Menopause support for state employees, RWP Pops, Dinos at Dusk, and more.
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: Color-coded windsocks do not adorn but reveal local air pollution, RIPTA service teeters on drastic cuts, and Rhode Island artists eye $30,000 grants — catch up here.
State-level stories: State employers must provide menopause support, film lovers flock to Providence for Oscar premieres, and a once-teen’s million dollar award fueled school programs — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Drop in for tech help and digitization
- Join National Night Out at Pierce Field
- Join knitters crafting blankets for kids
- Track your reading to win sweet treats
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your furry, feathered or scaly best friend deserves VIP treatment without emptying your wallet. Providence is packed with boutiques, bakeries and reptile kingdoms. Spoil them rotten at these pet stores.
Nature: Think a small state means small wildlife action? From whiskered harbor seals popping up in hidden coves to flocks of migratory shorebirds lighting up salt marshes, these wildlife hotspots prove size isn’t everything.
Travel: Hitting 50 doesn’t mean solo travel has to be scary. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, The Players at the Barker Playhouse brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎬 Flickers’ RI International Film Festival @ Providence Performing Arts Center | Tuesday (8/5) at 7:00pm – Nothing cures cabin fever like a heady mix of world-class short films without leaving the Ocean State, right? This opening night serves globe-trotting premieres with serious Oscar, BAFTA, and Goya vibes, so dust off your beret and pretend you always knew about it.
🎼 RWP Pops @ Roger Williams Park | Wednesday (8/6) at 7:30pm – Take a break from scrolling and relive your favorite theme songs under the stars at the Temple to Music. It’s free, it’s outdoors, and yes, you’ll hear everything from Mission Impossible to Murder, She Wrote, without any commercial breaks.
🥁 Xylos and Marimbas @ Lippitt Park | Thursday (8/7) at 5:00pm – Grab a mallet and tinker on a xylophone or marimba in this laid-back jam, no experience required. Michelle Kaminsky brings custom bars that ping like the fancy wind chimes your neighbor brags about, minus the HOA complaint. Everyone’s invited, whether you play or lean back and enjoy.
📚 Adult Summer Reading @ West Warwick Public Library | Friday (8/08) at 9:00am – Adulting is hard… so reward yourself with candy. Join the library’s Candy Land-inspired reading challenge and track your progress on Beanstack or with an old-school bookmark. Rack up reads, score sweet treats, and maybe even walk away with the grand prize. No cavities required.
🏛️ Guided Tours @ Lippitt House Museum | Friday (8/8) at 10:00am – If you’ve ever eyed that Providence mansion on Hope Street and dreamed of forbidden velvet, now’s your shot. Guided tours dish on Lippitt family gossip amid pristine Victorian rooms, and admission won’t break the bank, SNAP/EBT holders get in free.
This weekend
🎤 Foo Fest 2025 | Saturday (8/9) at 1:00pm – Think Empire Street was just for rush hour? Wrong. It’s back as AS220’s legendary block party, with 11 hours of music, dance, art demos, interactive installations, and killer local eats and drinks. No velvet rope required, just bring your sass.
🦖 Dinos at Dusk @ Roger Williams Park Zoo | Saturday (8/9) at 5:00pm – Dinos at Dusk transforms the zoo into a moonlit Jurassic romp. You’ll trade flamingo selfies for a T-Rex parade under the stars, prehistoric photobombs steal the show, and it beats explaining to your teenager why the flashlights are off.
🍽️ A New Dinner Club for Food-Loving Locals @ Plant City | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Whether you’re tired of eating solo in sweatpants or still desperate for conversation beyond bar banter, Providence’s new supper club, Friends with Forks, is your ticket. Think homey dinners, shared forks as social glue, and at least one new friend by night’s end.
🎤 One Hit Wonders @ Community Church of Providence | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – A 35-plus voice choir tackles one-hit wonders from “Take On Me” to “MMMBop,” so trade your shower-singing for pros who actually know the words. Prepare for a nostalgia trip with shockingly tight harmonies and zero off-key disasters.
🎰 August Open Pinball Tournament @ Pizza J | Sunday (8/10) at 1:00pm – Dog days of summer meet flashing bumpers in a head-to-head pinball knockout that’s as cool as the AC cranked to max. Ten bucks buys you a shot at the prize pot, no pro skills needed, just killer flicks and a friend for moral support.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 The Dollyrots and more @ Alchemy – 7 pm
- 8/6 RWP Pops @ Roger Williams Park – 7:30 pm
- 8/6 Be Continued @ Nick-a-Nees – 8:30 pm
- 8/7 Xylos and Marimbas @ Lippitt Park – 5 pm
- 8/7 The Driftwoods @ William Hall Library – 6:30 pm
- 8/8 Fruit Bats @ Fete Music Hall – 8 pm
- 8/9 Dyan Kane @ Myrtle – 2 pm
- 8/9 2000’s Day Party @ LivePVD – 3 pm
- 8/9 Grave Next Door and more @ Alchemy – 5 pm
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