Viva Fall River

August 2024 Business After Hours End of Summer Bash

SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford 1476 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for a Special Edition Business After Hours End of Summer Bash! Our friends at ​SERVPRO of  Dartmouth/New Bedford, SERVPRO of Marion/Middleboro and SERVPRO of Fall River will be hosting this exciting event! There will be complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres as well as plenty of time to network.  Business After Hours are a great way to build professional relationships and annual event! For more information, please click HERE.  

Food Trucks at the Gates – Fall River

Gates of the City Ponta Delgada Boulevard, Fall River, MA

Step into a foodie paradise at The Gates to the City in Fall River, where an array of food trucks gather to serve up a variety of mouth-watering delights. Set against the scenic beauty of the historic waterfront, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, vibrant music, and a lively atmosphere. With the majestic Braga Bridge illuminating the night and the gentle flow of the Taunton River nearby, indulge in a feast for all senses. Bring your appetite, grab your loved ones, and join us for a night of fun, food, local music and beverages at this iconic location! Enjoy a dozen or more food trucks at each event from a rotation of over 65 food trucks. In addition to great food, there will be live bands and Party with Primo and Troy City Brewing will be will be serving up will be serving up local beer & wine. Attendance is free, just pay for what you eat and drink. All food trucks accept cash, credit, and debit cards . Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited.. Guests are not permitted to bring their own coolers with alcohol.  Pets are not encouraged.  Let’s care for our environment together – please […]

First Time Homebuyers Class

Fall River Public Library 104 North Main St, Fall River, MA

Myself - Raymond Lambert Jr, and a local realtor Manuel Pagan offer a free first time homebuyers class to local communities throughout Rhode Island and South Eastern Massachusetts. We go through all the steps of how to buy a home from pre approval, searching for a home, underwriting, and closing. It is an entirely free class offered in english and spanish. I am a Mass Housing lender.  Manuel is a licensed agent in the state of Massachusetts. The classes we have held in Rhode Island have been popular and productive, and a valuable community service. We advertise the class, through social media, targeted google pay per click ads, and physical paper flyers that we offer to local businesses. CONTACT: Manuel Pagan  401-368-2726  mpaganantonetti@gmail.com LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Dub Apocalypse

Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan St., Fall River, MA

Thursday, August 29, 2024 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston, MA. Band members are Tommy Benedetti-drums,Van Martin-guitar,Johnny Trama-guitar,Aaron Bellamy-bass,and Timo Shanko-sax/bass. The band came together in 2007, led by drummer Tommy Benedetti and guitarist, Johnny Trama.Tommy Benedetti is one of the founding members of American Reggae Pioneers,John Brown's Body. He brings a wealth of experience from the reggae/dub scene to the table,having recorded albums for the legendary Shanachie Label, John Zorn's Tzadik Label (mixed by Bill Laswell),and is currently with John Brown's Body on Easy Star Records. This history is combined with almost 2 decades of International touring,as well as backing some of the giants of Jamaican music, including The Meditations and Justin Hinds.

$23 – $25

Blues Mob

Troy City Brewing 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, United States

Join us as the Blues Mob set the vibe 5-8pm in the beer garden. Taproom Open 3:30-10pmNo Cover Charge.

Nature Walk at Copicut Discovery Trail

Copicut Reservoir Dam Road, Fall River, MA, United States

Nature Walk at Copicut Discovery Trail Saturday, August 31 10am - 12pm Explore the ¼ mile accessible trail on a family nature walk with The Trustees Mobile Adventures in collaboration with The Narrows Center for the Arts and Viva Fall River. Use your senses to explore the new “curious finds” experiences along the path: climb like a chipmunk and peck like a woodpecker! Space is limited! Sign up now at bit.ly//trustees83124. Free bus transportation provided to Copicut Woods from The Narrows Center for the Arts at 16 Anawan St, Fall River. Please note: You must take the bus if you sign up for the event. Register at link in bio. For any questions contact Carly at mobileadventures@thetrustees.org

Dyeing to Wear It: Dyeing for Fiber Art

This is an interactive workshop. Each participant creates a beautiful, versatile piece of wearable art while learning about the textile history of New England and around the world. Classes are infused with storytelling by artist Rhonda Fazio. This is a free, fun, and social event that's open to everyone. Pre-registration is required; please sign up at tinyurl.com/artFRHP. For further information, go to rhondamfazio.com or contact dyermakerstudio@gmail.com.

Battleship Comedy

Battleship Cove 5 Water Street, Fall River

The shows will take place on the fantail deck of the USS Massachusetts, an OUTDOOR SHOW. One is at 6:15 PM and one is at 9:00PM. Doors for the first show will open at 5:15 PM. Rain Date: In case of unsafe weather on Saturday, the show will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 6:15 PM. If the in-climate weather continues into Sunday 9/1/24 the event will be moved inside the Maritime Museum at the Battleship Cove in Fall River.  Ray Harrington (Conan, Hulu) is performing. Ray is an infectiously charming comedian who performs across the globe with hilariously irreverent material and marvelous improvisational riffing that embraces the uncomfortable and the absurd with a smile. He’s been seen on Conan, Hulu, Sirius XM, ABC, FOX, TBS, and SBS Australia. The show features NYC stand up comedian Oscar Aydin (Bravo, Amazon, BBC), Doug Key (Comedy Central, Sirius XM, MTV) and Laura Severse (Don't Tell Comedy). All tickets are general admission and non-refundable. Tickets are sold online only at whalecitycomedy.com. General admission seating is first come, first served, from the front to the back, as directed by our ushers. Please be aware that the show may contain adult themes and is advised for ages 18+ Tickets are […]

Event Series Kids (Ages 6-9) Art Workshop

Kids (Ages 6-9) Art Workshop

Greater Fall River Art Association 80 Belmont St, Fall River, United States

The Greater Fall River Art Association has Kids Art workshops taught by Mr. Ernie. For kids ages 6-9 years old we have Saturday morning and Sunday morning options. For kids aged 10-12 years old we have one Saturday morning workshop. Sign up your little ones and watch them grow in art fundamentals! Maximum of 8 kids per session. Supplies provided. --- SUNDAY Kids Workshops:Ages 6-99am – 10:30amMax 8 kids --- $20 for Members$25 for NonmembersOnly 8 spots available per session Call 508-673-7212 or email PresidentGFRAA@gmail.com to sign up Greater Fall River Art Association80 Belmont Street, Fall River, MA 02720www.GreaterFallRiverArtAssociation.org

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