Providence Events Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Providence RI

09 August, 2021

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PROVIDENCE, RI — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Don't miss what's new on your Providence Patch community calendar. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a comedy night, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Providence: 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 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 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 Storytime in Cabral Park - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin Ms. Carla in Cabral Park (across the street from the library, next to Vartan Gregorian Elementary School) during Produce in the Park for an all ages storytime and craft. 2 p.m. to... Learn More Queer Umbrella Class - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us for our weekly program! The Queer Umbrella is a supportive and informative class open to ages 12 and up. The first hour will be focused on queer education and the second hour w... Learn More Wanskuck Anime Club - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMCome join us at the Wanskuck Library for our weekly anime club. We will watch some anime, discuss the show as well as other animes, and have manga, and other related books available to... Learn More Blissful STEAM Activity w/Mr. Kevin - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMCelebrating the PCL FAMILY READS book of the month Layla's Happiness by Mariahdessa Ekeke Tallie by focusing this week's STEAM activity to a blissfully educational activity. What STEAM... Learn More PVD Young Makers-Relax & Craft! - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMMake your own chocolate treats! Learn More Debate Club - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us outside (near the parking lot).  Youth discuss and debate issues that are important to them at school, in their community, and in the world. Learn More Finance Committee Meeting - Providence Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Providence Public Schools What: Event listing from Providence Public Schools: Wednesday, August 11 from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PMFinance Committee Meeting August 11 5pmSchool Board Rooms Learn More Leland Baker Quart: Live at Outdoor Summer Arts When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMSOLD OUT!The Leland Baker Quartet caps off the Outdoor Summer Arts series with a jazz concert at Mount Pleasant Library! The Leland Baker Quartet is an ensemble steeped in the traditio... Learn More Baile Latino (Latin American Dancing) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PMProvidence Community Library invites you to attend a workshop in our series:"Conectando nuestra gente"("Connecting Our People")For kids and adults to learn various dances of Latin Amer... Learn More AMOR Outdoor Movie Night! When: Wednesday, August 11th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Revival Brewing & lost Valley Pizza and Brewery What: *RAIN DATE August 11th* This event has been postponed to next Wednesday, August 11th (at the same time) due to the rain. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or would like a refund. Join us on Wednesday, August 4th at 8pm for AMOR's Outdoor M... Learn More eAnchor Submissions Due - Junior League of Rhode Island When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Junior League of Rhode Island What: Event listing from Junior League of Rhode Island: Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMSend submissions to the Communications Council at [email protected] Learn More Chamber Café - Chat. Connect. Collaborate. When: Thursday, August 12th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Greater Providence Chamber What: Event listing from Greater Providence Chamber: Thursday, August 12 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM The webinar will use Zoom Video/Conference Call.  Click here to join the meeting. If dialing in by phone:  Dial: 1-646-558-8656   Meeting ID: 861-3626-5289 If you're new to ... Learn More Sip & Stroll at Roger Williams Park Zoo When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo What: If you are looking for the perfect summer night out, then look no further! Sip and stroll through the Zoo during this special, adults-only (21+) evening event! Enjoy live musical entertainment by Farm Dog Band, amazing animal encounters, and photo-ops with RI Comic Con. Experi... Learn More Story Time - Pre-K + - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMPlease join us for a weekly Story Time outside on the lawn! Ages Pre-K+! Learn More Camp Visit - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AMhttps://www.provcomlib.org/news-events/calendar Learn More Sketching Interiors: The Betsey Williams Cottage When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMWalk back in time and enter Betsey Williams Cottage in Roger Williams Park. Take a unique opportunity to sketch inside this farmhouse built in 1773. Walk on wide plank floors, see the practica... Learn More DIY Sensory Play at Home - Pawtucket Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us online on our YouTube or Facebook page and enjoy making an engaging sensory activity at home that will help stimulate your child's five senses and promote creativity and explorati... Learn More Free Car Show and Bingo When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Oak Street Health Branch Ave What: Join us for free Bingo with prizes, free raffle items, refreshments, music, health screening, entertainment, and more. Learn more about Oak Street Health and our amazing primary care doctors for adults on Medicare. Free and open to the public presented by Oak Street Health. ... Learn More MGI: Higher Ground - Providence City Hall When: Thursday, August 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMIn person: 250 Prairie Avenue, ProvidenceLanguages: English, Spanish Learn More Prov Business Loan Fund meeting - Providence City Hall When: Thursday, August 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM1st floor conference room Learn More PVD Young Makers: Open Studio - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMChildren and teens can gather every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm in the library where they can create, invent, tinker, inspire and discover  various "makerspace" stations using a sewing mac... Learn More MGI: Genesis Center - Providence City Hall When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMZoom Link, Meeting ID: 977 5006 8119Languages: English, Spanish Learn More PVD Young Makers (Ages 12+) - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us on the Rochambeau Library front patio for a summer of making! This is a drop in program for ages 12+.Each week will feature different projects using machines including a button ... Learn More Mosaics in the Courtyard - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMHelp us continue decorating our custom-made courtyard tables with a beautiful tile mosaic! 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. weather permitting. Agest 6 and up.NOTE: There will be no workshop on July 29... Learn More Poetry Thursdays - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us outside (by the parking lot)  to read poetry and write your own poem.   Learn More Prov Redevelopment Agency meeting - Providence City Hall When: Thursday, August 12th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What:Event listing from Providence City Hall: Thursday, August 12 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM1st floor conference room Learn More Wanskuck D&D Club - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMLearn to play Dungeons & Dragons! Join our weekly campaign, we'll discuss rules and playing styles, and play a game every week!To Register email [email protected] Learn More Virtual Folded Book Art Workshop - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMHave you ever wondered what to do with your old books that are collecting dust on your bookshelf? Well, ponder no longer! Come join us VIRTUALLY for a workshop to learn how to recycle y... Learn More Model Building - BAE Hawk jet 2 - PCL YouTube When: Friday, August 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 13 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 wings and landing gear.https://youtu.be/ZpUf5p72kaw   Learn More Yoga with the Elephants at RWPZoo - Roger Williams Park Zoo When: Saturday, August 14th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Zoo: Saturday, August 14 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AMDetails Grab your mat, fill your reusable water bottle, and get ready to relax with a 60-minute yoga session situated alongside our iconic African… More https://www.facebook.com/events/16141... Learn More Bi-Weekly Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk! When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMBi-Weekly Soil Testing & Ask a Master Gardener Information Kiosk! 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month! Kiosk provides science based gardening information to visitors. Soil testers will provi... Learn More Bug Hunt - Blackstone Parks Conservancy When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Blackstone Parks Conservancy What: Event listing from Blackstone Parks Conservancy: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMDetails Pollinators, decomposers, predators, and prey... See what you find! We'll have bug catchers and hand lenses, guide books, and an "expert"… More https://www.facebook.com/events... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, 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.