PVDFest 2026, Downtown Providence’s signature festival, is set to return on September 18 and 19, 2026, and organizers are inviting volunteers to help make the event a success. Opportunities are available for those interested in volunteering, managing festival…
The acclaimed Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY will be staged at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) from November 3 to 8, 2026, with tickets going on sale August 7, 2026. Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, this Tony Award-winning producti…
The WaterFire Arts Center is hosting the America, Unfinished?! Summer Program Series every Thursday evening in July and August, celebrating the artists featured in the exhibition. The series offers a mix of performances, workshops, and artist talks designed to…
Downtown Providence is buzzing with exciting events and deals this week. The popular boutiques Queen of Hearts and Modern Love on Westminster Street have launched their Semi-Annual Sale, offering trendy clothing items like tops, dresses, skirts, and pants at d…
Ottavia and her husband Lucas Mann have owned Riffraff Bookstore Bar in Providence for nearly three years, taking over from the original founders. Ottavia manages daily operations like book ordering and the bar, while Lucas, a UMass Dartmouth professor, coordi…
Dark Star Orchestra (DSO), a renowned tribute band known for faithfully recreating Grateful Dead concerts, will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. This event is part of DSO’s newly announced fal…
As the summer sun bathes Providence in warmth, the week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with local events and community spirit. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the lush parks and scenic waterfront, where families gathe…
Downtown Providence offers a variety of events this week, highlighted in the latest edition of "The Weekly." On Friday, July 24, The Malted Barley hosts a Pint Night from 6 to 8 pm featuring Tilted Barn Brewery. Attendees can enjoy three special Rhode Island-b…
Mayor Brett Smiley, the Rhode Island Foundation, and The Washington Trust Company have announced the return of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Pops concert at Roger Williams Park on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The free event, starting at 7:00 p…
As the summer sun shines brightly over Providence from July 20 to July 26, 2026, the city's vibrant streets come alive with an array of local events and activities. Residents and visitors alike embrace the warmth of the season, enjoying everything from outdoor…
Cirque du Soleil will make its debut at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) with its holiday show 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE…' running from November 24 to December 6, 2026, for 18 performances. This marks the first time the renowned company performs at PP…
The television show "Caught in Providence," which has been on air for over twenty years, has received its fifth Emmy nomination. The series features real-life cases overseen by the late Judge Frank Caprio, showcasing his unique approach to justice and courtroo…
