Good morning, Providence. 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:
Track 15 is HERE 🍽️
Basketball mayhem 🏀
Stupid cheap flights ✈️
20+ things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
Currents & waves
🚂 All aboard Track 15
Track 15 is officially open, and it’s bringing serious flavor to Union Station with seven local restaurants under one roof. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or making a night of it with a post-dinner show at PPAC, downtown just got a little tastier →
🏀 Brace for March Madness mayhem
Downtown is a whole lot busier, too. With one more round of NCAA Tournament games hitting AMP tomorrow, there are several street closures to keep the madness (somewhat) contained. If you’re going through the area, expect detours and no street parking on West Exchange →
✈️ Go somewhere cool for less than a night out
T.F. Green Airport is serving up flights so cheap, you might book one just for fun. There are quite a few places you can hop to for less than $50 and even more for under $100. Curious where? Read the full story to find out →
Other highlights this week:
Davis Park Volunteers | Friday @ 10 am
A Community Art Project | Friday @ 3:30 pm
Winter Farmers Market | Saturday @ 9 am
Creative Writing Murder Mystery | Saturday @ 9 am
Historic Women of the East Side | Saturday @ 11 am
ICP Spring Break Ball | Sunday @ 1 pm
VITA Free Tax Assistance | Monday @ 6 pm
Lil Rhody Laugh Riot | Thursday through Sunday
Here’s your weekly Providence brief, featuring (at least) 20 things worth checking out around town over the next seven days 👇
Today - March 21st
🎸 A rock-solid way to spend your Friday night
8 pm: Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are throwing it back for the 20th anniversary of Shake The Sheets, playing the album in full (plus more) at Fete Music Hall. Nostalgia never sounded so good →
🍀 Space, terror, and campy chaos
8 pm: Luck won’t save you from Leprechaun 4: In Space. PVD Horror is screening this gloriously ridiculous horror flick at Buttonwoods Brewery’s new spot on Sims Ave, where one small step for man turns into a giant leap of terror →
Tomorrow - March 22nd
🐟 Pick your fighter: fish or bees?
10 am – 12 pm: Get your hands (or just your clipboard) wet at the Fish Counting Training event at Rising Sun Mills where you’ll learn how to track herring migration and contribute to real conservation efforts →
Prefer to count bees? Turn your yard into a pollinator paradise with a 10:30 am workshop at Rochambeau Library — it covers how to plant for native bees, rethink your lawn, and make your garden a haven for Rhode Island’s tiniest essential workers →
🍵 Tea, history & big ideas
2 pm: Join Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer and retired National Park Ranger John McNiff at Roger Williams National Memorial for a deep dive into the person behind the name. Expect fascinating insights into Providence’s founding, religious freedom, and Indigenous relations — all over a cup of tea →
🚢 Menopause… the musical?
3 pm: Menopause The Musical 2 is docking at The Vets, bringing another round of hot flashes, hilarity, and toe-tapping parodies from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. It’s proof that menopause isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a very entertaining midlife voyage →
🎸 Metal vs storytelling
5 pm: Living Wreckage (featuring members of Anthrax & Shadows Fall) is hitting Alchemy alongside All Sinners, Inverter, and Johnnie G & The Royalty. It’s an early show, so you can rage and still get a decent night’s sleep →
If you need a quieter way to wind down for the evening, catch Allison Rose, Christine Sweeney, and Tammy LaForest at Stone Soup Coffeehouse starting at 7 pm. Expect a mix of folk, blues, and Americana →
Sunday - March 23rd
🕹️ Unlimited arcade games with the fam
11 am: Providence Freeplay Family Day offers extended hours with no age restrictions (it’s normally 21+), so you have even more time to dominate at pinball, air hockey, and classic arcade games all set for free play. $12 gets you unlimited fun →
💍 Planning a wedding?
1 pm: The Rhode Island Bridal & Wedding Expo has you covered with expert advice, creative inspiration, and vendors who know how to make your big day unforgettable without blowing your budget →
🔊 A puppet show about noise
2 pm: The Rainbow Beard Show is popping into AS220 with a family-friendly performance all about NOISE! Expect puppets, stories, games, and surprise guests — all with just enough chaos to keep kids and grownups entertained →
Monday - March 24th
🐱 Affordable vet care for your feline overlord
10 am: Keep your cat healthy without breaking the bank at PARL’s low-cost preventative pet care clinic. Walk in, get essential vaccines, microchipping, or a nail trim, and be on your way →
This one’s cats only — dogs are on the 30th. There are more events in April and one in May if you can’t make it this month.
🎲 Adult game night with pizza and puzzles
4 pm: Hamilton House is serving up board games, card games, and a puzzle exchange for those who’ve conquered one too many jigsaws. Bring an old puzzle, grab a new one, and enjoy a social evening with pizza, drinks, and friendly competition →
Tuesday - March 25th
📖 Story time for everyone
10:30 am: Sensory Friendly Storytime at Mt. Pleasant Community Library is designed for kids of all abilities. It’s an eight-week program including stories, songs, movement, and therapeutic play with fidget toys and visuals to keep things comfortable. No registration needed, just bring your little bookworm →
There’s also a bilingual story time a March Madness story time on top of dozens of other fun events, including nail painting, crochet & knitting club, and more.
🧠 Trivia + beer = helping kids read
6:30 pm: Trivia for a Cause at The Thirsty Beaver is raising money for the Dutemple School library. Play solo or bring a team, donate ten to join, and grab a raffle ticket while you're at it →
📚 Four authors, one bookish night out
7 pm: The Booked Author Series at Fleur Providence is bringing four must-read authors together for a night of literary magic →
Wednesday - March 26th
🏡 Tiny trees + tasty sips
6:30 pm: The Bonsai Beginner Workshop at Rhode Island Spirits will teach you how to pot, prune, and design a miniature tree while sipping on some of the best local gins, vodkas, and liqueurs →
🎤 20 images, 20 seconds, unlimited inspiration
7:20 pm: PechaKucha Night is like a TED Talk, but faster, funnier, and way more unpredictable. This month’s theme? Alchemy. Science will meet magic, and big transformations will show how we impact the world around us in 6 minutes and 40 seconds →
Thursday - March 27th
🖼️ Wander the museum at night
5 pm: RISD Museum at Night offers free admission and a great excuse to wander the galleries while listening to live folk music →
🌸 Beer, lanterns, and a little flower power
6:30 pm: Craft beer meets arts and crafts during the Pressed Flower Lantern Workshop at Long Live Beerworks. You’ll create a glowing, floral masterpiece while sipping some of Rhode Island’s best brews →
🔥 A murder trial that shocked the nation
7:30 pm: Never the Sinner retells the infamous Leopold and Loeb case, complete with courtroom drama and the chilling psychology behind the senseless act. Fair warning: this one isn’t for the faint of heart →
Live music, gatherings, & entertainment
This weekend:
3/21 Wild'n Out @ Mezzo Ultra Lounge - 8 pm
3/21 BEAN, The Womps @ The Parlour - 9 pm
3/21 Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band @ Nick-A-Nee's - 9 pm
3/22 Ghost Cat Rodeo @ Nick-A-Nee's - 4 pm
3/22 Harry Potter Trivia @ Providence Brewing - 7 pm
3/22 The Anti-Social @ Fete Music Hall - 8 pm
3/22 7empest (Tool Tribute Band) @ The Met - 8 pm
3/22 Animal Face and more @ The Parlour - 8 pm
3/22 Chris Mont and more @ Nick-A-Nee's - 9 pm
3/22 MarciaLive @ 1070 Lounge - 9 pm
3/23 Shutdown and more @ Alchemy - 2 pm
3/23 Guido with Bombshell Betty @ North Prov - 3 pm
3/23 4th Sunday Jazz @ Nick-A-Nee's - 4 pm
Next week:
3/24 Stand Up @ The XO Bar - 7 pm
3/26 Corey Kent @ Moonshine Alley - 6 pm
3/27 Two Can Play @ Italo American Club - 7 pm
3/27 The Infinity Ring and more @ Fete Music Hall - 7 pm
3/27 Weedeater @ Alchemy - 7 pm
3/27 Cave In w/ Glacier @ Myrtle - 7 pm
3/27 Tyler Hilton @ The Met - 8 pm
3/27 Southcoast Brass Band @ Nick-A-Nee’s - 8 pm
Price Is Right - Providence edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a condo 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: Sara Fernandes, Century 21 Premier Agency
This charming Armory District condo packs a whole lot of character into 674 square feet. Built in 1900, it’s got high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors, and an original mantel fireplace — aka vintage charm with modern perks. The recently upgraded kitchen features a mosaic tile backsplash, floating shelves, stainless steel appliances, and a center island perfect for meals and mingling.
The $303/mo HOA covers heat and WiFi plus one offsite parking spot. Just minutes from downtown with easy highway access, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom gem proves that small can still be stunning.
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.
Trivia question of the week
❓Question: Sunday is national puppy day. Puppies are born missing one of their senses. Which one?
🤔 Hint: They may be able to sniff out trouble right away, but one sense doesn’t develop until they’re about three weeks old.
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: Albert Einstein.
See ya next week!
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