Events
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Your calendar for Rhode Island Events in Blackstone Valley! Use the community pulldown to find events in that community.
June 2020
Virtual YogaFest
Join us for a virtual YogaFest on Saturday, June 6th! We have an amazing day planned for you with some of the best yoga teachers Rhode…
Find out more »Taste of The Bay 2020: Reimagined for our Partners
Save The Bay’s annual Taste of The Bay fundraiser has always been a celebration of the flavors, sights and sounds of Narragansett Bay. For years, our…
Find out more »August 2020
Creativity Contest #4 – What is Teamwork
We invite you to participate in our fourth monthly Creativity Contest! The fourth contest will run from 8/15/2020 - 9/14/2020. The theme is "What is teamwork?"…
Find out more »September 2020
Celebrating Pawtucket Artists – Gallery 175 Virtual Art Exhibit
View an engaging collection of artwork online in different styles, forms of expression, and content by talented artists throughout Pawtucket. The Exhibit is hosted by Gallery…
Find out more »Culinaria Live! with Notes Coffee Co.
WATCH IT LIVE on September 8th @ 1:30 PM (note the date & time change) at facebook.com/tourblackstone/live (you should see a post in the page feed…
Find out more »Creativity Contest #5 – What is Happiness
We invite you to participate in our fifth (and last!) monthly Creativity Contest! The fifth contest will run from 9/15/2020 - 10/14/2020. The theme is "What…
Find out more »Slatersville Documentary Virtual Preview Screening
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer a virtual documentary screening on Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm when critically acclaimed filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will…
Find out more »Waking up White – An open forum on Racial Justice
If you are interested in having a conversation about issues of identity, community, privilege, and racism in our lives then join the Cumberland Public Library this…
Find out more »Pandemonium Member Show Opening
A virtual exhibition of work created during the COVID-19 epidemic by Pawtucket Arts Collaborative members. The show opens on September 24 and runs through November 12th.
Find out more »Progreso Latino 43rd Anniversary Gala
Progreso Latino's 43rd Anniversary Gals is going virtual Please join our Facebook Live Event Your corporate sponsorship and individual donations are critical to continue assisting community…
Find out more »Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are
Join BHC volunteer Marjorie Turner Hollman, author of the Easy Walks in Massachusetts Book series, and Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are, to get some ideas…
Find out more »October 2020
Gloria Gemma Virtual 5K
Join Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation on October 4th! Walk or run a 5K (3.1 miles) anywhere and help us raise vital funds to support cancer…
Find out more »Levitt Amp Virtual Music Series REMIX – Episode II
Experience an all-new twist on the 2020 Levitt AMP Virtual Music Series! This three-part REMIX is curated to highlight the most memorable musical moments from the…
Find out more »Free Talk: The Exodus of French Canadians to New England
The Museum of Work & Culture will host journalist Patrick White for “The Exodus of French Canadians to New England : the Story Behind the Story,”…
Find out more »Music at the Farm – “Fall in Love with Violin Again”
David Bernat, violin and Jiarong Li, piano returns for a virtual concert. David is currently at Julliard after receiving a degree at the New England Conservatory…
Find out more »Annual Children’s Baking Workshop
No need to have a cow! Even though the event is virtual this year, it will still include an eclair-making demonstration and Q&A with Wright’s Bakery…
Find out more »Gallery Talk: United We Bargain, Divided We Beg
The Museum of Work & Culture will host a virtual gallery talk with artist Zach Horn on Wednesday, October 21 as part of United We Bargain,…
Find out more »In the Next Zoom – A Big Virtual Celebration
The Big-Time Celebration has been an opportunity to thank our audience for their continued support. Every year since its inception in 2015 we have performed an hour…
Find out more »All Hallow’s Revel: A Virtual Halloween
The Museum of Work & Culture Preservation Foundation will host an All Hallows’s Revel: A Halloween Virtual Fundraising Bash on Saturday, October 24 at 6pm on…
Find out more »The Ghost Story Project
The Ghost Story Project, a world premiere, is a one-hour audio program featuring local storytellers sharing their true-life stories of the unexplained. Turn down your lights…
Find out more »10th Annual Watchemoket Square Week
Watchemoket Square Week is a celebration of the past, present and future of Watchemoket Square in the City of East Providence, Rhode Island. During the late…
Find out more »We, They And The People
Be on the lookout for the next broadcast of WE, THEY, AND THE PEOPLE featuring Ricardo Pitts-Wiley’s, "Spirit Warrior’s Dream." This two-part series, airing on 10/30…
Find out more »November 2020
Cityscapes in Watercolor – Online Workshop
In this online virtual course, you will learn all the fun techniques it takes to make a sparkling night city scene. Laurie will provide a project sketch…
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group
Are you looking for an opportunity to socialize in the evening and make new friends? Join the Cumberland Library's Evening Book Discussion Group, which meets on…
Find out more »Virtual Veterans Day Celebration
Honoring WWII Veteran and D-Day survivor Richard Fazio of Woonsocket, RI.
Find out more »Black Cats, Broken Mirrors & Friday the 13th
An evening of fun awaits for those who want to flaunt fate and celebrate this historic day of unlucky superstitions. Our "Paraskavedekatriaphobia" (fear of Friday the…
Find out more »Meet Red Sox Legend Bill Lee: “The Spaceman Chronicles”
Meet Red Sox Legend Bill Lee in a special Zoom presentation. Moderated by former Providence Journal Red Sox beat writer Steve Krasner, Bill will talk about…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays Online Watercolor Exhibit
A perfect gift for the holidays: art shared with all! "Home for the Holidays" is open to a variety of interpretations. This show will be an…
Find out more »Matthew Byrne Online, In Concert
YouTube Live stream Presented by: Blackstone River Theatre. On March 8, Blackstone River Theatre presented its last concert before the COVID shutdown – Matthew Byrne. They…
Find out more »Gratitude and Giving Thanksgiving Fundraiser Yoga Class
Join Allie for a pay-by-donation, virtual Yoga practice on Thanksgiving Morning. Allie will lead an all-levels practice focused on gratitude and grounding in ahiṁsā ('non-harming,' see below). All…
Find out more »Blackstone River Theatre’s Virtual Homecoming Concert
What would have been the 21st Homecoming Concert this year, celebrating Blackstone River Theatre's 20th year of programming, will now be their first self-produced online concert! As…
Find out more »Chopped Virtual Kitchen Challenge
Chopped Virtual Kitchen Challenge, for kids and tweens ages 8-14! Based loosely on the popular cooking show, we are challenging kids and tweens to pick up…
Find out more »Home Sweet Home Book Club
While in-person book clubs are on hold, a new book club via Zoom lets you participate from the comfort of home! Each month, a book will…
Find out more »December 2020
Woonsocket Main Street Holiday Stroll – Ugliest Holiday Sweater Contest
Post your ugliest holiday sweater photo on Facebook and use the hashtag #WoonyUglySweater. The photo with the most likes will win $50. Three runner-up photos will win $25 each. The…
Find out more »Woonsocket Main Street Holiday Stroll – “Rock-N-Stroll” Holiday Carol Video Contest
Post a video of yourself, your family, your friends, or everyone you know singing your best rendition of a holiday song on Facebook and use the…
Find out more »Haul out the Holly Days
The Museum of Work & Culture will offer “Haul Out the Holly-Days,” a virtual version of its bi-annual Holiday Historic House Tour of Woonsocket’s North End,…
Find out more »Virtual Escape Room
This is Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library's last virtual escape room for the year! It is not as tough as some of our others, but it…
Find out more »Community Tamalada
Gather your children at home to enjoy a FREE bilingual reading of Gary Soto’s famous and beloved Mexican-American Christmas story, Too Many Tamales. ✫ If you want your own…
Find out more »Museum of Work & Culture Virtual Tours
The virtual tour features an experienced docent leading visitors through a dozen immersive exhibits using a combination of video, audio, and images. Themes will include the…
Find out more »Cherish the Ladies Christmas in Ireland Livestream Event
Don’t miss this spectacular live show from Ireland that the entire family will surely enjoy! Blackstone River Theatre is proud to be the Rhode Island and…
Find out more »Backstage Live at Bold Point Park
Just in time for the holidays, Waterfront Concerts is pleased to present Backstage Live at Bold Point Park! Join us for FREE as we go live…
Find out more »A Sinatra Christmas with Rich DiMare – A Virtual Event
This Holiday season, Rich is joined by Ron Poster & The Sinatra Ambassadors. Ron Poster is the organist for the Boston Bruins and has played at…
Find out more »Virtual Event – Billy Joel Experience Songs in the Attic
“SONGS IN THE ATTIC” is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail and affection for the material by Long Island veteran…
Find out more »Big Boom Daddies! A Virtual event
BIG! BOOM! DADDIES! are a high-energy band bringing all-out rockabilly, blues, and classic rock to the Stadium stage. Be prepared for a night of classic hits…
Find out more »A Virtual Event – Annie Brobst
You’ve seen Annie Brobst on our stage opening for Montgomery Gentry, the Marshall Tucker Band, and the Little River Band. The 2019 New England Country Music…
Find out more »Virtual Event – The Beardogz
The Beardogz will perform an exclusive virtual full band performance in the historic Stadium Theatre grand hall! Featuring new original music from their EP “Living Room…
Find out more »Celebrate Your Practice
A Night of Yoga, Reflection, and Community! We are taking this popular, annual event online this year! There won’t be a pot-luck or live music like…
Find out more »The New Year’s Eve Dance Concert – NYE with Metamorphosis Dance Company
Join Metamorphosis Dance Company for virtual, spectacular performances and amazing music that will make your 2021 New Year's Eve experience unforgettable! It's time for a transformation,…
Find out more »January 2021
Kwanzaa Ceremony
Celebrate the last day of Kwanzaa with Mixed Magic Theatre on January 1, 2021 as they broadcast their Kwanzaa Ceremony on Facebook live at 3:00 P.M.…
Find out more »Start the New Year with Meditation
The New Year is a time to create a clean slate. Join longtime meditator Arlene Sansel for this powerful workshop. Arlene Samsel has been inspiring audiences…
Find out more »Virtual Book Chat
Join in for casual conversation about whatever you're reading at the moment -- there is no assigned reading. Share a recommendation and find your next great…
Find out more »Virtual Valley Talks: “The People’s Martyr” and the Dorr Rebellion
Professor Erik Chaput will present "The People's Martyr" and the Dorr Rebellion an exploration of the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 Rhode Island…
Find out more »Young Writers Workshop (Grades 6-12)
Explore different kinds of writing in a supportive environment. We meet every other Saturday morning in Google Meet. New members are always welcome. Grades 6-12. Please…
Find out more »Valley Talks – History All Around Us
Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, kicks-off on January 10 with History All Around Us: King Philip’s…
Find out more »Cooking with Lynne
Lynne is back and ready for more fun in the kitchen! She knows you are ready for something healthier now that the holidays have ended, but…
Find out more »Teen Cocoa Bombs
Create a "cocoa bomb" and put a fun spin on your usual hot chocolate. Teens will pick up ingredients ahead of time and create the bombs…
Find out more »Pajama Family Storytime
Looking for a delightful way to end the day? Then join the us for Pajama Family Storytime on Zoom! Stories, songs, felt board activities and rhyme…
Find out more »My Living Monument – Virtual Workshop Series
Every community has a history. What’s yours? How does your community acknowledge the events and lives of the people who lived there? Join us for an…
Find out more »Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
Vegetable gardening is fun and the payoff is a healthy and delicious crop! Bill Baddelay will prepare you with everything you need to know and do…
Find out more »Family Storytime Thursdays
Books, music, rhyme time fun, dancing hands and feet are just some of the things on the agenda when you join the Children's Room for Family…
Find out more »Friday Family Art Night – Origami Peace Cranes & Animals
Engage the whole family in a fun art activity. Each session meets live online on two Fridays per month. Families are limited Enrollment is limited to…
Find out more »We, They and the People: the Character of King
Mixed Magic Theatre (MMT) is thrilled to announce The Character of King, the latest installment of We, They, and the People on the MMT soundstage. In…
Find out more »A Community Conversation in Civil Rights
The Woonsocket MLK Community Committee invite you to participate in a Community Conversation in Civil Rights. This conversation will start with a reflective video that highlights…
Find out more »Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Virtual Celebration
Join leaders from the City of Central Falls and our broader community to virtually celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our virtual celebration will begin at…
Find out more »Revolution in the Air – Virtual Winter Lecture Series
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor present our Winter Lecture Series - "Revolution in the Air." This six-part…
Find out more »Virtual Valley Talks – “The People’s Martyr and Dorr Rebellion”
Professor Erik Chaput will present "The People's Martyr" and the Dorr Rebellion an exploration of the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 Rhode Island…
Find out more »Configurations ChoreoFest: Metamorphosis Dance Company
Hughes & Vecchione Dance Projects is teaming up with Rhode Island-based company Metamorphosis, the Ten31 Dance Company, for our second Configurations ChoreoFest! We are spending the…
Find out more »February 2021
Grab & Go Crafts for Adults – Make Your Own Card
Just in time for Valentine's Day. Ditch the over priced cards this month and learn to make a handmade card for the special people in your…
Find out more »Virtual Valley Talks – Slatersville Documentary Screening: Henry Plimpton Kendall: They Will All Be
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Christian de Rezendes will present a segment of Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village, a historical documentary series which will have its world premiere…
Find out more »Evening Book Discussion Group: “The Clockmaker’s Daughter”
Are you looking for an opportunity to socialize in the evening and make new friends? Join our Evening Book Discussion Group, which meets on the second…
Find out more »A Journey Through the History of Chocolate
One of the first Chocolate Factories was located in Central Falls - You can view the site at Chocolate Mill Overlook Park. Learn more about the…
Find out more »Celtic harpist/singer Áine Minogue celebrates Valentine’s Weekend
Blackstone River Theatre is thrilled to present Celtic harpist and singer Áine Minogue in a show in celebration of Valentine’s Weekend and also in celebration of…
Find out more »RIDEM Virtual Wildlife Program: Winter Waterfowl
Which group of birds can only be spotted in RI during the winter? Sea ducks! Join the RIDEM Wildlife Outreach Team for a fun virtual crash…
Find out more »Unalienable: A Short Film by Ten31 Virtual Release
Unalienable, a short film that reimagines a Robert E. Lee statue, to release on February 20, 2021 in honor of Black History Month What if living statues…
Find out more »Virtual Valley Talks: Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community
Writers Kerri Arsenault and Rebecca Altman will present “Paper or Plastic? Legacies of Work, Family, Community” a discussion of their work about North American manufacturing and…
Find out more »A History of the Black Church in Rhode Island
The King's Cathedral presents a free 2-part history of the Black Church in Rhode Island, with guest speakers, exciting images, and amazing stories of how Rhode…
Find out more »Virtual Winter Walking Tours: Downtown Woonsocket
The Museum of Work & Culture's Virtual Winter Walking Tours will feature a different district each week, with February 24th exploring the history of Downtown Woonsocket…
Find out more »FirstWorks presents CARTOGRAPHY
“A wonder of theater-making.” –DC Metro Experience stunning visuals and deeply human narratives in this poignant work designed for audiences of all ages. Free – pre-registration…
Find out more »Kathy Hartley and the Museum Love Built
Please join the North Smithfield Heritage Association for History Night. The speaker is Kathy Hartley, President, CEO, & Founder of Friends of Hearthside, Inc. Kathy will…
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