Events In Providence, RI

Your up-to-date guide to what’s happening around Providence this week and beyond.
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This Week in Providence

Looking for events in Providence? Our local calendar highlights what’s happening this week and through the month — festivals, markets, live music, family activities, and more — so you can see everything in one place.

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In Pole Patrol, your shift starts with a stack of real Providence event flyers and a city full of poles waiting to be covered. Sprint block to block, stick clean placements, dodge traffic and dive-bombing seagulls, then rally neighbors before the clock runs out.

Every smart route, quick recovery, and well-timed call builds buzz for local shows and pushes your score up the leaderboard.

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Man charged in deadly Providence shooting sentenced on gun charges

Man charged in deadly Providence shooting sentenced on gun charges

A man accused of fatally shooting his landlord in Providence three years ago has been convicted…
June 16, 2026
Providence bar takes home national James Beard Award

Providence bar takes home national James Beard Award

Loma, a bar located in Providence, has been honored with the James Beard Foundation’s award for…
June 16, 2026
Judge: Asst. US Attorney violated ‘duty of candor’ in ICE detainee release case

Judge: Asst. US Attorney violated ‘duty of candor’ in ICE detainee release case

A committee has determined that Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Bolan violated his duty of candor to…
June 16, 2026

Providence Yard Sale Map

Alongside local events, we maintain a Providence Yard Sale Map that helps residents find weekend sales across town. Each listing includes the address, dates, and details so you can plan your stops before heading out. New yard sales are added throughout the week, and anyone in Providence can submit their own listing to appear on the map.

It’s an easy way to see what’s happening in the neighborhoods—whether you’re shopping for bargains or hosting a sale of your own.

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