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Virtual talk with Rennie Harris and Jessica T. Pearson

This is a Zoom event

Join us for this special virtual artist talk with legendary choreographer, Rennie Harris, as he talks about the restaging of his classic work, Rome & Jewels, with his company Rennie […]

Dance Floor Dialogues

William Riley Hall at The Lindemann Performing Arts Center 144 Angell St., Providence, RI, United States

Co-hosted by FirstWorks and Brown Arts Institute at Brown University Using dance as a catalyst for conversation between the Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater company members and the […]

Rennie Harris Presents: Rome & Jewels

The VETS 1 Ave of the Arts, Providence, United States

“The most brilliant hip-hop choreographer in America” (The New Yorker), Rennie Harris restages his breakout masterpiece, Rome & Jewels. A story of love, fear, violence and triumph, Rome & Jewels challenges […]

Climate Change: Our Response as Artivists Panel Talk

Granoff Center for the Arts - Martinos Auditorium 154 Angell Street, Providence, RI, United States

Brown Arts Institute and FirstWorks co-host a conversation about the responsibilities of artist-activists to address the urgent issues of climate change. On the occasion of multi-hyphenate artist Tanya Tagaq’s residency […]

Small Island Big Song

The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street, Providence

"Beautiful cinematography and incredible music … one coherent, jaw-dropping piece.’’ — Billboard Asia, Japan Experience a transcendent musical journey combining song, spoken word and cinematic visuals filmed over a multi-year […]

FirstWorks’ 20th Anniversary Celebration

Ballroom at The Providence G 100 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, United States

Celebrate 20 years of FirstWorks! Mix and mingle with fellow supporters and friends over thrilling performances, drinks and small bites in our pop-up nightclub. Raise a glass to FirstWorks and […]

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Dobet Gnahoré

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Providence, RI, United States

While Africa has blessed the world with many recognized female artists, Dobet Gnahoré has proven herself to be a truly special talent. Hailing from Côte d’Ivoire, Dobet is a virtuosic […]

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: QUITAPENAS

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Providence, RI, United States

QUITAPENAS, one word – all caps, four syllables – all claps, gives you a taste of their rhythmic contagion. This tropical Afro-Latin combo was born under the warm California sun. […]

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: La Excelencia

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Providence, RI, United States

The third concert of this year’s FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series transports audiences to the dance floors of New York City’s Salsa scene with an electrifying performance by La Excelencia. […]