Things to do (other staying in and snoozing).
(9.17) The outdoor parking lot showcase returns with Jukebox Fest this Sunday at Nick-A-Nee’s on South Street. Organizers describe the event as a “playlist on shuffle.” Music starts at 2pm. Bar is open from 1pm to 1am, cash only (atm on premises). As always the event is free, but throw some cash into the tip …
(9.9) You drive by it all the time, here’s your chance to step inside and take a look around. The Providence Art Club invites the public to come check them out this Saturday afternoon with open artist studios, guided tours, live music, with food and cocktail specials at the Providence Art Club Block Party: This …
(9.10) Providence’s free outdoor festival returns, sort of. Our new mayor decided to take a beloved Providence institution, move it to a new time, a new place, and extract all the crazy stuff that made it fun as hell. Now it seems like just another street fair, but it’s still worth checking out I suppose. …
(9.3) Originally scheduled for the Fourth of July weekend, this event was postponed due to rain. Two weeks later it was once again postponed due to rain. What a summer. But this weekend looks like a winner with perfect fireworks weather. This event is free to attend but food will cost you, as will certain …
(8.30) Civil skateboard shop and Adidas Skateboarding will be hosting some of the nation’s top skaters this Wednesday downtown at the Trinity Skatepark. The street will be closed to traffic as several pros from the Adidas skateboarding team show the town what they can do. Listed at Civil IG: Daewon Song, Dennis Busenitz, Nora Vasconcellos, …
The 195 District Park, while it lasts, provides an enormous expanse of open space right in the middle of town by the river. It’s very pleasant down there. Events have been ongoing and scheduled through October. The Guild Beer Garden is open Thursdays through Sundays, with live music on Fridays. And Dune Brothers Seafood is …
(8.19) Head downtown tonight for the lighting of eighty braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial Park on South Main Street. The lighting will begin at 7:40pm and the braziers will remain lit until midnight. On-shore programming will open at 6:30pm. The August 19th WaterFire will celebrate Clear Currents, the community paddling event celebrating improved water …
(8.20) This invitation comes from RIOT Rhode Island (formerly Girls Rock! Rhode Island). Head over to Westminster Street this Sunday for their RIOT Summer Block Party & Music Gear Sale. This will be held in the parking lot behind Nice Slice, so walk down the driveway from the Westminster side or approach from Washington Street. …
(8.11) The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will be hosting another downtown paddle this Friday. Please join us for a relaxing paddle on the Woonasquatucket River through Downtown Providence this Summer. We invite you to come and see this beautiful stretch of hidden wilderness within our city. We will start at the boat launch on South …
(8.6) The Hope Street Merchants will be throwing a Summer Block Party this Sunday with live music and performances, restaurants, beers, cocktails, food trucks, makers, artists, and more. This appears to be the updated schedule of music and events. In addition to all the family fun and street entertainment, and a beer and cocktail garden, …
(8.5) The Blackstone Parks Conservancy holds a variety of interesting events during the year most of which involve sensible shoes. Find a pair by this Saturday and go for A Shoreline Walk with Greg Gerritt. Come for a walk along the Seekonk [River] shoreline, beginning at the Blackstone Park kiosk on Parkside Road proceeding through …
(8.4) Grab a blanket and a chair and enjoy a screening of ‘Ice Age’ this Friday on the lawn of the Dalrymple Boathouse at Roger Williams Park. These free, family-friendly events take place at sunset on the boathouse lawn across from the Carousel Village, following Food Truck Friday. You can arrive early and eat from …
(7.22) The Starry, Starry Night installation returns to Memorial Park this Saturday with a full WaterFire lighting; add your light to the night by wishing on a star or dedicate a luminaria candle lantern. Origami Master Andrew Anselmo will be hanging out all night at Market Square and visitors can find A Silent Soapbox living statue at …
You know you wanna. The Providence Rink hosts a Roller Disco Party Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the summer. DJ starts at 6pm: Each night features a different pro like Music Research Library, Symposium Records, New Moon Dance Party, or Lowkey. Find the Rink transformed into a massive outdoor Roller Disco. Groove to some of …
The folks over at the Roger Williams National Memorial will be creating a “livlie experiment” this Saturday for those in town looking for intellectual enrichment in a beautiful park setting. Join rangers, birders, face painters, the Zoomobile, Rhode Island Black Storytellers, and others for an afternoon of fun. These events are designed mainly for young …
(7.6) The Steel Yard invites the public to this week’s TroopTop Thursday from 5pm to 9pm at the WaterFire Arts Center. Archery and booze! What could possibly go wrong. (First, make yourself that dog tag.) What to expect this Thursday: . . . live musical performances by Nick Bishop (DJ) and NYMBUS, and a dog …