WED 26
PVD PechaKucha: Japanese for “chit-chat,” a show-and-tell for adults: usually eight presentations, each 20 slides x 20 seconds. Each night has a theme, but presenters can be funny or serious, interpreting the theme as they see fit. Witness Mel Rainsberger go for the record number of consecutive presentations! This month’s theme is Outside the Box. 7:20pm. Courtyard @ the Plant, 60 Valley St, PVD. fb.com/events/421398605362918
First Amendment and the Free Press: A panel discussion on First Amendment issues, moderated by G. Wayne Miller (but with a moderator, is it still free speech?). 6:30pm. Olneyville Library, 1 Olneyville Sq, PVD. fb.com/events/642846932881557
THU 27 – SAT 29
Homebrew Con Annual Conference: For American Homebrewers Association Members from around the country, this national event is in PVD this year. Learn the latest fermenting news, hobnob with brewers and hoist a glass or two! RI Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, PVD. riconvention.com
Urban Greens Co-Op Market Grand Opening: FINALLY. 8am all weekend. Urban Greens Co-Op Market, 93 Cranston St, PVD. urbangreens.com
SAT 29
Day Trill: Presented for the 7th year by Stay Silent. Hip-Hop and EDM by Where’s Nasty, DJ Dymand, DJ Chubby Chub, DJ Blick Vic and NES. Alex and Ani Center, Kennedy Plaza, PVD. staysilentpvd.com