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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Life at Fort Adams Tour
The John Brown House Museum

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Life at Fort Adams Tour

Tuesday, August 18 @ 11:30 AM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Tuesday, August 18th, at 11:30am for “Life at the Fort,” a member-exclusive tour of Fort Adams in Newport. Fort Adams, which is more than granite walls and artillery placements — it is a place shaped by people. On this immersive tour, you’ll discover the human stories behind the stone: the engineers who designed its defenses, the laborers who constructed its massive walls, and the soldiers who stood watch over Newport Harbor. Life at the Fort meant more than military drills. It meant routines, responsibilities, and relationships. You’ll learn what daily life looked like inside a 19th-century coastal fort — from living quarters and rations to discipline and downtime. This tour also highlights the often-overlooked contributions of workers and families connected to the Fort. Behind every cannon and casemate were individuals whose labor and service sustained the operation of this strategic stronghold. Set against sweeping harbor views and historic architecture, Life at the Fort offers a deeply personal perspective on one of Rhode Island’s most significant landmarks.

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Cat Crash + emmyBOOM + Connor Storms & His Bouquet
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Cat Crash + emmyBOOM + Connor Storms & His Bouquet

Wednesday, August 19

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Jo Passed + Older Brother + Joe DeGeorge
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Jo Passed + Older Brother + Joe DeGeorge

Wednesday, August 19

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Folk Music Grudge Match
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Folk Music Grudge Match

Thursday, August 20

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30552
Goff Lecture: Culture of, by, and for the People: Rhode Island Festivals & Folklife
The John Brown House Museum
Aldrich House

Goff Lecture: Culture of, by, and for the People: Rhode Island Festivals & Folklife

Thursday, August 20 @ 6:00 PM

The Rhode Island Historical Society will host its second Goff Lecture of 2026, Culture of, by, and for the People: Rhode Island Festivals & Folklife, on Thursday, August 20th at 6pm. The panel will feature a discussion between representatives from Rhode Island organizations Providence Arts, Culture, and Tourism (ACT), Pawtucket Arts Festival, SoupyFest, Newport Festivals Foundation, and more, and will be moderated by Halle Butvin, Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Guests will enjoy a light reception prior to the talk. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., with the talk starting at 6 p.m. This talk is the first of two Goff Lectures that will be presented in collaboration with Smithsonian Affiliations in 2026. Both presentations will explore a different aspect of the RIHS’s year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Halle Butvin is Director of Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, where she leads the Center’s communications, media relations, digital storytelling, and strategic initiatives. She oversees national outreach and content production that connects audiences with the Center’s work, amplifying the stories of communities, artists, and tradition bearers through public programming and multimedia platforms. Over the past two decades, Halle has developed and managed complex cultural heritage and cultural exchange initiatives across the United States and internationally, building cross-sector partnerships and leading projects that strengthen communities through arts, culture, and public engagement. She is passionate about the role festivals play in sustaining living traditions, fostering dialogue, and bringing people together. Guests can register for free here.

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Sleep Destroyer + Feldspar 00000 + cliffrose + Amanita + So Over It
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Sleep Destroyer + Feldspar 00000 + cliffrose + Amanita + So Over It

Friday, August 21

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30553
Parker's Tangent & Friends
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Parker's Tangent & Friends

Saturday, August 22

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30555
Psycho Tropics + Shark Bait Real Estate + Surgeon General
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Psycho Tropics + Shark Bait Real Estate + Surgeon General

Saturday, August 22

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Liberty at Lunchtime: New Hampshire Historical Society
The John Brown House Museum
Zoom

Liberty at Lunchtime: New Hampshire Historical Society

Monday, August 24 @ 12:30 PM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Monday, August 24th at 12:30pm for the eighth installment of Liberty at Lunchtime, a monthly virtual series highlighting partners in the other 13 original colonies. The series continues with a presentation from Mary Adams, Museum Educator at the New Hampshire Historical Society. The New Hampshire Historical Society owns two Revolutionary War flags, both from the Second NH Regiment of the Continental Army. Less than three dozen flags dating from the American Revolution survive in the world today, and the Society’s pair is the only known “stand,” or set, of national and regimental Revolutionary War flags in existence. Hear the story behind these flags—the tale of how they were made, their capture by the British, and the twisting adventure of how they eventually made their way back to New Hampshire. Founded in 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving, preserving, and sharing New Hampshire history. Nowhere will you find a more extensive collection of objects and archives related to New Hampshire’s history. The Society shares these vast collections through its research library, museum, website, publications, exhibitions, and youth and adult educational programs. The Society is not a state-funded agency. All of its programs and services are made possible by membership dues and contributions. Mary Adams is a Museum Educator and the Homeschool Program Developer at the New Hampshire Historical Society. She has developed a number of programs for the Society, including the popular 603 History Hunts (statewide scavenger hunts) in 2023 and 2026, as well as programming for adults and children. In the past, her passion for storytelling led her to become a tour guide at various locations, including San Francisco, Boston, and her favorite, Glacier National Park. Her work as an interpreter for the National Park Service further honed her skills. In addition to her contributions at the New Hampshire Historical Society, Mary is a presenter for New Hampshire Humanities’ Humanities to Go program and serves as operations manager for the Pursuit of History Weekends, where she coordinates specially curated, one-of-a-kind experiences aimed at inspiring broader public engagement with history. Guests can register here.

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Escape Durgin + Parachute Club + Oddie + Glasss + Funnybone
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Escape Durgin + Parachute Club + Oddie + Glasss + Funnybone

Wednesday, August 26

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Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild Documentary Screening
The John Brown House Museum
Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark

Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild Documentary Screening

Wednesday, August 26 @ 7:30 PM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and the National Park Service on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30 pm for a screening of the Smithsonian Channel documentary Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild at Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket. This screening is presented in collaboration with Smithsonian Affiliations. Explore the Yellowstone River and the many creatures that call it home. Hosted by Bill Pullman, Yellowstone River is the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states, flowing with a wildness that is both violent and vital to the creatures that are drawn to its banks. From Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest high-elevation body of water, to the Missouri River, follow its nearly 700-mile journey over falls and through canyons into America’s heartland. See how Yellowstone’s bison, otters, coyotes, and thrill-seekers adapt to–and thrive in–these wild, untamed waters. This program will be hosted on the lawn of the Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark (OSM), weather permitting. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Food and drink are welcome, but alcohol is not allowed. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be moved inside of the OSM site. This event is presented as a part of National Park Week. Guests can register for free here.

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29365
Fortuna 500 + Maddy Wood + Zoe Pete Ford + The Wolf in Our Own Backyard
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Fortuna 500 + Maddy Wood + Zoe Pete Ford + The Wolf in Our Own Backyard

Thursday, August 27

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30557
MCT3000 presents: Sucker Punch
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

MCT3000 presents: Sucker Punch

Thursday, August 27

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30558
As We Decay + Long Birds + Superkick + Marcie!
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

As We Decay + Long Birds + Superkick + Marcie!

Friday, August 28

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Key Found + Dallas Wax + The Apothecary
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Key Found + Dallas Wax + The Apothecary

Friday, August 28

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Revolutionary Traces Panel Conversation
The John Brown House Museum
Aldrich House

Revolutionary Traces Panel Conversation

Friday, August 28 @ 4:00 PM

Join RI Humanities at the RI Historical Society’s Aldrich House on Friday, August 28, at 4pm for a panel conversation with community partners who are collaborating on the new “Revolutionary Traces” Rhode Tour focused on the ways traces of the Revolution show up in our landscape and built environments, how those commemorations shape our understanding of the period, and what they mean to us today. Free and open to the public. Guests can register here.

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29366
Crike + Vital Needs + Blood Work + Sic + Choke Out
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Crike + Vital Needs + Blood Work + Sic + Choke Out

Saturday, August 29

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30561
RickyRodge + Awdeyo Bangerz + DJ Sidog
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

RickyRodge + Awdeyo Bangerz + DJ Sidog

Saturday, August 29

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Roots of Revolution Walking Tour with Scott Alexander
The John Brown House Museum

Roots of Revolution Walking Tour with Scott Alexander

Saturday, August 29 @ 10:30 AM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society for “Part One” of our Revolutionary War walking tour series in Providence! Roots of Revolution examines the roots of the American Revolution in Rhode Island with guide Scott Alexander. Beginning with the Gaspee Affair through to the Act of Renunciation, discover how locals reacted to the “shot heard ’round the world” and how rebel actions led to our small state being the first to declare independence. Comfortable shoes are a must during this 90-minute walk through the historic College Hill neighborhood—tricorn hats, though optional, are always encouraged! This tour covers approximately one mile and includes hilly terrain. Our Revolutionary War walking tour series features the Roots of Revolution and Providence during the Revolution walking tours. Participating in both tours will offer the full historical experience of “The Revolution in Rhode Island”. The tours are not required to be seen in order. Guests can register here.

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Moondawgie's Freedom Trail Takeover with KENOPRO79 and REDD40
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Moondawgie's Freedom Trail Takeover with KENOPRO79 and REDD40

Sunday, August 30

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Slow Teeth with Dust Jacket and Exploding Zones
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Slow Teeth with Dust Jacket and Exploding Zones

Friday, September 4

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30564
September Gallery Openings!
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220

September Gallery Openings!

Saturday, September 5

Images Left to Right: A. Gonzalez | L. M. Johnson | Zabulus | S. B. Camporeale | C. Brunet | S. Glevick IN THE GALLERIES | SEPTEMBER 5-26th, 2026‍ ‍Opening Reception | Saturday September 5th, 5-7pm Gallery Night Providence | Thursday September 17th | open lateAS220 MAIN GALLERY | 115 Empire St.Iterations | Sophia B. CamporealeThe Visions of Zab: From the Inner-Verse to the Cosmic Horizon | ZabulusABORN GALLERY | 95 Empire St. 2nd Fl.Relics of Liota | Lyric Marie JohnsonPROJECT SPACE |93 Mathewson StSearching for Sunlight | Sam GlevickREADING ROOMAll I know is a door into the dark | Clare Brunet RESIDENT GALLERY | 131 Washington St.Absurd Ecologies | Alex Gonzalez #block-2c7d7132c1cccddc747b { } #block-2c7d7132c1cccddc747b .sqs-html-content { } #block-2c7d7132c1cccddc747b { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ); border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius); } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-2c7d7132c1cccddc747b { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { #block-2c7d7132c1cccddc747b .sqs-html-content { } } @media screen and (max-width: 767px) { }

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Film & Gender + AFK + Abbatia
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Film & Gender + AFK + Abbatia

Sunday, September 6

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Weald & Woe + Gloomlurker + Mourn the Stars + Tears from a Grieving Heart
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Weald & Woe + Gloomlurker + Mourn the Stars + Tears from a Grieving Heart

Sunday, September 6

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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum
The John Brown House Museum
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum

Wednesday, September 9 @ 11:00 AM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Wednesday, September 9th at 11am for a Member-Exclusive tour of the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum. On this tour, guests will discover the story of the Stuart family through the immaculately restored birthplace and snuff mill, the first in the New England colonies. Learn about Gilbert Stuart’s upbringing and the environment he grew up in before moving to Newport and showing early signs of his future illustrious career as a portraitist. Guests will also have the opportunity to see reproductions of Gilbert Stuart’s work on display at the museum, visit a working grist mill, and explore the property’s gardens and trails.

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Otto Benson
Uptown Theater
Upstairs

Otto Benson

Thursday, September 10 @ 7:30 PM

Otto Benson is a musician and recording artist from Brooklyn, NY. After first gaining online recognition under his teenage alias “Memo Boy,” his sound has evolved in increasingly surreal and introspective directions, blending emotional vulnerability with experimental textures. Peanut is the first vocally-focused album from Otto Benson, known for his heartfelt and experimental instrumental compositions. The album was made as a quiet accompaniment while navigating the American landscape and aims to give listeners a place of solace, internal reflection, and mystery.

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Art of the Emcee - Vol. 3
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Art of the Emcee - Vol. 3

Saturday, September 12

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Mary Williams’ Providence: A Walking Tour with Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer
The John Brown House Museum

Mary Williams’ Providence: A Walking Tour with Dr. Charlotte Carrington-Farmer

Saturday, September 12 @ 11:00 AM

Roger Williams is the most written-about 17th-century colonist. Mary, however, was the head of the Williams household. Throughout almost half a century of marriage, Mary alone made many of the decisions for her family and the wider community, as her husband traveled far and wide. Join Professor Charlotte Carrington-Farmer and National Park Service Ranger Andrew Schnetzer on Saturday, September 12 at 11am for a two-hour tour of the Providence that Mary Williams knew. This walking tour begins at the Rhode Island Historical Society’s John Brown House to view the Mary Williams & 17th Century Rhode Island exhibit, followed by stops at Roger Williams National Memorial and Prospect Terrace. Advance registration is highly recommended as this tour, which covers hilly terrain, will sell out. Comfortable shoes recommended for this approx. 1.3-mile tour. Tickets cost $15 for general admission and $10 for RIHS members. Guests can register here.

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REPRISE: Recreating Iconic Phish Shows
The Met

REPRISE: Recreating Iconic Phish Shows

Saturday, September 12 @ 9:00 PM

$22 Advance$28 Day OfAll AgesREPRISE is a band that formed to *reprise* the Phish experience, is an all-star band. Cal Kehoe, longtime frontman for Pink Talking Fish, helms the enterprise on guitar. Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle, Kung Fu and The Breakfast) masters the drums. Scott Chasolen chairmans the boards for the project, bringing years of experience as a founding member of Ulu and keyboardist of internationally touring Pink Floyd tribute, The Machine. Multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris DeAngelis (The Machine, Kung Fu and The Breakfast) rounds out the foursome on bass. The time is near, the mission’s clear.

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Happpy Accccident + Freakbag
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Happpy Accccident + Freakbag

Sunday, September 13

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In the Pines + Nick Politelli
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

In the Pines + Nick Politelli

Sunday, September 13

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Maria Bamford
Uptown Theater

Maria Bamford

Sunday, September 13 @ 7:30 PM

Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult and is the star of four hour-long standup specials (Local Act, Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford: the special, special, special!) and the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown. Maria was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in The Comedians of Comedy. She also created and starred in the cult hit web series The Maria Bamford Show, in which she plays all the characters. Maria is often recognized for her prolific voiceover work, including characters on Big Mouth and its spinoff Human Resources, House Broken, Teenage Euthanasia, Santa, Inc., Bob’s Burgers, Bojack Horseman, Summer Camp Island, Adventure Time, Talking Tom and Friends, Legend of Korra, Puss in Boots, CatDog and PBS’s Emmy-winning series Word Girl. She played DeBrie Bardeaux on Netflix’s Arrested Development and recurred on the ABC hit series Fresh off the Boat. Other TV guest roles include Night Court, Life & Beth, Portlandia, Kenan, Mr. Mayor, and large recurring roles on Hulu’s Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, and Showtime’s Flatbush Misdeameanors. Maria was also Emmy-nominated for her guest appearance on the Netflix children’s series Ask the StoryBots. Maria’s late-night appearances include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CONAN, The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show. Her interview series What’s Your Ailment? deals with the various mental struggles of celebrities and is available on the Topic streaming service. Her Audible Original You Are (A Comedy) Special is a semi-mock instructional book for both standup and life.​

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30525
Bryan Bielanski + Tom Hanson + Russell Potter
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Bryan Bielanski + Tom Hanson + Russell Potter

Wednesday, September 16

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30571
Destroy All Cities! - Nine Mens Misery + Payphone Confessions + Soul Mirror + Ratblood
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Destroy All Cities! - Nine Mens Misery + Payphone Confessions + Soul Mirror + Ratblood

Thursday, September 17

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30572
Celtic Thunder
Uptown Theater

Celtic Thunder

Thursday, September 17 @ 7:30 PM

In 2007 producer Sharon Browne filmed the first ever Celtic Thunder show at the Helix in Dublin, Ireland. The concept was to feature a group of men from Ireland and Scotland, who range in age from 21 to 42, and feature songs that celebrate a common Celtic heritage. The resulting show included an eclectic mix of songs ranging from the traditional to international hits and some original pieces along the way. The current cast of Celtic Thunder is made up of diverse performers, Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne, Damian McGinty and Ronan Scolard. The members of Celtic Thunder are each a powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs. Ably backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band, their shows are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore. The first Celtic Thunder CD/DVD was released in March 2008 and was simply called Celtic Thunder – The Show. A full US and Canada tour followed in the fall of that year, along with a second CD from the Show called “Act II”. In 2009 Celtic Thunder released their second DVD third CD “Take Me Home.” This was followed by “It’s Entertainment” in 2010, which paid homage to US pop culture. 3 subsequent releases “Heritage”, “Voyage” and “New Voyage” firmly returned the show to its Celtic roots, stocked full of Irish and Scottish traditional and contemporary songs. The first Celtic Thunder Christmas CD and DVD were also released in October 2010. Two more releases followed in 2011 for Celtic Thunder, Heritage in Feb ’11 and Storm, their first theatrical production in August 2011. Celtic Thunder also took the Heritage show on tour in the US that year. February 2013 saw the show return to the Helix in Dublin to film their 9th DVD and 10th CD entitled “Mythology” which presented a perfect blend of entertainment, ideology, and Gaelic spirituality, providing a modern twist on the old Celtic storytelling tradition. In Fall 2014 Celtic Thunder released their 11th CD “Holiday Symphony” an eclecic selection of Christmas standards from around the world and delivered with Celtic Thunder’s signature big production sound and backed by a 90-piece orchestra. 2015 saw the Very Best Of Celtic Thunder release on CD and DVD, offering a compilation of their best loved songs and fan favorites and followed up with a North America “Very Best of Tour” which took place from February to April 2015 covering 45 cities over a 9-week spell. In 2014 Celtic Thunder transitioned to their new home at Sony Records’ Legacy label and their first release on Legacy was Holiday Symphony, followed by The Very Best of Celtic Thunder. The entire back catalog moved to Sony and was re-released in October 2015. In March 2015 Celtic Thunder filmed their “Legacy” show at the Casino Rama in Canada. Released in 2 Volumes on CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, and limited-edition Vinyl. On the back of the Legacy release Celtic Thunder brought the show on a 16-city tour of Australia in May 2016. A 75-city North American tour followed later that same year. Just before embarking on their 2017 Symphony Tour in the U.S. in late 2017, Celtic Thunder returned to the Helix in Dublin to film their 10th Anniversary Show Celtic Thunder X, featuring a wide mix of both traditional and contemporary Irish Songs, Classic Hits, Love Songs, Nostalgic Songs and Fun Retro Songs from the soundtracks of viewers lives. Celtic Thunder X was released on CD/DVD in March 2018 and toured the U.S. and Canada later that year playing to sold out audiences in 75 cities over a 4-month period. In 2019 Celtic Thunder returned to studio in Ireland to prepare for their 2020 release Celtic Thunder Ireland and prep for the tour of the same name. Unfortunately, the global pandemic put paid to any touring plans and CT postponed their scheduled shows to 2022. In 2020 Celtic Thunder pivoted to online events, building and creating a total of 12 Stageit Concert Series, (a series comprises of a block 5 shows over the course of a week) and streamed to fans every other month throughout 2020 and 2021. Each series had a theme; days 1-4 were dedicated to a Celtic Thunder principal artist, with all 4 coming together on the final show of the series. The themes varied from Ancestry, Customs and Traditions, Places to see in Ireland, the artists talking about their childhood, their careers with Celtic Thunder and of course live concerts. In total Celtic Thunder sold over 60,000 tickets to their online shows on the Stageit platform. Two years later than originally planned, Celtic Thunder finally brought their Ireland tour on the road to live audiences across the United States and Canada. The Celtic Thunder Ireland tour kicked off in Orlando, FL on February 22nd, 2022. By the end of 2022 Celtic Thunder had toured the US and Canada, coast to coast, fourteen times, Australia four times performing over 1000 shows to date to millions of fans. Celtic Thunder has also undertaken 4 Entertainment Cruises in the Caribbean, each one transporting over 4,000 fans on a 4-day musical extravaganza. Now for Fall of 2026, Celtic Thunder will complete its 18th tour of North America - Over the years, Celtic Thunder has been home to some of the finest vocalists in the world, and An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder will see Emmet, Damian, Neil and Ronan perform some of Celtic Thunder’s greatest songs and welcome some old friends along the way. Longtime fans will be thrilled to see their favorite voices come together, blending their talents in an atmosphere of warmth and nostalgia. Celtic Thunder has been hailed as BILLBOARD’s Top World Music Artist 5 times, along with Top World Music Imprint and Top World Album (2008, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2016). The Celtic Thunder official YouTube channel, “Thunder Tube” has received over 350 million views since its inception in 2008 and has 415,000 active subscribers. Celtic Thunder also has over 1.1 million followers on its official Facebook page along with close to 1 million followers on Instagram.

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30526
Providence Improv Guild presents: Kevin McDonald
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Providence Improv Guild presents: Kevin McDonald

Saturday, September 19

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30573
Brooke Annibale - Album Release Show
Uptown Theater
Upstairs

Brooke Annibale - Album Release Show

Saturday, September 19 @ 8:00 PM

Pittsburgh-born, Rhode Island-rooted, singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale crafts music that resists easy categorization. Her music drifts somewhere between dreamy and dark — lush, genre-defying soundscapes built on expressive melodies and lyrics that linger long after the song ends. Now stepping fully into her own creative process as producer and mixer, Brooke recently released several new songs in 2026. With a brand full album entitled Bolder Font set to release on September 17, 2026, this will be her most hands-on, personal work yet. Her songs have been placed on many TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. Brooke has performed on SiriusXM The Coffee House, AudioTree Live, Paste Magazine Live and more. Brooke will be performing songs from the new album and her catalog with her bandmates for this special Providence album release show on September 19, 2026.

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30527
Malevich with Mybodywasfoundinahollowtree, Trophy Hunt, and Leg Injury
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Malevich with Mybodywasfoundinahollowtree, Trophy Hunt, and Leg Injury

Sunday, September 20

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30574
The American Revolution and the Fate of the World: A Book Talk with Author Richard Bell
The John Brown House Museum

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World: A Book Talk with Author Richard Bell

Wednesday, September 23 @ 5:30 PM

The American Revolution was not only the colonies’ triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm, Richard Bell, author of the new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, will discuss the breadth and depth of America’s founding event. Repositioning the Revolution at the center of an international web, Bell’s narrative ranges as far afield as India, Africa, Central America, and Australia. As his lens widens, the “War of Independence” manifests itself as a sprawling struggle that upended the lives of millions of people on every continent and fundamentally transformed the way the world works, disrupting trade, restructuring penal systems, stirring famine, and creating the first global refugee crisis. Bell conveys the impact of these developments at home and abroad by grounding the narrative in the gripping stories of individuals—including women, minorities, and other disenfranchised people. The result is an unforgettable and unexpected work of American history that shifts everything we thought we knew about our creation story. Richard Bell is a British-born, American-trained historian of the early United States. A professor of history at the University of Maryland, he has been an NEH Public Scholar and an Andrew Carnegie Fellow, among other honors. His previous book, Stolen, was a finalist for the George Washington Prize and the Harriet Tubman Prize. Advance tickets are recommended as space is limited. Individuals can register for this talk by clicking here.

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29370
funnybone + dogs downstate + find a better body + wish
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

funnybone + dogs downstate + find a better body + wish

Saturday, September 26

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30575
Lucas Zelnick
Uptown Theater

Lucas Zelnick

Sunday, September 27 @ 7:00 PM

LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas has been featured on Comedy Central, as a headliner at the Netflix is a Joke Festival and in feature films Regulars and Fade to Black. He has sold over 50,000 tickets on tour and accumulated 1 million followers and 500 million views across social media. For no reason at all, Lucas also holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business

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30528
“Liberty is Sweet”: Reconstructing the World of Black Loyalists through Archival and Literary Detective Work with Jane Lancaster
The John Brown House Museum

“Liberty is Sweet”: Reconstructing the World of Black Loyalists through Archival and Literary Detective Work with Jane Lancaster

Thursday, October 1 @ 5:30 PM

During the American Revolution, hundreds of enslaved Black Rhode Islanders navigated high-stakes choices in their pursuit of freedom. Reconstructing these lives requires rigorous historical detective work and some imagination to bridge the gaps left by sparse primary sources. On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:30pm, the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Museum at the John Brown House will host scholar Jane Lancaster for Liberty is Sweet: Reconstructing the World of Black Loyalists through Archival and Literary Detective Work. This engaging lecture will highlight figures such as Arthur Bowler, whose trail spans records from Newport and Portsmouth to Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone, as Dr. Lancaster shares how deep archival research informs historical storytelling. She will also discuss how her decade-long investigation across archives in three nations demonstrates how historical fiction, firmly grounded in non-fiction scholarship, can illuminate the hidden agency and lived experiences of Revolutionary-era Black Loyalists. Dr. Jane Lancaster is an independent scholar based in Providence, Rhode Island. She holds a Ph.D. in history from Brown University and has taught history at Brown, RISD, and the Lincoln School. Dr. Lancaster is the author of four non-fiction books—several focusing on Rhode Island history—and has published multiple articles on Rhode Island history ranging from 18th-century diaries to the Dorr War. Her latest book, Liberty is Sweet, is a historical novel directly informed by her extensive academic research on the Black Loyalist experience. Doors open at 4:30pm for a book signing and reception; the talk starts promptly at 5:30pm. Tickets cost $5 for RIHS members, and $10 for general admission. The book Liberty is Sweet will be available for purchase at the event. Guests can register here.

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Black Violin
Uptown Theater

Black Violin

Thursday, October 1 @ 7:00 PM

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose. From high school orchestra classmates to groundbreaking artists, Black Violin’s path reflects resilience, creativity, and the courage to challenge expectations. With their Black Violin Foundation reaching over 100,000 students each year, they’re building a legacy that transcends the stage, inspiring a new generation to dream boldly. Join them for an unforgettable night that celebrates growth, music, and the beauty of coming full circle. Follow Black Violin: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/blackviolin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlackViolinMusic/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blackviolinmusic Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zeHJ3kiJyjYXlIOcG4MA7?si=fFz584TKS3mBl2mWLXktBQ Website - http://blackviolin.net

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30529
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble
Uptown Theater

Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble

Friday, October 2 @ 8:00 PM

Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. With lightning-fast wit, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking for Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business. Learn more at colinandbradshow.com.

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30530
Jill McCracken + Hey Rel
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Jill McCracken + Hey Rel

Saturday, October 3

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30577
Providence, But On Fire + Hippocrisis + So Many Dangers + Grip Bite
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Providence, But On Fire + Hippocrisis + So Many Dangers + Grip Bite

Saturday, October 3

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30576
Jaboukie Young-White
Uptown Theater
Upstairs

Jaboukie Young-White

Sunday, October 4 @ 7:00 PM

Jaboukie Young-White is a comedian, writer, filmmaker, and musician from Chicago who was a correspondent on THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH. Named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch at the 2018 Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, Jaboukie has performed stand up twice on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON and debuted his half-hour comedy special on COMEDY CENTRAL STAND-UP PRESENTS. Jaboukie’s writing credits include Netflix’s AMERICAN VANDAL and BIG MOUTH. He can be seen in the last season of HBO’s CRASHING, recurring in the Hulu series ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, recurring in the HBO Max series RAP SH!T, produced by Issa Rae, and as a guest star of Netflix’s BLACK MIRROR. On the feature side, you can see him in the A24 produced Mike Mills feature C'MON, C'MON opposite Joaquin Phoenix, Sony’s ROUGH NIGHT directed by Lucia Aniello, Netflix’s SET IT UP directed by Claire Scanlon, SOMEONE GREAT directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, and as the lead in the film DATING & NEW YORK, released by IFC Films. Jaboukie also voices the lead roles of "Truman" in the animated series FAIRFAX on Amazon, and the role of “Ethan” in Disney’s STRANGE WORLD. Most recently, Jaboukie can be seen in THE THREESOME, directed by Chad Hartigan, which just premiered at SXSW 2025 and the Warner Brothers feature film, COMPANION, directed by Drew Hancock, now streaming. Jaboukie’s musical debut, All Who Can’t Hear Must Feel, was released through Interscope records in 2023. He currently recurs and writes on ABC’s ABBOTT ELEMENTARY.

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30531
Pocket Wrench + Sooflay + Lectra
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Pocket Wrench + Sooflay + Lectra

Wednesday, October 7

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30578
An evening with Lucinda Williams and her band
Uptown Theater

An evening with Lucinda Williams and her band

Wednesday, October 7 @ 8:00 PM

"My dad, as a poet, always told me to never censor myself – that's one of his cardinal rules of creative writing," says multiple-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. "That became my motto which I've stuck by all these years." Miller Williams' advice clearly is born out on Lucinda's powerful eighteenth studio album, the provocative *World's Gone Wrong*. "I felt a sense of urgency in making this record," she adds. Filled with gut-wrenching topical songs, the album's ten tracks were written and recorded in a blast of collaborative creativity as Lucinda and her cowriters – primarily husband/manager/co-producer Tom Overby and guitarist Doug Pettibone – grappled with events transpiring during the spring of 2025. A whole other album had been in the works, but that "urgency" to address our current cataclysmic situation motivated Lucinda and company to cut *World's Gone Wrong* in direct response. "Music is a powerful weapon," she points out. "I want this record to make people aware, wake them up. I like to push people's buttons." Lucinda, Pettibone, and Overby returned to co-producer Ray Kennedy's Room & Board Studio in Nashville to cut the tracks with her newly configured band: guitarist Marc Ford (Black Crowes), drummer Brady Blade (Emmylou Harris), and her longtime bassist David Sutton. On the gripping title track, they're joined by guest vocalist Brittney Spencer and keyboardist Rob Burger on Hammond B3. Its title inspired by the 1931 Mississippi Sheiks song (repurposed by Dylan in '93), the lyrics give voice to the lives of baffled everyday Americans: a nurse and a car salesman "workin' long hours" and "lookin' for comfort in a song." Throughout the album, Lucinda is at her most direct, not mincing words via those distinctive, one-of-a-kind vocals. The ominous "Something's Gotta Give" (also featuring Spencer) is punctuated by Pettibone's and Ford's fiery two-guitar interplay – a clarion call that "evil has come to play/you can feel it everywhere." On the country-blues "Lowlife," Mickey Raphael's dulcet harmonica livens up this ode to a juke joint where weary souls find relief. Lucinda and her band played the song onstage with Raphael during Willie Nelson's Outlaw Fest, and "audiences really responded to that one," Lucinda recalls. After their August 2 tour stop in Saratoga Springs, they reconvened with Raphael at New York's iconic Electric Lady Studio to cut the vibrant track. The blues-rockin' "Sing Unburied Sing," inspired by Jesmyn Ward's 2017 award-winning novel of a haunted South, offers soaring background vocals by Maureen Murphy and Siobhan Kennedy. A gutbucket blues, "Black Tears" features Reese Wynan's Hammond B3 accenting a down-and-dirty dual guitar attack. Accompanied by a serpentine slide guitar, "Punchline" eviscerates "false gods and deceivers/playin' on our deepest fears" and "people being taught to hate." Personifying the voice of liberty itself, in "Freedom Speaks" Lucinda reminds us that "apathy will blind you," urging us to "stand up and fight." The punk-blues "How Much Did You Get for Your Soul?" is a sequel of sorts to the piercing "Man Without a Soul," from Lucinda's critically acclaimed *Good Souls Better Angels* (2020). Backed by Murphy's churchy vocals, Lucinda paraphrases biblical scripture, delivering a bit of fire-and-brimstone that's sorely needed. The sole cover song on the album, Bob Marley's formidable "So Much Trouble in the World," features the inimitable vocals of national treasure Mavis Staples. "It's the first time I've cut a Bob Marley song," says Lucinda, who's released a series of albums of songs by the Fab Four (2024's *Lucinda Williams Sings the Beatles from Abbey Road*) and Tom Petty (2020's *Runnin' Down the Dream*), as well as blues and country classics. "I was self-conscious about it at first, because the song is so great and it had already been recorded the best it's ever going to be. But then when Mavis Staples came in to do vocals…." Together, they nailed it. The hymnlike "We've Come Too Far to Turn Around," featuring Norah Jones on piano and harmonies, is a heartbreaking closer, yet there is an aspirational quality too. "Norah's voice lifts the song up," says Lucinda. "Her part is subtle, kind of quiet, but it adds a whole level of something to the song." That "something" permeates the entirety of *World's Gone Wrong*, giving courage to listeners who are – as the title track says – "lookin' for comfort in a song." And that's what Lucinda fans have come to depend on over the past 45 years – since her sophomore effort comprised of originals, *Happy Woman Blues*, in 1980. With a back catalog of remarkable albums, including 1998's game-changing *Car Wheels on a Gravel Road*, three Grammy awards and countless accolades, including *Time* Magazine naming her America's Best Songwriter in 2001, Williams is one of our most revered artists, beloved for her singular vocals and extraordinary songs. And in these troubling times, we need the light she shines on *World's Gone Wrong* more than ever before.

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30532
Providence Event Feed
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Sheer Terror + Dropdead + Burn Kit + Bullzeye + Step First

Saturday, October 10

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30579
Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome
Uptown Theater

Fred Armisen: Comedy for Musicians But Everyone is Welcome

Wednesday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM

Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatow’s The Bubble, and Amazon’s series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers

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30533
BERTHA: Grateful Drag
Uptown Theater

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Thursday, October 15 @ 7:30 PM

BERTHA: Grateful Drag are the world's first and only drag-infused Grateful Dead tribute band, born in Tennessee in 2023 as a joyful, defiant response to anti-drag legislation. What began as a one-night experiment quickly sold out, caught the attention of Rolling Stone and the San Francisco Chronicle, and grew into an all-star, Nashville-based roots collective. Blending high-octane late 70's / early 80's Dead sound Dead energy with powerhouse female vocals, BERTHA delivers the classic two-set, three-hour Grateful Dead experience complete with fresh setlists every night. Each show also features local drag or burlesque performers and raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations, turning every performance into both a celebration and a cause. Equal parts jam-band devotion and queer joy, BERTHA has first-timers and Deadheads alike waving that flag wide and bi.

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30534
MICHAEL CARBONARO: WONDERBOY
Uptown Theater
Magic

MICHAEL CARBONARO: WONDERBOY

Saturday, October 17 @ 7:00 PM

Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY is the all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s The Carbonaro Effect. Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker—WONDERBOY is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick, and reality doesn’t stand a chance.

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Asher White + Black Pus + Backflip
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Asher White + Black Pus + Backflip

Wednesday, October 21

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Anthony Robustiano
Uptown Theater

Anthony Robustiano

Saturday, October 24 @ 7:30 PM

Anthony Robustiano is a high-energy and dynamic stand-up comedian and actor known for his infectious energy, millennial relatability, and vibrant storytelling. Originally from New York, Anthony has emerged as a social media star in 2024, amassing nearly two million followers and over 40 million likes across platforms. Now based in Vermont, he skillfully juggles his emerging comedy career with co-managing the family-owned business, Robo Creemees & General Store alongside his parents. His devoted fans eagerly make the journey to the store and follow his performances across many cities. He is set to bring his charismatic personality and his must-see humor comedy in his upcoming tour.

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Jeff Tweedy with Special Guest Case Oats
Uptown Theater

Jeff Tweedy with Special Guest Case Oats

Tuesday, November 3 @ 7:30 PM

Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released four solo albums and authored three New York Times bestsellers. In the wake of his 2026 critical success, Twilight Override (dBpm Records), this solo tour offers fans a rare chance to experience songs from Tweedy’s expansive catalog in a more intimate setting — spanning both his solo work and Wilco favorites.

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Cuzzo2slikk + Yahspeddy + Ouijah
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Black Box

Cuzzo2slikk + Yahspeddy + Ouijah

Wednesday, November 4

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Gauri B
Uptown Theater
Upstairs

Gauri B

Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 PM

Gauri has headlined top tier comedy clubs and festivals around the world, from Leicester Square Theater in London to WUK in Vienna, to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. Her clips have amassed hundreds of millions of views on social media and gained her a global following. Gauri enjoys tackling morbid subjects and infusing them with hard hitting punchlines, which she delivers with a natural charisma. Fearless and unabashed, Gauri draws material from politics and society, weaving personal stories with incisive jokes. And when it comes to crowd work and interacting with the audience, she is undoubtedly in a league of her own.

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Pete Correale
Uptown Theater

Pete Correale

Saturday, November 14 @ 8:00 PM

Pete Correale: The Voice of the Everyday Grind Pete Correale is the funniest guy at the party who somehow snuck onto the country's biggest comedy stages. For three decades, Pete has built a powerhouse stand-up career by doing something deceptively simple: treating the microphone like a backyard fence and speaking truth about the beautifully chaotic mess of everyday life. With his trademark conversational delivery, Pete doesn't just perform for his fans—he talks with them about the shared, hilarious absurdities of marriage, parenthood, owning a dog, and trying to survive it all with your sanity intact. From the Writer's Room to Special Delivery Pete's sharp comedic mind extends far beyond the microphone. He is a veteran television writer who has lent his distinct voice to hit sitcoms like CBS's Kevin Can Wait and Netflix's The Crew, alongside numerous guest stand-up appearances on late-night TV. A master storyteller, Pete has captured his genius across four highly rated, one-hour comedy specials: Things We Do For Love, Let Me Tell Ya, For Pete's Sake, and his latest release, Good Hangin', which is currently drawing rave reviews. The Podcasting Pioneer & National Headliner When he isn't on stage, Pete is a dominant force in the digital space. He is the co-creator and co-host of the wildly popular The Pete and Sebastian Show alongside comedy superstar Sebastian Maniscalco, a brilliant chemistry they also bring to their current show on SiriusXM. For the die-hard fans who want an unfiltered dose of his raw perspective, Pete created the Pete Correale Patreon Channel, which features constant premium content and his unscripted talk show, Loose Ends. Having performed in just about every venue alongside nearly every major name in the business, Pete has transitioned from a club staple to a premier national theater headliner. After blowing the roofs off major arenas as the opening act on Sebastian's massive 2024 tour, Pete continues to live on the road, bringing his brilliant, laugh-out-loud perspective to packed houses across the country.

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The Pizza Principal
Uptown Theater

The Pizza Principal

Friday, November 20 @ 8:00 PM

RI Docs is excited to present the international premiere of the documentary film, The Pizza Principal: After the unexpected popularity of his local pizza reviews, a pizza-obsessed vice principal from Coventry high school sets out to review 40 Rhode Island pizzerias in 30 days, and fulfill his dream of becoming a professional writer. This film, directed by Rhode Island native Kirk Benttinen takes you on a journey through the kitchens and dining rooms of mom and pop pizzerias all across Rhode Island, following Tim's journey and celebrating, the stories, people, and recipes behind some of the best pizza in the country. But it's more than a night out at the movies, it's a neighborhood-activation event. Before the show, present your ticket to participating bars and restaurants in Federal Hill for drink and food specials. The show will kick off with several of our RI Docs shorts, all films about Rhode Islanders and their remarkable lives. We'll have surprise performances from local artists, a Q & A after the film with the filmmaker and subjects from The Pizza Principal. After the show join us for a pizza after party in the neighborhood where the pizzerias from the film will be slinging pies and mingling with guests.

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Vinny Guadagnino
Uptown Theater
VIP VINNY G

Vinny Guadagnino

Saturday, November 21 @ 6:00 PM

Vinny Guadagnino is one of the most recognized lifestyle personalities and digital influencers. Vinny first rose to fame in 2009 on the MTV series “Jersey Shore,” which over its six-season run became the highest-rated series in the history of the network and a cultural phenomenon. During his time away from the shore, Vinny starred in series including “Vinny & Ma Eat America” on Food Network and “Joking Off” on MTV2. In April 2018, the franchise returned as “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation,” and immediately recaptured the zeitgeist, breaking viewership records along the way. The show’s 7th season is set to premiere on February 8th, 2024. In addition, Vinny has starred in MTV’s “Double Shot at Love,” and “Revenge Prank,” with Pauly D. Vinny also has a residency at the world-famous Chippendales Las Vegas, where he serves as the celebrity guest host throughout the year. In 2022, Vinny joined the historic 31st season of Dancing with the Stars. Vinny and his partner Koko made an impressive run on the show, making it all the way to the quarter-finals! Most recently, Vinny joined the cast of “All-Star Shore” on MTV & Paramount+ for its second season. In this series, Vinny went head-to-head against eleven other reality stars doing what he does best – party games! The Keto Guido continues to build a massive social media presence, working with brands like Visible, La Roche-Posay & DraftKings, while also staring in Wawa’s newest social media campaign/commercial promoting their pizza. Off-screen, Vinny is a 2x best-selling author. His most recent book, “The Keto Guido Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Get Healthy and Look Great” lead to Vinny becoming one of the most known personalities in the Keto/Health & Wellness and fitness communities. You can see some of his recipes featured on his Keto Instagram page @KetoGuido.

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Julia Minkin + Justice Cow + Space Cowboy Newt
AS220's Empire Street Complex
AS220 Main Stage

Julia Minkin + Justice Cow + Space Cowboy Newt

Sunday, November 22

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Robby Hoffman: LIVE ON TOUR
Uptown Theater

Robby Hoffman: LIVE ON TOUR

Sunday, November 22 @ 7:30 PM

Robby Hoffman is an Emmy-winning writer, Emmy-nominated actor, and comedian whose work spans stand-up, television, and podcasting. In 2025, she was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" and her debut Netflix stand-up special, Robby Hoffman: WAKE UP, directed by John Mulaney premiered globally. Upon announcement of their collaboration, Mulaney boasted, "No one has owned a stage like her since James Brown." In 2025 Hoffman also starred opposite Michelle Williams in FX's critically acclaimed limited series Dying for Sex. She currently appears on Season 4 of HBO's Hacks, where she earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, and is now in production on Season 5. And she is also set for a major role in the upcoming HBO series Rooster from Steve Carell and Bill Lawrence. Hoffman is currently developing UnEntitled at HBO, a new series she is writing, executive producing, and set to star in. Born in Brooklyn and raised in a large family before moving to Montreal, The New York Times describes Robby as a "bulldozing stand-up," comparing her to Larry David, noting her "mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew 'Dice' Clay." The New York Times also praised her Patreon podcast Too Far as "an addictive listen." Robby Hoffman has been hailed as "The future of comedy" by The Daily Beast, "An original comic talent" by The Wall Street Journal, and a "Delightful oddball" by The Hollywood Reporter, while Decider wrote that "To witness her performance is to see someone who stands out so distinctly from her contemporaries."

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Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest
Uptown Theater

Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest

Sunday, December 6 @ 7:00 PM

Beloved former teen militia member Tamika Flynn is joining a few hundred of her friends for the annual Murder Night in Blood Forest, a celebration of crows, ravens, and all corvids. But a masked killer is hunting these carefree partiers one by one. Who would ruin Murder Night with murder? Can Cecil and Tamika solve the mystery before the murderer has gotten them all? Starring Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, Jeffrey Cranor surprise guests playing fan favorite characters, a special musical guest as "The Weather" and live music by Disparition. Both fans of the show and newcomers will be able to enjoy this stand-alone performance.

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Davide De Pierro
Uptown Theater
DAVIDE VIP

Davide De Pierro

Friday, January 15 @ 7:30 PM

Inspired by Davide De Pierro's newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance. Davide is a New Jersey native that has cultivated over 3M followers on TikTok and 2.7M followers on Instagram and has been earning millions of views online. Known for his commentary on relationships, finances, and those relatable moments that capture the human experience, Davide is excited to be expanding into a fresh medium.

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