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Zoo Half-Priced Thru February

It’s time for Winter Wonder Days at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Admission is half-priced now through the end of February. It may be cold and even snowy, but it is the…
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RWP Museum Geology Rocks Weekend

From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks. Learn how to uncover these stories in stone with family fun activities, planetarium shows and The post…
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RWP Museum Mission Space during February School Vacation

3-2-1 Blast off to the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park during February school vacation, Saturday, February 15 through Friday, February 21, 2025! Discover our universe The post…
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Mayor Brett Smiley Celebrates Year Two Accomplishments

Thursday, January 2, 2025    Today officially marks the second complete year of the Smiley Administration, a year of significant accomplishments, national acclaim and critical initiatives that have positioned the The post…
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NYE Ready To Go

The big question has been the weather but it looks like we are in the clear. Reports suggest that the rain will be holding off until 10pm or later. Our scheduled festivities…
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New Year’s Eve ‘Starts At Sunset’ And Fireworks

Join WaterFire Providence for another Starts At Sunset New Year’s Eve celebration, part of the Illuminate PVD NYE Celebration happening this Tuesday, December 31st, at the District Park and the Pedestrian Bridge.…
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Time For Skating And Bumping

The Providence Rink is now open daily, from 10am to 10pm, weather permitting. The icy surface will remain in place until some time in March — the new improved cooling system should…
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Mayor Smiley Announces Opening of Providence Ice Rink and Start of Winter Programming

Monday, December 23 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Councilman Goncalves, actors from Trinity Repertory Company’s A Christmas Carol production and the Lillian Feinstein Elementary School Choir to announce the The post…
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Suya Joint Now Open

Suya Joint, a restaurant featuring African cuisine, opened their Providence location today. Melanie was greeting and seating customers today and made time for a few quick questions. Owner Cecelia Lizotte was also…
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Hamilton Comes to PPAC: A review

You’ve never had a history lesson like it and if you’ve managed to avoid the “Hamilton” buzz for the last nine years – or you’ve been missing the punchy tunes The post…
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New Dune Brothers — Coming Soon

Very soon . . . hopefully the end of the week. We knew that a Fox Point location was in the works and the new Ives Street location looks perfect. The new…
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Christmas Past & Present: ‘Tis the season for dueling dickens

Surely, you know the story. Set in mid-19th century London, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is a morality tale about Ebenezer Scrooge’s one-night transformation from malevolent miser to charitable cherub. The post…
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Revisiting Something Old (or new) This Winter: A spotlight on South County’s Mews Tavern

In the winter, I often find myself craving comfort. When it comes to eating out, I tend to go to the familiar, steadfast places, the ones that rarely change. As The post…
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In Search Of An Urban Oasis: Nature in the city

While PVD is far from a concrete jungle, we do have our fair share of triple-deckers and cramped quarters. Tree-lined sidewalks are in no shortage, despite what neighborhood you’re in, The post…
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Brrrr – Don’t Be A Baby: Benefits of getting out in the cold

With temperatures sinking and some flurries spotted, we’ve reached the time of year when cozying up inside becomes second nature. But what if spending a few more moments outdoors has The post…
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ROT NOT WASTE NOT: An argument for accessible composting facilities in the future

Make it easy for people to be environmentally conscious and they will do it. Growing up in South Kingstown, composting was a staple of my childhood, and many of my The post…
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8 Experiential PVD Gift Ideas

With the holidays fast approaching, sometimes there’s still a few folks left to shop for… Perhaps our guides for super Rhody folks or self-proclaimed foodies weren’t quite the right fit, and you’re…
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NOISE Musical Dazzles at Wilbury Theatre Group in Providence

Prepare yourself for something uniquely amazing as Wilbury Theatre Group presents NOISE, a deeply introspective new musical directed by Dante Green. NOISE, the brainchild of writer/composer César Alvarez, brings together The post…
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DJ Holiday Party — Myrtle Saturday

Join DJ-JD and Batboy Slim a.k.a. the What Cheer DJs this Saturday when they join forces with the 75orLess Community Radio DJ crew to bring stacks of wax and pounds of sounds…
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Ja Patty Tuck Shop Now Open

Fans of the Ja Patty food truck rejoice, Conroy Outar and partner Alison Rosario have finally opened a brick and mortar establishment with chairs and tables and music. The Ja Patty Tuck…
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14 Stocking Stuffers

Well folks, the holidays are in full swing. If you celebrate, then it’s time to start thinking about one super fun December tradition: the hanging of stockings! From tinned fish, to dark…
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Hamilton at PPAC: Sponsored content

The national tour of Hamilton is on its way to Providence, with performances starting next Wednesday on December 11 and running through Sunday, December 22 at the Providence Performing Arts The post…
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Motif Mag Santa Stroll — Thursday

The third annual Motif Santa Stroll takes off Thursday along a route in and about the Jewelry District. Tickets go for $60 but you get a lot for that. Past participants have…
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Public Microchip Scanning At PARL

Have you ever found a pet and not known quite what to do? Now you can scan it and help it get back home. The new microchip scanning station at the Providence…
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