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
Some claimed that by 2019, we had hit peak festival and there was nowhere to go but down. But we didn’t quite see last year’s total festival cancellation coming. And like a jilted lover who only now realizes what we had, we want you back, festivals. We promise we’ll appreciate you better. Although it appears […]
Surprise! You have a whole day to yourself! Why not go to Newport? I know what you’re thinking as you groan and roll your eyes in my general direction: lack of parking, zillions of people crowding the streets and long lines for that one weird bathroom on Bannister’s Wharf. I get it; however, Newport in […]
Last year, many of us soothed our disappointment over St. Paddy’s related cancellations with what we now know was an erroneous thought: Well, there is always next year. So, it’s deja vu all over again. And while the City of Pawtucket went ahead with their parade in 2020 and Newport officials engaged in a much-publicized […]
The weather is changing, and we’re sick of being quarantined, of being inside, and we want something to do. Right? Well, here are a few socially distanced and unique activities to add to your spring bucket list. Are you even a Rhode Islander if you haven’t paid a visit to Mercy Brown’s grave? A famous […]
The Newport Art Museum has added a collection of works by world-renowned documentary photographer and activist Donna Ferrato, and will be displaying a curated selection in the Howard Gardiner Cushing Gallery that documents the plight of domestic abuse survivors. Donna Ferrato: Selections from Living with the Enemy will run from Feb. 6 to June 6. […]
SAY HELLO Notes Coffee Company: 508 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket. They held their grand opening on July 17, this java shop is dedicated to melding music with a cafe scene. Industrious Spirits Company: 1 Sims Ave, #103 PVD. iscospirits.com. Providence’s first distillery since the days of Prohibition. They specialize in gin and vodka, with bourbon currently […]
Around the world, shared-reading programs bring communities together to experience a single work of literature. Canada’s public broadcaster sponsors a nationwide Canada Reads campaign. In Dublin, Ireland, One City, One Book welcomes readers into a narrative tied to the city. As Ocean State residents begin a new year by collectively opening Rising: Dispatches from a […]
After surviving the truly menacing phenomenon that is the bomb cyclone and enduring chilly 40-degree weather in May (?!), we deserve some summer fun. And there’s hardly a better way to celebrate the best season than with free events. Sunscreen? $8. Del’s? $4. An out of this-world-summer? Priceless. Art lovers can attend the RISD Museum […]
The Tipsy Seagull is a seasonal floating outdoor bar located at the mouth of Narragansett Bay at Borden Light Marina, easily accessible from RI via RT195W. Whether you come by car or boat, you can enjoy the feel of the Florida Keys, dancing under palm trees and soaking up some rays. It’s not just […]
The 14th annual French Film Festival at Salve Regina University screens six films Sunday, Mar 17, to Friday, Mar 29, all open to the public. Films include: Un beau soleil intérieur (“Let the Sunshine In”), 2017, by Claire Denis, starring Juliette Binoche as a woman in middle age who has relationships with difficult men; the […]
