WaterFire’s recommendations for September 5th – 7th

Another fun filled weekend in the Creative Capitol. Get started with the 28th Annual Cranston Greek Heritage Festival, the RI Dragon Boat Races in Central Falls and a full lighting on WaterFire on Saturday night sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital Celebrating 150 Years of Caring, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and National Grid

Our Recommendations for August 8th – 11th

The Rhode Island International Film Festival begins and AS220’s Foo Fest will take place on Saturday. There will be a WaterFire lighting on the 10th. Be sure the check some of the other great events happening around town this weekend.

Holiday Pop-Ups Happening This Weekend: Dec 5-Dec 9

Pop-up shops and markets can be a great opportunity to shop small and find locally-made gifts for the holiday season. Here are some pop-ups happening in and around Providence this weekend – including our very own WFAC Store: WaterFire Arts Center Store Holiday Pop-Up Saturday December 8th WaterFire will host the first Holiday Pop-Up at … Continue reading “Holiday Pop-Ups Happening This Weekend: Dec 5-Dec 9”

Holiday Pop-Up Events Nov 27-Dec 2

There are various pop-up sales happening in and around Providence this weekend – perfect for getting ahead of your holiday shopping lists! Here’s some of our picks: Providence Art Club Little Pictures Show & Sale – November 20th-December 23rd The Cove Pop-Up – Hosted by The Gordon Network  – November 15th-December 23rd

Ocean State Oyster Festival

In September 2017, The City of Providence will serve as the backdrop to the 3rd annual Ocean State Oyster Festival. More than 6.4 million Rhode Island oysters were sold for consumption in 2013, according to the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council’s (CRMC) 2013 Annual Status Report on Aquaculture in Rhode Island. Local growers raked … Continue reading “Ocean State Oyster Festival”

Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/8 – 6/11

Events going on in and around Providence this weekend. WaterFire Saturday, June 10, 2017 – Full Lighting Sponsored by RI Day of Portugal and Rhode Island College with its Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies, with the generous support of Textron Charitable Trust. Kids and Family Rise and Shine on the Farm at Roger … Continue reading “Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/8 – 6/11”

The Providence Flea

The Providence Flea is back for the summer, and the team wants you to be a part of it! Join us on the Greenway every Sunday through September 14th from 10 am – 4 pm on South Water Street.The Flea has a vintage theme. Antiques, collectibles, vintage wares, vintage jewelry or clothing, upcycled or recycled … Continue reading “The Providence Flea”

Upcoming Events for May 25th to May 31st

This week you can see a Brown University Alumni exhibition, enjoy an evening with the Providence Premieres, attend a salon by Neal Overstrom, view art by Linnea Toney, and more! If you have any events to recommend, feel free to drop us a line! Sunday, May 25th Brown University Alumni Exhibition Part 2, 1:00pm In celebration of … Continue reading “Upcoming Events for May 25th to May 31st”

Upcoming Events for May 11th to May 17th

This week you can join Rhode Island College to celebrate Asian-Pacific American culture, be inspired by marathon runner Dick Beardsley, visit a group art exhibition or author talk, attend a dance performance, a discussion on the importance of sleep, the final Pawtucket Wintertime Farmer’s Market and of course, the first WaterFire lighting!

Upcoming Events for the Week of May 4th to May 10th

This week you can enjoy a charity walk, enjoy a surprise restaurant crawl, attend a discussion with Arthur Meyer and a jazz festival, celebrate motherhood, and more!

Upcoming Events for the Week of April 27th to May 3rd

This week, you can enjoy craft exhibits, a poetry reading, a ballet, the New England Family Fun Festival, and the end of the SENE Festival.

Upcoming Events for April 20th to April 26th

This week features the SENE Film, Music, and Arts Festival, a performance by the Gryphon Trio, a show by Aerplaye Dance, a Bradley Wester gallery opening, and the New England Family Fun Festival, just to name a few!