rhode island — what's happening
WEEK OF JANUARY 5, 2026
MONDAY
PROVIDENCE
The Parlour
WESTERLY
United Theatre
Featured
Start your week with live music. The Parlour has open mic every Monday at 8pm. Free entry, full bar, good vibes.
MONDAY OPEN MIC
The Parlour
Providence • Every Monday
TUESDAY
PROVIDENCE
AS220
The Parlour
Featured
If it's heavy, it's at The Met. Metal, hardcore, punk—Pawtucket's been loud since '75.
HEAVY MUSIC HQ
The Met
Pawtucket • All ages shows
WEDNESDAY
JAMESTOWN
The Narragansett Cafe
PROVIDENCE
Alchemy
Featured
Outdoor shows are back. Ocean Mist, Narragansett beach, live bands all summer.
BEACH + BANDS
Ocean Mist
Narragansett • Seasonal
THURSDAY
CRANSTON
Buttonwoods Brewery
EAST GREENWICH
Greenwich Odeum
FALL RIVER
Narrows Center for the Arts
JAMESTOWN
The Narragansett Cafe
LINCOLN
Bally's Twin River Casino
NEWPORT
Newport Blues Cafe
PROVIDENCE
AS220
The Parlour
WOONSOCKET
Stadium Theatre
Featured
When everywhere else closes, Alchemy opens up. Dance parties til 2am, Providence.
LATE NIGHT PVD
Alchemy
Providence • Open late
FRIDAY
LINCOLN
Bally's Twin River Casino
PROVIDENCE
Alchemy
WOONSOCKET
Stadium Theatre
Featured
PPAC has hosted Broadway, concerts, and comedy since 1928. Providence's grand theater.
HISTORIC THEATER
PPAC
Providence • 3,100 seats
SATURDAY
EAST GREENWICH
Greenwich Odeum
FALL RIVER
Narrows Center for the Arts
NEWPORT
One Pelham East
Featured
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SUNDAY
PROVIDENCE
Alchemy
The Parlour
Featured
Under 21? You can still see shows. AS220 has all-ages events regularly.
ALL AGES WELCOME
AS220
Providence • All ages