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Happy weekend, Providence!
In today’s happening-today edition: Wicked, Brown Brain Fair, Secret Gardens by the Bay, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
A platform for women’s impact: Nicol Hernandez was named Rhode Island’s 2026 Remarkable Woman on March 3, honored for leadership and disability advocacy, with features airing in March on WPRI 12 and The Rhode Show — read the full story.
Surgical leadership transition announced: Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, has named Mark Cunningham, MD, chief of cardiac surgery, specializing in mechanical circulatory support, valve surgery and TAVR, succeeding Frank Sellke — read the full announcement.
Community effort fills service gaps: After recent storms, volunteers in Providence, East Providence, and Cranston are shoveling out neighbors and overlooked public spaces. The effort, organized by City Council candidate Jackie Goldman, continues — read the full story.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Stronger week, unlocked: New to the barbell or chasing PRs, you’ll find personal coaching and a friendly vibe at Coastal Strength Compound. It’s a studio where guidance meets community, helping you show up, stick with it, and feel stronger by Friday.
Ease the Sunday scaries: New to the neighborhood, The Flow Collective Acupuncture mixes gentle acupuncture, cozy moxa, and thoughtful herbal support to unkink desk shoulders and quiet overcaffeinated brains. Tuck it away for the next time your body whispers, maybe less chaos?
Montessori magic, nearby: Thinking about next year? Ocean State Montessori School, a trusted East Providence fixture founded in 1973 and the oldest Montessori school in Rhode Island, offers a preschool-through-sixth-grade program that builds independence and a true love of learning. Translation: fewer morning standoffs, more “I got this” energy from your kid.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌽 Providence Winter Farmers Market @ Farm Fresh RI | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your pantry needs a midwinter glow-up, the indoor market at 10 Sims Ave has 75-plus farmers and food vendors under one roof, every Saturday. Kinsley is one way now, so swing in via Kinsley, Sims, or Charlotte Hope through Harrison, sample, and stock up.
🌱 Plant & Seed Swap @ Public Shop & Gallery | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether your pothos needs culling or your seed drawer is a cautionary tale, this free spring swap lets you trade extras, chat with fellow green thumbs, and leave happier. Bring a plant, bring seeds, and bring your best dirt. RSVP for a gentle reminder.
🎨 Art in Repeat: Maker’s Workshop @ The Womxn Project HQ | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Get your hands inky at Eliza Squibb’s printmaking workshop, where stencils and rubber stamps turn ideas into crisp repeating patterns. It’s pay-what-you-can, supports The Womxn Project’s A|RT Lab, and it’s already full, because, well, it is, but the Social Fabric show is on.
🧙 Wicked @ Providence Performance Arts Center. PPAC | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 PM – Grab a seat at PPAC for Wicked, the blockbuster that flips Oz upside down and turns even cynics into theater kids. Big voices, flying witches, and sets that actually earn the ticket price. Make it a real date night, then hum Defying Gravity all week.
🍁 Maple Sap Boil @ Woonasquatucket River Greenway | Sunday (3/15) at 6:00 AM – Join WRWC on the Woonasquatucket River Greenway for an all-day maple sap boil where patience, fire, and good company turn sap into syrup. Bring a poem or a tune, pop in or stay awhile, and welcome spring like a true local, slow, sweet, and unhurried.
🧠 Brown Brain Fair 2026 @ Brown University | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Head up to College Hill for Brown’s Brain Fair, a family-friendly dive into the noggin with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and talks that don’t require a PhD. You’ll meet real scientists, keep the kids fascinated, and see an actual human brain up close, no kidding.
🌸 “Secret Gardens by the Bay” @ Pawtuxet Village and Edgewood of Cranston RI | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Secret gardens are swinging open across Pawtuxet Village and Edgewood, inviting you to legally snoop on more than a dozen backyards, courtyards, and pocket parks. Wander, chat plants, and steal design ideas, all while funding local horticulture and beautification. Rain just ups the lush factor.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Providence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 48°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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