If you weren’t one of the hundred or so recently at the highly acclaimed ECAS Theatre, rubbing elbows with Mayor Elorza, Firstworks and PVD Fest’s 2017 grand marshall Francis Parra (and founder and executive artistic director of ECAS Theatre), surely you’ve heard about the big plans for PVD Fest 2018. When Mayor Elorza took the […]
Mike Birbiglia is a New York comedian, actor and filmmaker who was born in Shrewsbury, Mass. His feature-length directorial debut, Sleepwalk With Me, based on his one-man show, won awards at the Sundance and Nantucket film festivals. He also wrote, directed and starred in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama Don’t Think Twice. He will be performing his […]
THU 24 Cocktails and Conversations: Conversations about the intersections of gender, race and media literacy. 5:30pm, AS220, 115 Empire St, PVD. as220.org FRI 25 Pride Idol: Singing competition proceeds benefiting Rhode Island Pride. 8:30pm, Mirabar, 15 Elbow St, PVD. mirabar.com SAT 26 – TUE 28 Gaspee Days Arts and Craft Festival: Over 40 vendors in […]
SAT 19 Gloria Steinem: A conversation with one of the most noted feminists of the late 20th century. 8pm, Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St, New Bedford. zeiterion.org Fresh Catch Release Party: Gansett’s releasing a new beer, this one’s got a lobster on the can. 5pm, Captain Seaweed’s Family Pub, 162 Ives St, PVD. narragansettbeer.com Tight […]
For nine years an event has happened in downtown Providence that has brought delight, lit imaginations and sparked curiosity in many attendees: the Providence Mini Maker Faire. It will be happening again this year on June 9 as part of PVDFest. I had the pleasure of catching up with one of the creators of this event, Brian Jepson, […]
This June 7 – 10, let’s play pretend. You be Alice. Fill your mind with awe and curiosity. Be eager to seek out oddities and adventures. Providence will serve as your Wonderland. PVDFest is back in 2018, gearing up to transform our capital city, filling it with monsters, musicians, artists, unique foods and most importantly, […]
PVDFest: June 7 – 10, Providence, RI SCHEDULE Thursday, June 7 • Ideas Conference: Cyborg Cities 9:30am – 4:45pm (ticketed) • Public art installations • Mayor’s Bike the Night (with Millennial RI) 8pm Friday, June 8 • Programming 5 – 10pm – Public art installations – Community Bachata Dance – Spectacles • Opening Night Party […]
Newport has long since been known as the sailing capital of North America. The city gained notoriety around the mid-1800s when it became the vacation destination for many of the country’s most prestigious citizens. Along with their mansions, these 19th century millionaires brought with them a high-class sailing tradition. Narragansett Bay has been hotbed for […]
Planning on spending some time with Mom on Sunday? If not, you’d better! Check out these events sure to please the woman who helped you become the only slightly damaged person you are today. Easy Entertaining Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet: Treat yo momma right. 9am, Easy Entertaining Inc, 166 Valley St, Building 10, PVD. easyentertainingri.com Mom’s […]
THU 10 Stranger Stories PVD: It’s the first meeting of this new group that features local writers reading from work that relates to the month’s theme. This month’s theme, appropriately, is “Firsts,” and will feature readings by a half dozen local writers (see if you can spot the Motif contributors!). Ada Books, 717 Westminster St, […]