Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
October 2018
Lost Arts / FreakBag / Mike Baker / Ryan Rooney / Artist Jackie
Nate Cozzolino + The Lost Arts. Beautiful, super group. songs that will transport you into a dreamy dimension Freakbag. weirdos slappin bops from providence Mike Baker.…
Find out more »4th Annual Misfits Halloween Extravaganza!
4TH ANNUAL MISFITS HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK!! INDOOR OUTDOOR EVENT with VENDORS - FOOD - COSTUMES - GHOULS - ETC FREE !!! CATCH ALL YOUR FAVORITE KIDS…
Find out more »November 2018
Glass Machines (Reunion!) / The Shakes / Groove Axiom / 7 Hats Parade
RETURN OF THE MACHINES! Glass Machines are back and playing their only show of the year, joined by some killer acts from PVD! Get ready to…
Find out more »December 2018
Winter Solstice Full Moon Party
WINTER SOLSTICE and FULL MOON PARTY! Cold weather brings a steamy night of music at the news! celebrate the beginning of the dark season with:::: Cosmic Winter-…
Find out more »Is Christmas Over Yet?
Are you sick of the constant bashing over the head from Christmas music in every establishment you walk into? Are you tired of people getting angry…
Find out more »January 2019
Eric and the Nothing – White Elephant – Crumbleboy
Live music for the body and soul. Eric and the Nothing (Providence Garage Rock) Recent debut album: https://ericandthenothing.bandcamp.com/album/eric-and-the-nothing White Elephant (On Tour - Boston Indie) https://whiteelephantsound.bandcamp.com/…
Find out more »Xr Tabs / Jesse The Tree
Xr tabs - New Wave/Post-Pop One person hates this band but they are known for being a huge asshole Jesse the tree - Hip-Hop/etc Rapper, currently…
Find out more »MadCap Presents: January 2019 Artists’ Showcase!
MadCap Presents: January 2019 Artists' Showcase! An evening of emergent sounds reflecting the ever-shifting musical tides of the Ocean State! Doors @ 7:30 5$ Hey Cinderella…
Find out more »Harvey Garbage, Baylies Band, Skyjelly, Inspector 34 at News Cafe
Dope Show with Sick Bands! Harvey Garbage http://harveygarbage.bandcamp.com Baylies Band http://bayliesband.bandcamp.com Skyjelly http://skyjelly.bandcamp.com Inspector 34 http://inspector34.bandcamp.com $5 bands at 9:00! Don't miss it!
Find out more »February 2019
Leo Suarez/Mickey O’Hara & ARKM Foam/Michael Dailey
Starts on time and ends early because it's a Tuesday and we're all adults with jobs. $5 Leo Suarez (Taiwan Housing Project) -- weirdo solo percussion,…
Find out more »Live Well / Con Etiquette / Fault / No Post On Sunday @News Cafe
Live Well (NY) emo/punk https://livewell.bandcamp.com/ Con Etiquette (CT) alt/post-hardcore https://conetiquette.bandcamp.com/ Fault (MA) alt rock https://faultnbma.bandcamp.com/
Find out more »March 2019
Triangle Forest, Big Time Kill, Telelectrix, & Bellerophon
A night of electronic acts at News Cafe in Pawtucket RI featuring: Triangle Forest, Big Time Kill, Telelectrix, and Bellerophon
Find out more »Hidden Knives CD release show
Hidden Knives is releasing their first EP, and they’re throwing a party with their friends at the News Cafe to celebrate! Come down to Pawtucket’s best…
Find out more »JillianK / Kissing is a crime / Pondering
Space Cloud Presents: Jillian K Kissing is a crime (NYC) on Don Giovanni Records Pondering
Find out more »Yikes // Plight (NYC) // Stereoflower // Video Shoppe
Yikes https://yikesband.bandcamp.com/album/yia-mas Plight (NYC) (RI Tape Release) https://plight.bandcamp.com/ Stereoflower https://stereoflowermusic.bandcamp.com/ Video Shoppe https://videoshoppe.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgia-trap-s 9PM • 21+
Find out more »B&TW // Cherry Pit // The Benji’s
~~~~~ Cherry Pit mood lighting. lagunitas. ageism. cyanide. Bernie & The Wolf hot coco and world domination inspired indie alternative dream pop slightly mathy rock goodness…
Find out more »MadCap Presents: March 2019 Artists Showcase!
MadCap Presents 2019 Artists Showcase! An evening of intense wonder and fierce delight, yours to substantiate. Featuring the inimitable talents of: >PALS * >Corinne Southern *…
Find out more »It’s My Birthday & Single Release!
This over-the-top celebration of Ski Bunny bassist/vocalist Tracy Chevrolet features an explosive lineup from the Boston, Worcester, and PVD music scenes with: Ski Bunny Cosmic Winter…
Find out more »April 2019
The Stone Road Band / Umbrella Co. / Sorry Suns
The Stone Road Band thestoneroadband.com Umbrella Co umbrellaco.bandcamp.com Sorry Suns soundcloud.com/sorry-suns
Find out more »Regional Justice Center / Brother /Pummel & more
Afternoon Blow Out In Pawtucket 18+ 4PM Start over By 7PM Regional Justice Center-PV from Seattle Brother-PV from NB Pummel - HC from Boston + one…
Find out more »Palomina*Oceanater*NYC*Calyx*Pitt*Ponder
Space cloud presents Oceanater New York City drummer from vagabond amazing music!!! https://oceanator.bandcamp.com/ Calyx Pittsburgh rock your world https://calyxpgh.bandcamp.com/ Pondering- really 😕 Workers of the world…
Find out more »June 2019
Japanese Disco Night
"Future Funk" is a strange name for a music genre that emerged from Vapor-wave. It's characterized by the heavy use of samples from 70's and 80's…
Find out more »Sgt Scag, Sonic Libido, Shore City
RI Ska Productions returns to the News Cafe and bring some of their long lost friends with them!!! -------------------------Featuring------------------- Sgt. Scagnetti (CT ska legends) Sonic Libido…
Find out more »Matthew Daher (Detroit) / Carpets
Detroit-based drummer/composer/producer Matthew Daher comes to Rhode island to lay down some experimental sounds that weave between emotions of tranquility and carefully constructed chaos. http://www.matthewdahermusic.com/ Carpets…
Find out more »July 2019
Shy Boyz + Burt Murder
Hole lee mole lee! Rad, zany off the wall madness from far away. Shy Boyz (Philly) Burt Murder NY) + locals TBA Early show. Sweet sweet…
Find out more »September 2019
Punks For Pets 2019
Here we go again! Entertaining the masses in exchange for pet food and supplies for those in need. Details coming soon. This year will be just…
Find out more »October 2019
Avenir (French punk rock)
Ci-gît "AVENIR" is flying in from Paris with a unique, high energy style of rock that won't sit still. This is your chance to catch them.
Find out more »December 2019
Get Brutal for Banner!
We are throwing a metal show at The News Cafe to benefit Banner and his family during his fight against ROHHAD! Anybody who knows this guy…
Find out more »Deck the Halls Ball at the News Cafe
Shake your holididaze blues away with a rowdy night of rock at the News Cafe. Wear your most elaborate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or Christmas get up for…
Find out more »January 2020
People Eating Plastic / The Refectory / Ghosts in the Snow
The Refectory's first show of many in 2020! Our first time in RI and we've got some sick bands to play with! People Eating Plastic Instrument…
Find out more »Jenn Lombari • Jared Knapik • Gray Bouchard • AdapterAdapter
Jenn Lombari • Jared Knapik • Gray Bouchard • AdapterAdapter 18+ $8
Find out more »Breachway with Szk. and Louse
BREACHWAY http://breachway.bandcamp.com/ Breachway is a Providence-based indie folk-rock project. The line-up is constantly rotating, but always centers around songwriter Noah Barreto. Barreto was previously known as…
Find out more »Tysk Tysk Task // TIFFY // Grizzlies. // Late Night Trip
Boston indie rock bands Tysk Tysk Task & TIFFY are on a lil winter run. Warm up with them + locals Grizzlies. & Late Night Trip!…
Find out more »Baked Shrimp // Northeast Traffic at News Cafe
Baked Shrimp and Northeast Traffic takeover News Cafe in Pawtucket, RI! Let's get over the hump of the week with some funky grooves and drinks! An…
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OGP / Hush Club / Bochek / Bicycle Inn
Orange Guava Passion - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3XaGW6hBCFb6ESNNtiMDjk Hush Club (Boston) - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ejAb6r9rKgsi3EVkVgpNq Bochek - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TK8IuaBufG7XrPymE5eOY Bicycle Inn - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1yASKWIXocIGDMpUt9AyoR Doors at 7:30, music at 8 18+, $7 cover…
Find out more »February 2020
The Benji’s Present Maryssa’s Birthday Romp
Come celebrate The Year of the Rat with Maryssa (of The Benji's) & friends! Featuring live music by: FINE. JOY BOYS The Benji's Tree Ppl w/…
Find out more »Tweak / Sevan / Cyttorak / Burr
A night of heavy music at The News Cafe! Tweak(Providence) https://skinoftheearth.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-overcome-with-hate Sevan (Boston) https://sevanslams.bandcamp.com/releases Scavengers (NY featuring ex members of From Ashes Rise and Hush) https://scavengersny.bandcamp.com/album/ordovician-silurian-ep…
Find out more »Mollusk, High N Heavy, Burn The Ship
Mollusk High N Heavy Burn The Ship 8pm doors, 18+, $5
Find out more »Bean/How’s About Charlie/Kate Dressed Up/Metric Electric
BEAN How's About Charlie Kate Dressed Up Metric Electric 2/22 at News Cafe Pawtucket, RI $10 cover
Find out more »Gucciboiflex/Brother Toaster/Antsville/Unwound
GUCCIBOIFLEX Antsville Brother Toaster with special opening set by Ray Mullin Music School doors 7:00pm show 8pm $5
Find out more »Joe Krapf and the Renaissance / Summer Cult / Opium Droid
Joe Krapf & The Renaissance Summer Cult Opium Droid 9 pm / 21+ / $5
Find out more »Stubborn Hearts • Sugarcones • The Underwires • Foul Weather Friend
Leap year punk rock show! More info on the way!
Find out more »Adapter Adapter EP release/The Benji’s/Jim Daly/The Lost Arts
Happy Leap Day! Come out to The News Cafe on Saturday, February 29th to welcome Adapter Adapter’s EP, The Future, to the music community. Make this…
Find out more »March 2020
Shutterings (North Carolina), Land of Fires, and Sleep Mode
A strange, dream like element of tension built up by progressive guitar riffs and vocal harmonies. Then quickly diced and blended by a saxophone melody. Shutterings…
Find out more »Apotheosis Trio, StBTtLCO (NYC), People Eating Plastic
Many a noise may be heard within the comely confines of the News Cafe. Many, including that from these: Silander-Allegretto Apotheosis Trio https://apotheosistrio.bandcamp.com/releases Shake the Baby…
Find out more »June 2021
Cruise Into the News! Classic Car show and Live Music!
Cruise Into the News! Classic Car show and Live Music! The News Cafe is so excited to announce its first event in 15 MONTHS! This event…
Find out more »Outdoor Art Market and Flea!
Artist vendors and flea market! Come check out all the different tables from your favorite local artists! Hang out in our new patio and have some…
Find out more »August 2021
Japanese Disco Night #3
Deep cuts of 80's Japanese "CityPop" classics, followed by "Future Funk" Remixes. 100% Vinyl beats curated by Joe-Lou. This dance party is FREE. (18+) Tip your…
Find out more »Ben Shaw Hopper at News Cafe
Singer and songwriter Ben Shaw digs into the uniqueness of American music. Having spent time studying and performing a range of music has given Shaw access…
Find out more »September 2021
Ceschi / Dark Time Sunshine / Mic King / Early Adopted / Jesse The Tree
Top 5 Fiend is coming back to the News Cafe in Pawtucket on September 10th to put on a stacked hip hop show featuring: Ceschi New…
Find out more »A Fun Live Electronic Show
Gear-heads and electro-pop nerds rejoice. It's time to turn on our drum machines and get down. Fresh, weird beats performed live to recharge your weak week.…
Find out more »October 2021
Horror Movies: Schlocktober Outside News Cafe
Every terrified Tuesday in October Outside News Cafe freak out for some of the absolute best and worst in 80's horror. Its Schlocktober at the News…
Find out more »December 2021
How it’s Made: Live in Concert
From the curator that brought you the Providence Live Film Score Festival, comes: "How it's made: LIVE in concert"! Marvel at footage of the machinery required…
Find out more »January 2022
Abstract Theory
John Phelps (open) 7:00-7:25 Young Guy, Burkett (2) 7:30-7 Jesse The Tree (3) 8:05-8:35
Find out more »Blue Wave Poetics
Blue wave poetics the China Blue n.f. Bundy quarter pound not yet set $10 show starts at 8
Find out more »Kingston Throwdown, Rival Roots, Jake Austin,and Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band
An epic night starting with Rival Roots, Jake Austin, the show hosts Kingston Throwdown and wrapping up the evening with Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom…
Find out more »February 2022
Japanese Disco Night #4
The hits just keep coming. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Deep cuts of 80's Japanese "CityPop" classics, followed by "Future Funk" Remixes. 100% Vinyl beats curated by Joe-Lou. +…
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March 2022
Wednesday Variety Show
Wednesday variety show with local legends and traveling friends. A night of music/ performances/ colorful antics. $10 Doors at 8pm Show at 8:15sharp 18+ featuring: Math…
Find out more »July 2022
Top 5 Fiend Presents: Delko, Blessed, Strip Mall and People Eating Plastic
Top 5 Fiend's next show is a really good one at the News Cafe in Pawtucket, RI on July 1st with Delko, Blessed, STRIP MALL &…
Find out more »Acoustic Showcase at The News Cafe
Come hang out on the checkerboard floor for some cool acoustic tunes with your local homies Obsidian State Of Mind Sam Carlson Terrence Sun Alex Villanueva
Find out more »August 2022
Spray Allen / Sweet Babylon / Barry Larry
This is the official Sublime With Rome afterparty! come catch Eric Wilson's (of Sublime) and members of Unwritten Law new band; Spray Allen. local support from…
Find out more »Joystick, Sweet Babylon, Brunt Of It & 2nd Rate Citizen News Cafe
Ska/Punk Show Live at The News Cafe in Pawtucket RI! Saturday August 6th Doors 8 show 830 $10 This is a 21+ event With 2nd rate…
Find out more »October 2022
Terrified Tuesdays: Bad Horror Movies Outside at the News Cafe
Join News Cafe outside, every terrified Tuesday in October for some of the absolute best and worst in 80's horror. Movies start at 7:30pm on the…
Find out more »Terrified Tuesdays: Bad Horror Movies Outside at the News Cafe
Join News Cafe outside, every terrified Tuesday in October for some of the absolute best and worst in 80's horror. Movies start at 7:30pm on the…
Find out more »Terrified Tuesdays: Bad Horror Movies Outside at the News Cafe
Join News Cafe outside, every terrified Tuesday in October for some of the absolute best and worst in 80's horror. Movies start at 7:30pm on the…
Find out more »March 2023
Tony Mamone Turns 40!!!
Celebrate Tony Mamone's 40th birthday with an afternoon of punk rock and cake. Performing: Warthog-Kinda Sound Like the Ramones Degenerates of Punk-Fast and Melodic Kuya-Hardcore The…
Find out more »May 2023
A Fifth of Mayo at The News Cafe
Doors 7:30, Music 8:00 $5 cover, 21+ 8:00-8:45 Last Call Radio 9:00-9:45 Artist Jackie's Face Eraser 10:00-10:45 The Humans Being 11:00-11:45 Sunset Creature #Cincodemayo
Find out more »February 2024
Artist Jackie
Z Boys Sgt Baker and the clones Artist Jackie's Face Eraser Ruff Features
Find out more »Luke.Hoffman Waffle House of 1000 corpses
Depopulate Montana S.A.C. Waffle House of 1000 Corpses Hauzu
Find out more »March 2024
Structure Sounds & More!
Check out a night of music with these awesome bands: Structure Sounds The Callouts Bright Idea The Parkwood's
Find out more »Structure Sound & More Live Bands!
Punk Rock / Indie live at The News Cafe Structure Sounds - PVD Punk Rock Bright Idea - Real People, South-coast MA The Callouts - Rhode…
Find out more »Ant Noize & More!
Check out Ant Noize plus these other bands: Satan Weed Maggot Therapy Mordhau TRIXIE
Find out more »Ant Noize & Other Local Metal!
Ant Noize is hitting the stage at the News Cafe as well as: Satan Weed - PVD Trve Blackened Weed Metal Maggot Therapy - Local Gorenoise…
Find out more »Cory Cascella & MORE!
Enjoy a night of music with multiple musicians! Broke Even Maddie Cardoza Drent Pet Bee The Seeds
Find out more »Don’t Play & More is playing New’s Cafe!
Let's jam the night away with some killer bands: Don’t Play Pocket Rocket Rabid Glorious Wounds
Find out more »Dan Brown w/ Others @ News Cafe!
Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm! Hitting the stage is some of your fav musicians like: Dan Brown Brown Apples Electric…
Find out more »Live Music w/ Sky & More at News Cafe!
Live Music w/ Sky and More: Trophy Husband Strip Mall Depopulate montana Shark earings
Find out more »Nicholas Birtles & MORE @ News Cafe!
Let's jam to some killer music w/ Stand Still Montclair If It Rains Twoboyskissing
Find out more »Bands on Bands @ News Cafe
What's better than a night of music? Join these 4 bands on MARCH 15! Handsy Microwaves Chrome Jackson Harpy
Find out more »Join Phantom Ocean @ New’s Cafe
Alt rock band. Blues, pop-punk, & grunge in a blender. New EP "Phantasmagoria" out now on Bandcamp and Spotify!
Find out more »The Hopeless Romantics @ New’s Cafe
Join The Hopeless Romantics for a night of music!
Find out more »Sarah Dager is @ News Cafe!
Sarah Dager is taking the Stage! Join her for a night of fun!
Find out more »Sunset Creatures & More @ New’s Cafe
Doors @ 8:00pm Music @ 8:30pm Kench (RI) Sunset Creatures (MA) Felicity's Hubris (MA) The Cosmic Factory (RI) 21+ 5$ cover Address: 43 Broad St, Pawtucket,…
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