Bar debut on Ives, library birthday bash, outdoor jazz, doggie speed dating, and more.
July 01, 2025
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:
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New bar 🍸️
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Birthday bash 🎂
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Ferry season ⛴️
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Things to do 📆
Let’s get to it.
📰 In the news
PVD’s newest bar debuts: Club Frills opens tonight in the former PVD Donuts spot on Ives Street, serving cocktails, champagne, and elevated bar fare — check out the details.
Providence–Newport Ferry season: The popular Providence–Newport Ferry returned on June 20th for its tenth season, with four daily roundtrips seven days a week and weekend stops in Bristol through Columbus Day weekend — get all the details.
PPSD honors Leviton educator: Maria Torres, a Providence Public Schools alum who has spent 22 years teaching across the district, has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year — read the full story.
The most underrated investment: While markets seesaws with the headlines, gold and silver are quietly holding value behind the scenes. Curious how it works? Snag this free investor kit to learn more.
Highlights this week
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Turn beach day into a learning adventure
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See which RI cities top the charts for home prices
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Community fundraiser donates flatbread proceeds
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Help clean and landscape Riverside Park
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Paddle the Woonasquatucket with expert guides
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Get 1/2 off your first TruGreen lawn treatment
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Scoops of sunshine: Golden Dessert & Cafe is your passport to gelato heaven, where every scoop tastes like a vacation in a cup—from tangy lemon to velvety stracciatella. It’s hands-down the sweetest way to beat the heat this weekend.
Pocket-sized perfection: If you’re craving dumplings that dance between delicate pleats and bold fillings, look no further than 12 Dumplings—they steam, they sear, they even deep-fry, but no matter the shape, each bite packs a flavor punch you won’t see coming.
See clearly, look cheeky: Ready to upgrade your eye game? Opt Eyewear Boutique isn’t your grandma’s eyewear counter (unless grandma’s a style icon). From retro cat-eyes to modern minimalist frames that whisper “I’ve got this,” they’ll have you seeing—and being seen—in a whole new light.
Kickflip ready: Drop in for decks, wheels, and gear that won’t bail on you—Civil Skateboard Shop keeps everything locked in so you can focus on landing that trick instead of worrying about snapped axles.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🍞 Community Bake for Victa @ Flatbread Company | Tuesday (7/1) at 5 pm – Who knew helping save lives could taste so good? Grab a piping-hot flatbread—$2.50 from larges, $1.75 from smalls goes straight to VICTALife. Whether you dine in, take out, or have it delivered, you’ll be a hero with every cheesy, saucy bite.
🎉 CLPVD’s Sixteenth Birthday Celebration @ Fox Point Library | Tuesday (7/1) at 6 pm – It’s party time for Providence’s beloved library crew! Join the Providence Jug Band for a hootenanny of toe-tapping tunes—and bring your own instrument if you dare. We’ve got hot dogs, cake, and enough nostalgia to fill the courtyard; just RSVP so we know how many candles to light.
🖼️ Kate Blacklock: Inside Out @ WaterFire Arts Center | Wednesday (7/2) at 10 am – Step into a dreamscape where interior rooms collide with outdoor realms in Kate Blacklock’s solo show. These large-scale paintings drip with surreal symbolism and emotional twists. Free to view through July 6th—bring your imagination and maybe a friend.
🎷 LatIn Jazz @ Blackstone Boulevard Trolley Shelter | Wednesday (7/2) at 6 pm – Live Latin jazz in a trolley shelter? Yes, please. Wendy Klein and Robertico Arias are bringing smooth rhythms and summer vibes to this free outdoor concert. Bring a lawn chair, maybe a mojito, and soak in that midweek magic.
🚢 Twilight River Cruises @ Providence River Boat Company | Thursday (7/3) at 7 pm – Set sail into sunset with complimentary wine and prosecco from Gooseneck Vineyards. Perfect for date nights, friend outings, or “I deserve a treat” evenings, this cruise is your ticket to skyline views and summer magic. Just click reserve and prepare to be enchanted.
🍔 Food Truck Friday @ Roger Williams Park Carousel Village | Friday (7/4) at 5 pm – It’s week 11 of the season: over 15 rotating food trucks, live local tunes, carousel & train rides (extra cost), plus beer and wine pours. Free to attend—just pay your food tab—and stroll the shady lawns or picnic tables for the perfect foodie kickoff to your weekend.
🎵 Friday Night DJ Series @ Fleur | Friday (7/4) at 9 pm – Wind down your week with DJ Timmy Drums spinning live from 9 pm to midnight every Friday. Think pulsing beats, friendly vibes, and a downtown dance floor that never quits.
This weekend
🛍️ Providence Artisans Market Opening Day @ Lippitt Memorial Park | Saturday (7/5) at 9 am – Rhode Island’s only weekly, artist-run arts market kicks off season 13 with over 200 local creators flaunting their finest handmade treasures. Stroll among food trucks, fresh produce stalls, and live tunes as you hunt for that one-of-a-kind piece. Bring the whole crew—there’s art for every age and snackable delights for every craving.
💃 Guerrilla Tango at the Bridge @ Michael S. Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge | Saturday (7/5) at 6 pm – Lace up your dance shoes and join this pop-up tango takeover—no stage, no audience, just an open-air embrace of tradition (with the occasional alternative beat). Partners swap like hot pancakes and viewers become dancers in minutes. Cash tip jar fuels the DJ’s next set, and if the rain crashes the party, we’ll boogie elsewhere.
🎨 Loud Paint Nite @ ABC Galllery | Saturday (7/5) at 7 pm – Unleash your inner Picasso as live music blasts and you channel your wildest brushstrokes on canvas—then cap the night with belly-aching laughs during a stand-up set. This isn’t your grandma’s watercolor class: it’s part paint-party, part comedy club, all vibes. BYO creativity and leave with a masterpiece (or at least a great story).
🐶 Doggie Speed Dating @ ISCO | Sunday (7/6) at 1 pm – Sparks will fly this July as pups and people mingle for the ultimate match-making event. Let seasoned adoption screeners help you find your paw-fect match, then seal it with a smooch at the doggie kissing booth. Sip cocktails on ISCO’s sunny patio, enter raffles to support Rhode Home Rescue, and celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with furry friends!
🎶 Live music & entertainment
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7/1 Hunt The Dinosaur and more @ Alchemy – 7 pm
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7/2 Hundred Acre Cove and more @ The Parlour – 7 pm
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7/2 Rock Hearts @ Nick-A-Nee’s – 8:30 pm
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7/3 Thursday Night Comedy @ Medici – 7 pm
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7/3 The Olivia Dolphin Band and more @ The Parlour – 8 pm
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7/3 The Autocrats @ Alchemy – 8 pm
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7/3 Noir Thursdays @ Noir Lounge – 9 pm
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7/4 Marianne Toilet & the Runs and more @ The Scurvy Dog – 5:30 pm
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