Good morning, Providence. Happy Pi Day. Settle in, sip whatever gets you going, and let PVD Current serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead ☕️
In today’s edition:
A super old building 🏦
Culinary Collective 🥘
Paddy’s Day fun ☘️
20+ things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
Currents & waves
⚖️ Our oldest courthouse isn’t where you’d expect
Think the state’s longest-serving courthouse is in Providence or Newport? Think again. The Kent County Courthouse in East Greenwich has been kickin’ it for more than 200 years and still runs probate cases today. The basement’s old prisoner cells are a spooky reminder of its past →
🍽️ For those who love food (and wine)
Clear your calendar and your plate for the Providence Culinary Collective, a brand-new food and wine festival hitting the city March 27th -30th. Expect chef-led dinners, hands-on cooking classes, exclusive tastings, celebrity chef sightings, and a food truck feast →
On the 28th, Rhode island PBS and The Public’s Radio is hosting a fundraiser with small bites, beverage samples, live performances, and more. Tickets are on sale now →
📋️ Free tax preparation
Community Action Partnership of Providence County is working with VITA volunteers to provide free tax preparation services for low to moderate income households in Rhode Island. Schedule an appointment to get started →
Other highlights this week:
There’s still time to get tix for Lil Rhody Laugh Riot
Track 15 Food Hall is still set to open up this month
2025 RIEEA Annual Summit | Saturday @ 8 am
Quarterly DD Community Forum | Tuesday @ 3 pm
Women in Business Live Chat | Thursday @ 5 pm
Here’s your weekly Providence brief, featuring (at least) 20 things worth checking out around town over the next seven days 👇
Today - March 14th
🥂 St. Paddy’s brunch
10 am: Rogue Island is serving up an Irish-inspired brunch from March 14th – 16th, featuring Colcannon, Shamrock French Toast, Corned Beef Hash, and more. Pair it with an Irish coffee or whiskey car bomb, because it’s never too early for festive drinks →
🎶 Sea shanties for all
6 pm: The PVD Shanty Sing at The Parlour kicks off with a family-friendly set until 7:30. After that? Expect the kind of language that would make a pirate blush. Set sail for a rowdy good time →
🧀 DIY charcuterie board
6 pm: Medici Lounge is hosting a St. Patrick’s-themed charcuterie workshop where you’ll craft the ultimate snack board, enjoy a special drink, and kick off the weekend in style →
Tomorrow - March 15th
🧠 See a real human brain
10 am: The Brown Brain Fair is bringing hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and a chance to meet real scientists. Whether you’re a future neuroscientist or just want to hold a brain (seriously), this family-friendly event has something for everyone →
📚 Puppies, books, and a whole lot of cuteness
1 pm: Books on the Square is hosting an adoption event with Rhode Home Rescue, where you can find your next favorite book and your new best friend →
🛍️ Support small businesses
4 pm: The MarketPlace at Farm Fresh Rhode Island is bringing together 60+ vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to home goods. Plus, there’s a taco shop, brewery, ice cream, and more in the building. It’s free → Can’t make it? It happens every third Saturday of the month.
Prefer to shop in the morning? New England’s largest indoor market starts at 9 am.
🍀 Corned beef + Irish stout
March 15th – 17th: Screaming Unicorn is taking over Buttonwoods Brewery for a weekend of St. Paddy’s Day eats and drinks. Expect Full Irish nitro stout, corned beef sandwiches, and other themed bites →
Keep the fun flowing on Saturday or Sunday with A Celtic Celebration by Oure Pleasure Singers featuring Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, a Scottish fiddle and cello duo.
Sunday - March 16th
🎨 Sip & paint something green
1 pm: Gilligan’s is hosting a St. Patty’s Sip & Paint, where your ticket gets you a guided painting session, all supplies, and a free drink. Green attire encouraged, artistic talent optional →
🍻 A proper pub night
6 pm: Long Live Beerworks is turning their taproom into a full-blown tavern for one night only. Expect a multi-course meal inspired by classic Irish and British pub fare, each dish paired with a Long Live beer. Live folk music by The Vox Hunters will set the mood, and your ticket includes a welcome pint to start things off right →
Monday - March 17th
🐦 Birdhouses for the birds
🛠️ 9:30 am: Help local birds find a home by installing birdhouses along the Woonasquatucket Greenway. It’s hands-on, outdoorsy, and perfect for anyone who likes nature or just wants to feel useful before celebrating St. Patrick’s the, uh, less productive way →
🍀 Eat, drink, and dance a jig
12 pm: The George is going all in for their 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day party with an all-you-can-eat Irish buffet →
Same time, different location: The City of Providence’s official St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at City Hall features live Irish music, dance performances, and plenty of green-wearing, Guinness-loving company →
Tuesday - March 18th
🍕 Eat food, support kids — it’s that easy
5–9 pm: Grab a slice (or a whole pie) at Flatbread Company on Tuesday, and part of your order will go toward supporting Children's Friend →
Like Cold Fire Pizza more? We won’t tell. They’re also donating a portion of sales on Tuesday between 11:30 am and 9 pm to Crestwood Middle school PTA →
Dare ya to eat at both.
🏀 March Madness meets Moonshine Alley
March 18 – 22: No tickets, no problem. Basketball weekend is taking over Moonshine Alley with every NCAA game streaming, live music, a block party with an outdoor bar, and giveaways →
🎨 A nature-inspired art class for teens
4 pm: Budding artists (ages 13+) can join a RISD teaching artist at Mt. Pleasant Community Library for an after-school workshop on drawing, painting, and printing, all inspired by nature →
Wednesday - March 19th
🐝 Save the bees, save the world
6 pm: Learn how to turn your garden into a pollinator paradise at this free workshop at Mt. Pleasant Library →
Thursday - March 20th
🎨 Pick your creative poison
5 pm: Gallery Night Providence kicks off its season with free guided art tours by trolley or mini-coach. Meet at Graduate Hotel or WaterFire Arts Center and discover Providence’s best galleries, museums, and art spaces →
6 pm: Join the Spring Candle-Making Workshop at Long Live Beerworks, where you’ll craft two custom candles while sipping on some of Providence’s best brews →
7 pm: Got bars, ballads, or a burning desire to spit some truth? ProvSlam’s Open Mic + Last Chance Slam is your shot →
💃 Nobody puts this event in a corner
7:30 pm: Dirty Dancing in Concert brings the iconic film to life with a live band and singers performing its legendary soundtrack →
Live music & entertainment
This weekend:
3/14 Rhapsody in Blue @ The Vets - 6:30 pm
3/14 Charles Wesley Godwin @ The Strand Ballroom - 7 pm
3/14 Joe Lovano with the Brown Jazz Band @ De Ciccio - 8 pm
3/14 Rory And The Blues Hounds @ Nick-A-Nee's - 9:30 pm
3/15 Green Knuckle Material, Hello, Atlantic, and more @ Alchemy - 5:30 pm
3/15 Elly and The Bear @ Murphy’s - 8 pm
3/16 Big Road @ Nick-A-Nee's - 4 pm
3/16 Shamrock Tenors @ The Vets - 7 pm
3/16 Brant Bjork Trio, The Sonce, & Pinto Graham @ Alchemy - 7 pm
3/16 Elly and The Bear @ Murphy’s - 8 pm
3/16 El Blachy @ Live PVD - 9 pm
Next week:
3/17 McMoonshine @ Moonshine Alley - 4 pm
3/17 Barbarian, Fathom Farewell, and more @ Alchemy - 6:30 pm
3/17 Stand up comedy @ The XO - 7 pm
3/19 The Splinters @ Nick-A-Nee's - 8:30 pm
3/20 The Mighty Fall, Traverse, and more @ The Parlour - 7 pm
3/20 Torn Shorts @ Nick-A-Nee's - 8 pm
3/20 Heavy Trip, Bone Church, and more @ Fete Music Hall - 8 pm
Price Is Right - Providence edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
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Listed by: Jim DeRentis
This 1899 Victorian blends historic charm with modern updates. It has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2,559 square feet of living space on a 3,288-square-foot lot steps from downtown and the train.
Inside, you’ll find warm wood floors, two fire places, and three sets of French doors. The kitchen is a showstopper with wood cabinetry, stone counters, and top-tier appliances. Upstairs, the primary suite has its own fireplace, ensuite bath, and a large closet. There’s also a legal auxiliary dwelling unit with a private entrance.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
Providence fun & games
As always, this week’s word search features the most fun, unique, or Providence-esque words from this edition.
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Trivia question of the week
❓Question: What famous scientist was born on Pi Day (today) in 1879?
🤔 Hint: He loved bicycles but hated combing his hair.
Reply and shoot us your best guess (no cheating!) - Same time, same place next week → we’ll share the answer and a fresh question to ponder.
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Last week’s answer: Bagpipes.
See ya next Friday!
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