December 24, 2009
Thursday 12.24
Disney on Ice ” Finding Nemo”
Featuring a short performance then skate with the performers. 11am-12pm
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 www.ProvidenceSkating.com
Cable Car Cinema
The Damned United. 6:45 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Christmas Carol. 7:30pm — Sold Out –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Perishable Theatre
Improv Jones. 10pm
115 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
A Night of Sin at The 201
“What Happens at The 201, Stays at The 201. 10pm
201 Westminster St.*401.454.5481 www.the201providence.com
Saturday 12.26
Dunkin Donuts Center
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. 12pm $15,$25, $45, $60
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Trinity Rep
Christmas Carol. 2 & 7:30pm — SOLD OUT –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 2 & 8pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
France a sparkling from Domaine de Martinolles “Le Berceau” Blanquette de Limoux. 3:30-5:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Cable Car Cinema
An Education. 7 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Perishable Theatre
Improv Jones. 10pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Tazza
DJ Dtrain:Disco Balls and Video Walls! 10pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Live Music at The 201
Check their Facebook page and calendar for bands. 10pm
201 Westminster St.*401.454.5481 www.the201providence.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Breezee and the Count. DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Sunday 12.27
Rush-Hour Class at Perishable Theatre
Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance with Neylon. 10am $13 to drop in/ $60 for six class punch card.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
A Christmas Carol. 12 & 5pm — SOLD OUT –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Dunkin Donuts Center
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. 12 & 4:30pm $15,$25, $45, $60
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Cable Car Cinema
An Education. 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 6:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Tazza
Open Mic Night hosted by Brian M. 7pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Kris Hansen. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Monday 12.28
Dunkin Donuts Center
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. 1 & 5pm $15,$25, $45, $60
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Cable Car Cinema
An Education. 7, & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Tazza
I Do Like Mondays. Great drink specials, great music and movies on the wall. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Breanne and Mark. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tuesday 12.29
Dunkin Donuts Center
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. 11 & 3pm $15,$25, $45, $60
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Belly Dance with Zaharah. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Cable Car Cinema
An Education. 7 & 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
A Christmas Carol. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Tazza
Sit Down Baby Blues Night. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Wednesday 12.30
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Dunkin Donuts Center
Disney on Ice Presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo. 3pm $15,$25, $45, $60
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Modern Dance with Nikki Carrara. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Speakeasy Series at Local 121
Speakeasy Series featuring Erica Russo. Erik Wohlgemuth opens. 8pm $6
Nightly DJ Series featuring Blade Mon. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tazza
Welcome to the Future. Tazza’s first annual New Year’s Eve Eve Celebration Spectacular. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Trivaoakee at Fatty McGee’s
A twist on the normal Karaoke. Prizes all night long.
Every Wednesday. 9pm-12:3am
55 Union St. *401. 831-FATT myspace.com/fattymcgee
December 17, 2009
Thursday 12.17
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Meet the Artists Evening at Craftland
Meet some of Craftland’s lovely artists. Snacks and drinks while you mingle and shop. 5-8pm
235 Westminster St. *401.272.4285 www.craftlandshow.com
Holiday Cocktails at Heir
Come and enjoy complimentary Holiday Cocktail after you do your shopping in Downcity. 6-9pm
65 Eddy St. *401.331.5680 www.heirantiques.com
As220
BSS Elementary Showcase. 6-8pm Free
Free Speech Thursdays at AS220 featuring: Singer/Songwriter & Poet Open Mic. 9pm $4
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Trinity Rep
Christmas Carol. 7:30pm — Sold Out –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Perishable Theatre
Mondegreen. 8pm
Improv Jones. 10pm
5 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
B-Side Cafe at Black Rep
DJ Finesse with drummer extraordinaire Animal C. 9pm-1am $5 18+
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Tazza
That’ll Learn Ya. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.33 www.tazzacaffe.com
Cable Car Cinema
Walt and El Grupo. 9:30pm
La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet. 6:30pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Broomball After Hours
Take off your skates and put on your sneaks. Play co-ed broomball.
Click here to sing up or visit their Facebook page. 18+ 9:30pm
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 www.ProvidenceSkating.com
A Night of Sin at The 201
“What Happens at The 201, Stays at The 201. 10pm
201 Westminster St.*401.454.5481 www.the201providence.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Damian David. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. www.local121.com
Friday 12.18
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 8pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
U.S. Washington State: Wines of Charles Smith. 4:30-6:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Perishable Theatre
Dance Dance Party Party. 5:30pm
Mondegreen. 8pm
5 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Cable Car Cinema
LA Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet. 6:30pm
Walt and El Grupo. 9:30pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Dunkin Donuts Center
Bridgeport Sound Tigers vs. Providence. 7:05pm $25, $18
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Trinity Rep
Christmas Carol. 7:30pm — SOLD OUT–
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
As220
Glowkid, Lovers, Ming Toro and Full of Birdy. 9pm $7
155 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
AfroSonic at Black Rep
Featuring DJ Dublin & Dj Dupe, along with DJs Blackdove, Mikedelick, and
Nick de Paris from AfroSonic Collective. 18+ 9pm-2am $5
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Speakeasy Music Series at Local 121
Speakeasy Music Series featuring 27 Sundays. Kayla Ringleheim opens. 9pm $5
Nightly DJ Series featuring Pete Lima. DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. www.local121.com
Dance! Dance! Dance! at The 201
Local DJs spin for your pleasure. 10pm
201 Westminster St.*401.454.5481 www.the201providence.com
Tazza
CHIFFEROBE: A Jazz-Age Caberet. 10pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.33 www.tazzacaffe.com
Saturday 12.19
Cable Car Cinema
The Damned United. 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Ass20
The Sentimental Favorites Holiday Matinee. 12-3pm Free
Lunchbagg, HovaDamus, and Bogus Trizzy. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Yoga Basics at Providence Library
Yoga basics with Andrew Moulton. 1-2:30pm
150 Empire St. *401.455.8000 www.provlib.org
Visit with Santa Every Saturday
Window Decorating Competition with Guest judge Mayor Cicilline. 2pm
Visit with Santa. 11am-4pm
Live Ice Carving. 2-4pm
Corner of Union & Westminster St. *401.421.0254 www.indowncity.com
Trinity Rep
Christmas Carol. 2 & 7:30pm — SOLD OUT –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 2 & 8pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
France: Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris from Alsace & Le Volcanique, a Gamay from Cotes de Forez. 3:30-5:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Holiday Cocktails at Heir
Come and enjoy complimentary Holiday Cocktail after you do your shopping in Downcity. 6-9pm
65 Eddy St. *401.331.5680 www.heirantiques.com
Dunkin Donuts Center
Boston Pops Holiday Concert. 7:30pm $62,$52, $42
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Perishable Theatre
Mondegreen. 8pm
Improv Jones. 10pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Good Times Cafe at Black Rep
Good Times Cafe with DJ Garfdigga. 25+ 9pm-2am $10
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Tazza
DJ Dtrain:Disco Balls and Video Walls! 10pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Live Music at The 201
Check their Facebook page and calendar for bands. 10pm
201 Westminster St.*401.454.5481 www.the201providence.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Micah Jackson. DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Sunday 12.20
Rush-Hour Class at Perishable Theatre
Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance with Neylon. 10am $13 to drop in/ $60 for six class punch card.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
A Christmas Carol. 12 & 5pm — SOLD OUT –
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Cable Car Cinema
The Damned United. 12, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 6:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Sunday Matinees: Film Noir at Providence Public Library
Sunday Matinees: Film Noir: The Third Man. 2-4pm
Holiday Mandolin Concert with L’Esperance. 2-3pm
150 Empire St. *401.455.8000 www.provlib.org
Dunkin Donuts Center
Lowell Devils vs. Providence Bruins. 4:05pm $26, $18
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Ass20
Providence Cutting Sessions: JAZZ PROGRAM. 5:30-8pm $5
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Tazza
Open Mic Night hosted by Brian M. 7pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Kris Hansen. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Monday 12.21
Dunkin Donuts Center
Providence College Friars vs. Yale University. 7pm
1 La Salle Square *401.331.0700 www.dunkindonutscenter.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Ass20
Towering Days, McKenzie, Coda, and Western Ambiance. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Tazza
I Do Like Mondays. Great drink specials, great music and movies on the wall. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Providence Live at Black Rep
Where Urban Music Lives. 18+ 9pm-1am $5
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Featuring Breanne and Mark. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tuesday 12.22
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Belly Dance with Zaharah. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
As220
Life Drawing. 6-8:30pm $6
Psycho Circus, Starks & Hutch, and Graffito. 9:30pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Cable Car Cinema
The Damned United. 6:45 & pm
204 S. Main St. *401.272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
A Christmas Carol. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Tazza
Sit Down Baby Blues Night. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Wednesday 12.23
Wicked at PPAC
The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. 1 & 7:30pm
$53, $58, $63, $68, $73, $78, $83, $88, $93, $98, $103, $133, $143 and $153
220 Weybosset St. *401.421.2787 www.ppacri.org
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Modern Dance with Nikki Carrara. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
A Christmas Carol. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Citizens Bank Latin Jazz & Salsa at Black Rep
Salsa Lessons with Sydonee Harris. $8 for lessons and cover 8pm-9pm
Live music with Carlos de Leon and the UN Band, and DJ Papo spinning salsa. Proper dress required 18+
9pm-1am $5
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Speakeasy Series at Local 121
Speakeasy Series featuring Shannon Corey. 8pm $8
Nightly DJ Series featuring Blade Mon. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tazza
Whiskey Girl Wednesdays. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Ass20
Any Port in the Storm, MOGA, Triple Point, and Tonic Thief. 9:30pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Trivaoakee at Fatty McGee’s
A twist on the normal Karaoke. Prizes all night long.
Every Wednesday. 9pm-12:3am
55 Union St. *401. 831-FATT myspace.com/fattymcgee
July 10, 2009
Congratulations to Concetta Archer, the winner of 2 tickets to this Sunday’s World of Flavors Restaurant Competition!
RI WORLD OF FLAVORS
This Sunday, 1-6pm
Providence Skating Center
Last Chance to Buy Tickets Online and Get $10 Off! Just type in the code “Downcity” when ordering. www.riworldofflavors.com
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July 9, 2009
QuickWhatsUp.com is proud to launch the first multicultural culinary competition in Rhode Island this Sunday from 1-6pm at the Bank of America Skating Center. The World of Flavors Competition will showcase a broad cross-section of Rhode Island restaurants as they compete a $15,000 prize package. Restaurants from around the state will sample their food to up to 1,000 voters who will pick the winner in each category: Americana, South of the Border, European & Mediterranean, and Asian & Indian. The event, hosted by Shawn Tempesta of the
Rhode Show on Fox Providence and featuring music by
Spogga, will kick off
Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25).
Live Downcity readers use the code “Downcity” to get $10 off tickets! Visit www.riworldofflavors.com
WIN 2 FREE TICKETS! Just tell us what your favorite thing is about Downcity Providence. Post your answer in a comment on this blog post or on twitter at www.twitter.com/livedowncity. The winners will be announced via twitter and livedowncity.com Friday, July 10th at noon.
June 25, 2009
This Saturday, June 27th, Live Downcity will be setting up camp in Grant’s Block, on the corner of Union and Westminster Streets during the first Downtown Providence Living Tour from noon-5pm. The tour is free, and takes you on an open tour of 7 residential properties around Downtown, including lofts, apartments and condos. You can sign up at www.providencedowntown.com or just drop in. Be sure to stop by the Live Downcity tent in order to pick up info on what’s happening around Downcity, as well as a special print edition just for the occasion.
June 25, 2009
The World of Flavors Competition, coming to the Bank of America Skating Center on July 12th has announced its list of participating restaurants. Restaurants compete for a winner in each category, including Americana, Asian, European/Mediterranean, and South of the Border. Winners receive a $15,000 prize package, and are chosen by over 1,000 voters.
QuickWhatsUp.com brings you this multicultural culinary competition. The event, hosted by Shawn Tempesta of the Rhode Show on Fox Providence and featuring music by Spogga, will kick off Providence Restaurant Weeks (July 12-25) on Sunday July 12th at the Providence Skating Center. For tickets and the chance to sample some of Rhode Island’s best restaurants, visit www.riworldofflavors.com
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June 11, 2009
Are you thinking of leaving behind the sprawl, packing up your belongings and moving from the burbs to the city? Or, maybe, you’ve just always wanted to live in lovely Downtown Providence. Either way, now is your chance. The Providence Foundation, Live Downcity and the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance are collaborating with seven Downtown and surrounding properties to bring you a comprehensive tour of available residential space. Keep reading →
Since its opening in 1996, Creperie off of Thayer Street has built up what the owner, Leslie Albuquerque, calls somewhat of a “cult following.” Because of its proximity to Brown University’s campus, Creperie is a student favorite with alumni returning long after they graduate to get their fix of crepes, smoothies and wraps. Most of the crepes have girls’ names, like Betty, Connie, Nori, Jeanne, and combine classic favorites, such as nutella and strawberries or scrambled egg, baked ham and swiss; with brave daily specials, such as the Jess a.k.a. “French s’more” with marshmallow, chocolate & graham cracker. 
Atop College Hill on famed Thayer Street in Providence, is Kabob and Curry. This Indian cuisine favorite has been a staple of the area for twenty-two years, and word on the street is that they ‘never disappoint.’
The Boston Sports Club may be part of one of the top three corporate fitness companies in the nation, but their focus on Downcity’s growing community has made them into the neighborhood gym we never had. For those of us who live and work Downcity, excuses for not eating our veggies and going to the gym are becoming slimmer. With Downcity’s only food market, Gourmet Heaven, opening up on Weybossett last month and the Boston Sports Club, opening this past January several blocks away on Dorrance, Downcity folks can now have a more convenient and healthier lifestyle without leaving the area code. 
The incessant rainfal so far this summer has really shaken up the MOTB schedule, but to keep it fresh and exciting, they’ve announced a few changes. The newest additions include, Anchorman, Outside Providence, Ghostbusters, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Fifth Element, and more. Hope for sunnier days and milder nights, and we’ll see you every Thursday for Movies on the Block.
We waited patiently as New Haven-based grocer Gourmet Heaven readied to open their doors as the only market in Downcity. Residents have shopped for their groceries creatively until now, and with the opening of this market comes the beginning of a new era of living more comfortably Downcity. 
C VS Pharmacy opened its doors and now serves as Downcity’s only pharmacy. Residents have been waiting for this conveniently located CVS store/pharmacy to open for the good part of this past year.
