First Friday | The Hot Club Cheese Roll (HCCR) sextet

First Fridays After Dark: Gypsy Jazz Night with The Hot Club Cheese Roll

Looking for a perfect date night or a lively outing with friends? Join us for First Fridays After Dark at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, where art, history, and unforgettable entertainment come together in a vibrant, adults-only setting.

Evening Highlights:

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  Meet the Artist: Katy Rodden Walker, Community BLOOMS
  Join us between 5:00 and 6:00 PM for an intimate conversation with artist Katy Rodden Walker as she talks about her immersive installation Community BLOOMS, now on view in the Center Street Gallery. The Community BLOOMS project transforms plastic found in our waterways and beaches into a mesmerizing  jellyfish experience, raising awareness about plastic pollution and environmental change.

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Craft Cocktails & Mocktails
  Sip on signature drinks while mingling in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere.
  Complimentary Lite Bites
  Delicious refreshments to fuel your evening.
  Live Music by Hot Club Cheese Roll
  Let the timeless charm of Gypsy Jazz fill the air as Jason Smith and his talented ensemble bring the vibrant spirit of 1930s Paris to life.

About The Hot Club Cheese Roll (HCCR):

With over eight years of performances across the Southcoast, HCCR delivers an irresistible mix of jazz standards and popular hits in the iconic Gypsy Jazz style, originally crafted by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli.

For this special night, the trio—Jason Smith (guitar), John Birt (guitar), and Mark Russell (violin)—expands to a sextet! The lineup will include: 🎹 Albert Behar on accordion 🥁 Casey Belisle on drums 🎻 Tanner McMullen on upright bass

This rare arrangement adds a rich new dimension to their already captivating sound, perfect for an evening of toe-tapping fun and stylish sophistication.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Wander the Museum’s galleries, sip, snack, and soak in the rhythm of this unforgettable performance.

Grab your friends, your date, or your dancing shoes, and join us for an evening of culture, connection, and music!

Tickets:
🎟️ Advance purchase highly recommended.