Weird Al at PPAC
Okee dokee folks… When you mention that you are going to see Weird Al Yankovic in concert, some folks will give you an odd look and ask, “Why?” These people obviously don’t get it. Weird Al’s concerts are maybe the most enjoyable live shows you could ever witness. I just saw him again, for the […]
Arts Focus Forum
August 12, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Southside Cultural Center – 393 Broad Street, Providence What do the candidates for Mayor of Providence have in mind for the future of arts engagement in the “Creative Capital”? Find out straight from the Democratic Primary candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales, at Motif’s first political forum, where local […]
Heat Advisory Thu–Fri: Dangerous heat indices up to 100°F expected
Heat Advisory in effect from August 6, 11:00 AM EDT until August 7, 08:00 PM EDT At Providence, a Heat Advisory is effective Thu, Aug 6, 11am, to Fri, Aug 7, 8pm. Afternoon temperatures/heat indices are likely Thu 88°F/100°F and Fri 89°F/100°F, which can be dangerously life-threatening. Chance of rain, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, will […]
On the Trail of H.P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft, (August 20, 1890 – March 15, 1937) was an American author who specialized in the bizarre, fantastical, and macabre. He was the natural successor to Edgar Allan Poe, yet he took his stories to a darker, more sinister place. Unfortunately, while he was alive, his work was mostly presented in magazines of the […]
RI International Film Festival: A world of shorts and features return to help you chill in August
The Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival returns August 4 – 9, bringing over 300 films across the globe to nine venues in Rhode Island. Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the US, RIIFF received more than 7,000 submissions for its 2026 festival, celebrating the event’s 30th year. The festival has built […]