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Le Patin Libre “Carte Blanche” and Ice-Skating Dance Party

BankNewport City Center - The Providence Rink 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI, United States

Due to technical issues with refrigeration at the Providence Rink this week, the ice will not be ready in time for FirstWorks’ originally scheduled performances featuring Montréal’s Le Patin Libre during the Three Nights of Lights festival this Thursday, December 1. FirstWorks has rescheduled the international ice-dancing company to appear on Thursday, December 8 with three, free performances of […]

The Wondertwins

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

Combining the gravity-defying moves of hip-hop with elements of vaudeville, robot, tap, and mime, the Wondertwins have honed their distinctive style over four decades as pioneers of street dance. Identical twins Billy and Bobby McClain came up in gritty 1970s Boston, just two kid dancers in a dance crew that opened for some of the […]

Daniel Bernard Roumain | Twin Stars: Diamond Variations for Dae’Anna

FirstWorks Virtual Stage

Daniel Bernard Roumain, composer | Marc Bamuthi Joseph, libretto “‘Twin Stars’ is a piece that was created out of love and a thirst for Black dignity — and the hope and optimism that every child, every human deserves.”  —Marc Bamuthi Joseph, poet and librettist Filmed at WaterFire Arts Center on September 29, 2022. Run time: […]

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: The Garifuna Collective

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Providence, RI, United States

Powerful Afro-Indigenous Music from Belize & Honduras Due to international passport issues for Belize-based Garifuna Collective, their FirstWorks Summer Beats concert has been moved to a new date and time:  Wednesday, July 19, 6 PM at Roger Williams Park Bandstand.  “This troupe of extraordinary singers has fashioned a unique and wonderful world; once you enter, […]

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Red Baraat

Roger Williams Park Bandstand Providence, RI, United States

Future Funk with a World Beat Bhangra funk is the explosive, multicultural dance music of the next generation and Red Baraat are its undisputed kings. This seven-piece “dhol n’ brass” outfit has been hailed as “the best party band in years” by NPR and “a big band for the world” by the Wall Street Journal. […]

PVDFest 2023

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the City of Providence's Department of Art, Culture, Tourism and founding partner FirstWorks will once again host PVDFest, Providence’s free outdoor signature arts festival, September 8-10, 2023. Again, artists and performers from around the corner and around the globe will come to the Creative Capital, further building our reputation as a […]

Pneuhaus Inflatable Art Studio

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Pneuhaus is an interdisciplinary art and design studio that specializes in ephemeral art installations. Their immersive sculptures guide visitors into the universe of their senses. The design process deeply engages the intrinsic qualities of materials to evolve forms that harmoniously express their physical and dynamic nature. Inspired by physics, biology, and craft, their studio's work incorporates the lessons of […]

EhShawnee

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

EhShawnee's 30-minute performance at PVDFest promises an electrifying display of energy and music. Backed by her vibrant band of 12 musicians, she will enrapture attendees with her soulful voice and captivating dance moves as she sings her hit songs. The infectious salsa beats that have garnered her acclaim in the US and the Dominican Republic […]

Chachi Carvalho and the International Players

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Chachi Carvalho and the International Players will take the stage at PVDFest once again to bring you an action packed and energetic hip hop dance party that is fun for the whole family. They will be accompanied by some surprise guest artists who are sure to add to the vibes! Do not miss this chance […]

PVDFest Opening Night Party

CIC 225 Dyer Street, Providence, RI, United States

Join us for the kick-off to PVDFest 2023 at the Opening Night Party on Friday, September 8th from 7-9pm! Come down for programming on the District Park Main Stage and stick around for a party! Hosted by Barbara Morse Silva, and Mario Hilario of WJAR NBC 10, the party will overlook District Park and provide […]

Flawless

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Flawless is Rhode Island’s own rap and hip-hop phenomenon. From touring the country independently to his breakout TV performance as a finalist on the 2019 Netflix reality competition series, “Rhythm N’ Flow,” Flawless proves that many are manufactured, but few are born with it. You can take one look in his eyes and see that he is different. His hard work, dedication, and drive […]

Mavis Staples

195 District Park 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI, United States

Mavis Staples is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and Gospel Hall of Famer--- living, breathing history. She made a name for herself in the 1950s as part of The Staple Singers, went on to contribute to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights era, and later rose to pop radio stardom with hits like “I’ll Take […]