Happy Tuesday, Providence. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let PVD Current serve up your survival guide for the rest of the week, including:
Can't-miss events
Things to start booking now
Important deadlines and reminders
Other things going on around town
Let’s dive in.
📆 Providence happenings
This week
📍 Cold Fire Pizza | Today (3/18) from 11:30 am - 9:00 pm - Grab a slice and support a good cause at the Crestwood Middle School PTA Cold Fire Pizza Fundraiser. Dine in or carry out, and a portion of your order will go directly to supporting students and programs at Crestwood Middle School →
📍 Flatbread Company | Today (3/18) at 5:00 - 9:00 pm - Enjoy another great food spot this evening while benefiting Children's Friend. A portion of pizza sales will go toward supporting programs that nurture children and empower families →
📍 Mt. Pleasant Library | Tomorrow (3/19) at 6:00 pm - Learn all about local pollinators at Rhode Island’s Native Bees: Best Gardening Practices for Pollinators. Experts will share insights on how to create a bee-friendly garden, the threats facing native bees, and how you can help support them →
📍 Graduate Providence & WaterFire Arts Center | Thursday (3/20) - the first tour departs at 5:00 pm - Explore Providence’s vibrant art scene at March 20 Gallery Night. Hop on a free guided trolley tour or create your own route to visit galleries, art spaces, and museums across the city. Tours start at various times, with departures from Graduate Providence and the WaterFire Arts Center →
This weekend
📍 Buttonwoods Brewery | Friday (3/21) at 8:00 pm - Catch a hilariously bizarre Saint Patrick’s Day weekend screening of Leprechaun 4: In Space at PVD Horror Presents. Expect a night of horror, laughs, and a themed menu designed by Screaming Unicorn →
📍 WaterFire Arts Center | Saturday (3/22) - Sunday (3/23) - Celebrate all things gluten-free at GFree Fest. Enjoy two full days of sampling gluten-free products, discovering GF-friendly restaurants, and learning from experts. VIP tickets come with an exclusive swag bag and early entry →
📍 The Music Mansion | Saturday (3/22) at 7:00 pm - Enjoy an evening of live music at Stone Soup Coffeehouse with performances from Allison Rose, Christine Sweeney, and Tammy LaForest. These singer-songwriters bring a mix of folk, blues, and Americana to the intimate Music Mansion stage →
📍 Rhode Island Convention Center | Sunday (3/23) at 1:00 pm - Planning a wedding? The Rhode Island Bridal & Wedding Expo has everything you need for your big day. From florists to photographers, planners to dress designers, get all your wedding questions answered in one place →
⌚️ Planning ahead
March Madness IRL: Friendly reminder — the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds hit Amica Mutual Pavilion on March 20 & 22. Give yourself extra travel time if going through the area and check out the full schedule if you plan to watch.
Got a leak? A clog? A plumbing nightmare? Sureflow rooter has your back with fast, reliable service from local pros who actually show up. Just check out the reviews — they’re one of the best in the area.
It’s pizza time: There’s always a debate about the best pizza around. It depends what kind of style you like, but for us… it comes down to Caserta Pizzeria vs. Pizza Marvin. Whether you’ve tried both or you’re going to now, let us know who wins!
Spring cleaning: It’s always great to get off to a fresh start with a full home or office deep clean. Check out Kendall Cleaning Service — 7+ years in business, pet-friendly, non-toxic, and great reviews.
📰 In other news
Tech sector blow up: Providence’s tech sector is booming, with high demand for software developers, data scientists, and cybersecurity pros — the median tech salary of $90,765 is nearly double the national average.
Brand new food hall opens TODAY: Track 15’s 18,000-square-foot food hall in Providence is finally opening up after delays and unforeseen circumstances. Stopping by? Let us know what you think!
New cafe alert: CRU PVD, a new cafe from the owners of Morin's Fine Catering, opened in Providence’s West End a few weeks ago, bringing an elevated counter-service dining experience to the former Bayberry Beer Hall space. Get all the details.
🧩 A quick brain break
As always, this week’s wordle features a 5-letter word hidden inside this edition. Let us know how many guesses it takes you!
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See ya Friday with 20+ new things happening next week.
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