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, Sundays from 11am-3pm. ProvidenceFlea.com
Sunset Celebration with the Providence Drum Troupe: Head to the 195 District Park (begins 6:30pm) for a rousing two hours of illuminated mobile drummers, dancers, artists, and circus performers. Participation encouraged! DowntownParks.org
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 Black at 260 Westminster Street, for the monthly movie series featuring fave films. Special concessions will be available from downtown restaurants. Starts at dusk. June 26, July 24, August 28. InDowncity.com
Food Truck Fridays: Celebrate TGIF with dinner from a rotation of food trucks at RWP Carousel Village, plus beer and wine, live music, and kiddie train rides, too. Providence, RWPZoo.org
Weekend Ice Cream Making Classes at Gather Cafe: Learn to craft your dream ice cream flavor at the newly opened Gather Cafe and Ice Cream Bar (next to Gather Glass) using fresh ingredients sourced directly from Gather Farm – one hour and one pint. GatherFarm.com
Providence Artisans Market: For over a dozen years, shoppers have found handmade crafts, fresh produce, food trucks, and live music with this artist-run market at Lippitt Park. Facebook: Providence Artisans Market
Providence Porchfest: This volunteer-led community music fest features acts in a variety of genres playing free shows on porches, driveways, and lawns, happening rain or shine. ProvidencePorchFest.com
Rhode Island Anime Con: Cosplay, photo ops, autographs, and more await at this unique extravaganza held at the RI Convention Center. 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. DowntownParks.org
Juneteenth: The Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park provides the setting for inspiring speakers, live music, and more to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. JuneteenthRI.com
Providence 48 Hour Film Project: On your marker! Script, shoot, and edit a short film after receiving directives, and have it screened – all in one weekend. 48HourFilm.com
Fourth of July Fireworks Boat Rides: Embark on a casual cruise of the downtown waterways before heading out to India Point to anchor in the harbor for the city’s fireworks display. ProvidenceRiverboat.com
Providence Restaurant Weeks: Savor two weeks of participating area restaurants featuring deals and specials for lunch and dinner, with some offering prix fixe menus, breakfast, signature cocktails, and more. GoProvidence.com/rw
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. FringePVD.org
Narragansett Shark Week: Crush it like Quint during this week of events celebrating the movie JAWS. Partake in everything from a lookalike contest and trivia to riding a mechanical shark, a movie marathon, and more. NarragansettBeer.com
Back to the Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl: Part of the Cool Summer Nights Series, head to Providence Performing Arts Center to party like it’s 1989. Eighties attire encouraged! PPACRI.org
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival: RIFF returns for its 29th year to continue its celebration of independent filmmakers from around the world. FilmFreeway.com/RIFilmFest
Summer Pops: Remember TV theme songs? Conductor Troy Quinn invites audiences to an evening of orchestral versions of tunes from Star Trek, Jeopardy, Hawaii Five-O, and more. Facebook: RWP Pops at Roger Williams Park
Brew at the Zoo: Sample hundreds of 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. RWPZoo.org
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