(9.16) The Guild kicks off Oktoberfest today with a celebration of Narragansett’s new Marzen Lager. And it’s free. (Facebook event.) Join us on September 16th from 2-8 to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest! Traditional German Style Food served by Plouf Plouf Live Music and of course… all the beer you can handle! Dress in lederhosen …
(8.27) For the second year in a row Narragansett Brewery is teaming up with Flatbread Company to throw Lotapalooza, an outdoor party and beer garden, right in the Flatbread parking lot on Cushing Street. This year they are celebrating The 90’s. So dust off your bop it! skills, brush up on Skip-It, and bring your …
(8.12) Start planning — the AS220 Foo Fest runs all day Saturday from 1pm to 1am. Empire Street will be closed off between Washington and Westminster Streets for twelve hours of music, art, performance, kid and family-friendly activities, hands-on interactive art experiences from local artists, makers, DIY technology, and food and drink. Kids 10 and …
(7.9) What better way to close out the weekend than competing in the Wild Colonial Pub Quiz. Compete for cool prizes and cover yourself with glory. Categories might include current events, local stuff, the Supreme Court, the periodic table, marine mammals, true crime, Irish playwrights, baseball players named Mookie . . . you never know. …
Anyone wondering how artist Scott Minzy got the gig for the latest Lovecraft beer label need look no further than the Minzy Artist Statement at the ‘About’ page on his website, a Venn diagram of distress which is either hilarious or alarming. Better still, check out his portfolio which includes the remarkable original blockprint for …
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Haffenreffer family’s gift of Rudolf Haffenreffer’s private museum — now the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology — to Brown University. To celebrate, the Haffenreffer Museum Student Group has curated an exhibition devoted to beer in cultures around the world. “Brewed for Thought: A Cross-Cultural Exploration of Beer and …
Great weather for walking to your neighborhood bar. The operative word there is “walking.” You live in Providence — you are definitely within walking distance of an Irish bar. Here’s a few. McBride’s in Wayland Square (seen here with the flag) has the advantage of also being a funeral home. One stop shopping. Music starts …
(1.28) We knew he couldn’t stay away. Spelling is much like the Mafia. Just when you think you’ve gotten out, it’ll just keep pulling you back in. Bee Maestro and Word-Knower Nonpareil, Matthew Lawrence, sent out this invitation via his weekly ‘Law & Order Party’ email blast (which you should get). I’m hosting the Providence …
(1.19) The latest in the Lovecraft-themed brews makes its debut Thursday night at the Arcade Providence. These so-called block parties take place indoors on the ground floor avenue, with people wandering in and out of participating shops and restaurants. (Facebook event.) About the beer: Made in collaboration with Revival brewer Sean Larkin, the new Unnamable …
(9.24) Design Week continues. A sophisticated lounge party will take over Grant’s Block Saturday afternoon with tunes, and booze, and interesting people, and things. Grant’s Block will be converted into an outdoor lounge by Greycork, with tunes by DJ Analog Underground, a pop-up Print shop w/ DWRI Letterpress (sponsored by Craftland), and plenty of craft-oriented …
(8.21) H.P. Lovecraft was born here in Providence on August 20, 1890, and the Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council will be hosting a weekend of movies and events to celebrate. From the Facebook event page. 3 days of Lovecraftian film and activities, including author readings, panels, and vendors. For over 20 years, the H. P. …
Something wicked-awesome this way comes and it’s the latest installment in the Narragansett Beer Lovecraft series, The White Ship White IPA. (Lovecraft’s, The White Ship, tells a story of a lighthouse keeper’s adventure aboard a mysterious ship where his curiosity and greed win out over his better judgment.) This mildly fruity IPA pairs perfectly with citrus …
(6.18) One of the best of the WaterFire zones is the ‘Biergarten Unter den Weiden’ or, beergarden under the willows, open from 7pm to 11pm, and run by Trinity Brewhouse with Little Bitte Artisanal Cocktails. This site is a little off the beaten path and out of the fray. Many locals have come to avoid …
Art coasters and a block party! Head over to the Drawing Room Friday evening for ‘Soak it Up.’ This show features small works by about 30 artists, with each work being created on Revival Brewing coasters, official sponsor of the show. (Facebook event.) The goal of this show is to showcase some great artists and …
The Providence Downcity Bocce League (PDBL) kicks off its season opener with heart-pounding bocce action downtown at Grant’s Block Tuesday. Who will take the title this year? Bocce-licious? Chewbocce? The Rolling Stones? In case of rain the club rules indicate that players may reschedule. If your game looks like it might be rained out, get …
And brewed right here in Rhode Island! This is great news. We needed something fun this week. Narragansett Beer president Mark Hellendrung has announced that Narragansett Beer will soon be brewing in their new facility at 461 Main Street in Pawtucket. The ProJo reports, The executive and sales offices, with some 10 employees, officially moves …