RIFuture is a fine institution that has made important contributions to the Rhode Island news culture. It is our hope that this new feature – the ‘Tuesday to Tuesday Arts and Entertainment Calendar’ will bring a lighter side to the fare. As we begin the autumn, I’m open to tips and press releases regarding the events you or someone you know may be holding in the next few weeks. Feel free to e-mail data to me at andrew.james.stewart.rhode.island@gmail.com.
MY PICKS
Here is my selection of events that you should definitely consider checking out this week.
- 9/15
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Limber up with the folks at AS220. - 9/16
The Work of 19th Century Architect Russell Warren at Linden Place Mansion, 7 pm, $5
This is a fascinating period that is worth learning about. Warren’s architecture can be seen across the state and includes impressive sites like The Arcade and Manning Hall at Brown. - 9/17
Movies on the Block: THE ROYAL TENNENBAUMS at Grants Block, 7:30 pm, Free
Released a few months after 9/11, this one has a special place in my heart as my favorite Wes Anderson film and includes hilarious performances by an all-star cast like Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelica Huston, Bill Murray, and Gene Hackman, whose performance here is arguably going to be remembered as his best. - 9/18
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration at Providence Children’s Museum, 6 pm, Free
After a summer loaded with racism due to that idiotic narcissist Donald Trump, the Latino community deserves some celebration. - 9/19
Ocean State Oyster Fest at Riverwalk Park, Noon, $25
I may be a vegetarian now, but I know how good a fresh-shucked oyster is. - 9/20
Rose Weaver In Hope Street Fall Festival at Hope Street Between Rochambeau Ave & 5th Street, 2:45 pm, Free
A great performance by a talented African American woman behind the hit show MENOPAUSE MAMA! - 9/21
Voices from the Back Stairs: Domestic Service in 19th and 20th Century at Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, 7 pm, $5 Member/$10 Nonmember
The history of domestic service is a little-known yet very important part of our history, especially for those interested in Rhode Island black heritage issues. - 9/22
Everett Open House at Everett Stage, Noon, Free
An open house tour with free workshops at the great venue.
9/15
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 12-1 pm, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm-8:30, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Hartley C. White Project, CE Schneider Topical, Universal Cell Unlock at Psychic Readings, 9 pm, $6
Vana Mazi, Orion Rigel Dommisse and Wolf Hongos at AS220 Main Stage, 9:30 pm, $6
9/16
Vinyasa Yoga with Julie Shore at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, Noon-1 pm, $5
Open Level Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30-8 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
The Work of 19th Century Architect Russell Warren at Linden Place Mansion, 7 pm, $5
Intro to the 35mm Camera at AS220 Media Arts, 7 pm, $45
Rich Ferri & The Wealth on the Water, Bent Knee, It’s a Mountain at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $6
9/17
Evening Yoga at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:15 pm, $13 per class; $60 for 6 classes
Movies on the Block: THE ROYAL TENNENBAUMS at Grants Block, 7:30 pm, Free
New Urban Arts presents the Work of Jeanne Risica, The Drawing Room, 7 pm, Free
Old Friends, New Directions at Rough Point, 5:30, $10
Public Art Discussion with Lucas Cowan at Machines With Magnets, 6 pm, Free
Broadcasting Live on the Web at AS220 Media Arts, 6 pm, $80
Providence Improv Fest at AS220 Blackbox, 7 pm, $35
Free Speech Thursdays Presents: Providence Poetry Slam at AS220 Main Stage, 8 pm, $4
9/18
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration at Providence Children’s Museum, 6 pm, Free
Providence Improv Fest at AS220 Blackbox, 7 pm, $35
The Donkeys, Tapestries and Detroit Rebellion at AS220 Main Stage, 9 pm, $8
9/19
Traditional Irish Music Session at AS220 Bar & FOO(D), 4 pm, Free
6th Annual Woony River Ride Bike-A-Thon! at Waterplace Park, 8:00 am – 62-mile ride/9:00 am – 42-mile ride, Individual $60/Walk-Up Registration: $80
Ky-Mani Marley at The Met, 9 pm, $20
Mosaics: Parts and Wholes at Providence Children’s Museum, 1 pm, Free with Museum admission of $9.00 per person
Movement Method Workshop w/ Rupert Isaacson at Jamestown Arts Center, 10 am, $75
PeaceFest RI at Burside Park and Kennedy Plaza, 1 pm, Free
Rhode Island Outsider Art Fair at RHD-RI, 10 am, Free
Walking Tour of New Bedford at Linden Place Mansion, 10 am, Lecture $5/Tour $20
Providence Improv Fest at AS220 Blackbox, 7 pm, $35
Providence Improv Fest at AS220 Main Stage, 7 pm, $35
Ocean State Oyster Fest at Riverwalk Park, Noon, $25
9/20
Core Workout with Daniel Shea at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 9 am, $5
Beginner Ballet at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 10:30, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Intermediate Ballet w/ Stephanie Albanese at 95 Empire Dance Studio, Noon, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Rose Weaver In Hope Street Fall Festival at Hope Street Between Rochambeau Ave & 5th Street, 2:45 pm, Free
Russian Grand Ballet presents Swan Lake at Stadium Theater, 6 pm, $56/$46/$36
PsychoTropics, Living Hour, Apples, Two Brothers @ Psychic Readings, 9 pm, $7
9/21
Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 6:30 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Aurea: Once Upon a Midnight Dreary at Slater Mill, 7 pm, Free
Voices from the Back Stairs: Domestic Service in 19th and 20th Century at Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, 7 pm, $5 Member/$10 Nonmember
9/22
Stretch & Strength at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, Noon, $5
Open Life Drawing at AS220, 6 pm, $6
Intermediate Ballet Class with Danielle Davidson at AS220 Live Arts Dance Studio, 7:15 pm, $13 per class/$60 for 6 classes
Adult Coloring at Newport Public Library, 3 pm, Free
Everett Open House at Everett Stage, Noon, Free
Radical Reels at Narragansett Theater at the Pier, 7 pm, $18
Romp of Otters Presents: Rush by Maurice Decaul at AS220’s Blackbox, 7:30 pm, $3 suggested donation/Free with Brown or RISD ID
Bud & Dwyer, The Somebodys, The Johnston Motor Lodge, and Those Manic Seas at AS220 Main Stage, 9:30 pm, $6