Things to do (other staying in and snoozing).
(8.9) Enjoy an evening of music, art and soul this Friday at POP Emporium featuring from Austin, Texas: Up Around The Sun and the Amazing Hancock Brothers, as well as Providence’s own, Museum Legs. Featured artists include: Tim Kerr, Charles Hancock, John Hancock, Alexa Guarilglia, and Penn Sultan. [Ed. note: There seems to be considerable […]
Croquet anyone? We bumped into these charmers last week at The Providence Flea downtown along the river. Scrapped and Found — purveyors of fine robots — are not here every week, but do expect to return to the Flea twice in August and perhaps later. The Providence Flea features over 75 local vendors including: vintage,
[This event has been postponed to September 15th due to weather. See you there.] The Hope Street Merchants will be throwing their annual Summer Block Party this Sunday, featuring family friendly entertainment, makers, artists, food trucks, beer, cocktails, and more. We’re hosting a big party on Hope Street in Providence and filling five full blocks
(7.25) Welcome to Olneyville. Looks a little different along the river doesn’t it? Now you can experience the thrill of paddling the Woonasquatucket River, and for free. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) invites the public to take part in the Summer Community Paddle series, Thursdays through September. This series is for beginners. Join us
I was visiting the Roger Williams Park carousel Friday morning when I recognized the strains of the traditional Italian song “Santa Lucia” being played off in the distance. The park was still quiet and it was really quite beautiful. I followed the music down to the lake where I found swan wrangler Jordan playing his
(7.17) “First 50 customers get a free, raw, whole jumbo scup to take home!” Stop by the Dune Brothers Seafood Shack this Wednesday for live music, oysters, squid cart, sweet treats, a special beer drop, and limited edition merch. Get ready to celebrate 7 awesome years with us! Join our anniversary bash from 11am-7pm and
The weekend is just beginning; why not head over to the Carousel Village in Roger Williams Park for Food Truck Fridays, running now through September 27th. Food trucks, live music, train and carousel rides (additional cost), and local beer and wine from Trinity Brewhouse (with ID). Attendance is free, tickets are not necessary. Just pay
(7.4) Celebrate the Fourth of July with the lighting of over 80 flaming and crackling braziers, food, drink, music, and entertainment. This full lighting is set to celebrate Independence Day and will have patriotic theming throughout the event. Onshore programming and vendors open at 6:30pm. In addition to the artist and maker vendors, food fairs
(6.29) Wes’ Rib House celebrates its grand opening (some would say reopening — the sign does say 1973) this Saturday with live music, wrestling, and a pig roast. Providence’s own Sage Francis*, forefather of indie hip-hop and founder of Strange Famous Records, headlines a day of music. Looks like plenty of room (hope they invited
Summery weather is on tap for this weekend — time for a trip to the drive-in! And since we no longer have a drive-in here in the city, we are going to send you up Route 146 to the Rustic Tri-View who will be celebrating 72 years in business this year. Three screens show different
The Rhode Island Day of Portugal celebration kicked off today at the State House with the usual speechifying, but the fun really starts Saturday at 5pm when the Day of Portugal Heritage Festival sets up in District Park. The festivities continue on Sunday when the parade kicks off at 2pm on Smith Street in front
(6.8) Good news music fans: the second annual Providence Porchfest takes place this Saturday from noon to 6pm, rain or shine. Once again the East Side of Providence will come alive with the sounds of local musicians playing on porches across the city for a free, family friendly afternoon. Last year’s inaugural event was so
(6.2) The Providence Flea will take over its new spot in the 195 District Park on the west side of the river this Sunday. You know the drill: vintage, artisans, and makers. And food and beverages. (The new site will be across the river from its previous location on South Water Street.) The Flea has
(6.1) The WaterFire season kicks off Saturday night at sunset with the ignition of over eighty braziers, with onshore programming starting at 6:30pm. The first full lighting of the 2024 season is set to honor the commencement of RISD’s class of 2024 and celebrate the school’s reunion weekend. Has it been 30 years? In a
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Scarborough North and Roger Wheeler state beaches in Narragansett will be open Saturdays and Sundays only, weather permitting, from Saturday, May 11 until Memorial Day to accommodate early beachgoers. The water temperature is about 51 degrees. The DEM will have lifeguards on duty — and the bathrooms
(5.4) InDowncity and the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale are collaborating once again for a free, family-friendly event, with food, drinks, activities, and vendors selling records, vintage, and DIY handmade wares. The set-up won’t be exactly the same as last year — Oberlin has taken over that corner for outdoor seating — but Westminster