Launching in July 2021, Providence Waterways, produced by Doors Open RI, is a multimedia, collaborative, storytelling project. Through a combination of online and onsite experiences, Providence Waterways invites you to immerse yourself in place-based stories, sounds, and events that explore Providence's water. Three primary portals will guide our journey through Providence's waterways: StoryMap: History, short […]
Join us for another PVDFest Happening: the Harry Kizirian Back to School Bash! There will be refreshments, backpacks for children, arts & crafts, and fun & games. The Bash will also feature face painting and performances by Circus Dynamics! To best protect others, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends that you continue to […]
Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Billy Taylor! This fun event will have food, games, performances by Chachi Carvahlo and John Hope and a special appearance by Dee Gomes. This event was made possible by PVDFest, Olney Street Baptist Church, and Vincent Brown Recreation Center! To best protect others, the Rhode Island […]
PVDLive Style's Fashion Show Vol 2 in collaboration with PVDFest. It will be showcasing Shea Fashion, KEKE's Closet, Mike Knives, Human Will, and Cleverhood! ROLLER DISCO ft. Chachi Carvalho & The International Players, DJ Cadillac Jack, & PVD Drum Troupe in collaboration with PVDFest and proudly sponsored by The Providence Foundation. Event Start: 5:00PM | […]
Join us for an open mic, spoken-word night of healing, reflection, and community dialogue! All are encouraged to come and share. The theme of the night is "I Am." Performer: Orange Live Orange Live will be the emcee of the evening. Damont Combs is a poet from Southside Jamaica Queens and a graduate with a […]
LATIN JAZZ MASTER CARLOS DE LEON Return to the thrill of live performances in a gorgeous outdoor setting! Join PVDFest and FirstWorks for a journey from global Jazz to Americana, from hip-hop to sounds from the mountains and rhythms of the sea. Grab your lawn chair (or blanket) and enjoy extraordinary artists in the park. […]
There are three exciting performers for today's PVDFest Happening! Funkademic Performers: Josh Kennedy, Gustav Hoffmann, Jason Protass, Elias Muhanna Funkademic is a quartet based in Providence, Rhode Island playing funk and soul music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, on period-correct instruments. Funkademic includes Josh Kennedy (guitar), Gustav Hoffmann (bass), Jason Protass (drums), Elias Muhanna […]
"Tell your Truth" returns to India Point Park to provide space where folks can speak candidly on the mic about trauma, injustice, connection, love and other topics. Anyone who has something important to say and wants their voice to be heard, be sure to join us for this special event. Orange Live will be the […]
Gallery Night Providence will host Family Friendly Walking tour of Public Art in the Providence Downcity leaving from URI Providence Campus 80 Washington Street at 11am , 1pm and 3pm. The tours will feature public art and highlight significant architecture in the down city and lower Eastside of Providence. PVDFest Ideas walking tours will focus […]
Award-winning sleight of hand artist Ivan Michael performs at over 100 special events every year. He customizes entertainment with client messages to bring humor, fun, and motivation to in-person & virtual events. Lady Gaga said “Ivan’s skills are crazy!”, while Uma Thurman said, “Ivan’s Show is great!”. And when Ivan broke the World Record for […]
