What's Good, PVD (3/11)

Happy Tuesday, Providence. Hope you’re faring well with the time change. 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

Today, March 11th
March RIFC Networking Meeting – Filmmakers, crew, and film lovers, are invited to connect over all things local and regional film! Meet at The Wild Colonial in Providence at 7:15 this evening for networking, a round-robin intro, and industry chat. No pressure to drink — just good company and great connections.

Tomorrow, March 12th
Dark Star Orchestra Pre/Post Show Celebration – Kick off and wind down for Dogfish Head’s Grateful Dead IPA release with live tunes by Jeff Wheeler at Muldowney’s Pub. See you there!

Thursday, March 13th
Skip the Small Talk at Long Live Beerworks – Ditch the surface-level chit-chat and dive into real conversations. Stop by Long Live Beerworks around 7:00 for an evening of thought-provoking prompts, meaningful connections, and zero awkwardness.

This weekend (March 14th - 16th)

PVD Shanty Sing – Sing along to sea shanties at The Parlour on Friday, starting at 6:00. The first set is family-friendly, then it's salty language and sailor vibes.

Charles Wesley Godwin at The Strand – Catch Charles Wesley Godwin’s Americana country-folk tunes live in Providence on Friday at 7:00.

The MarketPlace at Farm Fresh RI – Shop 60+ vendors featuring vintage clothing, streetwear, art, home goods, and more. Plus, enjoy tacos, ice cream, beer, and other local eats on Saturday.

⌚️ Planning ahead

Tax Season Reminder: The April 15th deadline is just around the corner. If you're not planning to file an extension, now’s the time to start getting everything in order. Hannes Associates Limited is a top local choice, otherwise hop on TurboTax or H&R Block for simple returns.

Check on that roof – Remember, it’s recommended to get your roof checked out once a year and springtime is the best time. Skyview Exteriors is one of the top roofing companies in the area, if you need some extra help.

Date night?!: Take your significant other out to Gracie's for a cozy vibe and a great tasting menu.

Staying active: Looking for a new workout? Try some pilates at btone Fitness Providence for an interesting pilates remixed concept and get a full workout in 45 minutes.

📰 In other news

Markets are wild. The stock market is a whipsaw lately. Mortgage rates remain high but are ticking down slightly. The job market? A mystery. Expect more volatility ahead. 

February housing update: The Providence housing market remained a seller's market, with a median home sale price of $500,000, marking a 16.2% year-over-year increase.

Tougher job markets. Job losses are mounting in Rhode Island, with major employers like CVS, Hasbro, the Providence Journal, UNFI, and Ennovi cutting hundreds of jobs, while additional federal job losses may follow due to the DOGE cuts.

🧩 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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