(5.5) “Blow off work and come down!” That’s the invitation from Diego’s East Side as they celebrate Cinqo de Mayo this Friday. They will be serving up tacos and fresh margaritas in the street from noon to 8pm. Yeeeesss, we all know Cinqo de Mayo is not an important holiday down in Mexico, but it’s …
The Providence Children’s Museum — Noon Years Eve, 9:30am to 12:30pm: music, raffles, a ball drop at noon, and other festivities. Roger Williams Park Zoo — Holiday Lights Spectacular, 5pm to 9:30pm. Providence Rink — 10am to 10pm (bumper cars sold out until January 3) Union Station Brewery — the Silks The Parlour — Ravi …
(12.18) After a year off, the popular West Side Caroling event returns for its 15th year from 6pm to 8pm this Sunday. The crowd has burgeoned over the years and can make a joyful noise heard far and wide; you don’t have to worry that your voice is going to blurt forth and ruin everything. …
The Hope Street Merchants Association invites everyone to stroll and shop on Saturdays and Sundays during December (and all week long too). Hope Street for the Holidays will be featuring special attractions and events between 4pm and 6pm. This weekend the theme is Cocoa & Cocktails with a special Sunday performance by the Providence Drum …
Oktoberfest proper at Narragansett Brewery doesn’t begin until Friday, but we have to mention the free, kick-off party on Thursday ‘Dance Your Hasselhoff.’ We’ll have prizes for the best costumes of the night like taproom gift cards and Knight Rider DVD sets, so come dressed to the nines! I’m either going as Princess Therese von …
(7.3) The city’s annual Independence Day Celebration at India Point Park will return this Sunday, July 3, for the first time since 2019. Fireworks: 9pm to 9:45pm. The main stage kicks off at 7pm with a live performance show curated by vocalist and steel drummer, Becky Bass. The event will also feature the Blackout Drum …
(4.9) An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday and the weather is looking good. Ward 1 councilman John Goncalves invites everyone to this family-friendly event — you don’t have to be a constituent to participate. Paterson Park is within the Blackstone Park Conservation District, a 45-acre natural woodland which serves as a buffer between …
Here is a man who can pour a perfect Guinness without even looking. He knows his way around the rest of the bar too. We have many fine Irish establishments to choose from here in Providence, but this year we celebrate the Wild Colonial Tavern where, in addition to St. Patrick’s Day, owner Maurice Collins …
While supplies last, Mardi Gras King Cakes will be available at LaSalle Bakery. They have two locations at Admiral and Smith Streets. The original aerial shot of this cake was posted on the LaSalle Bakery Facebook page by happy customer Donna Clemence whose husband went out first thing this morning to pick it up. It …
(12.19) Procrastinators can head over to the Botanical Center this Sunday for the annual Just In Time Art Sale. The center is beautiful in daylight, but at night it is magical. The sun should be setting at about 4:17pm. Make time for a walk around the exterior for landscaping ideas — great winterberry display (see …
(12.26) The Festival Ballet Providence will present a revamped version of its annual holiday classic, The Nutcracker, featuring new sets, new costumes, and new choreography by artistic curator Yury Yanowsky. And for the first time, the ballet will be performed at The Vets, offering twice as many performances as in years past. New additions include …
(12.3) The City will be kicking off the season this Friday, lighting both the City Hall tree and the skating rink tree, in an evening of music and skating. Once again, the ceremony will take place downtown, a return to form after last year’s virtual celebration. More info at the FB event page. The event …
As if on cue, snowflakes began to swirl as members of the Mile of History Association (MoHA) tied holiday wreaths to the lampposts along Benefit Street. The scene formed a charming enough tableau even before I recognized the lovely Roz Rustigian on the ladder. Known as the “Mile of History,” the Benefit Street area is …
(6.19) Juneteenth RI will be hosting their 3rd annual Juneteenth Festival this Saturday at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park. Emcee Bad Lad will wrangle a full slate of speakers and politicians, as well as singers, rappers, and dancers, including recording artist Raiche. Go here for the day’s program. Free, noon to 8pm, …
The Chinese New Year starts Friday, marking the transition from the Year of the Rat to the Year of the Ox, and culminating on February 26th with the Lantern Festival. Oxen are honest and earnest. They are low key and never look for praise or to be the center of attention. This often hides their …
Nice old-timey look to Thayer Street this year . . . echoes of Bedford Falls with George Bailey running down the street. Further down, banners of illuminated snowflakes cross the street overhead and light shows project snowflakes on the sidewalk (see below). Last minute shoppers should remember how welcome gift certificates are in 2020. It’s …