Join us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring why designers need to move outside their comfort zone and into the business zone. Our panel of industry experts will lead an interactive session, discussing how organizations view design, how designers can better position their value, and how the design industry can position its value within the business […]

The Nest presents Stitch & Bitch - Handcrafts Accountability Club We meet every Monday for stitchin' & bitchin' Join a wonderful group of creatives of all levels as we craft, knit, crochet... All handcrafters are welcome to join! This club is for knitters who already know the basics of knitting and just need guidence on […]

Come to Nest Homeware’s factory studio and learn about how cast iron cookware is made. This will primarily be a talk, giving a look into the sand casting process using examples of pieces in various stages of completion. We’ll go over the specifics of seasoning science, and de-mystify some of the details with a brief […]

Healthy and Sustainable Building Materials Workshop- Join our Director of Sustainability Nicole Voss and our Director of Interiors Kate Spinelli and Providence Office Leader Sarah Lueck as we take a deep dive into the best healthy, sustainable and ethically sourced materials for the built environment. We will review case studies and research that explains why […]

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!

Do you want to create a contemporary space that doesn’t feel “out of the box” or like someone else’s Pinterest board? Are you interested in vintage pieces but are over the prices and conflicting attributions on third party resale sites? Do you need “that” piece for your space but just can’t seem to find it […]

“Designing a Successful Pop-up,” is an insightful and interactive networking and panel discussion event tailored for entrepreneurs, small business owners, designers and marketers. Discover the power of pop-up shops through a dynamic panel of industry leaders and network breakout sessions. Learn how to create an engaging pop-up experience, from concept to execution, and connect with […]

We plug in and recharge without considering where the power refresh comes from, what technology creates it, and what a long and rich history those technologies have. The story of power is an unusually linear narrative with each “new” innovation growing out of the last. Matthew Bird will present the history of power in a […]

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

The Dune Brothers Garden, Living Edge, and Ship Street Garden, are recent urban landscape projects by the Landscape Architecture office Design Under Sky, led by Landscape Architect Adam E. Anderson. Each project presents a unique strategy in their initiation, constructability, site challenges and their response to urban and natural forces in the city. In this […]

The first virtual production studio to open in New England welcomes Design Week attendees and the creative community to a live demo of our studio. (add)ventures, headquartered in Rhode Island, is at the forefront of virtual production and is leveraging the new technology in innovative ways to maximize storytelling possibilities. Come and take a tour […]

Rhode Island School of Design presents its inaugural showcase of Arts Innovation Research in collaboration with Venture Cafe Providence. This interactive event exhibits the exciting ways that artists and designers investigate and innovate through interdisciplinary methods that combine art and design practices with science, emerging technology, industrial, health, Indigenous, and human-centered methodologies to address regional […]

PANELS & PRESENTATIONS 09-19-24 | 5:00 PM | CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE, 132 GEORGE M. COHEN BLVD, PROVIDENCE RI 02903 (Sponsored by Center for Women & Enterprise) Learn tips and tricks that will help level-up your image and style! Join us for our panel and presentation networking event! Our panels of experienced wardrobe styling […]

From Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift—a profoundly immersive documentary that plunges you into the heart of one man’s extraordinary survival story. Steven Callahan, the author of the New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, recounts the night of February 4, 1982, when a catastrophic collision with a whale left […]

WEEK NIGHT 09-20-24 | 4:30 PM | 195 DISTRICT PARK, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 (Hosted by DESIGNxRI, RI HUB AND RHODE ISLAND FASHION WEEK) Meet us in the park to celebrate! DESIGN WEEK, RHODE ISLAND FASHION WEEK AND RI STARTUP WEEK collide with music, food trucks and a runway show! ADMISSION: Free! To register, click here […]

Meet us in the park to celebrate! DESIGN WEEK RI, RI Fashion Week, and RI Startup Week collide with music, food trucks, and a runway show! Connect with fellow innovators, fashion enthusiasts, and startup trailblazers in a celebration of creativity, style, and entrepreneurship! Free!  

The Met presents Emo Nite We are not a band. We are not DJ’s. We throw parties for the music we love. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation

 *Oktoberfest Weekend at The Guild!*  Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest all weekend in true Bavarian style at The Guild in Pawtucket, RI! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, food, contests, and fun that you won’t want to miss.  What's Happening:- Live Music: Kick back with our lineup of bands, […]

FASHION SWAP & SIPS Due to today's expected inclement weather, RI Fashion Week is moving our Swap & Sips to the Center for Women & Enterprise.09-21-24 | 1:00 PM | Center For Women & Enterprise, 132 George M Cohan Blvd, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 Join us for our clothing swap and social/networking event! This is the […]

THE RUNWAY SHOWS 09-22-24 | 12:00, 3:00 & 7:00 PM | FARMFRESH RI, 10 SIMS AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 Produced by RAW Providence, our talented designers display their newest collections and trends on the runway. Come experience the finest in fashion with us! Click on your preferred date below and select one of our features […]

 *Oktoberfest Weekend at The Guild!*  Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest all weekend in true Bavarian style at The Guild in Pawtucket, RI! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of music, food, contests, and fun that you won’t want to miss.  What's Happening:- Live Music: Kick back with our lineup of bands, […]

THE RUNWAY SHOWS 09-22-24 | 12:00, 3:00 & 7:00 PM | FARMFRESH RI, 10 SIMS AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 Produced by RAW Providence, our talented designers display their newest collections and trends on the runway. Come experience the finest in fashion with us! Click on your preferred date below and select one of our features […]

THE RUNWAY SHOWS 09-22-24 | 12:00, 3:00 & 7:00 PM | FARMFRESH RI, 10 SIMS AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 Produced by RAW Providence, our talented designers display their newest collections and trends on the runway. Come experience the finest in fashion with us! Click on your preferred date below and select one of our features […]