From outdoor marketplaces to live music, the city is at the center of numerous happenings, many of them free of charge. Recurring events include Tuesday evenings at sunset with the Providence Drum Troupe, a dynamic, diverse band of illuminated mobile drummers, dancers, flow artists, and circus performers at the Van Leesten Memorial Bridge. And if outdoor dining is your thing, enjoy a meal at some of the state’s best restaurants at Al Fresco on the Hill every Saturday night on Federal Hill. PVD Flea in the Park welcomes thousands of visitors to 195 District Park every Sunday from 11am to 3pm, with dozens of locally based vendors, food trucks, bakers, and makers. Additional events include the 50th Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival on July 6, the Puerto Rican Bay Fest on July 20, and Movies on the Block, screening Mermaids on July 24. Learn more at DowntownParks.org
Last month, the Mile of History Association (MOHA) celebrated its spring event in the garden of the historic Thomas F. Hoppin House, one of the elegant homes built in the mid-nineteenth century. It is just one of the many treasures to be found along Benefit Street. In addition to supporting historic preservation efforts, MOHA hosts a number of social events annually, and always welcomes new members.
The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) Concerts in the Park series, presented in partnership with Farm Fresh RI, is back this summer at Armory Park. Running through September, these free, family-friendly concerts take place during the weekly Farm Fresh Armory Park Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays. Each concert runs from 5:30 to 7pm, with live music, an art marketplace curated by Haus of Codec, and a beer garden from Moniker Brewery, offering a little something for everyone to enjoy. This month, the series welcomes a special performance by Teatro en El Verano, Rhode Island’s only bilingual traveling theater company, with ¡Qué Diablos! Fausto, a reimagining of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus by Jesús Valles. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in the West End: grab fresh produce, browse local art, enjoy a cold drink, and catch incredible live performances in the park. Whether you’re meeting friends, bringing the family, or just looking for a midweek break, Concerts in the Park is a fun, community-centered event that celebrates local talent and neighborhood spirit.
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