Get Your Comic On! RI Comic Con brings the geeks to the streets
Like the turning of the leaves, RI Comic Con is an anticipated part of fall in the Ocean State. Each year, this three-day, ever-growing celebration of pop culture and nerditude […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Willing to Fight: Ani DiFranco talks Providence and progress
The summer I turned 22, I sent a letter to Ani DiFranco, who was just 23 herself and at the beginning of her career. In it, I shared with her […]
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: Stranger Stories hosts hosting storytellers this month
In an age dominated by Twitter and Instagram, personal stories seem to be getting shortened and digitized. But not everywhere — here in RI, live storytelling is alive and well. […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Retrograde Mercury cautions against impulsive spending and taking out loans, and advises you to scrutinize all paperwork related to finances. Keep your eye on the ball. The world continues to unfold […]
Obey Art: Fairey brings new giant face to PVD
Note: Read our additional coverage on Shepard Fairey and his visit to PVD here: Talent Spotting: The artist’s first sale Slice of Wall with Your Slice of Pizza?: Shepard Fairey’s […]
She’s Hooked!: Llamagurumi has got the stuff
Liz Sauco, a local artist who individually produces small, three-dimensional critters with her own hands, has crocheted her way through RI Comic Con for six years now, and will be […]
Things Are Getting Heated: But Avenue N stays cool
On September 4 Avenue N American Kitchen’s chef and owner, Nick Rabar, debuted as the host of “Heated,” a new television series produced by Rhode Island PBS. Not only did […]
Phillipe and Jorge’s Cool, Cool World: Stand Up or Sit Down, Staying on the right side of protests
Dumb Jock Basketball player LeBron James may now be the most famous non-soccer player in the world. (Sorry, LeBron, but Lionel Messi and Neymar have you for miles.) Although, if […]
Keep on Moving: November Is Rocking: Does everyone’s mom live in RI or something?
Muddy Ruckus – From The Floor Portland’s Muddy Ruckus return to town to celebrate the release of their new haunting single, “From The Floor,” which has this vibe of being […]
Advice with Spyce: Sex frequency and sober dating
Dear Spyce, My partner and I have been together about a year now, and it’s become apparent we have an addiction: We have to have sex every day, sometimes two […]