It Came from the Swamp
Delicious frights await those brave enough to board the riverboat and learn the legend of the swamp monster that lurks in the depths of the Blackstone River. The Blackstone Valley […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
One Hell of a Film at Barnaby Castle
“Let’s throw a par- … I mean, a movie,” decided Kaitlyn Frolich, head spook at Barnaby Castle. Barnaby Castle — the grandiose, gothic mansion on Broadway in Providence that has […]
Celebrate Pawtucket: The popular Pawtucket Arts Fest will paint the town
Despite budget shortfalls and an ever-evolving state-mandated gathering limit, the Pawtucket Arts Festival will go on for 10 days this September as planned. And even though organizers are struggling with […]
Look Up!
Although three of our four local observatories are currently closed to the public, you can still get a glimpse of the stars on Friday nights at Frosty Drew Observatory. The […]
The Con Must Go On!: Comic Con looks forward to big 2021 plans
Like superheroes momentarily defeated by a seemingly unbeatable enemy, comic book fans screamed a dramatic, “Nooooooo!” when RI Comic Con announced it was cancelling its November 2020 event. But every […]
Are You Scared?: Take a break from existential fear — Providence Ghost Tour spooks you with local spirits
It’s time for a New England fall and this year, you probably can’t do most of your favorites, especially if it involves a ghost, being scared, being around people and […]
New Hobby Alert!: Metal detecting becomes accessible for all with Rhode Island Relics’ new storefront
Rhode Island Relics, owned by Nathan Matthews, is dedicated to helping Rhode Islanders with the hobby of relic hunting. Think metal detectors and finding actual treasure in our tiny state. […]
#RedAlertRESTART: Lighting Buildings Red on Sep 1 to Save Live Events
The live event scene, decimated for months by the COVID-19 shutdown of the economy, is holding a #RedAlertRESTART event on Tuesday, September 1, from 9pm to midnight, to illuminate the […]
Funny, Man!: Robert Kelly comes to the Comedy Connection
On Saturday and Sunday (Aug 7 and 8), stand-up comedian, actor, radio personality and podcast host Robert Kelly returns to the Comedy Connection in East Providence for four weekend performances. […]
Summer in the City
PVDFest is an annual event that typically transforms The Creative Capital into a boisterous celebration of art and culture. Unfortunately, the dumpster fire that is 2020 necessitated its cancellation this […]