Arts events in Providence

Check out happening arts events all around Providence, RI

Providence New Year's Eve Celebration & Illuminate PVD Fireworks

 Wed, 31 Dec at 05:00 pm 195 District Park Free

The 3rd Annual GFree Fest

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm The WaterFire Arts Center USD 12 to 23

Winter Showcase

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm LitArts RI Free

RAVE REVUE

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 pm Platforms Dance Club

Winter Craft Swap

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm 708 Hope St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906

The New Wave Orchestra at The VETS Memorial, Providence

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm Vets Memorial theatre providence

The VETS - Providence, RI

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Vets

Innocence Lost Movie Screening

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX USD 23

Interlace 2026 Grantee Award Ceremony

 Thu, 22 Jan at 05:30 pm RISD Museum Free

MoshpitMuzik - Presented by HennyBoyz Ent. | Jesse Neptune x OzTheKid

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm 95 Empire St USD 13

MURMURATIONS: THE STEEL YARD'S WINTER RESIDENT EXHIBITION

 Thu, 29 Jan at 06:00 pm The WaterFire Arts Center Free

Writing as Resistance

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm LitArts RI USD 0 to 194

Author Event! Samantha Tano's "Her Blood Runs Cold"

 Sat, 10 Jan at 04:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 18

RE-MEMBERANCE - A MotherFuturism Performance

 Sun, 18 Jan at 05:00 pm Aunty's House Studio USD 13 to 23

Nexgen Rhode Island Car Show(Cars & Art)

Sun, 14 Jun at 01:00 pm WaterFire Arts Center

Lilith Fair : Providence - A Benefit For Sojourner House

 Sat, 10 Jan at 07:00 pm 1119 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States

James "Murr" Murray - The Errors Tour

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm 270 Broadway, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

New England Latin Party

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Class and Instructor Exhibition Opening

 Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm 11 Thomas St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Ghostface Killah at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Rock Voices Providence Presents: Greatest Hits!

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm Community Church of Providence USD 13 to 23

Bingo Loco (Early Show)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 05:00 pm 79 Washington St , Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Author Event! Caeli Faye's "Skin of Gold"

 Sat, 24 Jan at 04:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 17

Author Event! Jarvis R. Givens' "American Grammar"

 Sat, 31 Jan at 04:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 36

Quetzal Award Gala /Gala del Premio Quetzal

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Marriott Providence Rhode Island

Author Event! Peter Brannen's "The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything"

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 39

Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vets

Matt York, Malyssa BellaRosa, John Faraone, Michelle Saylors

 Fri, 02 Jan at 08:00 pm 1119 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States

Mike Hanford at Alchemy

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Alchemy

Emo Night Brooklyn: Providence, RI

 Fri, 02 Jan at 09:00 pm Alchemy

Whiskey Tasting

 Sun, 01 Feb at 04:00 pm Gracie's USD 230

Hands Off Our Books: Writing for Kids in an Era of Censorship

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm LitArts RI Free

The Power of Healing through Voice: Poetry as a Tool for Recovery

 Thu, 29 Jan at 05:00 pm 166 Valley St ste 105 Free

Natalie Nunn at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Fri, 16 Jan at 10:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Monster Jam Tickets Providence RI Amica Mutual Pavilion

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm 1 La Salle Sq, Providence, RI 02903-1802, United States

CabaRestle - Trans Takeover

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Medici USD 23

Luis Vargas in Providence

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:00 pm LA PALMERA CLUB

Bloom Flower & Home Market - Providence, RI

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm WaterFire Arts Center

Providence Darkverse Color Run

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island

Traitors: A Real Life Competition of Traitors and Faithfuls

 Mon, 26 Jan at 06:30 pm Long Live Beerworks USD 15 to 25

Friday Concert Series @ Track 15 | Feat: Noah & the Void, Ike Dee

 Fri, 02 Jan at 06:00 pm Track 15

Death Café

 Wed, 14 Jan at 06:30 pm Roger Williams Park Botanical Center Free

Corinne Bailey Rae at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm Uptown Theater Providence

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert: Legacy in Harmony

 Wed, 14 Jan at 06:00 pm RISD Auditorium Free

Little City Thrifty Vintage Market

 Sat, 07 Mar at 12:00 pm WaterFire Arts Center

The Autocrats: Free Funk Thursdays

 Thu, 01 Jan at 08:00 pm Alchemy

Tracks and Snow

 Sat, 10 Jan at 02:00 pm Blackstone Field

Musicians of the Old Post Road: Rustic Classical

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 pm First Unitarian Church of Providence USD 0 to 34

Beer Mug Painting at Narragansett Brewery

 Sat, 14 Feb at 06:00 pm Narragansett Brewery USD 8 to 45

Epoxy Class: Crushed Glass Frames with Andraya

 Wed, 07 Jan at 06:00 pm P.F. Chang's USD 66

2025 BuyArt [Small Works Holiday Show and Sale]

 Fri, 02 Jan at 10:00 am 475 Valley St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02908

January 2026 Sound Sessions at the Clubhouse!

 Sun, 04 Jan at 04:00 pm 517 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI

Looking Under Logs

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm Blackstone Field

James Murr Murray at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sat, 07 Mar Uptown Theater Providence

Faces of the Divine: Iconography of the Old Gods

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Providence, RI

New Year, New Beginnings: Journaling Workshop

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm LitArts RI USD 18

Monster Jam Tickets Providence RI Amica Mutual Pavilion

 Sat, 31 Jan at 12:00 pm 1 La Salle Sq, Providence, RI 02903-1802, United States

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Maddox Batson

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Wicked at Providence, RI

 Sun, 15 Mar at 08:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence, RI

Frenzy at Fete

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm 103 Dike St USD 13

PechaKucha Night PVD #195 - Drop the Ball

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm To Be Announced Free

Wicked at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Providence Performance Arts Center. PPAC

Black Violin at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sun, 22 Feb Uptown Theater Providence

Maker’s Date: Zine Making 101 with Jonathan Izzard

Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm 301 Harris Ave, Unit C, Providence, RI 02909

David Foster and Katharine McPhee at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Sun, 01 Feb at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm Uptown Theater - RI

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:00 pm The Strand Theatre - RI

Author Event! Madeleine Dunnigan's "Jean"

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 34

MEN IN MOTION: Ladies Night Out Revue Providence, RI -18+

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm Mezzo's Ultra Lounge USD 22 to 44

Andrew Schulz at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Marc Maron x Lil Rhody Laugh Riot

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm 270 Broadway, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903

Wicked at Providence, RI

 Thu, 12 Mar at 09:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence, RI

Monster Jam Tickets Providence RI Amica Mutual Pavilion

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:00 pm 1 La Salle Sq, Providence, RI 02903-1802, United States

David Foster & Katherine McPhee

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Dan Mangan, Matt Pond

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm 1119 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904, United States

Maddox Batson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:00 pm The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI

Curious About Coyotes?

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm Blackstone Field

The Cardigan Connection

 Wed, 21 Jan at 06:30 pm Alchemy

January: W.A.M. Let It Go

Sat, 10 Jan at 09:00 am 600 Mt Pleasant, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02908

Tantra Speed Date® - Providence! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:30 pm Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq) USD 49 to 125

Author Event! Stephen Fishbach's "Escape!"

 Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm Symposium Books USD 0 to 34

Jessica Kirson at Uptown Theater Providence

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 pm Uptown Theater Providence

MercyMe - Children Int'l Volunteers - Providence, RI

 Fri, 27 Mar at 05:00 pm Amica Mutual Pavilion Free

MEN IN MOTION: Ladies Night Out Revue Providence, RI -18+

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Mezzo's Ultra Lounge USD 22 to 44

Hauscall x Gum alternative cutting/color class

 Sun, 08 Feb at 11:00 am Gum USD 295

Embracing the Winter, Finding our Inner Warmth: Expressive Arts Workshop

 Sun, 25 Jan at 04:00 pm 301 Harris Ave USD 34 to 39

Shen Yun at Providence Performing Arts Center

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:30 pm Providence Performing Arts Center

Wicked - On Tour

 Wed, 04 Mar at 09:00 pm Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence, RI

Infamous Stringdusters at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Uptown Theater Providence

Bowl for Kids Sake

 Sat, 21 Feb at 11:00 am 225 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI 02907-3121, United States

Cub Scout College

Sat, 14 Feb at 08:30 am Meeting Street

Kristin Key at Uptown Theater Providence

 Sun, 29 Mar Uptown Theater Providence

Marissa Nadler, Maria BC

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Alchemy

J. Holiday in Providence

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm The Strand Ballroom & Theatre

Emo Orchestra & The Spill Canvas

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Uptown Theater - RI

Forging a Stylish Hairpin (3 hours; $150)

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm The Steel Yard

MACARON MAGIC: Valentine's Edition

 Wed, 11 Feb at 05:00 pm Ellie's USD 160

Deer Tick at Uptown Theater Providence

 Wed, 31 Dec at 07:30 pm Uptown Theater Providence