Things to do (other staying in and snoozing).
(3.13) This Thursday the World’s Fair Gallery will be hosting “Sometimes There’s Cake: A Reading Series” starting at 7pm. The event will feature readings by Hannah Walker Finnie, Alexandria Machado, Dustin Perry and Willa Van Nostrand. Interested in joining in? Guests can sign up, night-of, in person to read a 2-5 minute piece. Names will […]
(3.8) The annual Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off tomorrow at noon. The parade starts at Smith Street at Wyndham and continues down Smith to the State House. I am not a big fan of parades, but I was glad I went to this last year. It featured marching bands with pipes and drums,
(3.2) Head over to the WaterFire Arts Center this Saturday and/or Sunday for shopping, drinking, and parking. Little City Thrifty features over 90 booths of vintage and pre-loved clothing, books, records, art, furniture, home decor, and more. Each ticket includes a complimentary beverage. High-fashion to t-shirts to barware to pottery and art, and everything in
The indoor Providence Flea is back at the Farm Fresh Market Hall on Sundays from 11am to 3pm, featuring vintage, artisans, and makers. They had to cancel last week due to weather — fingers crossed for this week. (Check on their IG page for announcements.) Grab some refreshments at Wright’s Creamery, Tallulah’s Taqueria, New Harvest
(2.8) Lumina events continue all day Saturday including free skating until 4pm at the Providence Rink. Also on tap are the Luminous Lichen walks, build your own Lego Pop with Andy Grover, Ukrainian dance with Yunist, and Ten31’s Wandering Jellyfish. But wait, there’s more: Sugar on Snow, the Avenue Concept Illuminated Cozy Corner, Extraordinary Rendition
The Lumina 2025 Festival begins Saturday, February 1st, when illuminated installations begin appearing downtown. This year’s light festival will feature POP! by Gentilhomme, a public art installation consisting of five glowing monoliths, each containing an inflatable creature. I always felt that more could be done with the inflatable tube man format; apparently I was not
Time to get out of the house and buy some vegetables. And cheese and chocolate and mussels. And nobody says you can’t grab a pint of ice cream on your way out. The Winter Farmers Market takes place every Saturday, 9am to 1pm, through April 26th. For those who want to continue composting through the
The big question has been the weather but it looks like we are in the clear. Reports suggest that the rain will be holding off until 10pm or later. Our scheduled festivities will be over by then. The evening ends with thirty minutes of fireworks which start at 8:30pm. And then that’s it. Just in
(12.31) Join WaterFire Providence for another Starts At Sunset New Year’s Eve celebration, part of the Illuminate PVD NYE Celebration happening this Tuesday, December 31st, at the District Park and the Pedestrian Bridge. Moving this event to the early evening was a smart move; kids can partake then go home, while the adults can enjoy
The Providence Rink is now open daily, from 10am to 10pm, weather permitting. The icy surface will remain in place until some time in March — the new improved cooling system should extend the season — then it’s on to roller disco! For now we are just calling the facility The Providence Rink or The
I decided to checkout the Christmas Holiday Market at Grant’s Block last night because that’s my job. I’m happy to report that, even with the cold temps, the scene was festive and well-attended. And nearby restaurants were hopping. Thumbs up to In Downcity who collaborated with the Providence Tourism Council to pull this all together.
Got a house full of family in need of a walk in the winter air? Head over to Roger Williams Park Zoo for the annual Holiday Lights Spectacular and experience 40 acres of illuminated pathways that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland of festive decorations and enchanting illuminations. From shimmering reindeer to sparkling snowmen
(11.24) The Good Trade Makers Market will be taking over the WaterFire Arts Center this Saturday and Sunday with over ninety independent makers and manufacturers under one roof for a weekend of shopping. Bring identification if you plan on having cocktails and beer at the bar. Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. We’ll
Gourds, veggies, baked goods, etc. are all available at the Winter Farmers Market, held Saturdays at Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Winter vendors include local businesses from A to Z: Allen Farms, Barden Family Orchard, Betta Bakes, Fromagerie Madeline, Foggy Notion Farm, Hillside Mushrooms, Triton Seafood, Zeigler’s Market Garden, and more. Join us this winter at
(11.15) November’s full supermoon reaches peak illumination on Friday, November 15. This will be our fourth and final supermoon of the year. Why not get away from the city lights and take a guided hike in Roger Williams Park: Explore the moonlit trails of Roger Williams Park with the Museum of Natural History and Roger
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has been busy this past week stocking local ponds and lakes with trout for the Veterans Day weekend. Several thousand rainbow and brook trout have been stocked in selected areas. The locations closest to Providence would be Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods and Willet Pond in East