Drinking and Laughing: Harrington brings the ha-has to The Met
RI jokes aside, the absurdity of reality provides enough fodder for Warwick comedian Ray Harrington to get up on stage and make people laugh. Again and again and again. Harrington […]
Events:
A Changing Reflection
This exhibition demonstrates Silver, Metalwork, and Jewelry in the 19th–21st Centuries.
February 4, 2022 - September 30, 2023The Performative Self-Portrait
Explores the body as material and medium and photography as vehicle to consider ways artists use self-portraiture to enact the self, question history, and articulate identity.
May 13 - November 12Ana Flores
Shaman Ladders and Other Stories.
May 20 @ 12:00 am - October 28 @ 11:59 pmRhode Island Art Educators Exhibit, September 1-30
Join us for our annual RI Art Educator’s Showcase, an exhibition featuring artwork from those individuals who teach art to others. Art teachers have the unique gift of
September 1 - September 30Silent Disco
2 DJ’s – 1 Pair of Headphones.
September 30Vic DiBitetto
Comedy show with comic legend Andrew “Dice” Clay.
September 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmPat Travers Band
Rock guitarist, keyboardist and singer.
September 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmForeigners Journey
Foreigner & Journey tribute
September 30 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmUnderEstimated Prophet
Grateful Dead tribute and OG rock.
October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmAl Copley Quintet
Blues, jazz, and swing.
October 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pmShadows of the ‘60s
Featuring top industry musicians and singers performing Motown hits spanning several decades. It’ll get you dancing in the street!
October 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmAn Evening with Tom Rush
Long-standing folk and blues phenomenon
October 6 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmChris Botti
Everything from jazz to pop to rock.
October 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmKelly & the Poor Boys
A female-fronted Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty tribute band.
October 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmFolk U
Musician/band
October 8 @ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pmThe Sound of Music
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s final collaboration tells the true story of a governess who brought music and joy to the von Trapp household.
October 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmAmy Helm
Singer-songwriter.
October 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmTake it to the Bridge
Funk, soul, and rock & roll.
October 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmThe Sound of Music
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s final collaboration tells the true story of a governess who brought music and joy to the von Trapp household.
October 14 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pmHey Nineteen
Tribute to Steely Dan.
October 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Talking Funny: Fuzek catches up with comedian Bobby Collins
Okee dokee folks… In the 1980’s there was a comedy boom. New comedy clubs were opening all over the country and cable television began presenting comedy programming. A relatively new […]
Crowdsourced Valentine’s Day Ideas: We asked the Hive Mind and Dating in RI what their VDay plans were, and shared our thoughts too…
Instead of leaving our Valentine’s Day plans in the hands of advertisers, promoters, and self-serving bloggers, we thought to ask you, dear readers and social media followers, what it is […]
Stand Up Gifts: A Wrap Challenge
Last year, my sister sent me two pairs of plastic gloves, two plastic face shields and a travel-sized container of Lysol wipes – was this a gag gift? My daughter […]
Molly Brenner’s “The Pleasure is Mine” is Coming to Kismet Improv
Molly Brenner used to be shy. When Motif caught up with Brenner, though, it was to discuss her upcoming comedy special, The Pleasure’s Mine, which chronicles her long journey to […]
We Assure You RI Comic Con is Open: “Clerks” Reunion & Beer
RI Comic Con is back after the 2020 hiatus and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Starting Friday, November 5th through Sunday the 7th, the Rhode Island Convention Center […]
Aging Disgracefully: Comedy with Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins
Comedians know that you need the right audience for your jokes and material. And Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins (founder and star of the Ocean State Follies) didn’t need to […]
Creepy Cabaret For A Cause: Healing Arrows at Askew
Healing Arrows has teamed up with Askew to host a “Creepy Cabaret” on Thursday, October 28th at 8 pm. The event features Boston comedian Kendra Dawsey, Queer Drag Bobby Fresh-King, […]
Are I Funny?: Start Up Laughing
Looking for great comedy in Rhode Island? Want to try your hand at standup? Check out the Comedy Open Mic Tuesdays at Askew in Providence. This open mic is specifically […]
#ME THREE, An Alternate Review by Richard J. Griffin*
After having a delicious pre-theater meal at Cafe Cazzata (try the Chicken Bocchino, it’s to die for) with my life partner, Troy, we decided to jet over to historic Woonsocket, […]