| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Friday Night Concert Series Presents: The Mowgli's | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/05/13 | Providence |
The Newport Community BandPresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park July 10, 2013 The Newport Community Band is a forty-five piece symphonic orchestra sponsored by the Department of Performing Arts at Salve Regina University. Membership is open to all Newport-area residents, including high school students and Salve Regina students. The Newport Community Band has performed at a variety of public events. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry... | Friends of Ballard Park | 07/10/13 | Newport |
| Friday Night Concert Series Presents: Cold War Kids | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/12/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park July 13, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for July 13th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (8:21pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (8:21pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 07/13/13 | Providence |
| Xander Marrow: New Works | Craftland | 06/20/13- 07/20/13 | Providence |
Concert by The Toe Jam Puppet BandPresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park July 24, 2013 Offering a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment, the Toe Jam Puppet Band encourages kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry and storytelling. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Use Hazard Road entrance. FREE | Friends of Ballard Park | 07/24/13 | Newport |
Jenkins Construction presents Concert by The Moldy SuitcasesPresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park July 24, 2013 The Moldy Suitcases is a tribute to the underground music of 1920’s. The Suitcases are an original band that resuscitates long lost hits from over the decades. Kelsey holds the front with lead vocals and her bluesy "Can" solos. In addition, Tom Poitras showcases his unique flair for the guitar on both ukulele and banjolele. Greg holds the groove on upright bass while drummer, washboard player, suitcase specialist, and all around percussionist Tom O’Leary adds the stomp... | Friends of Ballard Park | 07/24/13 | Newport |
Cultural Survival BazaarPresented by Cultural Survival at Four Corners Arts Center July 27-July 28, 2013 A Festival of Arts & Cultures from Around the World. We feature guest artisans, handmade products benefiting the livelihoods of artisans, projects in their communities, and fair trade. Shop unique art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more. For dates, locations, special features and performance schedules visit our website at http://bazaar.cs.org | Cultural Survival | 07/27/13- 07/28/13 | Tiverton |
Providence Gay & Lesbian Wedding ExpoPresented by RainbowWeddingNetwork.com at Providence Downtown Marriott August 4, 2013 Join us at the beautiful Providence Marriott Downtown as we celebrate Marriage Equality in Rhode Island with a grand afternoon affair! You & your partner will be welcomed into an environment of acceptance & celebration with a variety of LGBT-friendly Wedding Professionals. Music, LGBT Planning Tips, Free Samples, Giveaways... and much more! You'll also will have the chance to gather an assortment of fresh contacts & inspirational ideas as you plan the Ceremony of Your Dreams!... | RainbowWeddingNetwork.com | 08/04/13 | Providence |
Movies on the Rocks: Mary PoppinsPresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 7, 2013 From the moment Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) floats into the Banks’ household, things are never the same. The children are swept into magical romps across the English countryside, tea parties on the ceiling, and madcap dances over the rooftops of London. Winner of five Academy Awards. Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke. Rated G; 140 minutes; 1964. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening to ensure a place to park and time to make... | Friends of Ballard Park | 08/07/13 | Newport |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park August 10, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for August 10th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (7:54pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (7:54pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 08/10/13 | Providence |
Movies on the Rocks: GreasePresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 14, 2013 A musical about teens in love in the 50s. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school will they be able to rekindle their romance? Starring John Travolta and Oliva Newton-John. Rated PG; 110 minutes; 1978. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Movies begin... | Friends of Ballard Park | 08/14/13 | Newport |
Movies on the Rocks: Moonrise KingdomPresented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 21, 2013 Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, this film tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. With scenes filmed in Ballard Park! Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray. Rated PG-13; 94 minutes; 2012.... | Friends of Ballard Park | 08/21/13 | Newport |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park August 24, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for August 24th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (7:33pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (7:33pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 08/24/13 | Providence |
The Providence FleaPresented by The Providence Flea LLC at Downtown Providence June 2-August 25, 2013 What/Why: The Providence Flea is an upscale urban flea market coming to the Providence River Greenway, South Water Street in Providence, RI (across from The Wild Colonial), every Sunday from June 2 - August 25, 2013, 10am - 4pm, rain or shine. Vintage finds, art, fashion, antiques, local crafts, curiosities and more. Admission is free and open to the public. A fun, outdoor experience the whole family will enjoy. What a great way to spend a Sunday, browsing the Providence Flea for unusual... | The Providence Flea LLC | 06/02/13- 08/25/13 | Providence |
The Burnside Park Beer Garden Music SeriesPresented by Greater Kennedy Plaza at Greater Kennedy Plaza June 27-August 29, 2013 In addition to great local music, there are lawn games, local beer served by Trinity Brewhouse, and delicious offerings from local food trucks. This is a free, family-friendly event for all ages!
| Greater Kennedy Plaza | 06/27/13- 08/29/13 | Providence |
Fit CampPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion April 1-September 2, 2013 Join us each Monday beginning April 1, 2013, to take in the beauty of Blithewold’s exquisite gardens & grounds and get fit at the same time! During this FREE session open to the public, participants will have the choice of doing a fitness walk throughout the grounds, or participate in a fit-camp.
Together with Blithewold and Kara Rocha, Owner of Nutrition 4 Life we welcome you to join the national Let’s Move campaign to get healthy this spring. All levels... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 04/01/13- 09/02/13 | Bristol |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park September 21, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for September 21st, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (6:46pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (6:46pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit... | WaterFire Providence | 09/21/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park September 28, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for September 28th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (6:34pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (6:34pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit... | WaterFire Providence | 09/28/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park October 5, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for October 5th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (6:22pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (6:22pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 10/05/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park October 12, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for October 12th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (6:10pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (6:10pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 10/12/13 | Providence |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Waterplace Park November 9, 2013 WaterFire Schedule for November 9th, 2013
5:00pm – 11:30pm – The WaterFire Store
•The WaterFire Store on Canal Street, buy a t-shirt, hoodie, poster, magnet, pendants and much more to help support WaterFire and keep the fires burning.
Sunset (4:31pm) – Midnight
•80 bonfires on the rivers accompanied by WaterFire Music
Sunset (4:31pm) – 11:00pm – Add Your Light to the Night
•Visit our... | WaterFire Providence | 11/09/13 | Providence |
Mariner Marketplace 2013Presented by Narragansett High School PTO at Narragansett High School November 23, 2013 The Narragansett High School PTO is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Mariner Marketplace. There will be thousands of dollars in raffle prizes and nearly 100 artists and vendors. Join us for a fun-filled day of wonderful shopping, catching up with friends, and kicking off the holiday season with some mariner style! There will be fine art, unique crafts, health and wellness, handmade jewelry, wreaths and ornaments, beauty products and more! Something for everyone on your shopping list! | Narragansett High School PTO | 11/23/13 | Narragansett |
A Spanish TeaPresented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Please join us every Monday evening from 5pm to 6pm for tea, cookies and some lively conversation in the Spanish language. Practice, refine, or re-learn your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed environment with host, Edilberta Trejo. It's full immersion (along with the tea-bag). All levels welcome. | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12- Ongoing | Providence |
"Bottles" Wine EventPresented by at Bottles January 9, 2012 - Ongoing "Bottles" Fine Wine and Craft Beer has free special wine events every Thursday. They have a fine selection of cheeses, served as well, from East Side Market | | 01/09/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Funk Wednesdays | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/04/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Irish Traditional MusicPresented by AS220 at AS220 Concert Hall January 7, 2012 - Ongoing Hosted by Jimmy and Hannah Devine with Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper, Teddi Scobi and Friends! Every Saturday from 4-7pm at the bar at AS220! No cover charge! A full menu of food and beverage will be available, so come in for a pint or make this your regular spot for dinner while enjoying some of the best traditional Irish music around! | AS220 | 01/07/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Lego Club | Providence Community Library | 01/05/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Rochambeau Knitting Circle | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Tiny Tales for Toddlers | Cranston Public Library | 01/25/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Book BabiesPresented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 2, 2012 - Ongoing Babies from birth to 24 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, books and playtime in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. No registration required. | Cranston Public Library | 02/02/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
| Storytime For 4s & 5s | Cranston Public Library | 01/23/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
Bedtime Stories Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 7, 2012 - Ongoing A nighttime story time for children ages 3 ½ to 5 and not yet in Kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. This story time features books, music and flannel boards. Wear your pajamas and let us tell you some great bedtime stories! | Cranston Public Library | 02/07/12- Ongoing | Cranston |
John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band Presented by Bovi's Tavern at Bovi's Tavern January 30, 2012 - Ongoing This top notch 16 piece band features some of the best musicians in the Boston, Providence and New York area. Run by Trumpeter, Arranger and Bandleader John Allmark, he knows how to bring a song to life. The band is comprised of legendary musicians as well, having grown up playing jazz most of their lives, a number of the band is Buddy Rich alumni and alumni of other great bands as well. The music is from the library of "Buddy Rich, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Maynard Ferguson,... | Bovi's Tavern | 01/30/12- Ongoing | East Providence |
PJ Time Story TimePresented by Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library February 14, 2012 - Ongoing Teens reading to Tots (ages 5-8 years). All Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old are invited to join us for a pajama time story time from 7 - 7:30 in the children's program room. Trained teen readers will be here every Tuesday to read you some of their favorite books from childhood. Come early or stay late to select some books for reading at home this week. Join us in your jammies. Stuffed snuggle buddies welcome. | Newport Public Library | 02/14/12- Ongoing | Newport |
| The House Combo | Nick-a-Nee’s | 02/10/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Wednesday Open MicPresented by Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe at Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe February 8, 2012 - Ongoing It starts at 7:00 - goes till 10:00/10:30. Sign up at starts at 6:30. Performers who get there early will get to perform 2 songs (roughly 10 min of stage time). Performers who sign up after 8:00 may only get to do 1 song, depending on how many artists are there. I am going to do my best to get everyone on, but may have to cut late arrivals. Hosted byBrian Minisce | Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe | 02/08/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Trivia With Tina | Ri' Ra' Irish Pub | 01/03/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Irish SessionPresented by Ri' Ra' Irish Pub at Ri' Ra' Irish Pub January 8, 2012 - Ongoing Briang an instrument down and join in the fun or kick back and watch weekly "Session" every Sunday Night. | Ri' Ra' Irish Pub | 01/08/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Tour The Steel YardPresented by The Steel Yard at The Steel Yard February 29, 2012 - Ongoing COME VISIT THE YARD...
Free public tours meet every Wednesday at noon in our office at 27 Sims Ave. We are located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
They are a great way to find out more about our programs and facilities. The tours are given by a different staff member each week, and last between half to a full hour.
Please contact our office in advance for group tours.
We can't wait to see you! | The Steel Yard | 02/29/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Gallery Belleau ShowcasePresented by Gallery Belleau at Gallery Belleau January 4, 2012 - Ongoing Gallery Belleau is a showcase for over 50 local and nationally known American artists and craftsmen. Visitors will find creations in glass, clay, wood, metal, jewelry, paint and more. | Gallery Belleau | 01/04/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Contemporary RealismPresented by Royal Gallery at Royal Gallery March 6, 2012 - Ongoing Every artwork has something to tell: whether it is a story about fantastic animals living inside a bouquet, a pink boat floating peacefully, sculptures that move like silent clocks, or copper teapots that hide messages of love. You can discover stories like these and more scattered on the walls of Royal Gallery, paintings large and small, which like tiles in a mosaic, compose the wonderful tapestry it is now. | Royal Gallery | 03/06/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Providence Public Library Special Collections TourPresented by Providence Public Library at Providence Public Library January 6, 2012 - Ongoing Looking for a fun opportunity to learn a bit about some of the Library's unique treasures? Join our Special Collections Librarian Jordan Goffin for an introductory tour of PPL's Special Collections. Tours will be offered weekly on Fridays at 3:00 pm. No need for an appointment. Simply come to the Special Collections department on the third floor. | Providence Public Library | 01/06/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Pre-Kindergarten Storytime Presented by Providence Community Library at Wanskuck Library July 16, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Monday morning with the exception of national holidays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for a developmentally appropriate storytime session with related crafts. Children between 3 and 5 years of age are invited to participate, and PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED in order to have craft materials available for all children. Call or email for more information or to pre-register your child(ren)! | Providence Community Library | 07/16/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Game Day!Presented by Providence Community Library at Washington Park Library January 6, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Friday from 2pm - 5pm to play checkers, chess, Manacala, Sorry!, Chutes & Ladders, Battleship, cards, puzzles, Bananagrams, and more! | Providence Community Library | 01/06/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Picture This: Ongoing ExhibitionPresented by at Picture This Framing Center & Gallery December 18, 2012 - Ongoing Featuring photography by Richard Benjamin and cityscapes by Rhode Island artists concentrating on images of Downtown Providence. | | 12/18/12- Ongoing | Providence |
Thursday Movie Series @ Wanskuck Presented by Providence Community Library at Wanskuck Library December 27, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Thursday at 5 p.m. to view a movie on the big screen in our community room. Bring a snack and a friend. All movies selected to be viewed are rated G, PG, or PG-13. Of course, parents are encouraged to attend this fun family event! | Providence Community Library | 12/27/12- Ongoing | Providence |