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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current. Have a great weekend!

What to expect in today’s Current:

• Providence Culinary Collective 🍷🍴

• What’s Next for Kennedy Plaza? 🚌

• This Weekend’s Event’s 🌟 

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Currents & Waves

Providence Culinary Collective 🍷🍴

Tickets are now available for the first-ever Providence Culinary Collective, happening March 27-30, 2025. This exciting event will highlight the city's culinary scene with tastings, dinners, and immersive experiences, running alongside the Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X). Attendees can look forward to rooftop gatherings, chef dinners, and wine tastings at historic venues. The weekend will also feature the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot comedy festival with big names like Kevin Hart and Aziz Ansari. For the full schedule of events, view it here.

New Waterfront Homes in East Providence 🌊

The former Ocean State Steel site in East Providence is being transformed into a waterfront housing community. Mayor Bob DaSilva and developer Richard Baccari II celebrated the first home sale in the area, which has been abandoned for over 20 years. The project, launched in 2022, will feature nearly 400 single- and multi-family homes, including some age-restricted affordable units. The development is expected to take three years to complete, bringing a thriving new community to the waterfront.

What’s Next for Kennedy Plaza? 🚌

Kennedy Plaza, a major transportation hub in Providence, could soon lose its role as the state’s bus station as officials search for a new location, possibly near the train station. Before it became a transportation center, the area was a cove, and over the years, it evolved from a maritime hub to a railway and trolley station. Now, with the growing need for a better multimodal transit center, moving the bus hub to the train station seems like the best option. If the bus hub moves, Kennedy Plaza's future is uncertain, but it may become a space to celebrate the city’s history and invite more people to the area.

Weekend Events

• 🧙‍♀️ RI VegFest | Feb 1-2 (Learn more)

  • Location: WaterFire Arts Center

  • Description: Rhode Island's first fully vegan festival returns with food, drinks, and more for plant-based enthusiasts.

• 💍 Grand Wedding Expo | Feb 2 (Learn more)

  • Location: BALLY'S TWIN RIVER CASINO & EVENT CENTER

  • Description: Plan your dream wedding in one day with over 70 vendors, bridal fashion shows, and amazing discounts on wedding gowns.

• 🚴‍♀️ Pedal for the Planet | Feb 1 (Learn more)

  • Location: CYCLEBAR

  • Description: Spin for a cause at this indoor charity ride supporting ecoRI News' environmental journalism. Prizes include yoga passes and Providence Friars tickets.

• 🎨 Art Battle Pawtucket | Feb 1 (Learn more)

  • Location: Industrial Cafe

  • Description: Watch live artists compete in high-energy rounds, then bid on incredible artwork at this exciting community event.

• 🍶 Sip & Sculpt | Feb 2 (Learn more)

  • Location: Providence Brewing Company

  • Description: Enjoy a beginner-friendly pottery class while sipping your favorite drink and creating your own pottery pieces.

• 🖌️ Arctic Cove | Jan 31 (Learn more)

  • Location: Paint and Vino

  • Description: Create your own masterpiece at this fun painting class, with a complimentary beverage included!

• 😂 Comedy @ Hide Speakeasy | Jan 31 (Learn more)

  • Location: The George on Washington St.

  • Description: Enjoy a night of live comedy with top comics at Hide Speakeasy in downtown Providence.

• 🛻 Monster Jam | 7:00 PM, Jan 31-Feb 02 (Watch here)

  • Location: Amica Mutual Pavilion

  • Description: Watch massive trucks battle in high-flying events and enjoy exclusive Pit Parties and Meet & Greets.

• 😂 Anthony Rodia | Jan 31-Feb 2 (Learn more)

  • Location: Comedy Connection

  • Description: Enjoy a night of hilarious stand-up from Anthony Rodia, known for his viral videos and unique take on life.

• 🎭 Someone Will Remember Us | Jan 23-Feb 23 (Learn more)

  • Location: Trinity Repertory Company

  • Description: This powerful play weaves real-life testimonies to explore the tolls of war and how we find connection through conflict.

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Seaside Skies

FRIDAY

42°🌡 33° | 🌧️ | 💧 96% | 💨 SW 10 mph

SATURDAY

35°🌡 11° | 🌤️ | 💧 22% | 💨 NNW 18 mph

SUNDAY

34°🌡 32° | ☁️ | 💧 7% | 💨 SSE 10 mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

FRIDAY

Ladder 133 | Local Music | 6:30pm

Providence Wine Bar | Gained in Translation | 8pm

Moonshine Alley | Timothy James Band | 9pm

SATURDAY

Moonshine Alley | Nolan Leite | 5-8pm

Moonshine Alley | Nothing Personal Band | 9:30-11:45pm

That’s all for today…

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Thanks,

PVD Current