A Bug’s World: Shrink down to their size to witness awe-inspiring creatures just a step away! Adventure, discovery, and dinosaurs await at the Roger Williams Park Zoo exhibit. Through August 9. Providence, RWPZoo.org
Mural Tour: Embark on a self-guided tour of the Creative Capital’s murals via map or app. Providence, TheAvenueConcept.org
Flea in the Park: If you’re looking for unique gifts and beautiful artwork with a side of food and fun, don’t miss this summertime version of Providence Flea as it takes over 195 District Park. Providence, ProvidenceFlea.com
Sunset Celebration with the Providence Troupe: Head to the 195 District Park from 6:30pm-8:30pm weekly, for a rousing two hours of illuminated mobile drummers, dancers, artists, and circus performers. Participation encouraged! Providence, DowntownParks.org
Oakland Beach Cruise Nights: Motor over for classic, vintage, and sports cars, plus raffles, refreshments, and a DJ playing car tunes. Raindate: Thursdays. Warwick, Facebook: Oakland Beach Cruise Night
Gallery Night: Third Thursdays, take a deep dive into the Creative Capital’s art scene with guided tours to studios, galleries, and museums throughout the city via walking and mini coaches or trolleys. Providence, GalleryNight.org
Movies on the Block: Bring a blanket or chair and head to Grant’s Block at 260 Westminster Street, for the monthly movie series featuring popular films. Concessions will be available from downtown restaurants. Starts at dusk. June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10. Providence, InDowncity.com
Warwick Food Truck Night: Crowne Plaza Warwick lawn transforms into an outdoor picnic venue when the food trucks come rolling in. Warwick, Facebook: Warwick Food Truck Night - Crowne Plaza
Food Truck Fridays: Celebrate TGIF with dinner from a rotation of food trucks at RWP Carousel Village beginning at 5pm, plus beer and wine, live music, and kiddie train rides, too. Providence, RWPZoo.org
Bring Your Own Improv: Belly laughs abound at this weekly family-friendly interactive comedy event starting at 8pm, followed by Caffeinated Insomniacs for teens and adults at 10pm. Warwick, BringYourOwnImprov.com
Ice Cream Making Classes: Learn to craft your dream flavor at Gather Cafe and Ice Cream Bar (next to Gather Glass) using fresh ingredients sourced directly from the farm. Providence, GatherFarm.com
Providence Artisans Market: Discover handmade crafts, fresh produce, food trucks, and live music with this artist-run market at Lippitt Park. Providence, Facebook: Providence Artisans Market
Music on the Hill Festival: This harbinger of summertime presents a total of seven chamber music concerts at seven different venues in Cranston, East Greenwich, and Warwick. MusicOnTheHillRI.org
The Lion King: All ages are sure to be captivated by the Tony Award-winning musical, which brings the entire Serengeti to life with an inspiring story and musical numbers. Providence, PPACRI.org
High Tide Comedy Festival: This new event welcomes a diverse line-up of stand up comedians, musical comics, sketch and improv artists to a weekend-long comedy festival at locations around Providence and Pawtucket. HighTideComedyFestival.com
∝ Navy Day Picnic in the Park: A community field day to commemorate the establishment of the first American navy, which occurred in East Greenwich on June 12, 1775. East Greenwich, RhodeIsland250.org
Symphony in the Park and Fireworks Extravaganza: Enjoy a performance by the Warwick Symphony Orchestra, culminating in fireworks set off in Salter’s Grove but visible throughout Pawtuxet Village. Food available for purchase. Warwick, Gaspee.Com
Rhode Island Anime Con: Enjoy full days of cosplay, photo ops, autographs, and more at this unique extravaganza held at the RI Convention Center. Providence, RIAnimeCon.com
Rhode Island Day of Portugal: 195 District Park is the setting for this year’s Dia de Portugal. Since 1978, the cultural celebration has featured a parade, music, and plenty of Portuguese food. Providence, RIDayOfPortugal.org
Taste of Rhode Island: Sample your way through dozens of exciting eateries while enjoying live entertainment, a charity raffle, and sips from wine and beer partners at this 21+ evening. Warwick, TasteOfRI.com
∝ The Invention of Rum: A View from Rhode Island with Jordan B. Smith: Learn how rum was invented, made, sold, and consumed, and how that history connected RI to other parts of the Atlantic world. Providence, RIHS.org
Spamilton: An American Parody, created by Gerard Alessandrini, is a crash course on favorite Broadway blockbusters, with celebrity satires, pop culture zings, and hip-hop on the piano. Cranston, TheParkRI.com
∝ Gaspee Days: Head to the Parkway’s red, white, and blue road stripe for a weekend of patriotic fun that kicks off with a 5K foot race and parade on Saturday, entertainment and the burning of the HMS Gaspee on Sunday, and an ongoing encampment by colonial reenactors in the park. Warwick, Gaspee.com
Ocean State Card World Cup Edition: A day full of cards, trading, comics, toys, games, food and fun is on deck at the ultimate gathering for collectors and gamers, held at the West Warwick Civic Center. Warwick, OceanStateCardCon.com
Rhode Island PrideFest and Illuminated Night Parade: The annual celebration features vendors, live entertainment, and the night parade all aglow through the heart of Downtown Providence. PrideRI.com
Juneteenth: The Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park provides the setting for inspiring speakers and live music by Jon Hope and others, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Providence, JuneteenthRI.com
∝ The Web They Wove: Women and Their Wardrobes During New England’s Revolution: Historical interpreters Dirty Blue Shirts present a fascinating look at women’s clothing during the American Revolution. Cranston, DirtyBlueShirts.com
Providence 48 Hour Film Project: On your mark! Script, shoot, and edit a short film after receiving directives, and have it screened at the Avon Cinema – all in one weekend. Providence, 48HourFilm.com
↔Fourth of July Fireworks Boat Rides: Embark on a casual cruise of the downtown waterways en route to India Point to anchor in the harbor for the city’s fireworks display. Providence, ProvidenceRiverboat.com
Narragansett Shark Week: Crush it like Quint during a week of events celebrating all things JAWS. Enjoy seasonal brews, including Shark Blood Orange Ale and Krush it IPA. Providence, NarragansettBeer.com
Party with Pride: Head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for an unforgettable evening celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, with live entertainment, animal chats, and zoo-themed cocktails and cash bars scattered throughout the park. Providence, RWPZoo.org
FringePVD: Revel in this cross-section of entertainment presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group. With over 300 performing artists, enjoy uncensored performances of theater, dance, visual arts, and more. Providence, FringePVD.org
Weird Al Yankovic: The five-time Grammy Award winner brings his legendary multimedia comedy rock show to PPAC with the Bigger and Weirder Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live fan favorites. Puddles Pity Party opens. Providence, PPACRI.org
Jordan Jensen: Don’t miss the stand-up comedian and actor whose hour-long comedy special, Take Me with You, recently debuted on Netflix to critical acclaim. Providence, UptownPVD.com
Providence Restaurant Weeks: Savor two weeks of participating area eateries featuring deals and specials for lunch and dinner, with some offering prix fixe menus, breakfast, signature cocktails, etc. Greater PVD, GoProvidence.com/rw
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival: RIIFF returns for its 30th year to continue celebrating independent filmmakers from around the world, with screenings at various venues. Providence, Film-Festival.org
Summer Pops: Conductor Troy Quinn and the RI Philharmonic Pops present a tribute to Hollywood classics with music from Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, and West Side Story at the Roger Williams Park Temple to Music. Rain Date: August 6. Providence, RIPhil.org
Rocky Point Historic Base Ball Festival: Cheer on the Providence Grays and other vintage baseball teams, playing the game the way you might have seen it in the 19th century. Warwick, ProvidenceGrays.com
Brew at the Zoo: Sample 100-plus beers and libations from local, regional, and national breweries at Rhode Island’s largest outdoor beer festival. This adults-only event includes live music, animal encounters, and more. Providence, RWPZoo.org
Don’t miss the award-winning spectacle along the rivers of downtown that has captured the imagination of over 10 million visitors.
Basin & Partial Lightings:
June 12, June 18, July 17, August 14
Full Lightings:
July 4, August 1, August 29
Starts at Sunset:
July 9
Learn more at WaterFire.org
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