| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | A Spanish TeaPresented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 2, 2012 - Ongoing Please join us every Monday evening 6:00-7:00 pm for tea, cookies, and some lively conversation in the Spanish language. Practice, refine, or re-learn your speaking skills in a friendly, relaxed environment with host, Edilberta Trejo. It's full immersion (along with the tea-bag). All levels welcome. | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
"Bottles" Wine EventPresented by at Bottles January 9, 2012 - Ongoing "Bottles" Fine Wine and Craft Beer has free special wine events every Thursday. They have a fine selection of cheeses, served as well, from East Side Market | | 01/09/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Funk Wednesdays | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/04/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Irish Traditional MusicPresented by AS220 at AS220 Performance Space January 7, 2012 - Ongoing Hosted by Jimmy and Hannah Devine with Mark Roberts, Andrea Cooper, Teddi Scobi and Friends! Every Saturday from 4-7pm at the bar at AS220! No cover charge! A full menu of food and beverage will be available, so come in for a pint or make this your regular spot for dinner while enjoying some of the best traditional Irish music around! | AS220 | 01/07/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band | Bovi's Tavern | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | East Providence |
Lego Club Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 5, 2012 - Ongoing Thursdays 3:30pm-5pm Ages 7+
Younger children welcome with caregiver supervision. You bring your imagination we will bring the legos. We also supply Duplos and Mega blocks | Providence Community Library | 01/05/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Home Work Help | Providence Community Library | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
JUMP! - Dance Class Presented by Providence Community Library at Rochambeau Library January 28, 2012 - Ongoing Jump!, Providence's premiere youth dance company teaches elementary students a combination of modern dance, ballet and choreography. Please sign-up at children's desk, enrollment is limited! Location: Rochambeau Library Community Room | Providence Community Library | 01/28/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Wanskuck Knitting Circle | Providence Community Library | 01/02/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Guitar 101 with Mr. WilliePresented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library January 24, 2012 - Ongoing Free guitar lessons with Mr. Willie. For children ages 9 through 14. Innovative personalized CD lesson with interactive tracks state of the art children guitar instruction for free. Registration required.
1. Two levels of instructions
a.Level 1 student with guitar at home
b.Level 2 student trying the guitar
Must have a guitar at home to practice with. | Providence Community Library | 01/24/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Tiny Tales for Toddlers | Cranston Public Library | 01/25/12-
Ongoing | Cranston |
Book BabiesPresented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 2, 2012 - Ongoing Babies from birth to 24 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, books and playtime in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other young families. No registration required. | Cranston Public Library | 02/02/12-
Ongoing | Cranston |
| Storytime For 4s & 5s | Cranston Public Library | 01/23/12-
Ongoing | Cranston |
Bedtime Stories Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 7, 2012 - Ongoing A nighttime story time for children ages 3 ½ to 5 and not yet in Kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. This story time features books, music and flannel boards. Wear your pajamas and let us tell you some great bedtime stories! | Cranston Public Library | 02/07/12-
Ongoing | Cranston |
John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band Presented by Bovi's Tavern at Bovi's Tavern January 30, 2012 - Ongoing This top notch 16 piece band features some of the best musicians in the Boston, Providence and New York area. Run by Trumpeter, Arranger and Bandleader John Allmark, he knows how to bring a song to life. The band is comprised of legendary musicians as well, having grown up playing jazz most of their lives, a number of the band is Buddy Rich alumni and alumni of other great bands as well. The music is from the library of "Buddy Rich, Freddie Hubbard, Tom Harrell, Maynard Ferguson,... | Bovi's Tavern | 01/30/12-
Ongoing | East Providence |
PJ Time Story TimePresented by Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library February 14, 2012 - Ongoing Teens reading to Tots (ages 5-8 years). All Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old are invited to join us for a pajama time story time from 7 - 7:30 in the children's program room. Trained teen readers will be here every Tuesday to read you some of their favorite books from childhood. Come early or stay late to select some books for reading at home this week. Join us in your jammies. Stuffed snuggle buddies welcome. | Newport Public Library | 02/14/12-
Ongoing | Newport |
| The House Combo | Nick-a-Nee’s | 02/10/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Wednesday Open MicPresented by Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe at Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe February 8, 2012 - Ongoing It starts at 7:00 - goes till 10:00/10:30. Sign up at starts at 6:30. Performers who get there early will get to perform 2 songs (roughly 10 min of stage time). Performers who sign up after 8:00 may only get to do 1 song, depending on how many artists are there. I am going to do my best to get everyone on, but may have to cut late arrivals. Hosted byBrian Minisce | Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe | 02/08/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
| Trivia With Tina | Ri' Ra' Irish Pub | 01/03/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Irish SessionPresented by Ri' Ra' Irish Pub at Ri' Ra' Irish Pub January 8, 2012 - Ongoing Briang an instrument down and join in the fun or kick back and watch weekly "Session" every Sunday Night. | Ri' Ra' Irish Pub | 01/08/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Tour The Steel YardPresented by The Steel Yard at The Steel Yard February 29, 2012 - Ongoing COME VISIT THE YARD...
Free public tours meet every Wednesday at noon in our office at 27 Sims Ave. We are located on the first floor of the brick building halfway down the street on the left.
They are a great way to find out more about our programs and facilities. The tours are given by a different staff member each week, and last between half to a full hour.
Please contact our office in advance for group tours.
We can't wait to see you! | The Steel Yard | 02/29/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Gallery Belleau ShowcasePresented by Gallery Belleau at Gallery Belleau January 4, 2012 - Ongoing Gallery Belleau is a showcase for over 50 local and nationally known American artists and craftsmen. Visitors will find creations in glass, clay, wood, metal, jewelry, paint and more. | Gallery Belleau | 01/04/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Contemporary RealismPresented by Royal Gallery at Royal Gallery March 6, 2012 - Ongoing Every artwork has something to tell: whether it is a story about fantastic animals living inside a bouquet, a pink boat floating peacefully, sculptures that move like silent clocks, or copper teapots that hide messages of love. You can discover stories like these and more scattered on the walls of Royal Gallery, paintings large and small, which like tiles in a mosaic, compose the wonderful tapestry it is now. | Royal Gallery | 03/06/12-
Ongoing | Providence |
Free Zumba Classes Every Wednesday at 6pmPresented by Beneficent Congregational Church at Beneficent Church March 21, 2012-March 20, 2013 Join our most popular community offering at the Beneficent Church! Tell your friends! Tell your neighbors! All are welcome to attend. No previous experience with Zumba required, just the ability to have fun and try something new. The energizing exercise class with a Latin beat meets weekly in the Round Top Center (up the ramp from the parking lot) every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. | Beneficent Congregational Church | 03/21/12-
03/20/13 | Providence |
Scenes of Rhode IslandPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery December 3, 2012-January 31, 2013 A partnership between the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, and the Office of the Governor. This is a juried show exhibiting the natural beauty and artistic talent that Rhode Island has to offer. The winning selection is made into a commemorative poster for distribution to the state’s non-profits and organizations by the Governor’s office. | Atrium Gallery | 12/03/12-
01/31/13 | Providence |
| Invitational Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts | DeBlois Gallery | 11/24/12-
12/24/12 | Newport |
| Holiday Show (Non-Juried) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 11/30/12-
12/16/12 | Portsmouth |
The Latin American Art ExpoPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery October 1-November 30, 2012 Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office. This show features works by Latin American artists in Rhode Island. | Atrium Gallery | 10/01/12-
11/30/12 | Providence |
| Members' Show (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 10/19/12-
11/25/12 | Portsmouth |
| Jan Armor, Judy Chaves, Valorie Sheehan | DeBlois Gallery | 11/03/12-
11/18/12 | Newport |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza November 15, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 11/15/12 | Providence |
| Valerie Debrule, Isabella Casselman | DeBlois Gallery | 10/06/12-
10/28/12 | Newport |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza October 18, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 10/18/12 | Providence |
| Light & Shadow (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 09/14/12-
10/14/12 | Portsmouth |
| Helen Hadley, Lisa May, Rebecca Lane | DeBlois Gallery | 09/08/12-
09/30/12 | Newport |
WaterFire ProvidencePresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 29, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels... | WaterFire Providence | 09/29/12 | Providence |
The African-American Visual Art ShowPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery August 1-September 28, 2012 Presented by the DOA-Human Resources Outreach & Diversity Office. This show features works by African-American artists in Rhode Island. | Atrium Gallery | 08/01/12-
09/28/12 | Providence |
35th Annual Heritage Day Festival & RING Celebration of DiversityPresented by Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission at Roger Williams National Memorial September 22, 2012 Rhode Islanders of all ages are invited to join in a lively celebration of our state's rich cultural heritage. The Roger Williams National Memorial (North Main St) will be filled with booths from countries such as Bolivia, Guatemala, India, Japan, Korea, Portugal, and others that will showcase their culture, music, and dance.
This year the RIHPHC committees have joined with the RI National Guard and RISCA (RI State Council on the Arts) to celebrate peace, diversity and the rich... | Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission | 09/22/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza September 20, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 09/20/12 | Providence |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence September 15, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 09/15/12 | Providence |
Arts Marketplace: PawtucketPresented by Pawtucket Arts Festival at Pawtucket Armory Arts Center September 8-September 9, 2012 A new and exciting exhibition and sale focusing on fine art and craft by artists throughout our region. In partnership with the Pawtucket Arts Festival, the Arts Marketplace: Pawtucket is in keeping with the long history of the festival that celebrates the arts and traditions in our community. A juried show whose mission is to meet high standards of technical and artistic excellence and to present the best of contemporary fine Art and American-made crafts in a comfortable, professional and... | Pawtucket Arts Festival | 09/08/12-
09/09/12 | Pawtucket |
| Awakening (Juried Show) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 08/10/12-
09/09/12 | Portsmouth |
East Greenwich Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at New England Tech September 1-September 2, 2012 Join us for over 135 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the East Greenwich Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
| Festival Fete | 09/01/12-
09/02/12 | East Greenwich |
Members' Circle of Friends Collaborative ShowPresented by DeBlois Gallery at DeBlois Gallery August 4-August 26, 2012 Paintings / Prints / Ceramics / Sculpture / Photography / Assemblage / Mixed Media | DeBlois Gallery | 08/04/12-
08/26/12 | Newport |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence August 18, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 08/18/12 | Providence |
Gallery Night ProvidencePresented by Gallery Night Providence at Regency Plaza August 16, 2012 Gallery Night Providence is a free, fun-filled introduction to Providence’s exciting art scene! On the third Thursday of the month, from March through November, twenty-one of the city’s hot "art spots" open their doors inviting you to a visual arts party.
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Park... | Gallery Night Providence | 08/16/12 | Providence |
| Invitational Show (TBA) | Portsmouth Arts Guild | 07/13/12-
08/05/12 | Portsmouth |
The State Employee Art ShowPresented by Atrium Gallery at Atrium Gallery June 1-July 31, 2012 Presented by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. This show features artworks by employees of the state. | Atrium Gallery | 06/01/12-
07/31/12 | Providence |
| Barbara Alpert, Mary McNally, Amy Schusser | DeBlois Gallery | 07/02/12-
07/29/12 | Newport |
WaterFire Providence W/ BallroomPresented by WaterFire Providence at Downtown Providence July 21, 2012 This award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling... | WaterFire Providence | 07/21/12 | Providence |
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