Viva Fall River

Plein Air Drawing at Heritage Park

Heritage State Park Davol St, Fall River, MA

The Greater Fall River Art Association is partnering with Heritage State Park to host Plein Air Drawing at Heritage Park. All are invited. Bring supplies. Cost is free. Join fellow artists in a drawing session in the beautiful outdoors. Take home a work of art of your own. All people of every level of talent are welcome. We are here to draw and learn and grow as artists. Plein Air Drawing at Heritage ParkAugust 4 @ 12pm - 3pm&August 25 @ 12pm - 3pm ---Greater Fall River Art Association80 Belmont Street, Fall River, MAwww.GreaterFallRiverArtAssociation.orgPresidentGFRAA@gmail.com508-673-7212

Family Night!

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

This year's Family Night is guaranteed to be one of our very best yet with music provided by the Toe Jam Puppet Band and special appearances by Chase and Marshal of Paw Patrol! The evening will also feature a variety of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come dressed as a wild animal of your choice and you could win a special surprise! Don't miss the fun! Sponsored by and The Friends of the Fall River Public Library CONTACT: David R. Mello  508-324-2700 ext. 4  dmello@sailsinc.org LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street)

Rainforest Reptiles!

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

Don't miss this live animal show, featuring some of the scaliest, slimiest, and most amazing critters found on the planet! You'll meet snakes, lizards and even a real baby alligator. It will be like visiting the Amazon jungles yourself! Bring a blanket to spread on the lawn and your picnic lunch or snacks and enjoy the show. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Meeting Room. For all ages. Sponsored by and The Friends of the Fall River Public Library CONTACT: David R. Mello  508-324-2700 ext. 4  dmello@sailsinc.org LOCATION: Main Library (104 North Main Street) -Meeting Room

Great Summers Event – Boys & Girls Club of Fall River

Camp Welch 127 North Main Street, Assonet/Freetown, MA, United States

1st Annual Great Summers Event! Hosted by Boys & Girls Club of Fall River's NextGen Leadership Council. This event will have food trucks, lawn games, live music, beer & wine, and ice cream. We hope to connect the Club's longtime supporters with young professionals looking to get involved with the Club and continue the community's legacy of supporting the youth of Greater Fall River. All proceeds support the general operations of Boys & Girls Club's Camp Welch, ensuring Great Summers for generations to come.

$50.00

Alison Brown

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

Thursday, August 8, 2024 $40 Advance | $43 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a GRAMMY-winning musician, GRAMMY-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA), and co-founder of The Compass Records Group which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. On her new release, aptly titled On Banjo, Alison continues her musical explorations on a set of original compositions that explore the range of the banjo. The album features an eclectic cast of collaborators including Steve Martin, Kronos Quartet, Sharon Isbin, Anat Cohen, Sierra Hull, Stuart Duncan and members of the Alison Brown Quintet. Alison is the recipient of the USA Artists Fellowship in Music and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association. In 2019, she was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame. Alison serves on the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy and as co-chair of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.

$40 – $43

Open Studio Event

Rox Art 28 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA, United States

Join me for an Open Studio Event on Friday August 9th from 5-9pm and Saturday 10am- 2pm. Stop in to peruse, see what I’m working on or just say Hi! There will be light refreshments and a sale on high quality prints! Don’t miss this one!

Get Steppin’ 5K Walk

First Step Inn 175 N Main St, Fall River, MA

Care Everyone deserves a warm place to stay, daily meals, and helpful support. Caring through a donation ensures this is a reality for homeless individuals in Fall River, MA. Help the First Step Inn save lives by joining us and caring about the homeless in our community. Why We Walk Imagine a snowy day, living on the street in the blustery cold without food or money. How would you stay warm, secure a job or obtain services? These are the daily challenges the homeless face. We walk to provide homeless people with food, shelter, and an opportunity to turn their lives around. You Can Make a Difference Sponsor the Walk with a generous tax-deductible pledge. Walk in the event and collect pledges from people you know. Organize a team of friends, relatives or co-workers to walk with you. Support our worthy cause with a tax-deductible donation. For more information, please click HERE.

“Taste of Portugal” Tour

Columbia Street Columbia Street, Fall River, MA, United States

If you’re looking for mouth-watering cuisine to tantalize your taste buds, you’ve come to the right place. Fall River offers an explosion of Portuguese foods from cooked chourico sausage links and grilled meats, to finely crafted pastries. The “Taste Of Portugal” tour takes you on an excursion to sample incredible Portuguese food and drinks, as we stroll the streets of the city that boasts the largest Portuguese population outside of Portugal. Join us for this special collaboration between New Bedford Food Tours and Viva Fall River to experience the authentic and exceptional qualities that make Fall River a must-stop South Coast destination. For more information and for tickets, please click HERE.

Rockfest 2024 – Block Party

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

Rockfest will be epic with live music starting a noon (Located on 16 Anawan Street- Block Party).

Battle Belt Boxing Tournament

Bernardo's Boxing 403 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA, United States

4 week amateur boxing championship tournament sanctioned by USA Boxing.Dates - July 13th , July 20th & August 3rd all hosted at Bernardo’s Boxing 403 Anawan St. Fall River,  MA. Finals hosted on August 10th on the USS Massachusetts - 5 Water St. Fall River, MA.

Assembly of Dust

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

Saturday, August 10, 2024 $33 Advance | $38 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm As a child I can remember locking myself in my room with a big old set of headphones and listening to the Band's Music From Big Pink album over and over again,” said Reid Genauer, the lead singer and founder of the New York based quintet Assembly of Dust. “Besides loving the hell out of the music, I was intrigued with the production value in the recordings. As I listened I felt almost like I was there in the room with the Band at a moment of perfection. That intimate listening experience drew me in and is what inspired me to be a musician.” Drawing on that influence and countless others, over the last ten years Assembly of Dust has crafted a unique sound that recalls the likes of the Band, Traffic and Neil Young. They have taken that early 70's Americana swagger, put their own funky spin on it, and earned comparisons to the next generation of Americana heroes including Ryan Adams, Mumford and Sons and Wilco. Hooky melodies, poetic lyrics, and a profound depth of musicianship promptedUSA Today to say Assembly of […]

$33 – $38

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