Frank Gasbarro—a well-known but elusive figure in the Providence art world—delights with his eccentric personal style in this BankRI Galleries exhibit.
September 2 - December 1An exhibit exploring spirituality, religious ritual, and their connections to retro – science fiction and fantasy.
October 4 - October 31Prog rock extravaganza returns to his roots with virtuosic piano performances.
October 19 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmFour-piece bluegrass band and recent RI Music Award winners.
October 20 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmFull of crunchy guitar chugging and minor-key melodies
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmJohn van der Put is a magician and comedian who performs under the stage name Piff the Magic Dragon.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSinger-songwriter-guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmImprov guitarists
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmMulti-platinum British singer.
October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmBlues-rock guitarist.
October 21 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pmPsychedelic-bloos band, heavy on the rock and roll
October 21 @ 9:00 pm - October 22 @ 12:00 amAn in-costume vampire-themed party with signature cocktails, vampire burlesque show, witchy vendors and more. Hosted by Grimoire Academy.
October 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmA worldly and rhythmic figure floating in the electronic music atmosphere.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmRising rapper known for melodic flow, infectious charisma, and powerfully honest lyrics.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmBig band for both concert and swing dance.
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmSelf-deprecating comedy about anxiety and depression, sure to make you feel better about your life, in comparison
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmAdd this Westerly play to your spooky schedule: Veteran Director John Cillino’s artistic vision emphasizes the complex, frightening and tender moments of this sinister tale.
October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmOne event on October 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 16, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 17, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 22, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 23, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 29, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 30, 2021 at 7:30 pm
One event on October 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Tribute to the musical legends of the ‘50s & ‘60s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmSupported by a superb backing band.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pmOne of the foremost songwriters to emerge in the folk-music revival of the early ‘80s.
October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor without being sports fanatics. It is perhaps premature to start bitching about the treat we will have in the travesty that is the NFL Super Bowl’s annual halftime entertainment, but hey, let’s get out in front of the crowd. In case […]
Cliff Vanover has long been interested in the natural world. For decades, he has enjoyed hiking in and near Rhode Island, especially where he can observe evidence of glacial geology. As the proprietor of Great Swamp Press, based in southern RI, he writes and publishes maps and guides for walking and biking that are regarded […]
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor beyond being sports fanatics. Anybody want to buy 160,000 condoms, cheap? If so, contact the International Olympics Committee in Tokyo, where they plan to hand out that stockpile of rubbers to the 11,000 athletes who will be competing in these audience-free […]
My guess is sports bars took it in the teeth with the COVID restrictions, but luckily most of the restraints on businesses were softened at a good time for sports bars. The NHL and NBA were just entering their postseason playoffs, the baseball season was getting rolling and soccer’s Euro championship was kicking off. And […]
This could be the start of a sitcom: two friends, living together, decide to pick up pinball as a hobby, and bring along another friend for the ride. The next thing they know? They’re opening Electromagnetic Pinball in Pawtucket. Michael Pare, Emily Rose and Joe Paquin have come together to bring not only their own […]
Last summer saw a huge surge of popularity in all kinds of surfing and skim boarding camps, as well as every possible form of outdoor activity. Even at the height of the pandemic, water-based sports went on unrestricted. As people’s pandemic fears ease, there will be an even bigger increase in outdoor activities, especially on […]
Attention all cool people – it’s time for you to grab your closest friends and get ready for the Super Fun Activities Club (SFAC). No, seriously. The SFAC is an adult (read: 21+) sports league that features pretty much every sport you can imagine, from flag football to cornhole to pickleball, which unfortunately does not […]
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor beyond being sports fanatics. Soul on Ice This is definitely the time of year for casual sports fans to watch their frantic friends start bleeding from the ears for lack of real excitement in Jockworld. Any time the highlights and headlines […]
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor beyond being sports fanatics. Vuvuzelas! No, that doesn’t mean go eff yourself in Afrikaans. But it might as well convey that message. At the 2010 soccer World Cup finals in South Africa, vuvuzelas nearly eclipsed the play on the field. They […]
This column is for non-sports fans who would like some enlightenment and hopefully humor beyond being sports fanatics. Years ago, OTB&OTW did a name game of the weirdest names in college basketball. Thanks to the COVID pandemic, the national magazines that supplied those candidates are virtually nonexistent, so we will try our best to keep […]
