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African Alliance Pop-Up Farmers Market with DJ Darrell

St. Patrick's Church 244 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States

This pop-up farmers market provides access to fresh locally grown vegetables and artists vendors in the community. This event is presented by the African Alliance of Rhode Island with funding support from the Kresge Foundation, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Foundation, Haymarket, and the Rhode Island Department of Health. For more […]

Matthew Slater presents a Community Jamboree

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

The Matthew Slater Community Jamboree will provide a space for community members to connect to community resources in a fun, family-friendly environment. Fabulous entertainment provided by local community groups and churches, choirs, spoken word, dancing performances and a DJ to keep the party going. There will also be activities for children.

Free

Brown Street Park Movie Night

Brown Street Park Brown Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join the Friends of Brown Street Park for another PVDFest Happening! The event will kick off with an original Marc Kohler Puppet Show before the feature presentation, The Beethoven Movie.

Councilman Goncalves Ward 1 Movie Night

India Point Park 201 India Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join Councilman John Goncalves for a Ward 1 Movie Night featuring the movie, Aladdin (rated PG)! This movie is about the kind-hearted title character and power-hungry Jafar as they vie for a magic lamp with the power to make their wishes come true. Be sure to bring a chair or picnic blanket!

Free

PVDFest in the Park: NOH Face & Friends and Belly Dance by Eunice

Riverside Park Aleppo Street, Providence, RI, United States

There are two exciting PVDFest performances tonight! Performers: NOH FACE & FRIENDS (Nefertiti San Miguel from Etnia Fusion) An eclectic fusion of Japanese performing arts, encompassing Odori (folk) dance, theatrical masks and martial arts. Original work inspired by Noh Theater, Fantasy Characters, Animation Films and annual celebrations such as Oshogatsu, Hatsume and Bon Festival. This […]

Free

PVDFest in the Park: Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan

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

Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan: Andy Reich, Ben Andrews, Ivan Wolfson, John Rufo, Bill Lapolla, Pete DiCiccio, Larry Berren and Steve Buka Bay Spring Gypsy Caravan is a jazz band performing in the Parisian style of Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grapelli. Our musicians employ instruments such as jazz violin, guitars, mandolin, accordion, clarinet, keyboard and bass. […]

PVDFest in the Park: Mystic Jammers

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

The Mystic Jammers use sonic science and music metaphysics to drive audiences into a state of ecstasy. The Mystic Jammers are a consortium of highly qualified musicians that have been touring and recording Reggae and Caribbean music for more than 30 years.

Pageant for Providence

BankNewport City Center (Providence Rink) 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI, United States

The Pageant for Providence is a free, COVID-safe artistic experience in Providence on August 13th, 14th and 15th! The Pageant for Providence celebrates the Providence community, provides space to reflect and reckon with the past year, and offers an opportunity for healing and catharsis as we dream into what post-pandemic life will look like. It […]

The Legacy of J’ouvert in Carnival (Panel discussion)

Roger Williams Park Casino 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, United States

J'ouvert, pronounced "jou-vay" from the French patois, is a traditional festival originating in Trinidad and Tobago but is celebrated throughout the Caribbean. Meaning "dawn" or "daybreak," J'ourvert celebrations begin in the early morning and commemorate emancipation from slavery. Historically, the festival occurs in August, but it has become associated with pre-carnival celebration over time. As […]

Free

FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park: CARNIVAL!

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Behind the RWP Casino, Providence, RI, United States

Shake off those blues and celebrate with the sounds, ideas and spirit of Carnival right here in Providence! Joyful sounds + smoking rhythm section + hot horns = all the ingredients to ignite a dance party at the height of summer. Special guest artist Etienne Charles FirstWorks Live—Music at Roger Williams Park is presented by […]

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