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COMEDY

Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.
THE VAULT

The Portuguese Kids

The Portuguese Kids return to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on Saturday, April 4.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

Fall River natives Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo bring a fast-paced comedy style shaped by their Portuguese roots. Their latest show, “iMPROVISITAS!” blends improv with stories and humor drawn from everyday life.

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MUSIC

Thursday, April 2, 6 to 9 p.m.
CANDELA CUCINA

Sinatra Nights with Taylor Cormier

Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month.

Since 2014, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tony Bennett.

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STAND-UP

Thursday, April 2, 8 p.m.
LIGHTHOUSE TAVERN

Escape the Box Comedy Night: April Fools’ Show

Lighthouse Tavern in New Bedford will host Escape the Box Comedy Night, an evening of live stand-up featuring comedians from across New England.

Alex Joseph Pires is the emcee. Jonathan Flanagan headlines, with sets by Zach Remi and Nancy Sen. DJ Andre Millz will provide music.

Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 with a one-drink minimum. Nonalcoholic beverages are available. A special food and drink menu will also be offered.

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LEARNING

Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m.
GALLERY X

Lift Us Up: The Remix

Lift Us Up: The Remix comes to Gallery X in New Bedford on Saturday, April 4, at 1 p.m. Admission is free, though RSVPs are encouraged.

Spoken word artists Iva Brito, Hendrick Hernandez-Resto, Maia Livramento and Gabriel Johnson take the stage alongside musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and Malian drummer Sidy Maiga.

Building on an ongoing celebration of African Americans and other communities of color, the program weaves poetry and music into something that feels both rooted and alive.

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