We are seeking public involvement in identifying and branding a portion of the neighborhood as a commercial district to represent and support the distinctive retail shops, services, hospitality establishments, and nonprofits who operate their businesses here. Examples of similar projects include Federal Hill branding on Atwells Ave and, more recently, the 195 District Park Downtown and […]

Laugh, learn, and get inspired by a mix of people from Providence as they share their ideas, stories, and creations using the PechaKucha format of 20 images that last 20 seconds each. Named best event in Rhode Island by RI Monthly! This Month's Theme: L.O.L As the summer winds down, we can't help but LOL. […]

Providence Drum Troupe, a dynamic, diverse band of illuminated mobile drummers, dancers, flow artists, and circus performers from all walks of life, will be in the park on Tuesdays this season. PDT encourages audiences of all ages to participate, dance, and celebrate that living in harmony is not an antiquated notion! Don't miss the fun […]

Moniker Brewery: Trivia Night Join us every Tuesday at 6:30 pm for Trivia!

Awesome beer and trivia - what more could you ask for?

Waterfire TroopTop Thursday - Emily Harrison. Sips Supporting Potter League For Animals

Ways of Looking Thursday, August 22 / 5:30-6:30 pm About Join museum educators Julia Zimring and Jess Costanza for an interactive, conversational experience looking closely at two works of art. Participants will observe details, make connections, and discuss interpretations as a way to build understanding in this relaxed exploration. Ways of Looking is a series of programs that offers new […]

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 […]

The Rhode Island Black Film Festival presents the annual Black Classics Under the Stars, featuring an evening of live music followed by one of your favorite films. Legendary local saxophonist Randy Ashe, of Ashe & Company, will start the evening off with a little blues and jazz at 7:00 PM.  The modern classic Dreamgirls, all […]

The Guild is hosting local musicians on Friday evenings in the PVD Beer Garden. Updates on their lineup can be found on their website: https://www.theguildpvd.com/#events

Ink Fish Books welcomes actor and author Marianne Leone (“The Sopranos”) to discuss her new memoir, “Five-Dog Epiphany: How a Quintet of Badass Bichons Retrieved Our Joy” with Anne Hood, author and imprint curator for Gracie Belle Books. “In Five-Dog Epiphany,” Marianne Leone writes about the joy that can be summoned after a great loss. […]

RiffRaff Books presents Sofia Samatar reading from OPACITIES: ON WRITING AND THE WRITING LIFE (in conversation with Elisa Gabbert). Opacities is a book about writing, publishing, and friendship. Rooted in an epistolary relationship between Sofia Samatar and a friend and fellow writer, this collection of meditations traces rediscovering the intimacy of writing.

Exploring the Greatest Lil' State If you know Rhode Island, you know that the “greatest lil’ state” packs a lot of fun, history, and culture in to one small package – one that you could explore in a day. But how well do you REALLY know Rhode Island? Whether you’re a lifelong Rhode Islander or […]

Exploring the Greatest Lil' State If you know Rhode Island, you know that the “greatest lil’ state” packs a lot of fun, history, and culture in to one small package – one that you could explore in a day. But how well do you REALLY know Rhode Island? Whether you’re a lifelong Rhode Islander or […]

JOIN US - TENTH ANNUAL FREE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL This free music festival features three stages of the best local and regional talent at Rose Larisa Memorial Park in Riverside, across the street from the Crescent Park Carousel. Headliners include regional all-stars Tom Rush, Dan Lilley, Tai & Moon, Michelle Malone, Dan Blakeslee, Divey, and […]

Bring your broken items and borrow our tools and volunteers' know-how to breathe some new life into your things! We'll have tools and materials to support the following kinds of repair: - Sewing - Small electronics (broken cords and plugs, not smartphones) - Glue & epoxy station - Woodworking - Knife sharpening - Outdoor gear […]