| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Drumline LivePresented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre October 17, 2012 DRUMLINE LIVE kicks off its third US tour in the 2011-2012 season following its extremely successful tours in 2008-2009 and 2010-2011. DRUMLINE LIVE’s energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States.
This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown... | The Park Theatre | 10/17/12 | Cranston |
An Evening With Amy GrantPresented by Providence Performing Arts Center at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium November 4, 2012 Amy Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality, and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as “The Queen Of Christian Pop.” As of 2009, Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide. | Providence Performing Arts Center | 11/04/12 | Providence |
Cirque ChinoisPresented by The Park Theatre at The Park Theatre November 8, 2012 Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performing “Cirque Chinois,” was founded in 1953, making it one of the longest running and most distinguished circus troupes in China.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls’ Balance... | The Park Theatre | 11/08/12 | Cranston |
| Taste With Jazz | Greenvale Vineyards | 05/05/12- 11/24/12 | Portsmouth |
A John Waters ChristmasPresented by Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel November 30, 2012 Like a wayward Santa for the Christmas obsessed, legendary filmmaker and raconteur John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, A Dirty Shame) rides into town on his sleigh full of smut, spreading yuletide cheer with his critically acclaimed one-man show, "A John Waters Christmas." Putting the "X" in Xmas, Waters's rapid-fire monologue explores and explodes traditional archetypes as he shares his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts, a religious fanaticism for... | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 11/30/12 | Providence |
Beatles Tribute "1964" Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre January 19, 2013 The rekindling of the Beatles popularity, crossing all age barriers has prompted the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre to present the #1 Beatles Show in the World, "1964"!
Take a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in your hearts forever. The energetic Tribute show includes classic songs such as "A Hard Days Night", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Twist and Shout", and "Yellow Submarine". The band not only... | Stadium Theatre | 01/19/13 | Woonsocket |
Blue Man GroupPresented by Providence Performing Arts Center at Providence Performing Arts Center March 1-March 3, 2013 Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop.... | Providence Performing Arts Center | 03/01/13- 03/03/13 | Providence |
| Wolf and the Jam Daddies | Bovi's Tavern | 01/04/12- Ongoing | East Providence |
Friday Night LivePresented by Everett at The Carriage House January 13, 2012 - Ongoing Hilarious Improv Comedy featuring live music from Bertrand Laurence! Get beside yourself with FNL’s interactive scenes and on-the-spot musicals, featuring improvised song, dance, and skits! Performances are intended for audiences of all ages, personality types, and food groups. Friday Night Live unites a diverse cast of veteran Everett artists, young up-and-coming performers, and live guitarist/composer Bertrand Laurence, in the production of fun, funny, creative, and meaningful... | Everett | 01/13/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Creation | The Spot on Thayer St. | 01/03/12- 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 |
| Late Night Rumba with DJ Pap | Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe | 02/08/12- Ongoing | Providence |
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 |
| The House Combo | Nick-a-Nee’s | 02/10/12- Ongoing | Providence |
| Jazz & Blues Jam | Providence Inner City Arts' Roots Cafe | 02/10/12- 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 |
Let's DancePresented by The Knickerbock Cafe at Knickerbocker Cafe February 1, 2012 - Ongoing Dine & Dance every Wednesday night with no cover and dinner speicals.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Music from 8pm-10pm
Half price dinner dinner menu til 8pm
| The Knickerbock Cafe | 02/01/12- Ongoing | Westerly |
Dropout MondaysPresented by The Met at The Met January 2, 2012 - Ongoing An Evening of Acoustic Music, Banter & Fun with hosts Kris Hanson& Jon Tierney! | The Met | 01/02/12- Ongoing | Pawtucket |
NolaPresented by Fete Music at Fete Lounge April 30, 2012 - Ongoing Nola is a weekly party inspired by the second line/brass band tradition in New Orleans. As we tip our proverbial hats & nod to the Nola tradition, this weekly fete seeks to develop & explore a sound truly in the spirit of a divine providence second line rooted in the cultural milieu that is Providence. | Fete Music | 04/30/12- Ongoing | Providence |