On New Year’s Eve, Tight Crew will be throwing a “Retro Rewind” Party, taking up three floors at the Hope Artiste Village. For those who like to rave all night and bask in the glow of the black light, their events are the local gold standard. Providence punches above its weight when it comes to […]
THU 15 SantaCon 2016: RI’s largest Santa gathering! Santa costumes, ugly sweaters and other holiday attire are strongly recommended but not required. A portion of every ticket sold will be going to the Toys for Tots Foundation & Crossroads RI. 10pm. Rebel Lounge, 50 Exchange Terrace, PVD. fb.com/events/1175430402539514 Sabrina Blaze: Ring in the new year […]
THRU DEC 18 American Buffalo, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St, Pawtucket. A small-scale tragedy about coin collecting, con artistry and the American dream. gammtheatre.org THU 1 Cardboard Ox, The Horse Eyed Men, Westeryear: Three bands, all duos with super interesting backgrounds. Ox was nominated for a Motif Music Award. Aurora, 276 Westminster St, […]
FRI 25 Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange — Trade in that old coat for the good of someone who needs it. Multiple locations. SAT 26 Short Short Story Film Festival — Find out how much a great filmmaker can do with your head and emotions in fewer than 6 minutes. “Headtrip” and “Heartstrings” programs alternate throughout the […]
Between the spectacle of crazed shoppers on Black Friday and the celebrations on Christmas Day, St. Nick’s opposite is coming to RI. Krampus and his goaty friends are coming — not to put children in sacks, but to welcome them and their families on a terrifyingly merry stroll through Providence. Saturday, December 3 will mark the […]
THRU DEC 2 The Flu Season, Burbage Theatre Company, Aurora, 276 Westminster St, PVD. Make sure to get your flu shot before seeing this play written before the audience’s eyes about two hospital patients falling in love. burbagetheatre.org Runs Nov 4 – Dec 2 THRU DEC 31 A Christmas Carol, Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St, […]
RI Comic Con is like that radioactive mutant that just won’t stop growing. But in a good way. This year’s event once again took over the entire Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center, and pretty much all the hotels, bars, restaurants, arcades and parking spots downtown PVD had to offer. Saturday was a fully sold-out […]
Growing up, I was discouraged from embracing my nerdy side and letting my geek flag fly. So when Comic Con became an actual viable thing I could attend as an adult (who had recently abandoned all geeky inhibitions and embraced geekdom fully and unconditionally), I was thrilled. Four years later, it’s not only going strong, but […]
THU 27 A Frightmare on Dike Street: At Shelter Bar Arcade, Halloween extravaganza! Costume contest, DJs and great drinks! 7pm, 21+, Fete Ballroom, 103 Dike St, PVD. fetemusic.com FRI 28 Mysterium – The Eternal Masquerade: An immersive, arts-inspired Halloween adventure like no other with live performances and signature food and drink. Costumes not required, but […]