WED 22 PechaKucha: The theme is “two wheels.” The interpretation – up to an assemblage of presenters. 7:20. Recycle-a-bike, 12 Library Ct, PVD. fb.com/pechakuchapvd THU 23 – SAT 25 12th Annual Illuminated Garden in Ballard Park: Trees and flowers lit up like Christmas, with thousands of lights spread over 3 acres. Buckle on your snowboots […]
Displaying his own collection of spider, skull and deep sea creature tattoos, musician and promoter Justin Marcotte gears up for his next big event: The Providence Tattoo & Music Fest 3! “This event is a big game changer for me,” said Marcotte. “I got the idea from when my band Joint Damage played the Rock […]
On February 25, The Naked Magicians come to The Vets in Providence, bringing with them the only R-rated magic show in the world, which is a sexy combination of comedy, mind blowing magic and of course, some nudity. I was lucky enough to have a one-on-one with the charismatic duo Christopher Wayne and Mike Tyler […]
Are you thinking of getting your first tattoo? Maybe you are new in town and would like to find the right artist to add to your extensive body of work. You may already have a few tattoos of varying quality, and just want to tidy them up and pull them together into a cohesive piece […]
On January 29, if you were to arrive late at Luna Loba: El Azufre [The Sulfur Moon] at AS220 Black Box Theater, you would have walked into a packed house, standing room only, to a completely silent moment on stage. In other venues, walking into that environment would cause a stir. But Shey Rivera, artistic director at […]
THU 9 Beer vs Wine Dinner: Do you like wine and the SO like beer? Argue no longer, this four course dinner pairs wine and beer with foods to please any palate. 6:30pm, 84 Tavern on the Canal, 15 Canal St, Westerly. eatdrinkri.com/events/84-tavern-canal-beer-vs-wine-dinner-featuring-dogfish-head SAT 11 Black & White Masquerade Ball: Join the Ocean House for […]
When Valentine’s Day rolls around, many of us feel the pressure to rekindle love’s flame. If you are looking for a new and fun experience to bring you and your partner together, the New England Leather Alliance (NELA) has the perfect event for you! New England’s 48th Fetish Fair Fleamarket will be happening February 17 […]
FRI 3 Lewis Black: America’s one and only angry funny man! The long-time “Daily Show” correspondent brings his trademark funny and thoughtful rants to the PPAC stage. 8pm, 220 Weybosset St, PVD. See our interview at motifri.com/lewisblack Felix Brown Band: Famed Newport dance band throws a mid-winter banger in anticipation of warmer times. 9:30pm, Ocean […]
The day after the election, a post-apocalyptic silence fell upon my college campus. Hushed conversations could be heard around the dining hall with mentions of Florida and Ohio and fear. My only class of the day was cut short. That evening, I sought refuge in the feminist association’s weekly meeting. I wrote. I found comfort […]
For almost two years, As220’s new creative director, Shey Rivera, has been the curator of a quarterly event called “Luna Loba.” Centered around the subthemes of transformation, hunt, shamanism and the wild and wilderness, LUNA LOBA focuses on the work of female and gender neutral artists. I have seen anywhere from six to 12 artists stretch […]