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What do a ceramics float, a garden full of rosé, a hidden waffle shop, and a waterfront wedding all have in common? Somehow, they all make perfect sense in Rhode Island this time of year. As Providence gears up for a month of Pride celebrations and the city fills with the energy of the Summer of Soccer, we're leaning into the little moments that remind us why this tiny state has such a big personality. Rhody friends, we've got plenty to share below.
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Cory Farms Celebrates 15 Years with a Vintage Fair, Artisans Market & Antique Car Show
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Inside The Blue Room's Stylish New Era in Cranston
The Blue Room's latest chapter is bringing new energy to Pawtuxet Village, blending elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and live music into one unforgettable night out. From crave-worthy St. Louis ribs to a soundtrack of jazz and soul, this reimagined supper club proves dinner tastes even better with a little live entertainment. Read more online.
Rhody Recs is your weekly roundup of what’s happening across the state, a built-in excuse to rally the crew early instead of scrambling for plans at the last minute. Because let’s be real, life’s too short to leave the fun for last minute.
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Wednesday 6/10 | People, Places, Things: 50 Years of RI LGBTQIA History Panel Discussion Celebrate five decades of Rhode Island Pride at Rhode Island Historical Society beginning at 6 PM, where local historians, archivists, and artists will share the stories, spaces, and people that helped shape the state's LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more online ⸻ Taste of RI 2026 Summer Showcase Sample your way through 70 local food and drink vendors at Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick from 6-9 PM, where one ticket unlocks an evening of bites, sips, live music, and some of the Ocean State's best culinary talent. Learn more online ⸻ Community Cookout Kick off summer with free hot dogs, music, and a neighborhood book sale at Mount Pleasant Library from 5:30-7 PM, where families can gather for an easygoing evening of food, fun, and community spirit. Learn more online |
Thursday 6/11 | Rhode Island Caribbean American Heritage Celebration Join the kickoff to Caribbean American Heritage Month at Dexter Training Ground from 3-7 PM, where live music, storytelling, cooking demos, and authentic island flavors bring a vibrant afternoon of culture and community to Providence. Learn more online ⸻ Puppy Bowl Cheer on the cutest players of the summer at Providence Place from 11 AM to 1 PM, where adoptable pups from Hotel for Homeless Dogs take the field for a tail-wagging soccer match and adoption event. Learn more online ⸻ Sip & Cruise for the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation Set sail from Bowen's Wharf at 7:15 PM for a sunset wine and cheese cruise aboard the Coastal Queen, where scenic harbor views and local pours help support the preservation of the Rose Island Lighthouse. Learn more online |
Friday 6/12 | 30 Years of Nick-A-Nees Celebrate three decades of one of Providence’s favorite neighborhood music spots with 30 bands, an outdoor stage, and no cover all weekend long at Nick-A-Nees, where the party runs June 12 through 14. Learn more online ⸻ Art in Bloom Opening Reception Kick off the three-day Art in Bloom exhibition, running June 12-14, with an opening reception from 5-7 PM at Four Corners Gallery, where floral-inspired installations, local art, music, and light refreshments come together for a colorful start to the weekend. Learn more online ⸻ PVD FanZone Kick off the Summer of Soccer at Station Park from 1-9 PM, where opening day of the official PVD FanZone brings live match watch parties, local food trucks, music, games, and plenty of team spirit to downtown Providence. Learn more online |
Saturday 6/13 | 3rd Annual Ragged Island Music Festival Spend the day on the farm at Ragged Island Brewing Company beginning at noon, where opening day of this two-day festival pairs live music, local brews, and food with waterfront views and a laid-back summer vibe.Learn more online ⸻ 4th Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble Spend the day wandering Historic Tiverton Four Corners from 10 AM to 4 PM, where local artists, garden vendors, live music, and handcrafted finds transform this charming village into an open-air celebration of creativity and nature. Learn more online ⸻ Trágmar & Waypoint BBQ Clam Boil Dig into a classic New England clam boil from noon to 8 PM at Trágmar Ale Works in Bristol, where fresh seafood, local brews, live music, and laid-back summer vibes make for an easygoing day in Bristol. Learn more online |
Sunday 6/14 | Boat Tour of RI's Largest Ship Graveyard Step aboard at Providence River Boat Company at 12:30 PM for a fascinating cruise through Providence’s hidden maritime past, where Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard and centuries of waterfront history come to life on the water. Learn more online ⸻ Summer Mardi Gras Festival Bring a lawn chair and soak up the sounds of New Orleans from 3-8 PM at Phantom Farms Brewing, where live jazz, po' boys, and craft brews turn a Sunday afternoon into a little taste of Bourbon Street. Learn more online ⸻ Music on the Hill: Hometown Heroes ack a picnic and head to Clouds Hill Museum at 3 PM for an outdoor family concert featuring the Kentish Guards Fife & Drum Corps, as America’s 250th anniversary gets a distinctly Rhode Island soundtrack. Learn more online |
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Providence's Anyhow Studio Is Bringing the "Gay for Clay" Magic to RI Pride
If you're heading to Rhode Island Pride this month, keep an eye out for the DIY kiln float rolling through downtown. Providence's Anyhow Studio has built more than a ceramics community on Acorn Street, creating a welcoming space where creativity, inclusion, and a little clay-covered fun go hand in hand. Read more online.
This Hidden Sweet Shop Is Worth the Drive
Just over the Rhode Island border, Waffle Pop Sweet Shop is serving up build-your-own waffle creations piled high with toppings, plus real-fruit slushies, gelato, and sorbettos. The woman and veteran-owned spot has become a local favorite for its playful treats, community spirit, and the kind of screen-free fun that turns dessert into an outing. Read more online.
⭐Can you believe PVD Monthly is turning 30? Join the celebration on June 17 at Medici Lounge for an evening of cocktails, music, local connections, and a few familiar faces as Providence’s hometown magazine toasts three decades of storytelling. With DJ Mr. Byrd, complimentary sips from Loyal Lemonade, and a room full of people who love this city, it’s shaping up to be one memorable birthday party.
⭐Looking for a weekend that feels equal parts summer camp, wellness retreat, and unforgettable adventure? Adventure GloriDays returns to Camp 7th Heaven in Exeter June 12 through 14, inviting participants to tackle glow-in-the-dark challenges, a scenic 10-mile walk, and a full lineup of outdoor activities, all while supporting the Gloria Gemma Foundation’s new Center for Survivorship & Wellbeing. From campfires and yoga to team-building and shoreline views, this one-of-a-kind fundraiser proves that doing good can be the adventure of a lifetime.
⭐What pairs better with a summer evening than a glass of rosé and a garden in full bloom? Rosé in the Roses returns to the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center on June 11, bringing together wine, gourmet bites, live music, mahjong, and even a few friendly goats for the Conservancy’s signature fundraiser. Equal parts elegant soirée and celebration of one of Providence’s most beloved green spaces, it’s a night designed to linger over.
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