Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Things to Do This Weekend in Providence

Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 PM
Today
Roger Williams and Witchcraft with Andrew Schnetzer
The John Brown House Museum
Aldrich House

Roger Williams and Witchcraft with Andrew Schnetzer

Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 PM

Join the Rhode Island Historical Society on Thursday, October 15th, at 6pm for Roger Williams and Witchcraft, a presentation from Roger Williams National Memorial Park Ranger Andrew Schnetzer. Roger Williams’s English world was filled with the fear of witchcraft, demonology, and satanic practices. Williams’s views on the spiritual world were subtle and complex, balancing his beliefs in soul freedom with a pragmatic vision of civil laws. Join National Park Service ranger Andy to explore the uncanny world of Roger Williams and Witchcraft. Andrew Schnetzer has worked for the National Park Service for over 19 years. As a park ranger at Roger Williams National Memorial, he focuses on making the ideals of our Nation’s earliest thinkers central to the American experience. As a park ranger, he does not consider himself a historian, but an interpreter of American stories. His programs are grounded in the evidence while striving to find meaning, dialog, and understanding in a modern world. Guests can register here.

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Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 PM
Today
Sugar Ray Norcia
The Blue Room

Sugar Ray Norcia

Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 PM

Sugar Ray Norcia is one of the most celebrated blues musicians of his generation and for good reason. He is a singer, harmonica player and song writer of the highest order. He leads one of the genres' most accomplished bands, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones. Norcia is a three time Grammy nominated musician.His band Sugar Ray and the Bluetones have garnered twenty six Blues Music Award Nominations as a band and in individual award categories. This year alone Sugar Ray and the Bluetones are nominated for Band of the Year and individual band members have received nominations in six other categories. NO COVER!!

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Thursday, October 15 @ 7:30 PM
Today
BERTHA: Grateful Drag
Uptown Theater

BERTHA: Grateful Drag

Thursday, October 15 @ 7:30 PM

BERTHA: Grateful Drag has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to Rhode Island Pride and their work  bringing together the greater LGBTQIA+ community to commemorate their diverse heritage, foster inclusion, educate and create awareness of issues, and celebrate achievements in equality. 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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Friday, October 16 @ 8:00 PM
The Blue Room

Brother to Brother

Friday, October 16 @ 8:00 PM

Brother to Brother has been entertaining audiences across Rhode Island and Southern New England for more than 26 years with an energetic mix of R&B, funk, soul, Motown, classic dance hits, and today’s favorites. Led by veteran musician Richard Gomes, the band is known for high-energy performances that keep dance floors packed. Vocalists Teri Reis and Tommie Lee Stephens bring soulful vocals, dynamic stage presence, and unforgettable entertainment. Whether performing at clubs, festivals, or private events, Brother to Brother delivers timeless music, crowd favorites, and nonstop energy that keeps audiences coming back.

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Saturday, October 17 @ 11:00 AM
This Weekend HerStory: Historic Women of the East Side Walking Tour
The John Brown House Museum
The Museum at the John Brown House

HerStory: Historic Women of the East Side Walking Tour

Saturday, October 17 @ 11:00 AM

Join staff from the Rhode Island Historical Society’s Museum at the John Brown House for HerStory: Historic Women of the East Side at 11am on Saturday, October 17. This walking tour, which covers just over a half mile on Providence’s East Side, highlights women’s stories from the 18th-century through the present day. Whether you’re passionate about history, social change, or just eager to be inspired, this unique experience will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the women who have made history and continue to shape our future. From educators, artists, and unsung heroes, this is the story of the women of the East Side. The tour departs from the Museum at the John Brown House at 52 Power Street, Providence, RI, and lasts approximately 90 minutes. The tour will end at Frazier Terrace 223, Benefit St., Providence, RI, in front of the entrance to the RISD Museum. Tickets cost $15 per person and $10 for RIHS members, and include admission to the Museum at the John Brown House on the day of the tour. Guests can register here.

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Saturday, October 17 @ 7:00 PM
This Weekend 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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