TaraR
Author
Tara Rugg

Tara Rugg is the marketing manager at the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. She lives in Warwick with her husband, and loves spending time in Providence for dining, theater and concerts. In her free time, she can usually be found with her nose in a book.

Mark Your Calendar for Providence's Can't-Miss Events of 2025

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…

Read More

Rhode Island Black Film Festival: Black Culture in Film

Now in its 8th year, the Rhode Island Black Film Festival (April 10–14, 2025) showcases films capturing African-American, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latino cinema from emerging and established filmmakers. The festival serves as a platform for bringing the medium of film to the community with a series…

Read More

Dinosaur Fun at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Dinosaurs are back in Providence! Travel 65 million years into the past with Roger Williams Park Zoo's Return of the Dinosaurs exhibit, open April 6 through Aug. 10. Get up close and personal with nearly 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including 25 new dinosaurs debuting this year. Take a…

Read More

Dave's Fresh Marketplace: Dave's Own Lucky Clover

It's March, and you know what that means. Everything is turning green! Green beer, green cookies and that signature green shake from a certain fast food restaurant. Dave's Fresh Marketplace's recipe collection features Dave's Own Lucky Clover, a healthy take on the famous shake that's super easy to…

Read More

Spend a Day at Women-Owned Businesses in Providence

What better way to celebrate Women's History Month in Providence than by supporting women-owned businesses? If you plan your day right, you can eat all your meals, get your hair done and even do a little shopping, all at businesses owned and operated by women. Start your day with an early morning…

Read More

Plenty on Tap for the Return of Rhode Island Craft Beer Week

Only in Rhode Island can you hit every craft brewery in the state in a single week, and the Rhode Island Brewer's Guild is bringing you that opportunity with Rhode Island Craft Beer Week, March 7–16, featuring tons of fun events at breweries, brewpubs, bars and more. Check out daily events at…

Read More

Laugh It Up at Lil Rhody Laugh Riot!

Planning on hitting some of the Providence Culinary Collective happenings in March? Why not grab some tickets to see your favorite comedian at the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot? The newest comedy festival in Rhode Island welcomes comedians from around the country and from right here in PVD to locations…

Read More

Wine Experiences at the Providence Culinary Collective

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of wine with the Rhode Island Wine Experience (Wine X) at the Providence Culinary Collective, March 27–30. From curated food and wine pairings to a Grand Tasting event, complete with panel discussions such as Women in Wine and The New Era in Hospitality…

Read More