good time. It’s tough to stay in your seat when Estrin and his musical cohorts get cooking.” As No Depression says, “This is a band that always delivers the goods.”

Kick-Off to Summer
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Ruggles Park, 756 Locust Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Cracker - Falls Church
2026-06-12 20:30 - 23:30 | State Theatre, 220 N Washington St, Falls Church, 22046
Falls Church, get ready—Cracker is rolling into the State Theatre – VA for a night that locals know is always worth stepping out for. Join your neighbors in the heart of the city for an alternative concert that feels like a hometown celebration.
Cracker’s set thrives on sharp storytelling, wry humor, and those instantly recognizable hooks that turn a roomful of strangers into a singalong crew. Expect deep cuts, fan favorites, and plenty of grit.
The State Theatre – VA keeps it intimate and energetic, with an easy-to-reach Falls Church location and a layout that keeps you close to the action—perfect for Cracker – Falls Church State Theatre – VA.
Mark Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM and make Cracker – Falls Church Falls Church your next great night out—grab tickets and come be part of it.

Charlie Ballantine
2026-06-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, June 12, 2026
$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Named as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz Magazine, Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile young guitarists on the scene today. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE hails his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex” and VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE described his style by stating “Jazz, rock, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world”.
Equipped with an impressive body of original compositions on albums like “Vonnegut” and “Cold Coffee”, Ballantine also displays a great reverence for the jazz tradition through the inclusion of standards like ‘My One and Only Love’, ‘East of the Sun’ and an entire double album dedicated to the music of Thelonious Monk released September 2021. “In the vein of fellow guitarists like John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage, Ballantine reconciles his educational background in jazz with the stylistic background of his instrument. He approaches the gratifying tonal and harmonic language of rock/roots with the groove, ambition and improvisational focus of a jazz musician” – (JAZZIZ MAGAZINE)
Although primarily a front man for his own projects with tours and frequent appearances throughout the US and Canada at venues and festivals such as the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival and The Elkhart Jazz Festival, Ballantine also has an extensive list of side man credits having performed with names like Nicole Henry, Walter Smith III, Emmett Cohen, Dave King, John Raymond, Russell Hall, Frank Glover, Steve Alee, and Rahsaan Barber helping to further solidify him as a creative force and put him in the highest of ranks as a performer.
“Befitting a guitarist from America’s heartland, Charlie Ballantine mixes jazz, folk-rock, surf/instro, blues, pop, and country into a simmering pot of guitar sound and style.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine

The Portuguese Kids
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Narrows Comedy Series
Saturday, June 6, 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
The Portuguese Kids Present: No Recipe Needed!
Spice up your night with The Portuguese Kids as they hit the road with No Recipe Needed! This isn’t your typical comedy show—it’s a fully improvised, audience-driven experience where absolutely nothing goes according to plan… and that’s exactly how we like it!
Blending lightning-fast improv with the hilarious realities of growing up Portuguese (and the chaos of everyday life), The Portuguese Kids deliver a show that’s fresh, unpredictable, and outrageously funny every single time.
No script. No plan. No recipe. Just pure comedy gold.
Don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind show—grab your tickets now and get ready for a night you won’t stop talking about!

Sound Bath Experience (weekly)
2026-06-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Scendancy Soul, 418 Quequechan St, Fall River, Massachusetts, 02723, United States
Recurring Saturday Mornings | 8:00-9:00 AMScendancy Soul Reiki Center, Fall River, MA

This isn’t passive relaxation. This is active recalibration. Your nervous system operates at specific frequencies. When life, stress, and accumulated tension knock you out of alignment, you feel it—anxiety, exhaustion, scattered thinking, emotional reactivity.

Frequency Reset is vibrational medicine.

Using therapeutic-grade tuning forks tuned to healing frequencies, crystal sound bowls, and carefully curated cinematic soundscapes, we create an immersive sonic field that guides your body back to coherence.

What happens in 60 minutes:

Nervous system regulation – from fight/flight/freeze into rest/digest/heal

Energetic clearing – stuck patterns, old emotions, mental loops release

Cellular reset – your body remembers its natural frequency

Deep integration – leave grounded, clear, and activated

This is a lying-down experience—comfortable, supported, fully immersive. You don’t do anything. You allow the frequencies to do the work.

What to bring:

Yoga mat or cushion, blanket, pillow

Investment: $20 drop-in | $65 for 4 sessions

Limited to 10 participants for intimate experience

Dates: Saturday Mornings through June

Your weekly frequency reset. Your system craves this.

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
2026-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Sunday, May 31, 2026
$91 Advance | $96 Day of show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 3pm | Show 4pm
Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen and record, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, all gems that, through his voice, defined a generation. At the age of fifteen, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”, “Mrs. Brown, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”, “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Silhouettes”, “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”, “Wonderful World”, “Just A Little Bit Better”, “There’s A Kind of Hush”, “A Must To Avoid”, “Listen People”, “No Milk Today” “The End of the World” “Leaning On A Lamp Post”, and “Dandy”. Ultimately, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million records. In all, fourteen singles and seven albums went gold.

Accompanied by his band, Herman’s Hermits, Noone currently performs over 200 concerts a year. He consistently plays to sold-out venues, and his admirers span the generations. Today’s teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965, prompting VH1 to select Noone as their viewers’ choice for the “Sexiest Artist of the Year”. There is no doubt that Peter Noone’s extraordinary talent, disarming wit, handsome features, and compelling stage presence will continue to delight fans of all ages, for a long, long time to come.

The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution
2026-05-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, May 30, 2026
$25 Tickets
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Film 8:00pm
THE REVOLUTION RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN.
The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and the American Revolution Now returning to theaters.
The film — newly re-released under its expanded title — tells the story of how a Boston rock radio station helped ignite the cultural and political revolution of the late 1960s and beyond, becoming both participant and platform for the anti-war movement, civil rights, women’s and LGBTQ rights, and the rise of countercultural media.
Featuring members of the legendary WBCN airstaff, along with rare early radio appearances by David Bowie, Lou Reed, Jane Fonda, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Garcia, Bruce Springsteen, and Patti Smith.
The film aired nationally on PBS and received coverage from major publications including The Boston Globe, which called it a film audiences “watch with awe.”
Directed by Peabody Award–winner Bill Lichtenstein, who began working at WBCN at age 14 in 1970.

Winter & Spring Senior Socials
2026-05-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720

Pasta Flights (weekly)
2026-05-26 15:00 - 20:00 | Primo on Water Street, 36 Water Street, Fall River, MA, 02724, United States
Experience the taste of Italy with a trio of Italian-American classics served in perfect tasting portions.

Join us every Tuesday and choose your flight:

Traditional Flight – Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka, Spaghetti & Meatballs

Chef’s Flight – Cacio e Pepe, Spicy Rigatoni, Fettuccine with Mushroom Cream SaucePerfect for date night, girls’ night, or when you just can’t pick one pasta.

Black & White Gala
2026-05-23 17:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00 | Venus de Milo, Swansea
This event is a semi-formal to formal occasion. There will be live music by James Gagne from 5-8 followed by DJ Michael Alan 8-midnight. There will also be local business vendor booth set up. Tickets are on sale now!

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
2026-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Saint James Irish Pub, 91 Purchase Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
General knowledge trivia with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes!

Spring Girl Scout Workshops
2026-05-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721
TICKETS

oin us for our Spring 2026 Girl Scout workshop.

February 22, 2026 Junior Space Science Investigator– Join us at Battleship Cove as we venture through our Solar System and beyond, and see that space is even bigger than you may have imagined. Girl Scouts will learn about our Solar System and the distance between planets. Additionally, because the planets are never alone in the night sky, Girl Scouts will learn about the stars above them and how sailors used the stars throughout the last centuries to navigate at night. Open to Juniors. Junior: Space Science Investigator Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-space-science…

March 8, 2026 Cadette Comic Artist & Finding Common Ground– Join us at Battleship Cove as we combine the world of comics and the world of democracy into one worship! Girl Scouts will learn about what makes each person special and different and how they can use their differences to tell a story. Just like Wonder Woman and Captain America, everyone has a conflict they must face and resolve. Girl Scouts will work as a team and create a story board comic book strip that would have been used in a magazine, newspaper, etc. and discuss with one another how they would have incorporated major life events into their artistic work. Open to Cadettes. Cadette: Comic Artist and Find the Common Ground Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/cadette-comic-artist…

March 22, 2026 Daisy Craft & Tinker and Mechanical Engineering Model Car– Join us at Battleship Cove as we race through the history of automobiles and how they function. Furthermore, Girl Scouts will learn about how different surfaces can impact their design. Can they take what they have learned and race their model car on the ultimate track? Open to Daisy Girl Scouts. Daisy Craft and Tinker and Daisy Mechanical Engineering: Model Car Badges are included. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/daisy-craft-tinker-and…

April 12, 2026 Brownie Making Games and Create & Innovate– Join us at Battleship Cove as we learn about the history of board games and what it takes to create your own. Did you know that Battleship Cove can have upwards of 500 people visit us in a single day? Do you think you have what it takes to create a new game that can be used for one of our various education programs and engage the public to further explore our museum? Open to Brownies. Brownie Create and Innovate and Brownie Making Games Badges included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/brownie-making-games…

April 26, 2026 Junior Detective and Playing the Past– Join us at Battleship Cove as we combine the past and sleuthing into one workshop! Girl Scouts will learn about the fundamentals of becoming a detective and solve the “crime” that has taken place on the Battleship. But before the Girl Scouts can solve the mystery, they must become one with the time period and transform themselves into detectives from the 1940s! Open to Juniors. Junior: Playing the Past and Detective Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults.– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-detective-and…

May 3, 2026 Cadette Special Agent– Join us at Battleship Cove as we use our investigative minds to take on the role of a special agent. Girl Scouts will learn about the fundamentals of becoming a special agent and how that can involve psychology, law, and science to solve crimes. A visit to the Battleship that sounds fun and normal, comes to an abrupt halt when the Girl Scouts find themselves in the middle of a heist. Using their investigative skills, finding the clues, and interrogating staff, can they solve the crime and find what has been taken? Open to Cadettes. Cadette: Special Agent Badge included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults– https://www.battleshipcove.org/even…/cadette-special-agent

May 17, 2026 Junior Create & Innovate and Mechanical Engineering Crane– Join us at Battleship Cove as we learn about the history of cranes and how heavy machinery shaped our country during the industrial age and during times of war. Use what you have learned to build your own crane and test it’s durability to get the job done! Open to Juniors. Junior Create and Innovate and Junior Mechanical Engineering: Crane Badges included. This does not include touring of the ship as this is an afterhours workshop. This is not a drop off event. No workshop fee for adults– https://www.battleshipcove.org/…/junior-create-innovate…

Marc Broussard
2026-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Saturday, May 16, 2026
$70 Advance | $73 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Opener: Sway Wild
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who embodies the essence of American soul and has forged his own distinct musical style. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of “The Boogie Kings,” he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana, music scene. After releasing a highly successful independent EP at age 20, Broussard made his major-label debut with Carencro. The album featured the breakout hit “Home” and propelled him into the international spotlight. That album and the others that followed revealed Broussard as a Southern soul singer with a rarefied talent and an innate stylistic and emotional authenticity that has made him one of the most indelible artists of his generation. The Louisiana-born and raised artist has created a wide range of music in his career. Carencro laid the groundwork with unequaled style, illustrating his knack for modern soul music and setting the stage for his long and distinguished career. NPR cited, “His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock ‘n’ roll to create unique and infectious music.” Washington Times noted, “Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful, Bayou-bred baritone.”
Broussard released multiple albums with major labels over the last ten years before returning to his independent roots with several acclaimed original recordings and charitable cover albums via his S.O.S. Foundation (Save our Soul). His philanthropic releases include Save our Soul, Save our Soul 11: Soul on a Mission, A Lullaby Collection, SOS 111 with accompanying children’s book, I Love You for You and S.O.S.4: Blues for Your Soul, his collaboration with blues icon Joe Bonamassa which debuted at Number One on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart.
Marc Broussard’s philanthropic efforts extend well over a decade, beginning with his self-released album Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and his efforts to organize the Momentary Setback Fund to provide financial assistance to those displaced by both Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In 2015, to further his commitment to tying music to a mission, he established the S.O.S. Foundation as a conduit to raise money for worthy causes, including the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, the City of Refuge in Atlanta, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, and the Miami based organization, Guitars Over Guns. https://www.marcbroussard.com/charity-1
Broussard’s latest album, Time Is a Thief, is a heartfelt collection of ten original songs that showcase the celebrated Louisiana singer-songwriter’s gritty, rootsy hooks and infectious grooves, all conveyed through his fervent vocals. The album marks his first release of original music in seven years and features the uplifting single “Give You The World.” The album has been hailed as “a new masterwork that transcends his previous body of work like the crown jewel does the ascent stones,” by Blues Rock Review. Louisiana’s The Advocate cited that the “album represents Broussard’s soul- and rhythm-and-blues-informed style better than anything that preceded it.” The album was produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/songwriter/producer Eric Krasno and Grammy-nominated producer/guitarist Jeremy Most.
In February 2026, Broussard will release a new studio album, S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s, via his Artist Tone Records. The eleven-song set features intoxicating renditions of soul, blues, rock, and pop classics from the Fifties, two gems from the early Sixties, and a Broussard original. This vibrant collection offers a sublime showcase for Broussard’s dynamic vocal prowess, revealing his craftsmanship and passion for an impressive range of enduring American music. S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s is Broussard’s latest entry in his philanthropic album series benefiting the nonprofit organization, Love of People, based in Broussard’s hometown of Lafayette, LA.

Community Block Party
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Greater Fall River Re-CREATION, 45 Rock St, Fall River, 02720

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
2026-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Friday, May 15, 2026
$44 Advance | $46 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
For over a decade, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have been hailed for their explosive brand of modern soul, celebrated equally for their five studio albums and electrifying live performances. Arleigh Rose Kincheloe grew up in an intensely musical family in upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains, co-founding Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with her brother Jackson at just 18. The band made Brooklyn its homebase and soon earned a reputation as one of the hardest working outfits anywhere in the world. Playing upwards of 150 shows each year, the group sold out residencies, top festivals, and tours along top acts including Allen Stone, Trombone Shorty, JJ Grey, The Revivalists and Anders Osborne. “Sister Sparrow, Arleigh Kincheloe’s nom de disque, is a soul queen,” raved The Washington Post, while NPR noted, “one of the biggest voices in rock music.”

Homeschool Day
2026-05-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, Fall River, 02721
Join us for our 2025-2026 school year homeschool days.

Check out our website for the schedule of workshops and timing.

**Advanced ticket purchase required

Amy Helm
2026-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Thursday, May 14, 2026
$55 Advance | $57 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm

The Narrows Center’s 2,500th Show

Amy Helm has quietly become one of the most treasured multi-generational live musicians and best kept secrets as a singer, songwriter, and performer. She’s now touring her critically acclaimed album Silver City.

The album draws inspiration from varied stories of womanhood in all of its complexities: a young fan struggling with substance abuse, a rural ancestor who was married off, a teen reeling from her first heartache, and Helm’s own life as a single mother and hard-touring singer. The songs blend the folk twang of Helm’s childhood with gospel and soul.
Amy carries a storied “musician’s musician” reputation. The grammy-award winning producer and daughter of Levon Helm has an extensive musical pedigree. Amy embodies an authentic live musical tradition in her solo work and with the Helm Family Midnight Ramble, which carries on her father’s legacy.

Surf & Splash Winter Academy
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Fall River Boys & Girls Club, 803 Bedford St, Fall River, MA, 02723, United States
Biweekly Wednesday Sessions. A Social Emotional Wellness based fitness and recreation intervention that focuses in on core strength, balance, gross motor skills, and communication through pool based surf training

16th Annual Mother's Day 5k Road Race & Walk
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | cisco brewers, 1423 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA, 02744, United States
Join the SouthCoast’s signature Mother’s Day tradition. Run, fundraise, or start a team—be part of something bigger this Mother’s Day.
The Women’s Fund SouthCoast Mother’s Day 5K brings together 1000+ runners, walkers, families, and teams each year to celebrate community while investing in women and girls across our region.
Our event is a joyful community celebration—bringing together people of all ages and paces to move, connect, and honor the mother figures who shape our lives.
Set against the beautiful waterfront at Cisco Brewers in New Bedford, the course follows a scenic oceanfront route before finishing in a lively post-race celebration with live music, food and drink, family-friendly activities, and time by the water with the people you care about.
Whether you’re running, walking, pushing a stroller, or cheering from the sidelines, you belong here. Many participants make this event part of their Mother’s Day tradition—returning each year to celebrate together.
Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fund SouthCoast, advancing gender, racial, and economic justice through research, grantmaking, and advocacy across the SouthCoast region and beyond.

Susan Rice
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Narrows Comedy Series
Saturday, May 9, 2026
$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show
[all-in pricing, no additional fees]
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
Susan Rice, was recently featured in Vulture Magazine for her widely popular appearance on Don’t Tell Comedy, that garnered over 1 millions views. Susan has made appearance on ABC, NBC, Hbo, Showtime, and comedy central. Moving to Los Angeles in 1986 brought Television credits and allowed her to open for comics like Jerry Seinfeld, Rich Shydner, Paula Poundstone, and recently Maria Bamford & Arsenio Hall. In the last 10 years, Rice has found her niche in fundraising and organizing charity events such as the first-ever St. Johns Comedy Festival held in her own neighborhood of N. Portland. It will help bring laughter back and promote local small businesses.

West Bay RI Strides for Independence Walk-a-Thon 1k/5k
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Rd, Warwick, RI, 02818
West Bay RI Presents: Strides for Independence 2026 Ten Walks. One Community. Endless Possibilities.
Warwick, RI — What happens when a community shows up, walks together and invests in possibility? Something powerful takes shape.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, West Bay RI invites you to be part of Strides for Independence at Goddard Memorial State Park — a day that brings people together to create opportunities, strengthen connections and celebrate what is possible when people support people.
This year’s theme — Ten Walks. One Community. Endless Possibilities. — reflects the collective impact of every step taken over the years and the growing momentum of a community committed to inclusion, belonging and meaningful lives.
Strides for Independence fuels opportunities that go beyond traditional funding — creating access to community experiences, skill development, employment pathways and spaces where people can contribute, connect and thrive.
Help us reach our 2026 goal of $55,000.
Ways to Get Involved:
Join the Walk – Walk as an individual or build a team with friends, family or coworkers
Become a Sponsor – Demonstrate your commitment to an inclusive and connected community
Make a Donation – Every contribution expands access to opportunity and connection
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Goddard Memorial State Park, Warwick, RI
Register, donate or learn more: https://wbstrides.rallyup.com/2026

Louisiana Calling - Fall River
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts, Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts, Fall River, 02720
Fall River music lovers, welcome Louisiana Calling to the Narrows Center For The Arts—one of the city’s go-to spots for a memorable night out. Join us for Louisiana Calling – Fall River Fall River on Friday, May 8, 2026, and settle in for an evening that feels both intimate and electric.
Louisiana Calling brings the grit and groove of the Gulf Coast to the stage, blending soulful storytelling with tight musicianship that keeps the room moving and listening.
The Narrows Center For The Arts offers great sightlines, crisp sound, and an easy-to-reach downtown location that makes arriving and departing a breeze.
Don’t miss Louisiana Calling – Fall River Narrows Center For The Arts—book your tickets early and be part of the crowd.

Louisiana Calling with The Sonny Landreth Band and The Iguanas
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA
Following up on last year’s sold-out shows and standing ovations across the country, the deep roots caravan of Cajun slide guitar wiz Sonny Landreth and New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers The Iguanas advances into the new year. This perfect pairing is irresistible, and both bands are firing on all cylinders.
With Louisiana calling, you have to answer.

Fall River Illuminated
2026-05-08 20:00 - 21:00 | One Southcoast Chamber, Fall River Offices, 200 Pocasset Street, Fall River, Fall River, 02721
Come check out how we’re lighting up the city with some seriously cool public art!

Fall River Illuminated: Inaugural Lighting of the “We Here” Mural
A Public Art Lighting Celebration
Come see how art and light are transforming Fall River’s skyline.
Join the Isosceles Alliance for Illuminating Fall River, a public art initiative dedicated to lighting the city’s murals and architectural landmarks—bringing new life, visibility, and vibrancy to Fall River after dark.
The first installation highlights “We Here” (2022) by internationally recognized artist Add Fuel, located at 207 Pocasset Street. This stunning mural celebrates Fall River’s enduring Portuguese culture and community through contemporary ceramic-inspired design.
With the addition of architectural lighting, the mural will now shine into the evening—enhancing the nighttime streetscape, improving visibility, and creating a more welcoming and dynamic downtown environment.
This event celebrates the first step in a larger vision to illuminate Fall River’s hillsides, public art, and historic architecture—using creative placemaking to bring energy, beauty, and civic pride to our city.
Come celebrate with us, meet the community partners behind the project, and experience how art, light, and collaboration are helping shape Fall River’s creative future.
Presented by
The Isosceles Alliance
Supported by

Fall River Arts & Culture Coalition (FRACC)
United Way of Fall River
People Incorporated
First Congregational Church of Fall River
Blessed Trinity Parish
LEADS
One SouthCoast Chamber of Commerce
MassDevelopment TDI Program
NoMA- North Main Historic Downtown
Fall River Local Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council
MAK Electric
Potter’s Printing
Blount Foods
Viva Fall River
Artweek Southcoast

So, You Want to Start a Business?: An Interactive Workshop
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Groundwork New Bedford, 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business but aren’t sure where to begin? This workshop is for you!

Join us Wednesday, May 6th from 12–1pm for an interactive session where you’ll learn how to:

Define your product and identify your customer
Crunch the numbers
Understand and choose the right business formation
Register your business with the state and city
Obtain a tax ID number
Avoid common pitfalls
Connect with free local resources

This workshop is free and open to the public. Whether you already have a business idea or simply want to understand the process of starting one, we invite you to join us—no experience required.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-start-a-business-an-interactive-workshop-tickets-1986532337698?aff=oddtdtcreator
The workshop is led by Sarah Athanas, MBA, co-founder and owner of Groundwork.

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.

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:

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And purchase tickets on Eventbrite by April 17th!
