| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Through Our Eyes: Woodland and WaterPresented by at Narragansett Boat Club June 10, 2012 This exhibit is inspired by the natural beauty of the Blackstone Park, Blackstone Boulevard, the Seekonk River and the greenway of which they are a part. There will be refreshments, a raffle for an original photograph.and live guitar music by local musician, David Solt | | 06/10/12 | 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 |
Music at SunsetPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion June 27, 2012 Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
June 27–The Rick Costa Jazz Trio | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 06/27/12 | Bristol |
Music at SunsetPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 11, 2012 Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
July 11 – The Honky Tonk Knights | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/11/12 | Bristol |
Music at SunsetPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 8, 2012 Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family. | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/08/12 | Bristol |
Music at SunsetPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 22, 2012 Spread out a blanket and unpack the picnic basket, feel the warmth of the summer sun, and enjoy the sunset over Narragansett Bay, all while soaking up a kaleidoscope of musical performances. Our exciting musical line-up this year includes the sounds of reggae, blues, and jazz. Music at Sunset is a perfect way to celebrate the summer with friends and family.
August 22 – Jason Roseman | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/22/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Vanessa TrienPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 13, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with singer-songwriter and children's performer Vanessa Trien.
Activities include Vanessa Trien's live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/13/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with The Super Cool BeansPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 20, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can sing and dance along with the Children's Pop Group, The Super Cool Beans.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/20/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Bari KoralPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion July 27, 2012 Family Fun Fridays at Blithewold
School Vacation Fridays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids can dance and sing along with Bari Koral.
Activities will include her live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 07/27/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Christopher Kavi CarbonePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 3, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, kids will hear stories and songs from Christopher Kavi Carbone.
Activities include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/03/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Kaleidoscope TheatrePresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 10, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week the Kaleidoscope Theatre will perform Jack and the Beanstalk.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/10/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Keith MunslowPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 17, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, Keith Munslow will present a one-of-a-kind show including a unique mix of songs and stories, poems, and cartoons drawings.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to... | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/17/12 | Bristol |
Family Fun Fridays with Toe Jam Puppet BandPresented by Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum at Blithewold Mansion August 24, 2012 Aside from a day at the beach, Blithewold’s Family Fun Fridays are the ultimate family-friendly way to enjoy an early summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the show! This week, the Tow Jam Puppet Band will bring an interactive performance for kids and grown-ups alike.
Activities will include this live performance from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a craft project, face painting, picnicking, and pizza from Leo’s Ristorante to 1 p.m.
Rain or shine! | Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum | 08/24/12 | Bristol |
| John Allmark 16 piece Jazz Band | Bovi's Tavern | 01/02/12- Ongoing | East Providence |
| Wolf and the Jam Daddies | Bovi's Tavern | 01/04/12- Ongoing | East 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 |
| Sugar Ray & The Bluetones | Chan's | 05/26/12 | Woonsocket |
| Delta Spirit | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/15/12 | Providence |
| - Silks/Tower & The Fool | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/22/12 | Providence |
| Walk The Moon | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/13/12 | Providence |
| The White Rabbits | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 06/29/12 | Providence |
| Grouplove | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/06/12 | Providence |
| The Rice Cakes | City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism | 07/20/12 | Providence |
| Community MusicWorks Performance Party | Community MusicWorks | 05/19/12 | Providence |
Community MusicWorks Presents: CMW presents Jonathan Biss, pianoPresented by Community MusicWorks at RISD Museum May 20, 2012 Beethoven Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 7
Beethoven Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight"
Beethoven Sonata in F-sharp Major, Op. 78
Beethoven Fantasy, Op. 77 | Community MusicWorks | 05/20/12 | Providence |
American Music Series: JazzPresented by Courthouse Center for the Arts at Courthouse Center for the Arts June 7, 2012 The second in the American Music Series at Courthouse Center for the Arts is Jazz on Thurs. June 7 at 7 p.m. Guitarist Gray Sargent and bassist Marshall Wood of the Tony Bennett orchestra bring their own jazz quartet to the Courthouse for a rare area engagement. All seats are $25. The show is sponsored by Gardner Woodwrights. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 401-782-1018 or visit www.courthousearts.org. | Courthouse Center for the Arts | 06/07/12 | West Kingston |
American Idol Live! 2012 TourPresented by Dunkin' Donuts Center at Dunkin' Donuts Center August 26, 2012 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! returns this summer for another hit tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. Launching the careers of many, the AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! Tour is the first chance to see your favorites in concert! The tour will make its way to the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence this August 26, 2012!
AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! gives fans the unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Idol finalists Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone,... | Dunkin' Donuts Center | 08/26/12 | Providence |
Carrie UnderwoodPresented by Dunkin' Donuts Center at Dunkin' Donuts Center September 17, 2012 Don’t miss five-time Grammy winner and American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood as she stops at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence during her North American “Blown Away Tour,” on September 17! She will be joined by the multi-talented Hunter Hayes. The 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, most recently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour.
Carrie is donating $1... | Dunkin' Donuts Center | 09/17/12 | Providence |
Journey w/ Pat BenatarPresented by Dunkin' Donuts Center at Dunkin' Donuts Center September 29, 2012 JOURNEY is returning to the road in 2012 and stops at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence on September 29.
Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, JOURNEY has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and... | Dunkin' Donuts Center | 09/29/12 | 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 |
Garden City Center Art FestivalPresented by Festival Fete at Garden City Center June 9-June 10, 2012 Join us for over 125 Contemporary American Artisans, Festive Food, Live Music and Strolling Entertainment to include The Toe Jam Band and The Big Nazo! Come out to the Garden City Center Art Festival to celebrate the magic of the arts!
10am to 5pm Daily. | Festival Fete | 06/09/12- 06/10/12 | Cranston |
Kiley EvansPresented by Fete Music at Fete Lounge May 22, 2012 General Assembly presents Kiley Evans, Evan St. Martin, and Michelle Lewis in the Fête Lounge brought to you by The Onion, Narragansett Beer, Anarchy Eyewear, and Fête Music! | Fete Music | 05/22/12 | Providence |
SupremeRoyal presents: Talib KweliPresented by Fete Music at Fete Ballroom May 18, 2012 On Reflection Eternal’s 2000 album “Train of Thought,” Talib Kweli challenged fans, and himself, to “do what comes naturally.” After years of recording on mainstream labels, he now has the chance to produce exactly what he wants—and feels he needs—to produce: an album straight from his mouth to the ears of his fans. Invoking the true meaning of MC, Master of Ceremonies, Kweli brings incredible power to his live shows and feeds off the spontaneous... | Fete Music | 05/18/12 | Providence |
FishbonePresented by Fete Music at Fete Ballroom May 19, 2012 Celebrating 25 groundbreaking years, FISHBONE has been trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in Los Angeles burgeoning, Alternative Rock music scene of the mid-1980s. Their sound has often been imitated, but never duplicated. They have toured worldwide with such bands as the Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Roots, Les Claypool/Primus, Fela Kuti, The Dead Kennedys and many ... | Fete Music | 05/19/12 | Providence |
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 |
Channing & Quinn with Gill MossPresented by Fete Music at Fete Lounge May 18, 2012 Channing & Quinn are a quirky two piece band based in Nashville, TN. The two originally met and began writing music in The Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, NC. In a live setting the two do the work of several musicians by playing guitar, ukulele, accordion, drums, glockenspiel, banjo and more. Be on the look out for them in your city as they tour all year round often adding support for artists such as Langhorne Slim, Brian Vander Ark, Enter The Haggis, The Greencards and many more... You... | Fete Music | 05/18/12 | Providence |
FISHBONE with The Brunt of It & The AgentsPresented by Fete Music at Fete Ballroom May 19, 2012 Celebrating 25 groundbreaking years, FISHBONE has been trailblazing their way through the history of American Ska, Rock Fusion and (so-called) Black Rock since starting their professional career in Los Angeles burgeoning, Alternative Rock music scene of the mid-1980s. Their sound has often been imitated, but never duplicated. | Fete Music | 05/19/12 | Providence |
| Taste With Jazz | Greenvale Vineyards | 05/05/12- 11/24/12 | Portsmouth |
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 |
| “The Beehive Queen” Christine Ohlman | Knickerbock Cafe | 06/02/12 | Westerly |
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 |
| Reel Big Fish & Goldfinger | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 06/22/12 | Providence |
| Michael Franti & Spearhead | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 06/17/12 | Providence |
| Halestorm | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 06/27/12 | Providence |
| Bush | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 07/11/12 | Providence |
| Matisyahu | Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel | 07/18/12 | Providence |
4th FridaysPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum May 25, 2012 Meet your friends after work. Unwind with conversation, cocktails and live music surrounded by exceptional art and architecture. | Newport Art Museum | 05/25/12 | Newport |
4th FridaysPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum June 22, 2012 Meet your friends after work. Unwind with conversation, cocktails and live music surrounded by exceptional art and architecture. | Newport Art Museum | 06/22/12 | Newport |
4th FridaysPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum July 27, 2012 Meet your friends after work. Unwind with conversation,cocktails and live music surrounded by exceptional art and architecture. | Newport Art Museum | 07/27/12 | Newport |
4th FridaysPresented by Newport Art Museum at Newport Art Museum August 24, 2012 Meet your friends after work. Unwind with conversation,cocktails and live music surrounded by exceptional art and architecture. | Newport Art Museum | 08/24/12 | Newport |