Events

The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Willie’s Place located at 58 High Street in Wakefield. Willie’s Place is a Native American/American/Puerto Rican fusion restaurant that offers a variety of delicious, made-to-order food. They are open 7am-7pm Tuesday …

The warmer weather is here and with it comes a timeless RI tradition, outdoor concerts! These concerts often feature local artists and are frequently free to attend.  This guide will keep you moving and grooving in the great outdoors all summer long:

It’s the Fourth of July weekend and there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in RI! Here is what is happening this weekend and beyond:  

Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, you are invited once again to come and discover the Wickford Art Festival at Wilson Park on Saturday, July 9th & Sunday, July 10th from 10am – 5pm. The Wickford Art Festival carries on its long history and reputation for featuring some …

Roller Disco is back at The Providence Rink from June-October Thursdays & Fridays from 5-10PM, and now on the first Saturday of the month from 12-8PM! Find the Rink transformed into a massive outdoor Roller Disco. Groove to some of the city’s hottest DJs and live acts while the pulsing …

RiverFire is a series of FREE live music concert events every Thursday evening 6-10pm, June 23rd through August 18th, at the stage at the river’s edge, the Saugatucket bridge and Downtown Wakefield, RI. All bands donate their performance as part of their mission to help end hunger, please help us …

The first official weekend of summer has no shortage of things to do in the Ocean State, from fun in the sun to live music and festivals, your options are plentiful. Highlights include the Together Again Music Festival at Tavern on The Hill in W. Greenwich, Bristol 4th of July …

Surf Cantina opened its doors in November and has been making a name for itself ever since. I had heard the rumors about a new “must try” place in Westerly and finally made my way there. The entire experience was exceptional. We were greeted at the door, promptly sat, and …

Barry Goudreau rose to fame as a guitarist and member of the band BOSTON in 1976. Since then, Goodreau has been involved in several well received projects including his most recent, Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room that took that stage at the Courthouse Center for the Arts on Friday, May 6th …

Authored by Tim Blankenship / Interactive Media Manager at WaterFire Providence  We are proud to announce the 2022 WaterFire season which currently includes seven (7) full lightings and six (6) partial lightings. From April to December, supporters can expect to see the return of the #Art4Impact series which aims to highlight community milestones and …