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

Providence RI

12 August, 2021

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PROVIDENCE, RI — Looking for things to do in the Providence area? Your Providence Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a coat drive, or fashion show, 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 all of this weekend's events in the Providence area: 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, and 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 and 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 Friday the 13th Membership Promotion for Providence Residents When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMFriday the 13th isn't unlucky anymore! Mark your calendar for Roger Williams Park Botanical Center's Providence Resident Membership Special! On Friday, August 13th residents of Providence w/ ID ... 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 Taller de NarrAcción: Sussy Santana - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 13th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 13 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMEn este taller exploramos la narración desde el accionar. Utilizaremos ejercicios creativos y la memoria para informar el texto narrativo.¡Acompáñanos en este viaje creativo! No necesitas... 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 FirstWorks Live - Music at Roger Williams Park When: Sunday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Roger Williams Park Botanical Center What: Event listing from Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Sunday, August 15 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMJoin FirstWorks and Roger Williams Park Conservancy for a journey from global Jazz to Americana, from hip-hop to sounds from the mountains and rhythms of the sea. Grab your lawn c... Learn More 6th Grade Orientation / Orientación Para Estudiantes del Grado 6 When: Monday, August 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Nathanael Greene Middle School What: Event listing from Nathanael Greene Middle School: Monday, August 16 through Wednesday, August 18 Learn More Chess Classes - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM                                                                 Chess Classes                                                         Monday 10:00 - 11:00 am                One fact ab... Learn More Morning Storytime - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMOpen-air storytime in the beautiful Fox Point Library Courtyard. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. weather permitting. All ages welcome!NOTE: There will be no storytime July 19, July 26, August 2, or ... Learn More Providence Talks Outdoor Playgroup - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin us for a free playgroup focused on language development and school readiness. Providence Talks Groups are designed for parents and their children ages 1 to 3.5 years old. The group... Learn More Providence Talks - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM                                                                Providence Talks       Make a difference in your child"s life through early talk and interaction - Talk builds babies' brai... Learn More Monday Matinee - Pawtucket Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 1:00 PM to 3:15 PMJoin us for screenings of new releases and classic films. Learn More NEW Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Kids Book Club When: Monday, August 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMJoin us for our new kids book club featuring the Choose-Your-Own-Adventure book Space and Beyond by R.A. Montgomery!Each week Mr. Kevin will focus on different themes involving Games, Cra... Learn More Baile latinoamericano / Latin American Dancing When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMProvidence Community Library lo invitaa participar a un taller de nuestra serie:"Conectando nuestra gente." Para que niños y adultos aprendan variosbailes de América Latina, instruidospor... Learn More Adult Maker Nights - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMWork on DIY projects of your choice with our large collection of high tech tools and supplies, available with the support of FabNewport! Stop by at your convenience during our open studio... Learn More Virtual KPOP Club - Providence Community Library When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMDo you have an ultimate KPOP bias - and a bias wrecker? Did you like your group's latest comeback? Which stage was your favorite?Grab some dinner or a yummy snack and join fellow KPOP fan... Learn More Outside Preschool Story Class - Pawtucket Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMFresh air and fun! Join us for story read alouds and a fun craft on the front lawn of the library ~ outdoor, weather permitting, or inside the library if it rains or is too windy. Preschoo... Learn More End of Summer Tie-Dye Event - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMCome join us for an end of the summer tie dye event! Make some colorful new clothes to wear during the new school year, and enjoy the summer weather! Rain date August 24th! Learn More Maker's Box: Telling our Story through Art When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMJoin us for a four-week workshop series with Cathren Housley! Discover the transformative power of ART and telling your COVID story by creating mini-books, shadow boxes, and time capsule... Learn More Creando flores de papel/Creating Paper Flowers When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMAprende a hacer varios diseños de flores y arreglos florales todo de papel.Para adolescentes y adultos de todas las edades.Para registrarse:Llame a Carolina Briones al 401-467-2700 ext.160... Learn More Prov City Plan Commission meeting - Providence City Hall When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:45 PM to 7:00 PM1st floor conference room Learn More Create a Happy Stop-Motion Video Story (for Youth) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMMake a short animation about what makes you happy!  Bring your smartphone that you can use to download a free app, and we will provide the materials for you to create your own short vide... Learn More Conversations Book Club: Begin Again When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin the conversation this month through Zoom or in person to discuss BEGIN AGAIN by Eddie Glaude! Conversations Book Club features authors and characters from marginalized groups. We me... Learn More Weekly Men's Bible Study When: Tuesday, August 17th 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 Kindergarten Screening - Reservoir Avenue School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Reservoir Avenue School What: Event listing from Reservoir Avenue School: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Learn More City Service Meeting - Providence City Hall When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAgendas will be posted the Monday prior. Learn More Drawing Wild-From the Collection - Providence City Hall When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMThis popular drawing class is back! You will have the opportunity to discover, or rediscover, the fascinating collections during this private program exploring the museum. Bring a small easel... Learn More Summer Reading Program Finale with The Rhythm Room When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Pawtucket Public Library What: Event listing from Pawtucket Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AMJoin us to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. Rick Morin's Rhythm Imaginarium will give children the experience of telling a story through music by exploring and experiment... Learn More Prov Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM1st floor conference room Learn More Check out more awesome 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.