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20+ can't-miss things to do in Providence this week (2/28)
Lynchian weirdness, a spooky book fest, a thrifty market, bird watching, and more than two dozen other things going on over the next seven days.
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:
Big news for foodies 🥞
An unfortunate delay 🏢
Midnight moon shenanigans 🌙
20+ things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
Currents & waves
🍽️ A food festival worth the wait
The countdown to the first-ever Providence Culinary Collective is officially underway — it kicks off March 27th and runs until the 30th. with four days of next-level tastings, wine pairings, hands-on classes, and guest chef dinners featuring some serious culinary talent, it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Learn how it works, where to buy tickets, and how to enter for a chance to win free tickets →
🥹 Track 15 isn’t opening this week
The highly anticipated food hall inside Union Station is taking a short pit stop before opening. Originally set for Feb. 27, they’re still waiting to check a few boxes — their new opening date is March 18th →
🌕 Incoming: Total lunar eclipse
The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 will turn the moon a deep red for about 65 minutes on March 13th, with the full celestial show lasting over six hours. Wanna see it? Take off work on the 14th so you can stay up all night, find a dark spot away from city lights, and look up starting at 11:57 pm →
Here’s your weekly Providence brief, featuring (at least) 20 things worth checking out around town over the next seven days 👇
Today - February 28th
🎨 Monet, Rhode Island style
10 am: Greenhouse Impressionism is a five-session pastel class set in the lush, light-filled greenhouses of Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Led by artist Jeneane Lunn, you’ll learn the techniques of the Impressionists while surrounded by tropical plants →
🩰 A free after-school movie
3:30 pm: Celebrate Black History Month with a free screening of A Ballerina’s Tale, the inspiring documentary on Misty Copeland’s rise to fame. Hosted by Washington Park Library, this family-friendly event includes snacks and a story that proves no dream is out of reach →
Looking for something else? Check out the library’s other free programs →
⚡ Art, music & fashion collide
6 pm: RAW Providence: ELECTRIC is bringing a jolt of creativity to Farm Fresh Rhode Island. Expect a high-energy showcase featuring visual art, fashion, live music, and performances from some of the city’s most innovative talents →
🎬 A night of Lynchian weirdness
8 pm: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me s getting the big-screen treatment at Buttonwoods Brewing tonight, thanks to PVD Horror. Dress as your favorite David Lynch character, sip on themed cocktails from @screamingunicornri, and prepare for an evening that’s both wonderful and strange→
Tomorrow - March 1st
📖 This book fest will haunt your TBR list
11 am: If your bookshelf is filled with murder, monsters, and mayhem, Dark Reads is your kind of literary event. Over 45 authors spanning horror, dark fantasy, true crime, and eerie poetry will be there for panels, signings, and live readings →
🛍️ One person’s trash is another’s treasure
Noon: If your idea of a good weekend involves sifting through racks of pre-loved clothing, digging for vinyl gold, or finding a weird retro lamp you didn’t know you needed, the Little City Thrifty Market (3/1 and 3/2) is for you. With 90+ vendors offering everything from high-fashion to home decor, it’s a thrifter’s paradise →
🐶 Got a misbehaving pup?
9 am: If your dog barks at shadows, pulls like a freight train, or thinks “sit” is just a polite suggestion, Emma Parsons’ two-day seminar is for you. Covering training techniques for reactive dogs, behavior solutions, and better communication, this workshop will help you turn chaos into calm. Participant seats are sold out, but you can audit both days at a discounted price →
Sunday - March 2nd
🦉 Brave the cold for the birds
10 am: Grab your binoculars and bundle up—RWP Bird Walks are back, and winter is no excuse to stay indoors. From woodpeckers and finches to hawks and surprise waterfowl, you never know what feathered friends will make an appearance →
🌿 Make your own tiny jungle
1 pm: Terrariums are low-maintenance pets of the plant world. Learn the art of creating your own self-sustaining mini ecosystem at this hands-on workshop and walk way with two custom globe planters and a newfound sense of plant parent pride →
🧸 Assemble your teddy bear collection
4:05 pm: It’s Teddy Bear Toss night at Amica Mutual Pavilion where the Bruins are taking on the Wolf Pack. Bring a new, stuffed bear and prepare to let it fly when we score our first goal. Every bear goes to Hasbro Children's Hospital, making this one of the most heartwarming (and mildly chaotic) games of the year →
Monday - March 3rd
✍️ Tired of writing alone?
6:30 pm: Join the Monday Evening Library Write Together at Rochambeau Library. It’s a casual, come-as-you-are session for writers looking to focus, swap ideas, or just sit in a room full of people also pretending they don’t have writer’s block →
🎬 The French Film Fest
6 pm & 7:45 pm: The Providence French and Francophone Film Festival is serving up a cinematic double feature on Monday. Le Deuxième Acte kicks off at 6 pm with romance, deception, and a love triangle gone sideways. Testament at 7:45 pm follows a 70-year-old man struggling to keep up with, well, everything about modern society. Pick one or make it a two-movie kind of night →
Tuesday - March 4th
🎨 50 years of art and stories
1 pm: Photographer and painter Roz Gerstein shares five decades of work at Meet the Artist at Providence Art Club. Expect a deep dive into her retrospective That’s What Life Felt Like, now on view at Dodge House Gallery. No tickets, no reservations—just show up and soak in the art and conversation →
💰 How to avoid Medicare scams
1:30 pm: Medicare fraud is big business for scammers, but you (and your parents) don’t have to be their next victim. The Rhode Island Senior Medicare Patrol will walk you through common scams, how to spot them, and what to do if you — or someone you love — gets targeted →
Wednesday - March 5th
🎨 Posters with a purpose
10 am - 5 pm: Graphic Voices of Latin America at WaterFire Arts Center isn’t just an art exhibit—it’s a deep dive into decades of resistance, resilience, and cultural storytelling. Featuring posters from 16 countries, this show highlights the power of design in shaping social and political movements →
Can’t make it? You can catch it Wednesday through Saturday until March 23rd.
🏀 Watch some guys shoot hoops
6:30 pm: Providence College takes on DePaul in a Big East showdown at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Expect buzzer-beaters, highlight-reel plays, and enough energy to keep you amped long after the final whistle →
🎭 Brand-new plays
8 pm: Writing is Live 2025 kicks off with Kingdom by Kathy Ng, the first in a series of new works by Brown MFA playwrights. If you love discovering cutting-edge theater before everyone else, this is your chance → Brown University
Thursday - March 6th
5:30 pm: Cookies & Cocktails is bringing the best of both worlds—Girl Scout Cookie-inspired drinks and bites from local chefs (more than ten of ‘em!), all in support of future female leaders. Expect creative pairings from top mixologists, a live auction, and plenty of sweet and savory surprises →
🍲 The secret to soup that doesn’t come from a box
6:30 pm: Ever wonder why homemade soup tastes better? It’s the broth — don’t tell anyone we told you. In this Easy Homemade B&S (Broths & Stocks) workshop, Chef Norbert will show you how to make rich, flavorful stock from scratch. You’ll leave with three cups of homemade veggie stock, prepped veggies for a chicken noodle soup, and a new reason to ignore store-bought cartons forever →
🌳 A tiny tree that’s really hard to kill
7 pm: Bonsai isn’t just for fancy gardens—The hands-on Bonsai Beginner Workshop is coming back to Long Live Beerworks for another round of fun. Grab a drink, learn the art of pruning and potting, and take home a miniature tree that’s so hardy, they’ll replace it if you manage to kill it →
Live music & entertainment
*designates a comedy show - the rest are live music
Today:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Throughout the week:
3/2 Jazz Jam @ the Parlor - 5 pm
3/4 Pat Lowell & Friends @ Moonshine Alley - 7 pm
3/5 Robbie Fulks @ The Parlor - 7pm
3/5 Four Bridges @ Nick-A-Nee’s - 8:30 pm
*3/6 Sam Morril @ The Vets - 7 pm
3/6 Kevin Herchen @ Moonshine Alley - 8 pm
3/6 The Autocrats @ Alchemy - 8 pm
3/6 Gary Cummings & the G-Men @ 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 other room. Your job? Guess it’s listing price (preferably before you click to find out).
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Listed by: Joshua Cullion (Mott & Chace Sotheby’s Intl.)
This condo at Waterplace Residences has two floors, two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and 1,675 square feet of natural light and city views. With two private balconies, an oversized island, marble counter tops, hardwood floor throughout, and a garage space, it’s modern downtown-adjacent living at it’s finest.
Walkability couldn’t be better and the transit + bike scores are excellent. The $1,542/mo HOA covers 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace.
Make you guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
Providence fun & games
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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Trivia question of the week
❓Question: National Anthem Day is March 3rd. How long after The Star Spangled Banner was written did it become our national anthem?
🤔 Hint: Only six people (on record) have ever lived this long.
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: A whiskey distillery.
See ya next time!
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