Grab your calendar and make sure you've got these dates saved! We've rounded up some of the hottest (and coolest) events and festivals coming to Providence this year. Check out our monthly guide to these can't-miss events. And, be sure to take a look at the events calendar for other exciting things…
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We may be the smallest state, but with our large number of colleges and universities across the state, Rhode Island's collegiate athletics programs provide a vast platform for youth athletes to compete on campuses throughout the state, many of which lie right here in Providence. Students from all…
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August 5 is National Oyster Day and we've rounded up all kinds of deals for you! Whether you're digging some buck-a-shuck specials or want a behind-the-scenes peek at where oysters are grown, look no further for everything you need to have a shucking good time. Buck-a-Shuck Oyster Deals From…
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Providence is a city best experienced by slowing down and noticing the details. This week on PVD POV, we're joined by writer and editor Elyse Major, whose work has appeared in Yankee Magazine , Providence Monthly , Hey Rhody and other publications throughout New England. Inspired by her recent feature…
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This July, Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 26–Aug. 8) marks 20 years of dining deals in PVD. Since the very first Restaurant Weeks in 2006, local favorites like Gracie's, Pane E Vino and Parkside Rotisserie & Bar have kept diners coming back. This year's lineup adds a wave of new restaurants…
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The Providence Tattoo Convention returns August 14–16, and we sat down with co-founder Jeff Burt to talk about what makes the event unlike any other in New England. Jeff shares how the convention came to life, why Providence was its perfect home and the history of tattooing in Rhode Island. He also…
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Who doesn't love a WaterFire? With thousands of visitors every year, it's no surprise to find you can't get a last-minute reservation at one of the restaurants with a view of the river. But with a little planning, you can still have a fabulous night and skip the crowds. Spend the Night in Style at…
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Some vacations you come home with a tan. Others you come home with a stack of books and a head full of stories you can't stop talking about. Providence is the second kind of trip. The bookstores are the kind worth lingering in, the literary history runs deep (and a little bit weird), and you can…
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Summer and s'mores go hand in hand, but campfires and sticky fingers don't have to. Dave's Fresh Marketplace gives the classic treat a cool makeover with these Banana S'mores Skewers. All the chocolatey, gooey flavor you love, with none of the mess. Stash a batch in the freezer, and you've got the…
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WaterFire, Providence's signature attraction, draws thousands of visitors to the city every year. It's an experience that shouldn't be missed. A stroll along the event route engages your senses with flickering firelight, the scent of wood smoke, enchanting music and more. You'll encounter local…
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