The Polar Express arrives at BCC with a festive mix of music, dance, and storytelling. The show has become a holiday favorite for all ages. P Performances are on Saturday, Dec 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at onstagefr.org under “Polar Express Tickets.”
Bristol Community College will hold its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. on the Fall River campus in the Commonwealth College Center. The free breakfast includes a buffet, a keynote address by Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers, and resource tables hosted by local organizations. A […]
Bethel A.M.E. Church in Fall River will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a service reflecting on his life, work, and lasting impact. The program centers on themes of unity and progress and includes a celebratory worship service. The church will offer a free clinic for individuals seeking to seal criminal records after the service. […]
Mill Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Fall River is partnering with local senior centers to hold a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. The egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. Children of all ages can search for hidden eggs while families enjoy games, crafts, and refreshments. The […]
Mark your calendar: Business After Hours is happening Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at BankFive’s Main Office. These monthly mixers unite members and nonmembers to network and build relationships. The meetings are held in partnership with member businesses and draw professionals from a range of industries.
Ballet Rhode Island makes its Bristol Community College debut with Pure Dance on April 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center. The contemporary ballet program features works by George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon and Yury Yanowsky. Performances highlight athletic movement, expressive storytelling, and live musicality. Each […]
Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition is bringing two standout events to ArtWeek SouthCoast 2026: Fall River Illuminated and the Spindle City Arts Trolley. The first installation debuts on Friday, May 8 at 8 PM, featuring the illumination of “We Here” (2022) by internationally recognized artist Add Fuel, located at 207 Pocasset Street. The mural pays homage […]
The Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition is bringing two standout events to ArtWeek SouthCoast 2026: Fall River Illuminated and the Spindle City Arts Trolley. The festival runs May 8 through May 17 across Southeastern Massachusetts. The SouthCoast Community Foundation hosts the regional celebration, spotlighting local artists, performers and cultural organizations. The Spindle City Arts […]
Memorial Day weekend gets an early start May 23 at the Liberal Club, 20 Star St., Fall River. The afternoon and evening celebration features live music, food trucks, craft vendors, games, and family activities beginning at 1 p.m. Bad Penny opens the music lineup from 1 to 4 p.m. Car Tune Heroes follows from 4:30 […]
Fresh seafood, live music, and waterfront are the highlights at the Fall River Seafood Festival on Saturday, May 23, at the Fall River Carousel and Fall River Heritage State Park. The festival runs from 2 to 6 p.m. and features seafood tastings from local restaurants inside Kyler’s Seafood Hall, presented by Kyler’s Catch of New […]
Memorial Day in Fall River will include an afternoon parade at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 25. Veterans groups, marching bands, and local organizations will march through the city. Parade participants are expected to gather at Kennedy Park at noon and the procession ends at City Hall at 2 p.m.
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