Providence Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Providence RI

05 August, 2021

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PROVIDENCE, RI — Looking for things to do in the Providence area this weekend? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Providence. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a fundraiser, a block party, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in the Providence area: Outdoor Chess Club - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 5 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMJoin Sam as we learn and play chess! For ages 8+. All experience levels welcome.Join us outdoors in our courtyard every Thursday night. Or Register with Ms. Amy at to join in via Zo... Learn More Rhode Island Philharmonic: RWP Pops [RAIN DATE] When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMThe Rhode Island Foundation, TACO/The White Family Foundation, Papitto Opportunity Connection, the City of Providence, the Providence Parks Department, and Roger Williams Park Conser... Learn More SPR Community Group - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday and August 6 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMhttps://www.provcomlib.org/news-events/calendar Learn More Animal Scavenger Hunt! - Pawtucket Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PMAnytime During Library Hours June 28th through August 17th 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Six animals will be hiding throughout the children's library until the end of the summer reading program. Find t... Learn More Summer Reading Program Sign-Ups! - Pawtucket Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PMChildren of all ages can be Summer Readers. Sign-up online beginning Monday June 21 Summer Reading Program Sign UpsThe statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Offi... Learn More Outdoor Game Day - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM                                                                  Game Day  Friday! Have fun and participate in different games or tournaments. Give yourself a chance to relax.          ... Learn More Summer Reading in the Park - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PMPCL is on the road!Fridays at Neutaconkanut Park at 675 Plainfield Street.Stop by the mobile library to checkout books, play games, do a craft, and read in the park!In the event of rain t... Learn More Roving Roger - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PMCome see the 7 foot tall statue of Rhode Island's Colonial founder Roger Williams!  The statue and accompanying exhibit, sponsored by RI Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, have been travel... Learn More FREE GRAB and GO Lunch at the Pawtucket Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PMGet a FREE lunch at the food truck in front of the library! For Teens, Tweens and kids ages 18 and younger. This free lunch program is provided by Aramark. ¡Obtenga cómida GRATUITA en el cam... Learn More Nature Collage Workshop! - Providence City Hall When: Friday, August 6th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Friday, August 6 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PMCome and create beautiful nature collages on Friday afternoons at the RWP Botanical Center. Pack a lunch or afternoon snack and take the perfect break to get you ready to relax for the weekend. W... Learn More Planetarium Show - Providence City Hall When: Friday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Friday, August 6 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PMLocated in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Planetarium sho... Learn More Wanskuck Creative Writing Club - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMInterested in writing? Join the Wanskuck Creative Writing Club! We will develop creative writing skills, provide feedback on creative works, and encourage creative ideas!The group will be ... Learn More Obstacle Course Games Activities! Summer Camp Group Visit When: Friday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMPut your skills to the test and challenge yourself playing legos, puzzles, and games like jumping ropes, hula-hoops, hole-in-one, bowling, and other fun literacy based games! Learn More Arts & Craft Activity - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us outside for a twice-weekly Arts & Crafts activity! Learn More Alchemy--an arts program - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMAlchemy is "a community to share stories using art as a form of self-exploration to promote resiliency, self-awareness, and personal growth."Paint, Drama, Clay Making, Poetry, and Arts &am... Learn More Family Story Time & Chalk Art - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PMA free program for children ages 0-5 and their parents/caregivers. Listen to some stories, sing songs, play with your little one, and connect with other parents and caregivers.Note: All li... Learn More Children's Readers Theater - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us every Friday for a Reader's Theater program for children of all ages!Readers Theater is an integrated approach for involving students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking a... Learn More Model Building - BAE Hawk jet - PCL YouTube When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMr. Alan of Smith Hill Library builds the Airfix BAE Systems Hawk jet trainer in 1/72 scale. We look at the cockpit and fuselage details.https://youtu.be/VFDd8ci82MI   Learn More Movies in the Park - Roger Williams Park Botanical Center When: Friday, August 6th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Friday, August 6 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PMThe Roger Williams Park Conservancy is excited to present Movies in the Park 2021! These free, family-friendly events take place on Friday evenings at sunset on the Boathouse Lawn ... Learn More Free Museum Admission and Planetarium Show Tickets for PVD Residents When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 7 (all day)Free Museum Admission and Planetarium Show Ticket first Saturdays for City of Providence residents starts on Saturday, July 17, and then occurring on the first Saturday of each month thereafter. Please bring ... Learn More Botanical Center - first Saturday's free When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMSaturday, July 17th PVD Residents can take advantage of free admission to #RWPBotanicalCenter courtesy of #MayorElorza! We've been offering first Saturday's free for PVD Residents since reopenin... Learn More Plant Walk - Providence City Hall When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMSaturday, June 12, 9:00am-10:00amSaturday, July 10, 9:00am-10:00amSaturday, August 7, 9:00am-10:00amExplore the trails with the museum curator and learn about the plants and geography of Roger ... Learn More Costura para adultos (Sewing for Adults) When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMProvidence Community Library invites you to attend a workshop in our series: "Conectando nuestra gente" ("Connecting Our People")Learn the basics of how to sew for everyday needs and s... Learn More Saturday Walk-in Repair Workshop - Providence Community Library When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Saturday, August 7 from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PMPlease note, we close 1:00-2:00 for lunch.Do you have a broken item that you're not sure if you should just throw out? Bring it in during one of our Repair Workshops and we'll try to fi... Learn More Free Saturdays In The Park - Roger Williams Park Botanical Center When: Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Saturday, August 7 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMWe will have a table out in the Park during every Free Saturday in the Park. We will be at one of your favorite attractions: the Zoo, the Museum, or Botanical Center. Come say "H... Learn More The Chronicles of Yarnia - Providence Community Library When: Sunday, August 8th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Sunday, August 8 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMWork on your needlecrafts with other library patrons.  Get help with your projects, see what other patrons are creating and/or just socialize.   Learn More Online Summer Vacation Bible School When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Faith Chapel: A Church of the Lutheran Brethren What: The Summer 2021 VBS is almost here!This year's theme is "Heroes of the Bible".Ages 5 - 12 We will be posting the links to each day's activities on our Facebook page. There will be 5 days of activities that can be done at your own pace. Activities bags will be made for pickup ... Learn More Teen Maker Bags (Grades 6+) - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 9 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PMStop by Mount Pleasant Library at 315 Academy Ave. to bring home a bag of materials to work on creative art, engineering, and design projects each week starting June 21.This week, paint a ... Learn More PVD Young Makers Grab & Go - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMEach Monday and Thursday stop by the library and grab an activity to explore, create, and learn!We will have a cart full of supplies to pick from and a weekly prompt to inspire you. This a... Learn More Wanskuck Chess Club - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 9th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 9 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMCome learn to play chess in an informal setting, and play against other members of the club! Learn More Becomming Muhammad Ali Book Club - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us outside (by the parking lot) for a weekly reading and discussing of Becoming Muhammad Ali by James Patterson.Appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students. Learn More Downtown Design Review Committee meeting When: Monday, August 9th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Monday, August 9 from 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM1st floor conference room Learn More PCL READS Marilyn Chase: A Virtual Author Talk When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library: Washington Park Library What: The author Marilyn Chase joins us virtually to discuss her latest book, Everything She Touched: the Life of Ruth Asawa!About this event Hosted virtually this month by Kevin Veronneau of Washington Park Library, we warmly welcome Marilyn Chase to PCL READS on Monday, August 9th... Learn More PCL READS Marilyn Chase: A Virtual Author Talk When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe author Marilyn Chase joins us virtually to discuss her latest book, Everything She Touched: the Life of Ruth Asawa!About this eventHosted virtually this month by Kevin Veronneau of Was... Learn More Featured Event: Tax and Legal Tips – N. Attleboro/ Providence Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Webinar What: Join us for this essential conversation to learn and understand the impacts of divorce from a legal and tax vantage point. So many nuances are connected to getting divorced, and understanding all the facts to make the best decisions is vital. Learn from our vetted Professional... Learn More Featured Event: Tax and Legal Tips – N. Attleboro/ Providence Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (Deanna Coyle) Storytime in the Sunshine - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AMJoin us for outdoor storytime at the Rochambeau library!This is a weekly outdoor storytime that takes place on the patio and lawn and is open to kids of all ages and their caregivers. E... Learn More Under the Tent Kids Storytime! Summer Camp Group Visit When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AMPlease join us for a socially distanced entertaining story time.  Listen to fun stories about tails and tales and Rhode Island history.  Summer Camp Group Visit Learn More Wanskuck Weekly Storytime - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:15 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AMJoin us for a weekly children's story-time at Wanskuck Library, followed by a craft! If you can't make it in person, you can also enjoy our weekly story-time online through our Faceboo... Learn More Homeless Memorial Service - Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless What: Event listing from Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: Tuesday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Discussions That Matter: Stability - Leadership Rhode Island When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Leadership Rhode Island What: Event listing from Leadership Rhode Island: Tuesday, August 10 at 11:30 AMDetails : While effective leaders seem to know instinctively the… More https://www.facebook.com/events/248076380100397 Learn More PVD Young Makers: Gardening & Open Studio When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMChildren and teens can gather every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm in the library where they can create, invent, tinker, inspire and discover  various "makerspace" stations using a sewing machi... Learn More Summer Camp - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM                                            Robert Bailey Summer Camp                                                  Kindergarten Group                                                 ... Learn More Wanskuck Therapy Dog Visit - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMCome meet the working dogs from Peaceful Paws Pet Therapy! Learn about the life of a therapy dog, and enjoy a visit from our furry friends! Learn More STEM Activity - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlease join us for a STEM (science+technology+engineering+math) activity on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Learn More Relax & Craft (PVD Young Makers) - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us outside (by the parking lot)  to relax & craft!7/13: Make a T-shirt that represents you and a message you believe in!7/20: Make a bracelet that celebrates Black heritage or y... Learn More Tournament Tuesdays! - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us for afterschool outdoor tournament fun! Lots of games and challenges for various age groups. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Drop-in. No registration needed.Note: All library prog... Learn More Tuesday Trail Runs [On Hiatus Until Sept. 7] When: Tuesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Tuesday, August 10 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMTuesday Trail Runs [Trail Runs Return Sept. 7] Join us and local runner @JonPincince every Tuesday for a run in Roger Williams Park. Enjoy a casual 5k lap of the Park as the perf... Learn More Youth and Family Art Night: Digital Art to Design a Pillow! When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMSpace is limited.  Registration is required. Bring the family to sit in our socially-distanced outdoor space and design a pillow!  Come and draw on a tablet, and we will print your desig... Learn More Nuestra Mundo Parent Teacher - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMParent Teacher Conferences with Nuestra Mundo Charter Learn More Weekly Men's Bible Study When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 43 Scituate Avenue What: We will be meeting in the Fellowship Room at Faith Chapel. All men are welcome. Check our Facebook page (facebook.com/faithchapelri) or our calendar page on our website (faithchapelri.org) for cancellation announcements. Or email us at [email protected]. Learn More MGI: City - Providence City Hall When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMZoom link, Meeting ID: 995 4654 7616Languages: English, Spanish Learn More Outdoor Summer Camp Visit - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM                                              Summer Camp Visit Roger Williams                                                         Kindergarten Group                             ... Learn More Outdoor Preschool Playgroup (FULL) - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMEach Wednesday morning during the summer, play with your child (ages 2-5) and see other families in our outdoor space with an individual set of toys on physically-distanced mats.  Wh... Learn More Providence Talks Playgroup - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMJoin us for a free outdoor playgroup focused on language development and school readiness.Providence Talks Playgroups are designed for parents with children ages 1 to 3.5 years old.R... Learn More PVD Young Makers - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What:Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM                                                                  PVD Young Makers                                                             Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 am             ... Learn More Capital Center Commission meeting - Providence City Hall When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Wednesday, August 11 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM1st floor conference room Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Providence Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.