Motif Magazine
Events:
Jared Freid
Honed at clubs and colleges all over including the Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s, Gotham and Stand Up New York and he headlines regularly at Mohegan Sun.
September 24 @ 7:30 pm - September 26 @ 9:30 pmCraft Bash
The monthly arts and crafts day returns!
September 26 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmElectro Politics/ Resin Ed
Outdoor electronic dance jams.
September 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmDirty Deeds/ Bad Marriage
Did the first lead to the second? AC/DC tribute and rock.
September 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmThe House Combo
Spice up your Mondays with live Americana played by an ever-changing roster of musicians.
September 28 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 9:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2020
Naticks
Acoustic music.
September 30 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmMcGinty Lecture: Robert Dallek
The author of more than 20 books, he is a leading academic historian of US presidents.
October 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmDan Soder
A comedian who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit Showtime series “Billions.”
October 1 @ 7:30 pm - October 3 @ 10:30 pmFood Trucks at Flames of Hope
A food truck event to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation.
October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pmCousins Maine Lobster at the Guild
Lobster rolls, quesadillas and tacos paired — at a distance — with local brews.
October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pmLang’s Bowlarama Celebrates 60 Years Bowling Bash
Themed party, live music from Steve Smith & The Nakeds on the Lanes.
October 3 @ 10:00 pm - October 4 @ 12:00 amCaribbean American Heritage Festival
Recognizing the historic and cultural contributions from the Caribbean with music, food and cultural events. Postponed from June.
October 4 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pmThe House Combo
Spice up your Mondays with live Americana played by an ever-changing roster of musicians.
October 5 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 9:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2020
October Road
Country rock, perfectly timed.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmParsonsfield
A band of high-energy musical misfits too rock for folk, too folk for punk, too punk for bluegrass.
October 10 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm4th Annual Santa’s Workshop Shopping Event
Fall/Christmas crafts and items.
October 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amThe House Combo
Spice up your Mondays with live Americana played by an ever-changing roster of musicians.
October 12 @ 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 9:00 pm on Monday, repeating until December 31, 2020
Polaris
The band that did the theme song for The Adventures of Pete and Pete on Nickelodeon.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmCrash Test Dummies
Speaking of peak ‘90s rock.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmJune of 44/ War Bubble
Often referred to as the punk rock pirates of the math rock world.
October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Goodbye to You
As summer slips into fall, we asked our food writers to reminisce on their best food memories and favorite flavors from the season. This is what they told us: The most blissful moment for me might have been returning to what felt like normalcy: dining at an outdoor table in downtown PVD at Malted Barley with my […]
Open/Closed
SAY HELLO Notes Coffee Company: 508 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket. They held their grand opening on July 17, this java shop is dedicated to melding music with a cafe scene. Industrious Spirits Company: 1 Sims Ave, #103 PVD. iscospirits.com. Providence’s first distillery since the days of Prohibition. They specialize in gin and vodka, with bourbon currently […]
Art Wall at the Axe Bar
The Axe Bar at R1 Indoor Karting is looking for local artists to participate in our Art Wall, sponsored by Motif Magazine. Two-dimensional art of all media is welcome. The artist is responsible for preparing the art work, including any desired matting, framing, etc. and a mounting line or bracket of some sort. The artist […]
They’re Doing it Live!: Live music returns to Rooftop at the Providence G
As coronavirus took over the town, live music had to step aside for everyone’s safety. But this weekend it returns! Rooftop at the Providence G has scheduled three live performers Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 3 to 6pm. On Friday, acoustic guitarist James Grande will perform as the sun sets. His intricate guitar playing will […]
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Treat Mom: Your mom is busier than she’s ever been, so do something nice!
This pandemic is shining a great big spotlight on all the inequities built into our society — and there are a disheartening number of them — but Mother’s Day is coming up, so we’re going to focus on that one for now. So many moms are so busy right now that they don’t have time […]
State Resources for COVID-19
For general questions about COVID-19, the state has set up a hotline that operates during business hours: 401-222-8022. After business hours, dial 211. HealthSourceRI has opened a special open enrollment period that will last through April 15. To enroll, go to healthsourceri.com or call 855-840-4774 Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. For information about […]
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Green for Your Greens
You don’t have to make friends with your quarantine fifteen, dear readers. Alternate your panicky carb-loading with some greens dressed with just enough green to tamp down your rising anxiety. And if the below recipe doesn’t do it for you, go to motifri.com/cannabisrecipes2020 where you’ll find a killer recipes for canna cupcakes, s’mores bars, pie… […]
