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PVDFest in the Park: Funkademic, La Salsa & Quesqueya 4Ever and Chubby Pockets

Dexter Park Parade St & Willow St, Providence, RI, United States

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 […]

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective Series in 25 Neighborhoods of PVD

Burnside Park 40 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI, United States

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective musicians are back to kick-start the season with a first round of free pop-up events as we celebrate Season 25 with performances in all 25 neighborhoods of Providence.

Symposium Records PVDFest Happening

Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial Providence River Greenway, Providence, RI, United States

The Providence metro scene has been exploding lately with so much talent. Get ready to experience this showcase of local artists! Performers: Scott MX, Kai, Caloric-Live, Brianna Paon, Chuckwho, and Jacob Herschel

PVD World Music African Film Festival

WaterFire Arts Center 475 Valley St,, Providence, RI, United States

The African Film Festival features shorts films and featured films produced by African filmmakers from Africa and African Diaspora. The festival will include traditional African music and dance performances. PVD World Music African Film Festival is a celebration of the rich culture and creative heritage of people of African descent that call Rhode Island home. […]

Weybosett Crossing Walking Tour

Michael Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge Bridge Rd., Providence, RI, United States

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society along with Deborah Spears Moorehead and fellow artists on a walking tour along the Providence River area on September 18th at 10 am. Moorhead will lead a walking tour along the Providence River highlighting its significance to native Indigenous communities. The tour will include musical performances and spoken word […]

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Haus of Codec Art Marketplace and Concert

Dexter Park Parade St & Willow St, Providence, RI, United States

Performers: Terrero MC, Delynate, Kennedy Plaza, Ladda Nurv, Gabe Cano-Daly, Dusknight, Randy Andy, Bobby Fre$h, Mx. Chevious, Ken Baby, Russel Sprouts Haus of Codec partners with PVDFest to host their LGBTQQIA+ Art Marketplace and Concert! The event will feature 30 local queer artists and community focused organizations. The event will also support Haus of Codec’s […]

PVD World Music African Film Festival

Southside Cultural Center of RI 393 Broad Street, Providence, RI, United States

The African Film Festival features shorts films and featured films produced by African filmmakers from Africa and African Diaspora. The festival will include traditional African music and dance performances. PVD World Music African Film Festival is a celebration of the rich culture and creative heritage of people of African descent that call Rhode Island home. […]

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective Series in 25 Neighborhoods of PVD

Riff Raff 60 Valley Street, Providence, RI, United States

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective musicians are back to kick-start the season with a first round of free pop-up events as we celebrate Season 25 with performances in all 25 neighborhoods of Providence.

Summer Camp on Sims: A PVDFest Block Party

Sims Avenue Sims Avenue, Providence, RI, United States

Join PVDFest and the businesses on Sims Ave for a summer camp style block party. There will be a stage at the Wilbury Theatre and pop-up events along the street at different times throughout the day. Summer Camp on Sims will feature a petting zoo, hot wing eating contest, adult tricycle races, big kid beer […]

FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park: THEA HOPKINS | RED ROOTS AMERICANA

Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn Maple Ave, Providence, RI, United States

Performing-songwriter Thea Hopkins’ voice sounds like no one else’s. Love is at the essence. Whether telling a story or conjuring a mood, Thea’s songs dig deep. She describes her music as “Red Roots Americana.” A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard, her ancestry also includes Iroquois, African-American, Irish, and Portuguese. Thea creates […]