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

Providence RI

16 August, 2021

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PROVIDENCE, RI — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Providence. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a barbecue, 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 week's events in and near Providence: 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 and 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, and 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 CINE Y VIDEO LOCAL: Lunes de Película 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 PMNos juntamos a ver películas y videos. Despues las comentamos. Parte 1 del taller de producción audiovisual. No se necesita experiencia previa.Bio artistaHernán Darío es artista, producto... 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 PRO-LAB - Providence Community Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM¿Qué se necesita para emprender un proyecto? En este taller de producción vemos las bases para hacer un presupuesto, solicitar fondos y contextualizar nuestra obra. Es mejor si treas una... 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 PTA Meeting - Greystone School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Greystone School What: Event listing from Greystone School: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6696029069?pwd=MXR3YjYwb0pyRnR6ZXhoQmVWUkF5QT09   Meeting ID: 669 602 9069 Passcode: 645978 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 Outdoor Preschool Playgroup - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 18 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 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 Capacity Committee - Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless What: Event listing from Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMAmos House is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/93369976922?pwd=UVcxNG9nZ1I2Z014UEd1ejdXMmlRQT09&from=addonMeeting ID: 933 69... 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 Happiness String Art - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMCreate beautiful string art based on what makes you happy! We will be using canvas frames, thumbtacks, and yarn.Space and supplies are limited; please register by calling the Youth Ser... Learn More Hybrid STEAM Activity w/Mr. Kevin - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMWatch online on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/providencecommunitylibraryUsing science, technology, engineering, arts, and music, let's create a fun and easy craft, made ... Learn More Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM Learn More Health and Wellness Committee Meeting When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Providence Public Schools What: Event listing from Providence Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PMHealth and Wellness Committee MeetingProfessional Development Room, 797 Westminster Street, basement level Learn More Tejiendomacramé/WeavingMacrame - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMAprende a tejer telas con macramé como técnica y crear varios elementos.Para adolescentes y adultos de todas las edades.Para registrarse:Llame a Carolina Briones al 401-467-2700 ext.16... Learn More TEATRO CALLEJERO - Providence Community Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMEl taller tiene como objetivo principal generar el interés de niños, jóvenes y adultos por las artes escénicas y el teatro, mediante talleres de juego teatral e improvisación con énfas... Learn More 8-Hour HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Course When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pawtucket Central Falls Development What: Event listing from Pawtucket Central Falls Development: Wednesday, August 18 at 6:00 PMDetails If you're a first-time homebuyer, understandably you may have many questions about the process. After all- buying a home is one of the… More https://www.facebook.com/events/115331305... Learn More School Board Meeting - Providence Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Providence Public Schools What: Event listing from Providence Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:30 PM to 11:59 PMSchool Board MeetingLocation TBD Learn More Marketing and Technology Series: How to Build a Better Review Marketing Strategy When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Greater Providence Chamber What: Event listing from Greater Providence Chamber: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Marketing and Technology Series: How to Build a Better Review Marketing Strategy Thursday, August 19... Learn More CES Office Hours - Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless What: Event listing from Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless: Thursday, August 19 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMHi everyone Here is the weekly recurring event for CES Office Hours for us hosts of the meeting. A recurring email invitation will be sent out to HMIS users every Thursday m... Learn More Magic, Music & Face Painting... Oh My! When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCome celebrate the end-of-summer with us outside at the Washington Park Library!We will have a super mystical magic show, music, refreshments, face painting and henna!This event feature... Learn More CINE Y VIDEO LOCAL: Manos a la obra - Providence Community Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Thursday, August 19 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMConocemos equipos y técnicas para realizar videos ¡y salimos a filmar! Parte 2 del taller de producción audiovisual. No se necesita experiencia previa.Bio artistaHernán Darío es artista... Learn More Curso de 8 horas para primeros compradores de vivienda aprovado por HUD When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pawtucket Central Falls Development What: Event listing from Pawtucket Central Falls Development: Thursday, August 19 at 6:00 PMDetails Si es un comprador de vivienda por primera vez, es comprensible que tenga muchas preguntas sobre el proceso. Después de todo, comprar una… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3174496... Learn More The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater presents "Antony and Cleopatra" When: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Roger Williams National Park What: Event listing from Roger Williams National Park: Thursday, August 19 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMThe Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra at the Roger Williams National Memorial.After the death of Julius Caesar, the Roman Empire is r... Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – N. Attleboro/ Providence Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Webinar What: Are you contemplating divorce, going through a divorce, or post-divorce? Join our ONLINE Divorce Boot Camp, and we'll help you get you prepared — emotionally, financially, and legally for what lies ahead. You will hear from industry experts in law, finance, real estate, mortga... Learn More Featured Event: Divorce Boot Camp – N. Attleboro/ Providence Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (Deanna Coyle) Obstacle Course Games Activities! - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 20 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 Alchemy--an arts program - Providence Community Library When: Friday, August 20th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 20 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 &a... Learn More Model Building - BAE Hawk jet 3 - PCL YouTube When: Friday, August 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Providence Community Library What: Event listing from Providence Community Library: Friday, August 20 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMr. Alan of Smith Hill Library presents the finished Airfix BAE Systems Hawk jet trainer in 1/72 scale. We also look at the progress on the Airfix 1/72 Mirage F1C.    Learn More Senior Citizens Day - Providence City Hall When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMSaturday, August 21st is Senior Citizens Day. Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is happy to honor Providence Residents ages 65+ with free admission with proof of residency. From the bloomin... Learn More Free Soil Testing & Information Kiosk When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Providence City Hall What: Event listing from Providence City Hall: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMFree 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 provide an... Learn More Foster Forward Store Front Shifts - Junior League of Rhode Island When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Junior League of Rhode Island What: Event listing from Junior League of Rhode Island: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMHelp organize donations for the foster communityPlease sign up hereLocation:Foster Forward Storefront50 Ann Mary StPawtucket, RI 02860 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.