Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

Join us for a one-of-a-kind fundraising event celebrating local growers and food producers — featuring dozens of local farms paired with chefs from some of the top restaurants around. Meet these local food stars, watch live dish preparation, and enjoy their delicious creations along with local wine, beer, signature cocktails, live music, and the stunning […]

Join us at the Avenue Concept for a conversation on the intersection of place, physical space, and two-dimensional design, featuring two DESIGN WEEK RI 2024 event hosts, Lisa Limer of Bela Monde and Andrew Middleton of the Map Center! MEET OUR SPEAKERS Andrew Middleton The Map Center I’ve been making maps for over a decade. I studied […]

Wildlife Wednesdays: Rhode Island’s Great White Sharks, and What About The Seals?   Kettle Pond Visitor Center “Rhode Island’s Great White Sharks, and What About The Seals?,” with Jon Dodd, executive director of the Atlantic Shark Institute. The white shark is an iconic species that is found world-wide, but with a declining population—classified as vulnerable […]

Sip & Paint: Lobster edition Thursday, 8/15 from 6 - 7:30 pm Join us for a fun evening and learn to paint a lobster from brilliant artist and seafood enthusiast Laurel Greenfield . Sip on wine or non alcoholic bevs and enjoy lite bites. No experience necessary, come as you are! Sign up here.

Join us for Artists in Conversation to engage further with Waterfire's current exhibition, NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Patronage, a large-scale exhibition featuring over 100 NetWorks Rhode Island artists. This exhibition celebrates a dynamic community of innovative artists living and working in Rhode Island and their champion, Joseph A. Chazan M.D. Over […]

Have a blast at our family-friendly Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport, RI this summer.  August 16th – 18th, 2024 in Bristol and Newport, Rhode IslandDon’t miss this weekend for a series of joyful community events where immersive cultural attractions and art experiences await. Join folks who are just like you… curious about Asian […]

Have a blast at our family-friendly Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport, RI this summer.  August 16th – 18th, 2024 in Bristol and Newport, Rhode IslandDon’t miss this weekend for a series of joyful community events where immersive cultural attractions and art experiences await. Join folks who are just like you… curious about Asian […]

Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]

Have a blast at our family-friendly Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport, RI this summer.  August 16th – 18th, 2024 in Bristol and Newport, Rhode IslandDon’t miss this weekend for a series of joyful community events where immersive cultural attractions and art experiences await. Join folks who are just like you… curious about Asian […]

Newport Black History Walking Tour: Lost Stories of Resistance & Freedom Experience Newport’s little-known Black history on a tour of Colonial-era Historic Hill. This unique opportunity brings you to historic locations designated with Rhode Island Slave History Medallion (RISHM) markers and other local landmarks. Your RISHM tour guide will introduce you to early Black Americans, […]

Planetarium Show Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium show tickets must be purchased online using our online ticketing system. Museum admission does not include the […]