Exhibit. Melvin Edwards: “Festivals, Funerals, and New Life”
David Winton Bell Gallery, List Art Center, Brown University, 64 College St., ProvidenceNew and recent work by African American sculptor Melvin Edwards, reflecting themes of race, labor, violence and African diaspora. Mon-Wed, Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thu 1-9 p.m.; Sat-Sun 1-4 p.m.
Exhibit. “Visible Cloth, Invisible Bodies: Rhode Island Textiles and Southern Slavery in the 19th Century
URI Feinstein Providence Campus Gallery 80 Washington Street, Providence RI 02903 80 Washington Street, Providence, United StatesShow highlights the state’s ties to slavery, from the transatlantic trade to cotton to its economic boom in the 19th century. Includes images from historical archives and works by Rhode […]
Exhibit. “Do Lord Remember Me — The Black Church in Rhode Island”
Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster St., Providence 10 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United StatesExhibit documents 250 years of service and survival, telling the story in images and text. Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat-Sun 12-5 p.m. Free. 2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. […]
Providence Residents FREE
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Providence Human Relations Commission – Regular Meeting
Providence City Hall, 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Dorrance St, United StatesGarden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but […]
Prov Business Loan Fund meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Prov Redevelopment Agency meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Panel Discussion – URI – Campus Gallery
University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus, 80 Washington St., Providence. 80 Washington Street, Providence, RI, United StatesPanel discussion with authors/history professors Gregory O’Malley of the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Seth Rockman of Brown University; and Christine Mitchell, living-history interpreter at the Charleston Slave Mart […]
Reconciliation as Expressed in Music
Cathedral of St. John 271 North Main Street, Providence, RI, United StatesCenter for Reconciliation Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Series explores the meaning and practice of reconciliation based on King’s teaching. Hosted by the Center for Reconciliation of the Episcopal […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. […]
Succulent Heart Workshop
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLooking for that special Valentines Day gift for a loved one? Join us for our Succulent Heart Workshop, where we will be decorating heart-shaped grapevine wreaths with succulents! The Greek […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Downtown Design Review Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but […]
The Black Experience: Art through the Eyes of the Youth
Oxford Street 265 Oxford Street, Providence, RI, United StatesInstitute and Study for the Practice of Nonviolence presents “The Black Experience: Art through the Eyes of the Youth” 6pm, 265 Oxford Street, Providence, RI 02905
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. […]
Begonia Meeting: Let’s Make Babies! Three easy ways to propagate begonias
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesLooking to propagate some of your house plants? Begonias have some interesting methods, and many methods can be transferable to other house plants. Join the Begonia Society in learning about […]
Carnivorous Plant Bog Maintenance
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesJoin the NECPS members for their annual bog maintenance meeting! Learn which weeds to take out of a bog and the safest way to work around those delicate carnivorous plants […]
Docent Tours
Roger Williams Park Botanical CenterLearn about our amazing and magical plants by taking a guided tour with one of our trained Botanical Center Docents. Our docents will gather at the Welcome Center and bring […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
We are open!
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Botanical Center will be open to the Public from 11AM to 4PM. The last tickets will be sold at 3:30PM. We hope to see you here!
Planetarium Show (full dome)
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Prov City Plan Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Prov Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Imagination Studio: Sandpainting
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $15 per Sandpainting Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.Sandpainting is practiced in many cultures for spiritual and healing purposes. Join […]
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Joseph A Doorley Jr. Municipal Building, 444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 2 Westminster St, United StatesGarden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but […]
A Black History Month Exhibit: Home?
25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 25 Dorrance St, Providence, RI, United StatesThe Housing Struggle in Providence from 1950 through Today. Exhibit Opening: Thursday, February 22nd, 11:00am – 12:00pm City Hall – Third Floor, Providence, RI 2018 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT […]
Imagination Studio: Nature Wind Chimes
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $15 per wind chime Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.People and fairies alike use wind chimes in their yards and […]
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. […]
Imagination Studio: Wonder Wings & Wander Wands
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesPrice: $30 per set of wings Includes all materials & admissionSpace is limited Preregistration Required. Email BCInformation@providenceri.gov or (401)680-7250 to register.Help your child find their inner wonder by creating magical […]
Planetarium Show
Price is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Orchid Resuscitation and Bud Blasting
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesEveryone wants to rescue and improve failingplants. RIOS members share their mostsuccessful tips for success. Join the Orchid Society as member Holly Read demonstrates some of the best techniques she […]
Stages of Freedom’s “Opening the Oyster”
Wes' Rib House 38 Dike Street, Providence, RI, United StatesA “Black Culinary Extravaganza” featuring a full-course dinner of dishes based on recipes from black chefs of the White House. Followed by a talk by Adrian Miller, author of “The […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Fairy Workshop: Furniture & Decorations
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome learn how to make furniture, trellises, ladders and fun decorations to adorn your fairy home. Be sure to bring your own found natural materials to share with others! This workshop […]
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival is […]
Fairy Swap & Craft
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesMissed the workshop on Sunday? You can still come and work on your Fairy House in the greenhouse and peruse our natural materials! Please email BCInformation@providenceri.govif you plan to come work […]
Providence Historic District Commission Regular meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st Floor Conference room
The Practice of Nonviolence
Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster St., Providence 10 Westminster Street, Providence, RI, United StatesJordan Seaberry of the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence in Providence will discuss nonviolence as practiced by Martin Luther King Jr. as a way of combating discrimination […]
Design Review Committee of the Capital Center Commission meeting
444 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903, USA 444 Westminster St, United States1st floor conference room
Garden Volunteering
Join our Thursday crew of garden volunteers! No experience necessary, our seasoned volunteers are happy to train you. It is best to have your own gloves, pruners and trowel, but […]
Open Paint and Amateur Photography day
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesCome mingle with like-minded artists and nature lovers! We welcome our guests to bring a sketch pad, water colors and washable paints and to take photographs at the Botanical Center. […]
Nature Walks: First Saturday Bird Walks
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesNature Walks: First Saturday Bird WalksSaturday, March 3, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, April 7, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, May 5, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amSaturday, June 2, 2018, 9:00am-10:30amRoger Williams Park is a 430 acre oasis in […]
Drawing Wild-From the Collection
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesDrawing Wild-From the Collection Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)Saturday, April 7, 2018, 10:30am – 2:30pm (optional bird walk at 9am)Saturday, May 5, 2018, […]
Master Gardener Kiosk & Soil Testing
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Cladrastis Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA 101 Roger Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesHave questions about starting your garden? Come talk with the URI Master Gardeners to get your questions answered! They will also have free soil testing. For more information about getting […]
Providence Residents FREE
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02905, USA 2 Williams Ave, Providence, RI, United StatesProvidence residents are invited to visit the Botanical Center for free on the first Saturday of every month. Pack a picnic and make a day of it!
Planetarium Show
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA Providence, RI, United StatesPlanetarium ShowPrice is $3.00 per person, includes admission to the museum. Children under age 4 are not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium information: Show lasts approximately 35 minutes. Early arrival […]