Fall River carries two histories at once—mill-town grit that never left and waterfront revival that's still arriving. Portuguese heritage runs deep while new immigrant energy reshapes the blocks. Downtown crowds want material that honors the working-class roots; Highlands audiences appreciate the comeback narrative. South End draws the longtime locals who remember the factories. North End hosts the newer developments. Open mics here demand awareness of both timelines. Newcomers reference Providence; lifers remember when Fall River stood alone. The comics who work both audiences learn something about holding history and change in the same set.