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, […]

Since 2022, Fabric has invited artists for a year-long residency that includes several moments of encounter, research, and production, resulting in a new commission presented in Fabric’s following edition. In 2024/2025 the Artist in Residency program includes: Chicago-based musician and researcher Daniel Wyche; Project Calafonas—Music from the Azorean and Portuguese Diaspora 1970’s-1980’s, led by Azoreans Henrique Ferreira and Diogo Lim; […]

Northern Rhode Island’s Largest Festival returns to celebrate its 46th year. Drawing over 100,000 attendees over the course of the 3-Day Columbus Day Weekend, Autumnfest has become a time-honored Woonsocket tradition. Featuring over 60 Handmade and Artisan Vendors, 20 Food Vendors, Rides, Games, Live Music, a 10-Division Parade, and so much more, the 2024 Autumnfest […]

MONDAYS, 2-6PM JUL 1 - OCT 28, 2024 Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market […]

Join the 18+ community choir that ONLY sings rock music! No auditions. Rock Voices has choirs around New England, but this will be the very first one in Rhode Island and you can be a part of it. Can't read music? No problem; we provide recordings. Haven't sung in awhile? You'll be in good company, […]

Rogue Island Comedy Festival is Rhode Island's annual stand-up comedy festival. It features a lineup of nationally and locally acclaimed comedians performing at various venues throughout the state. The festival offers a variety of shows, from headliners to showcases. Rogue Island is now semi-annual! Spring Fest is held memorial day weekend and Fall Fest is […]

Join us for classic pub trivia - prizes, a legendary bar team, and brain busting fun.More info at https://mccaugheystandardtrivia.com/

Ladd Observatory will be open to the public on Monday nights, from 8pm to 10pm, beginning September 16th, 2024. The historic Ladd Observatory opened in 1891 under the direction of Prof. Winslow Upton. A regular program of transit observations and timekeeping was started in 1893. Prof. Charles Smiley, famous for his observations of solar eclipses, became director […]

Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . To receive a Senior Farmers Market […]

Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . To receive a Senior Farmers Market […]

  Greene Farmer's Market opens on May 28.  Our market will run each Tuesday, 4 to 6pm. Many of our vendors from last year will be returning and we are also seeking new vendors! Space to rent is just $5 per table.  Please call 397-3873 with any questions. https://www.coventrylibrary.org/greene-farmers-market

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 […]

Clear out your closet, swap and trade with our community on October 15th. It's good for your closet, wallet & the planet.  Clear out your home from all your unwanted clothes and accessories (good & clean condition please!) Then come, dig, and leave with a whole new wardrobe! All the leftovers will be donated to […]

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

Sankofa World Market (WEHDC’s farmer’s market) is a weekly celebration of food, community and culture of the West End. Sankofa World Market offers fresh, locally grown produce, prepared food, hand-made goods, weekly live music, cooking demonstrations, and more. Sankofa Market highlights specialty crops from our diverse mix of growers such as; bitter ball, bitter melon, […]

Trinity Rep: POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive A farcical break from the inevitable political chaos Many of us are dreading the 2024 election, regardless of political beliefs. Why not look your fears dead in the eye and laugh at them with POTUS? When a presidential PR nightmare […]

Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . To receive a Senior Farmers Market […]

Join us at School One on October 16, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., as Christine West, Brigida Capicotto, and Erikson Diaz-Cortes from Kite Architects discuss their design for Stonewall House, the LGBTQ+ Center at Brown University. Designed entirely with students in mind, Stonewall House serves as both a community gathering space and a home for queer […]

***Though this event is technically sold out, we encourage you to register to join the wait list so we can contact you if tickets open up due to cancellations. We also plan to live stream this event online and will contact all waitlist attendees with livestream info.*** The need for urgent solutions to address global […]

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Love is Love Home Expo Enjoy Live Entertainment and Raffle Prizes Whatever HOME means to you and wherever you are in your journey of either being a homeowner or wanting to be a homeowner, come meet those who support YOU and your love. LGTBQ+ Home Expo Event Benefitting: Youth Pride Inc. Free! Register Here  

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

Trinity Rep: POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive A farcical break from the inevitable political chaos Many of us are dreading the 2024 election, regardless of political beliefs. Why not look your fears dead in the eye and laugh at them with POTUS? When a presidential PR nightmare […]

Ragged Union has evolved musically, from its 2013 beginning, where the focus was solidly on fast picking bluegrass and big harmony vocals, to a more progressive and expansive style of string band music, of which bluegrass is one part of the mix. The band builds its sound on a powerful guitar-based drive. The fiddle and […]

Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . To receive a Senior Farmers Market […]

Torn Shorts live at Nick-A-Nee’s! Thursday October 17th - 8pm No cover. Cash bar. Dog friendly.

OUR NEXT GALLERY NIGHT IS OCTOBER 17! Get excited for October 17 - there will be art openings and receptions across the city of Providence - at 19 different galleries and art spaces! This month, Gallery Night and The Avenue Concept (TAC) bring to you the first event of a three-part series titled “Gallery Night […]

Fire, Water, Earth, Air & Flair New York has the Met Gala… Providence has FireBall! Walk the red carpet into the WaterFire Arts Center and enjoy a night of breathtaking performances, a splendid seated dinner, and WaterFire’s own twist on haute couture. And all to support WaterFire! Join us to celebrate 30 dazzling years. We encourage guests to lean […]

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at RWP Zoo Friday, September 27th – November 2nd 6:00 – 10:30 PM New England’s favorite fall tradition unveils a brand-new twist this year at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular – Trivia Edition presented by Citizens. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tricky trivia as you embark on a journey through […]

Join the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology as we welcome Christopher Sockalexis (Penobscot), Penobscot Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, he discusses where his work intersects as a tribal official, cultural tourism guide, artist and archaeologist. In addition to his work as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Penobscot Nation, Chris is currently conducting research for […]

Performance Thursday, October 17 / 6-7:15 pm Museum Galleries Bandleader and bassist Kweku Aggrey composes music in the Black-American musical tradition that celebrates the rich history of black stories and black storytelling. In this performance, he will lead an ensemble performance of his original works. Together, the ensemble produces a sound that features elements of jazz […]

Sewing 101 Course — Learn to Sew with Louise Sutton Learn to machine sew in this intimate beginners sewing class & create a custom tote bag while learning the basics of machine sewing. Bring your own machine or borrow one of ours. Who you are: Someone who wants to learn how to sew on a […]

Our first Sonata Series Event in the stunning CMW Center Performance Hall features guest pianist Eliko Akahori accompanying violinist Becca Kasdan for Violin Sonata by composer Jesús García Leoz and Korngold Marietta’s Lied from Die Tote Stadt, and cellist Miguel Vásquez performing Janáček’s Pohádka and Sonata by composer Claude Debussy. Admission is free Make your reservation here

A delightful murder-mystery-comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles meets Thelma & Louise in this contemporary retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery novels. Join brilliant, eccentric “deductive consultant” Sherlock Holmes and her American roommate Joan Watson as they crack cases in post-pandemic London. This quirky, clever buddy comedy from the playwright behind 2018’s Pride & Prejudice is sure to […]

Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle Nicole has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad. Her stunning new album, The Love You Bleed on Forty Below Records, comprises twelve heartfelt tracks exploring themes of love, loss and perseverance. $42 Advance | $45 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8PM

Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of life […]

Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. STAR! In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of […]

Alchemy is the ancient pursuit of turning lead into gold. It moves us towards progress or a higher state. Art, similarly, uses creativity to transfix, transport, and transform anew.The artworks in this diverse collection offer sociopolitical, cultural, and environmental interpretations of transformation. They emphasize metamorphosis to empower us as we navigate challenges together.Through this lens, […]

Naomi Klein is the author of many books, including No Logo (2000), The Shock Doctrine (2007), This Changes Everything (2014),and, most recently, Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World (2023), which was a New York Timesbestseller and A Notable Book of 2023, and one of Time Magazine Top Ten Best Books of the Year. Klein’s […]

Designers, innovators, creatives, and enthusiasts — get your sweaters ready to join us on October 18th in 195 District Park for the DESIGNxRI Sweater Social! Get to know Rhode Island’s design community with a festive fall networking activity, and enjoy seasonal refreshments from the Guild’s food truck. STAR! 195 District Park is a seven-acre waterfront […]

Pawtucket Farmers Market The Guild 461 Main St., Pawtucket Fridays, 4:30 - 7:30pm May 3 - December 27

Troy Mercy live at Nick-A-Nees on Friday October 18th from 9pm-1am. No cover. Cash bar. BRAVE NEW BLUES for the 21st Century… Come get it- “Drummer Hadley Lloyd is a fearless improviser. She is fresh on the scene and heats up the stage like a spike of lightning.” This new duo is like “Lightnin’ Hopkins […]

After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands - where she grew up - hoping to heal. STAR! Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. DIRECTED BY: Nora Fingscheidt WRITTEN BY: Nora Fingscheidt, Amy […]

A delightful murder-mystery-comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles meets Thelma & Louise in this contemporary retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery novels. Join brilliant, eccentric “deductive consultant” Sherlock Holmes and her American roommate Joan Watson as they crack cases in post-pandemic London. This quirky, clever buddy comedy from the playwright behind 2018’s Pride & Prejudice is sure to […]

If you love R&B, soul and Blues music, you'll love the Earl Knightwood Band. This six piece music group has a rich history of professional experience and musical talents led by guitarist Ed Vallee and keyboardist Frank Rapone (alumn Steve Smith and The Naked).

10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW October 18th & October 19th WHIPLASH Shown FRIDAY and SATURDAY at 8:45 PM Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and […]

If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. Star! The musicians in this 7-piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career, including songs Talking Heads never performed live! Together they bring much of the Heads […]

Farm Fresh RI operates a number of outdoor farmers markets, spring through fall, featuring local farmers and food producers at neighborhood locations in Rhode Island. At all of our farmers markets you can shop with cash, credit/debit, EBT, WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program . To receive a Senior Farmers Market […]

Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 60 Rhodes Pl, Cranston Saturdays, 9am - 12pm May 4 - October 26

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, […]

Hope Street Farmers Market The Hope Street Farmers Market is a farmer-run cooperative created and managed by many of the best farmers and food artisans in Rhode Island. We sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheese, breads and pastries, pasture-raised meats, seafood, poultry and eggs, and many other items that we grow, make or raise ourselves. Come […]

Join us every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am - 4pm Saturdays & Sundays!  Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!

Americans’ relationship with animals transformed during the Gilded Age (1870-1914). With a focus on Newport history, the exhibition explores how this exciting, tumultuous period shaped the role of animals in our modern world. In the late 19th century, Americans moved in large numbers from farms to cities, losing touch with a rural way of life […]

RISD Craft features handmade fine art and design work by over 130 artists. The work on view speaks to the quality, attention to detail, and mastery of craftsmanship students and alumni hone at RISD and bring to their own practices in a wide variety of media. RISD Craft: Spring showcases RISD Alumni during Commencement + Reunion Weekend, while RISD Craft: […]

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 19th and 20th, 2024. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of […]

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 […]

Trinity Rep: POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive A farcical break from the inevitable political chaos Many of us are dreading the 2024 election, regardless of political beliefs. Why not look your fears dead in the eye and laugh at them with POTUS? When a presidential PR nightmare […]

An event with Gothic music and Ghastly storytelling and more at Askew on Saturday 10.19.24!! STAR! Music - Olivia Dolphin & Vudu Sister Ghost Storied - Kerystn Leigh & Ryan Hartley 2:30pm doors 3pm show $10 cover See you there!! All ages Presented by Askew.

Belly up to the Bar, take a seat, and join in some peristaltic perambulations with authors, Elsa Richardson’s and Jean Walton!  Don't miss this conversation on the history and politics of the stomach, the bowels, or in other words, our “SECOND BRAINS” Elsa Richardson’s Rumbles unearths the beguiling—and often secret—history of the body’s most fascinating system: the […]

Anti-Robot Club Marketplace happens every 3rd Sat. of the month through Dec 21, 2024 You will find us and over 60 other creatives & small businesses. Walk the market halls and discover what our vendors and contributors have to offer. Everything from streetwear clothing to unique artpieces, hand crafted products, food, and music!

THE OUTRUN Shown daily except Thursday at 6:20 Not shown Thursday, October 24th After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands - where she grew up - hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir […]

NO COVER, TIPS APPRECIATED! STAR! 7PM DOORS 9PM SHOW  

Join us for an incredible evening of Classical Indian music. $20-30 Star!

A delightful murder-mystery-comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles meets Thelma & Louise in this contemporary retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery novels. Join brilliant, eccentric “deductive consultant” Sherlock Holmes and her American roommate Joan Watson as they crack cases in post-pandemic London. This quirky, clever buddy comedy from the playwright behind 2018’s Pride & Prejudice is sure to […]

This talented super group devotees of folk rock legends Neil Young and Joni Mitchell. The cover turns from Neil and Joni's long career with brilliant interpretation and enthusiasm. Led by the multi instrumentalist Jon Fuzek. Saturday, October 19  

Chris Monti Band featuring Marty Ballou and Mark Teixeira on Saturday October 19th STAR! No cover. Cash bar.

King Jeremy – Pearl Jam Experience Frankfoot is opening - Saturday, October 19 Doors: 8pm Show: 9pm $10 Advance

We happy to announce that the Farmers' Market will once again be open and operating this season. Hours: Sundays 9 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays 4--7 p.m. Location: Shady Acres Diner, 164 Danielson Pike, Foster Products: fresh vegetables and herbs, meat and poultry, candles and perfumes, jewelry, whole bean and ground coffee, pet/animal treats, soaps, […]

Connecting Community Join us at the market with a rotating selection of vendors. We will be moving to our summer location on May 19th, 2024 Summer Location: May 19th - October 13th Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road, RI-77, Tiverton, RI 02878. Winter Location: October 27th, 2024 - May 18th, 2025 Tiverton Middle […]

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 every weekend in October for Fall Fest! 10am - 4pm Saturdays & Sundays! STAR!  Pumpkin patch & pumpkin painting Hay rides Local vendors Christmas tree tagging Food trucks There is no entry fee but some activities do have a fee. Well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!

Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 19th and 20th, 2024. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the rush of […]

Join us for a spooktacular paddle around Wickford Harbor at The Witches Paddle! Dress up for our Costume Contest and win fabulous prizes! Registration is now OPEN!  STAR!  Date & Time: Sunday, October 20, 12-2pm Rain Date: Saturday, October 26, 12-2pm Launch Location: Public Access beach next to Gardner's Seafood Wharf & Wilson Park Parking: Public lot next […]

Wild Colonial Tavern The air is getting crisper, the nights are getting longer, the pumpkin spice is getting spicier and the bad ideas are getting worse! The Grog & Dog Jog returns on Sunday October 20th at 1pm. Teams of 4 'athletes' will run, eat and drink for bragging rights and to help raise money […]

Join us for a beautiful concert - STAR! $20 suggested donation -

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 […]

You've asked and we have provided. We are so excited to launch our first Plus Size Clothing Swap for our community. All are welcome if you consider yourself plus size! Clear out your home from all your unwanted clothes and accessories (good & clean condition please!). Then come, dig, and leave with a whole new […]

Big Road = Tim Taylor, Tyler-James Kelly, and Mike Kane serving up some lowdown dirty blues! Cash bar. No cover. Dog friendly. Star!

A pop-up shop featuring a variety of vintage sellers and streetwear brands based in New England. Stop in and update your wardrobe while enjoying music, food, and drinks. STAR! This event is free & open to all. Click register for a reminder or add this event to your calendar using the links below.

Diamond Blues Jerry Garcia Band Tribute Trey Anastasio Band Tribute FREE SHOW Sunday, October 20 Doors: 4pm Show: 5pm

Courtland Club’s SUNDAY JAZZ has been named “Best Local Jazz Night” by RI Monthly in their Best of RI 2023 awards! Join us for live music every Sunday evening with Leland Baker & Friends. We're open at 5pm, with shows at 6pm and 8:30pm. Here's everything you need to know about SUNDAY JAZZ... We serve […]

THE OUTRUN Shown daily except Thursday at 6:20 Not shown Thursday, October 24th After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland’s Orkney Islands - where she grew up - hoping to heal. Adapted from the bestselling memoir […]

A delightful murder-mystery-comedy The Hound of the Baskervilles meets Thelma & Louise in this contemporary retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic mystery novels. Join brilliant, eccentric “deductive consultant” Sherlock Holmes and her American roommate Joan Watson as they crack cases in post-pandemic London. This quirky, clever buddy comedy from the playwright behind 2018’s Pride & Prejudice is sure to […]

10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL WEEKEND SHOW October 18th & October 19th WHIPLASH Shown FRIDAY and SATURDAY at 8:45 PM Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and […]