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THE VETS

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One Avenue of the Arts
Providence, 02903 United States Get Directions
Phone (401) 421-2787
Website https://www.thevetsri.com/
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  • A seated woman plays the pipa, a stringed instrument. Behind her is an ensemble of musicians on a stage with a black and white projection behind them.

    American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble featuring Wu Man

    THE VETS One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, United States

    Experience Silkroad’s acclaimed American Railroad program — now reimagined with an intimate, powerhouse ensemble of eight world-class musicians led by the internationally acclaimed pipa master, Wu Man. This compelling program presents a sonic tapestry of the past, evoking the powerful and often-overlooked contributions of Indigenous and African Americans, as well as Chinese, Irish, Japanese, and […]

  • A man with grey hair singing into a microphone. Overlay text reads Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

    A Special Event from our Friends at The VETS: Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

    THE VETS One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, United States

    With special guest Al Olender Nicolas Reyes has been the leader and co-founder of the Gipsy Kings for well over 30 years. In the past three decades, they have dominated the World Music charts and sold more than 14 million albums worldwide. Their platinum compilation, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was charting for over […]

  • A group of Black male dancers dressed in black dancing facing the viewer in three quarter profile with their faces in shadow

    Rennie Harris Presents: Rome & Jewels

    THE VETS One Avenue 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 preconceived notions of Shakespeare with a hip-hop journey through the streets of Philadelphia. The evening-length production was groundbreaking globally, winning numerous awards as it explored […]

  • An older Black dancer in black pants and tank top poses alone on a darkened stage

    Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: What Problem?

    THE VETS One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, United States

    Co-presented by FirstWorks and Brown Arts Institute at Brown University “For him, dance is theatre, not just movement.” — The Guardian For almost four decades, the groundbreaking Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company has revolutionized modern dance while exploring issues of identity. The company’s work “What Problem?” evokes the tension between belonging to a community and […]

  • Bamako to Birmingham

    From Bamako to Birmingham: Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama

    THE VETS One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, United States

    “Part living history, part concert, all uplifting” —The Washington Post While they may appear worlds apart, Mali’s Amadou & Mariam and the Blind Boys of Alabama share something that is undeniable: deeply felt music of the soul that  transcends cultures, nations and musical styles. For over 40 years, Amadou & Mariam have combined their personal love story with a global […]