Things to do (other staying in and snoozing).
(12.3) Lots going on downtown this weekend. Three Nights of Lights is a weekend-long festival with free citywide events, all incorporating the theme of light. Events, activations, and installations will be found around every corner. Experience a new multimedia installation and live ensemble performance presented by Firstworks at Grace Church. Enjoy illuminated and activated art …
(11.25) Kick off the holiday season, while supporting local businesses on Small Business Saturday, with festive music and interactive holiday entertainment along Westminster Street. Don’t miss the Rock and Roll Yard Sale around the corner on Eddy Street. Celebrate Downcity will be held both outdoors on Westminster between Eddy Street and Union Street, and within …
(11.11) It’s starting to feel like Groundhog Day with all this rescheduling, but third time is a charm and the 18th annual Iron Pour will be taking place this Saturday at the Steel Yard. The weather looks clear with temps in the 40s. This free event promises to be a night filled with excitement and …
(11.11) Join the Museum of Natural History for a walk in Roger Williams Park and learn how to identify plants and understand urban ecology. Pets and strollers are not permitted. Wear sensible shoes. From maple trees to mushrooms, you will gain a greater appreciation for the surprising diversity of urban wildlife. Binoculars are not required, …
(11.5) I always love the eclectic blend of unrelated celebrities at these Cons, drawing as they do on the worlds of movies, television, and wrestling, both animated and live action. And then there’s the comics. The RI Comic-Con is presenting a very strong field year: Christina Ricci, Charlie Hunnam, Gina Gershon, John Ratzenberger, Shannen Doherty, …
(10.28) The armory looms, empty and dark, the perfect backdrop for Saturday’s Halloween Extravaganza hosted by Haus of Codec, Moniker Brewing, and the West Broadway Neighbors Association. The event will feature an art marketplace, crafting, trick or treating, spooky mini golf, a BOOze Garden, and music. Noon to 4pm: Live music with Matt Kowalski, Jake …
(10.29) The Providence Monster Dash 5K and Kids Monster Dash takes place this Sunday with many opportunities for ghoul-watching along the route. The 5K route includes a stretch through the RIPTA bus tunnel which, as always, will be guarded by zombies. The youth race will run out and back along South Water Street for approximately …
(10.14) The gals of the Providence Roller Derby are back! Their first bout in three years will be a double-header Saturday downtown at the Providence Rink. As a founding member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, PRD competes against other leagues with our internationally-ranked all-stars, the Rhode Island Riveters; they are currently 80th in the …
These apples aren’t going to eat themselves. Only three more Saturdays left for the Hope Street Farmers Market. The market operates rain or shine. Organizers recently discussed this summer’s weather on FB noting that it has rained on 13 out of 16 weekends so far: “A big thank you to our customers who have braved …
Discover Providence’s dark history on a 90-minute haunted history tour. The guides of the Providence Ghost Tours will lead you by lantern light in the footsteps of Providence’s dearly-deceased-but-not-so-departed residents. Tours begin and end at Prospect Terrace. Immerse yourself in the spooky side of Providence’s history! Allow our guides to lead you by lantern light …
(10.5) Makayla and Matt will be on hand Thursday when the Industrious Spirit Company (ISCo) kicks off a new line of experimental spirits with March Forth! By partnering with Narragansett Brewery, this specialty spirit has to be the quintessential Rhode Island collab. Here’s all you need to know: We took Gansett’s Oktoberfest Märzen lager, distilled …
(10.3) For some time now, the Providence Drum Troupe has been holding crazy percussion parties every Tuesday on the pedestrian bridge, but this Tuesday it’s all hands on deck when all the local troupes, bands, dancers, and monsters will be getting together for a PRONK! fundraiser along the bridge at the 195 District Park. You …
(9.30) WaterFire workers and volunteers have been up all night stacking braziers, setting up tents, and running cables, and finally, the weather report looks promising. The rain should be moving out this afternoon; all you need is a jacket to finally get out of the house. On-shore programming starts at 5:30pm; braziers get fired up …
The annual walk-through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo starts tonight and runs through October 31. The theme this year: Pumpkins Around the World. All tickets must be purchased online. This event does not include animal exhibits. All animal exhibits close at end of daytime Zoo hours. Thousands of artistically carved, illuminated pumpkins …
(10.1) Wooly Fair describes itself as a participatory art festival. This event just looks and feels different. Even the tickets are special. The schedule features performers, installations, interactive art, and games. (The Fair was moved to Sunday due to rain.) Live Music: Wooly Alley Vinyl Dance Party/ Sun Urchins/ Big Bank/ Tim O’Keefe/ Atlantic Thrills/ …
(9.23) This Saturday’s Plant Walk is the one postponed from earlier due to the weather. Jeez what a summer. There are more plant walks on the schedule . . . fingers crossed. Organizers invite the public to join in this Saturday: Join us for a walk in Roger Williams Park and learn how to identify …