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Archive Remix Film Festival

Aldrich House 110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI, United States

The Rhode Island Historical Society, in partnership with LittleFire, is pleased to present its first annual Archive Remix Film Festival. This event begins Friday, September 10, and will present an hour-long program of 3-minute creative remixes by local filmmakers using materials from the RIHS Moving Image and Audio Collections (MIAC).

Free

FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park: LATIN JAZZ MASTER CARLOS DE LEON

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

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.  […]

Your Story Discovered

Downtown Providence, Providence, RI, United States

Join the Rhode Island State Archives for 5-week storytelling adventure using the records in the Rhode Island State Archives. Beginning September 14th, Fifteen (15) Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to work with renowned storyteller Valerie Tutson, RI Black Storytellers, for five, 90-minute Sessions, where they will explore resources and records in the archives and […]

Free

PVDFest in the Park: Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band and the Droplets

Providence Innovation District Park (Next to the Pedestrian Bridge) 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for these two exciting performances! Performers: Jake Hunsinger, Andrew Donnelly, Zack Wedge, Jamie Doyle Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band is a highly-entertaining 4-piece Powerhouse Americana act with rollicking American music, danceable grooves, and tight hillbilly harmonies. Performers: Droplets and Special Guest TBA Come join Droplets for an evening of new wave and psychedelic […]

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective Series in 25 Neighborhoods of PVD

Aspray Boat House Pawtuxet Village - 2 E. View Street, Warwick, 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.

The Historical Fantasy of Esek Hopkins

The Former Home of Esek Hopkins 97 Admiral Street, Providence, RI, United States

From the creators: The Historical Fantasy of Esek Hopkins is an activist dance opera, that reimagines the narrative of Esek Hopkins; the future of our community; the future of public space; the future we will leave behind to our children's children. As we cleanse, heal, and practice liberation with our community, this project is a […]

PVDFest in the Park: Radio Honey and Atwater-Donnelly, Traditional American & Celtic Folk Music and Dance

Prospect Park, Providence, RI 60 Congdon St, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for these two exciting PVDFest performances tonight! Radio Honey Radio Honey is a professional cover band performing “sweet sounds from the 70s through today”. Radio Honey serves up a fun mix of classic and modern rock favorites from Adele to Zeppelin, and upbeat radio favorites for all ages. Their four piece lineup includes […]

CMW Delivers! MusicWorks Collective Series in 25 Neighborhoods of PVD

Fearless Fish Market 425 West Fountain 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.

PVDFest in the Park: Funkademic

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

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 (keys).