Happy Tuesday, Providence. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let PVD Current serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Rhode Island colleges earn affordability acclaim, Taylor Dayne brings ’80s hits to Twin River, and Cool Licks Creamery celebrates 30 years of ice cream — catch up here.
State-level stories: Streamlined zoning reforms open doors to new townhomes, employers must now accommodate menopause symptoms, and Rhode Island gas prices dip below the national average — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Landmark trial shows lifestyle programs can rewind cognitive aging, the one ten thousandth spending rule, and shocking home prices in California — peruse the best of the rest.
Health: If you’ve struggled with weight loss, you’re not alone. Today’s GLP-1 medications (the same active ingredients found in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) are helping people manage cravings and build healthier habits. Hers makes it easy to get started, with a personalized plan and licensed providers – start your journey.
Highlights this week
- Sew quilts and bibs for local hospitals
- Enjoy free summer lunches at the library
- Get personalized tech help this Tuesday
- Drop off compost and tend garden beds
- Share feedback on proposed RIPTA changes
- Lawn looking rough? TruGreen’s 50% off
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Markets: Saturdays in Providence see half the city lining up at the farmers market for heirloom tomatoes and artisanal honey. Dive into these market finds and you’ll trade grocery store runs for fresh-air community hangs.
Roadtrip: You might expect classic beach vibes, but the coast also hides a 58-foot termite and real hobbit-hole dining. Turn every detour into the highlight of your trip with these quirky roadside oddities.
Pub: Whether you’re looking to unwind after work, test your trivia chops, or finally master darts, McBride’s Pub is your neighborhood go-to for good pints, friendly banter, and just enough questionable decisions to keep things interesting.
Finance: Most folks don’t realize you can roll over your 401k or IRA to invest in cryptocurrency… all with the same tax benefits as a traditional retirement account on top of the the potential upside. iTustCapital makes the entire process a breeze with $0 monthly fees and an incredibly simple setup process.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍺 Cervezas & Succulents @ Providence Brewing Company | Thursday (7/31) at 6:30pm – Nothing beats a chilled IPA in one hand and a pot of succulents in the other at PVD Brewing Co’s Cervezas & Succulents. No green thumb required, just swing by, sip something hoppy, and build your plant tribe in that classic Providence vibe.
🎸 Concerts Under the Elms @ The John Brown House Museum | Thursday (7/31) at 6:30pm – Think you’ve outgrown your air-guitar phase? Prepare for David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars to mash up prog-rock, Beach Boys sunshine, Bowie flair, and Cars hooks on the Great Lawn. Matilda’s food truck and your cooler cover essentials, free for members, $10 for nonmembers.
😂 Thursday Night Comedy @ Medici | Thursday (7/31) at 7:00pm – Medici is turning Thursday nights into a laugh factory with Providence Comedy Underground’s finest comedians and headline act Nick Callas. Come for the snarky punchlines, stay for the slick downtown vibes, and pretend you’re too cool to laugh out loud.
💃 Summer Dance Classes @ Fusionworks Dance Center | Friday (8/1) at 10:00am – Shake off the screen time and get the kiddos moving with a full day of dance at Fusionworks. From whimsical Adventure Island sessions for tiny tots to Ballet Bootcamp for the focused teen, there’s something for every age and energy level.
🎉 Celebrate Southside Block Party @ Amos House | Friday (8/1) at 10:00am – Whether you’re dropping by for the free lunch or scouting out the craft table, the Amos House block party is stacking live music, family activities, and partner booths under one shady Southside street. It’s porch vibes meets community fair, minus the PTA spiel.
This weekend
📖 Storytime with Chris @ Roger Williams Park Botanical Center | Saturday (8/2) at 8:00am – Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is trading orchids for fairy tales, with Chris reading stories that lure the little ones in before shepherding them to the Little Sprouts Play Area for a craft. It’s free with admission, and they’ve got every glue stick covered.
🌞 Day Shift: The 30+ Daytime Party @ The Strand Ballroom & Theatre | Saturday (8/2) at 5:00pm – This 30+ daytime party packs club vibes into the afternoon, with GA floor tickets at just $22. Expect DJs, cocktails, and a polite curfew that lets you be home before midnight, because adulting is optional but sleep isn’t.
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Providence | Saturday (8/2) at 6:00pm – Think you know everyone here? Put that theory to the test over dinner, a dash of humor, and a side of murder mystery. North America’s largest interactive whodunit lands in Providence with uncostumed actors hiding in plain sight, ready to finger you as prime suspect.
🦇 50th Anniversary Rocky Horror Convention @ Providence Marriott Downtown | Saturday (8/2) at 11:00pm – Feeling adventurous? Your fellow Rocky Horror obsessives are gathering for a half-century celebration filled with cult movie recreations, cheeky panels, and more sequins than your grandma’s disco party. Dress up or spectate, just be prepared to time warp like it’s 1975.
💦 Sweat Fest @ India Point Park | Sunday (8/3) at 10:00am – Weekend wellness isn’t just for yogis anymore… get ready to sweat, groove, and chat up that neighbor you barely know. Workouts, wellness demos, local vendors, games, and a live DJ keep things lively. No judgment if you’ve got two left feet.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/30 Beth Killian @ Smith-Appleby House – 5:30 pm
- 7/30 Cat Crash and more @ AS220 – 6 pm
- 7/30 Miss Wensday @ Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter – 6 pm
- 7/30 US Navy’s Jack Tar Brass Band @ Weaver Library – 6:30 pm
- 7/30 The Jeff Horton Band @ Nick-a-Nees – 8:30 pm
- 7/31 Classics Jazz Plus @ William Hall Library – 6:30 pm
- 7/31 Davis Alianiello @ Riffraff Bookstore – 7 pm
- 7/31 Free The Witness @ The Parlour – 7 pm
- 7/31 A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ Mixed Magic Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 8/1 Comedy By The Fire @ Mezzo Lounge – 8 pm
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