TORTILLA FLATS: A new family
Who doesn’t love a good burrito or quesadilla when you’re craving Mexican food? A Providence staple, Tortilla Flats, is changing owners after almost 40 years! Don’t worry, they’re keeping it […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
ROOTS OF HOPE
BY THE ROOTS OF HOPE TEAM & LEONARD BRENNAN The mission of Roots of Hope can be described as planting justice. The Roots of Hope Cannabis Cooperative is reimagining equity […]
She’ll cast a song on you: Conversation with local musician Olivia Dolphin
Olivia Dolphin and I met on a Tuesday afternoon, just after I had finished listening to her 2024 album Better. With some favorite songs like “I Don’t Think about You […]
Motif Monthly Mixology Madness
This Month’s Challenge! This month we’re partnering up with Narragansett Brewery! Bartenders will be challenged to create a unique cocktail using Narragansett Del’s Watermelon Shandy. This event runs from 7:30-10pm […]
2025 BARTENDERS BALL | NOMINATING NOW OPEN!
Our fourth annual Bartenders Ball returns to R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln RI on September 29th! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating your favorite local bartenders! We would […]
Monthly Mixology Recap
I can’t think of anything better than ending a 4th-of-July weekend listening to “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter while sipping some delicious espresso cocktail samples. On Sunday, July 6, Motif once […]
Heat Advisory Through Wed 8pm: Uncomfortably hot with heat index values near 100°F expected
Heat Advisory in effect from July 28, 11:00 AM EDT until July 30, 08:00 PM EDT At Providence, a Heat Advisory is in effect through Wed 8pm with temperatures/heat indices […]
RIP DJ Pauly Danger
We here at Motif are heartbroken to hear about the loss of DJ Pauly Danger, a pillar of Providence’s music community. Pauly was so much more than a DJ. He […]
Heat Advisory Through Fri 8pm: Uncomfortably hot with heat index values exceeding 100°F expected
Heat Advisory until July 25, 08:00 PM EDT At Providence, a Heat Advisory is in effect through Fri 8pm with temperatures/heat indices reaching 93°F/102°F (Fri). Temperature/heat index will decline after […]
Nominate for 2025 Drink Awards
Click this link to find / fill out the form. It takes roughly 90 – 120 seconds. https://prettyform.addxt.com/a/form/vf/1FAIpQLSeDV3XgvpHi_mSHDm2ysa5HsSWCg7z54pjX9oKJDOka6ebFXA Thank you!