Entertainment & Events in Providence, Rhode Island
Special Events
Dunkin' Donuts Civic Center 401-331-6700
1 La Salle Square
Providence, RI 02903
Southern New England's premier event venue hosting a variety of family events, sporting events, and concerts. more
Cinema
Avon Cinema 401-421-3315
260 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906
Located on the Historic East Side of Providence
Enjoy high profile independent, art, and foreign films in a traditional movie house setting while at this cinema. moreCable Car Cinema & Cafe 401-272-3970
204 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
Known as "the theatre with couches", this cozy venue shows the finest in independent and foreign films with local musicians performing before most shows. Cafe on site serves coffee, sandwiches, soups, and snacks. moreProvidence Latin American Film Festival 401-454-6591
P.O. Box 1403
Providence, RI 02901
Held during Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual Providence Latin American Film Festival presents the best fiction, documentary, animated, and short films produced in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions of the world and as work produced by North American Latino film makers. PLAFF has collaborated with national film institutes, film schools, distributors, producers, independent directors, community organizations and international film festivals to program the most recent, high quality films that would not otherwise be seen in New England, along with a plethora of activities for the incredibly diverse communities of the region. Held in September. more
Night Life
Improv Jones 401-521-5351
95 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Some of the best improv comedy around. Shows on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10 p.m. in downtown Providence. more
Concerts & Performances
Performing Arts Series at Rhode Island College 401-456-8194
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Rhode Island College
Since 1962 the Performing Arts Series at Rhode Island College has grown and flourished, becoming a leading platform for the performing arts in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. more
Plays & Productions
Providence Performing Arts Center 401-421-ARTS
220 Weybosset St.
Providence, RI 02903
World-class facility featuring a state-of-the-art sound system and hosting first-class Broadway shows, plays, contemporary acts, and concerts. Also features a rare five-manual Mighty Wurlitzer organ and a 28 foot by 51 foot movie screen showing current and classic films. moreTrinity Repertory Company 401-351-4242
201 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
"Rhode Island's Tony Award-winning theater." moreFestival Ballet Providence 401-353-1129
825 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02903
Well established Rhode Island ballet company performing a full season of classical ballet performances each year. more
Festivals & Fairs
Great International Beer Festival 401-274-3234
Held at the Rhode Island Convention Center
The Great International Beer Festival is held twice annually at the Rhode Island Convention Center, usually in April and November. more
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