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.
July 9, 2009
Thursday 7.09
Kennedy Plaza
Fit and Fun Thursdays! Hosted by BSC. Today’s theme: Beach Body Bootcamp. 12:15-1pm
Fountain of Youth Skateboarding Night. 5-9pm $5
Burnside Park Music Series. Sound Session Edition! Featuring David Alexis & Co. Steel Pan. Beer garden hosted by Trinity Brewhouse. 5-7pm
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennedyplaza.org
Complimentary Happy Hour at Oop!
Every Thursday. 5pm
220 Westminster St. *401. 276.0650 www.oopstuff.com
Sound Session at Black Rep
FGx Afterwork Jazz & Blues Series: Paul Williams. 5-7pm
The Providence Phoenix Presents: The AfroSonic Collective. 9pm-2am $15 advance/$20 door
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Grand Opening of Waste Not Want Not
A never-before-seen Thrift Store. Everything for sale has, in some way, been re-used, re-purposed, or re-cycled. 6-9pm
232 Westminster St.
Sound Session at As220

Free Speech Thursdays at AS220 featuring: Poetry Tag & Writer’s Workshop 2nd floor of Empire Street.6:30 pm Free
BSS Elementary Showcase. 6pm $2 cover
Experimental Film Night. 10pm Free
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Sound Session at Waterplace Park Resturant

RIYP, APA and Black Rep Present: 3rd Annual All White Affair: A Summer Eleganza. 6:30pm-1am
1 Finance Way *401.272.1040 www.waterplaceri.com
Ween at Lupos
Doors 7pm/Show 8pm. $27.50 advance/$30 day of
79 Washington St. *401.331.5876 www.lupos.com
Trinity Rep
Menopause The Musical. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Movies on the Block

Ghostbusters. Free at dusk
Corner of Westminster St. & Union St. *401.421.0254 www.shopdowncity.com
Tazza Caffe
LOVELIFE. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Cable Car Cinema
$9.99. 9pm
Summer Hours. 7pm
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Perishable Theatre
Improv Jones. 10pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Local 121
Sound Session: Christopher Johnson Presents: The Word Warriors Tour ‘09. 8pm
Nightly DJ Series. DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
B-side Cafe at Olives
With DJ Finesse and Animal C.
21+ 108 North Main St. *401.751.1200 ww.olivesri.com
Friday 7.10
Kennedy Plaza
Farmers’ Market. Sidewalk along Burnside Park. Brought to you by Farm Fresh RI. 11am-2pm
Sound Session: Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., and Ron Browz at Bank of America City Center. 6-11pm $25
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennedyplaza.org
RISD Museum
Classes: Drawn from Art . Explore objects in the galleries for inspiration then respond with a variety of materials, including ink, collage, and papers. 11am-2pm
Noontime Guided Tours. Docent-led 30-minute tours present special exhibitions and Museum highlights. 12:15-12:45pm Free with Museum admission.
224 Benefit St. *401.454.6500 www.risdmuseum.org
Washington Trust Presents: The Rising Stars of FirstWorks
Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School Youth Jazz Combo. 12pm
115 Empire St. *401.421.4282 www.firstworksprov.org
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits
Garce Grande Rueda and Las Rocas Garnacha. 4:30-6:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Sound Session at Black Rep
AfroSonic. 10pm
FGX Afterwork Jazz & Blues Series: Marc Cary Trio. 5-7pm $5
Black Rep Blacklot: The Buzzard Blue Band and Avi & Celia. 6-8pm Free
Lifted Productions/4zero1 Offical After Party Fashion Show Feat. Mista Mista, DJ J2 and DJ Vibe. 9pm-2am 415 advance/ $20 at door
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Perishable Theatre
Hour- Dance Dance Party Party. 5:30pm
Parrallelogramophonograph present “Villainy”. 8pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Lupos Summer Block Party at Lupos
Featuring Badfish a tribute to Sublime, The Agents, Scotty Don’t, Someday Providence, Hope Anchor,
Senior Discount, Baylock and The Cobramatics. Show 6pm $17.50 advance
79 Washington St. *401.331.5876 www.lupos.com
Cable Car Cinema
Throw Down Your Heart. 7 & 9:30pm
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Menopause The Musical. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Sound Session at As220
California Smile, Sacred Objects, Menya, and Robot Dick. 9pm $7
156 Westminster St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Olives
The Kulprits. 21+ 10pm
108 North Main St. *401.751.1200 www.olivesri.com
Tazza Caffe
Live @ 5 with Nicky P and Friends. 5pm
Mahi Mahi, Paper Eagles, & Spanish Dancer. 10pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
FLIPSIDE! at Local 121
DJs Dan Riti & Kevin James present FLIPSIDE!: Soundsession 2009 Edition!
Special Guest DJ set from Boston’s own Mr. Matt (Hot Pink Delorean / Terravita). 11pm
121 Washington St. www.local121.com
Saturday 7.11
Ass20
BSS bike event. 1-4pm
Until the Light Takes Us. 6:30-8pm. Doors 6pm $10
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Cable Car Cinema
Thrown Down Your Heart. 1, 3, 5, 7, & 9pm
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Perishable Theatre
Dance 101. 9am
Tea For Two. 8pm
Show- Improv Jones. 10pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
Menopause The Musical. 2 & 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Eno Fine Wines and Spirits Public Tasting
Garce Grande Rueda and Las Rocas Garnacha.
3:30-5:30pm
225 Westminster St. *401.521.1200 www.enofinewines.com
Sound Session at Waterplace Park Bank RI Stage
Featuring Los Sugar Kings, Alyssa Graham, Claudia Graham, & Edwin Pabon. 5pm-10pm Free
1 Finance Way *401.272.1040 www.waterplaceri.com
Tazza Caffe
Dinner in Paris with Nick de Paris. Exclusive menu with an exclusive Parisian mix and
video (6-8pm).
Barry’s Barry’s Barry’s Video Dance Club. With special guests The Alchemystics. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Sound Session at Black Rep
Black Rep Classic Saturday. 10pm
Westminster Showcase featuring Tevellus, Chris Rosenquest, No Means Yes, Boston Black Beans, Big Rush & Zili Misik. 1-6pm Free
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Black Rep Blacklot Stage: CW28 Jam Rock Showcase featuring Dani Danger, Barn Burning, Spogga, Fungus Amungus and Grow. 4-8pm Free
WBRU/360 Presents: DJ Diva Dee. 9pm-2am 415 advance/$20 at door
“Love & Happiness”. Featuring Kenyatta, DJ J Scratch, DJ Brown Hornet & The Elan Trotman Band. 9pm-2am $15advance/$20 at door
Narragansett Beer Back Lot Stage: Featuring Maradon Famous, Paul Michael, Noble Society, Queen Omega backed by Zili Misik & Jahdan.
9pm-2am $15 advance/$20 at door
Block Party: Presented by Pedp, CW28 & NHPRI. 7pm-2am Free
Carnival Parade. 10pm Featuring Rooted Sound, RIFF Parade & Others
Olives
Sugar. 21+
108 North Main St. *401.751.1200 www.olivesri.com
Nightly DJ Series Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 11pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Sunday 7.12
Rush-Hour Class at Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Improvisational Tribal Belly Dance with Neylon. 10am $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
RI World of Flavors at Kennedy Plaza
Restaurants from around the state will sample their food for voters who will pick the winner in each category: Americana, South of the Border, European & Mediterranean, and Asian & Indian. 1-6pm $50
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennedyplaza.org
Cable Car Cinema
Thrown Down Your Heart. 1,3, 5, 7, & 9pm
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Trinity Rep
Menopause The Musical. 2pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Sound Session at Black Rep
Sound Session ” Carnavale Series”. 3pm
9.5.5 WBRU 360 Experience in Sound Presents: RPM Gospel Brunch. 10:30am & 2pm $25
Scion Presents: Sound Session Kickoff Event Feat. DJ Benzi. 9pm-1am $10
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
As220
Gallery Openings: Shows for the month of July 8-27
Opening Receptions. Sunday July 12 4-7pm Free
AS220 Main Gallery: New work by Deanna Hope, John McCaughey & Roberta Sulls
Open Window: Photography by Diego Correal
Youth Gallery: New work by Tiffany Ng
AS220 Project Space @ 93 Mathewson St.: Not Just Women In White Dresses -new work by C.W. Roelle & Trash Island – new work by Jill Colinan & Kendra Plumley
Songwriters in the Round. 6-8pm $5
Daily Life, Religious Girls, Kokomo, and Our Brother the Native. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
95.5 WBRU Retro Lunch at Lupos
Featuring Reel Big Fish and The English Beat. Doors 7pm/Show 8pm $22.50 advance/$25 day of/$29.50 reserved
79 Washington St. *401.331.5876 www.lupos.com
Tazza Caffe
Open Mic. Award-winning open mic hosted by Brian M.
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
DJ Nightly Series at Local 121
DJs vary nightly. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Monday 7.13
Kennedy Plaza
Market Bazaar Monday. Antiques, accessories, art, food, and fun. 11am-5pm
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennedyplaza.org
Providence Place Library
Harry Potter Film Festival. Free film showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. 1 & 6:30pm
150 Empire St. *401.455.8000 www.provlib.org
Perishable Theatre
Soca-Robics with Satta Jallah. 5pm
Intextsive Performance Challenge. 7pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Knit and Natter at Waste Not Want Not
Come to learn a new skill, bring your unfinished / failed knitting and crochet projects, have some tea and baked goods and have a good old natter!
6-9pm
232 Westminster St.
Cable Car Cinema
Thrown Down Your Heart. 7 & 9pm.
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
As220
Vanquisher, On Hell’s Path, Dreppe God, and Protector. 9pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Sound Session at Black Rep
95.5 WBRU/360 Present: Providence Live! Urban Showcase Feat. Lee Wilson. 9pm-1am $10
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Tazza Caffe
Industry Night. Great drink and food specials. Movies on the wall. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Preston Gently. Spinning funk, soul, r&b, hip-hip & disco. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Tuesday 7.14
Kennedy Plaza
Public Square Tuesday. Featuring local performances by local communities, non profits of all kinds
present their missions with an interactive approach here in a fun, urban setting. 11:30am-1:30pm
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennendyplaza.org
Sound Session at As220
Life Drawing. 6-8:30pm $6
These Lost Years, Bomb Strapped Chest, and Regency. 9pm $6
115 Empire St.*401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Perishable Theatre
Rush Hour – Belly Dance with Zaharah. 5:30pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6.
Intextsive Performance Challenge. 7pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Salsa Tuesdays at Olives

Intermediate level 1. 7-8pm
Beginners level 1 & 2. 8-9pm
Drop-ins $7 (includes only class), Full Course (8 classes) – $64 Pre-Registration with 30 minute practice after class & free entrance to club
108 North Main St. *401.751.1200 ww.olivesri.com
Cable Car Cinema
Thrown Your Heart Down. 7 & 9pm
204 South Main St. *401. 272.3970 www.cablecarcinema.com
Tazza Caffe
Sit Down Baby Blues Night. Tazza’s weekly blues evening. 7pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Summer Tuesdays at Lupos
Hot 106: Club 106 Teen Night. Music by DJ Half Pint & Big Stress. Every Tuesday all Summer. Ages 13-17
$10 at the door 8-12pm
79 Washington St. *401.331.5876 www.lupos.com
Sound Session at Black Rep
95.5 WBRU Presents: “Rock It Don’t Stop It”. Featuring Fairhaven, Brad Huff, Route .44,
DJ Ty Jesso & Grand Army. 9pm-1am $10
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.org
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Loaded. The Cold War DJ’s, Erc, Kevin, & Handsome Pete .10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
Wednesday 7.15
Kennedy Plaza
Brown Bag Music Series. Lunchtime and after-work performances featuring a wide variety of genres from
West African Highlife to Jazz Fusion, and Celtic to Classical each Wednesday through October.
2 Kennedy Plaza *401.331.5544 ext.5 www.kennendyplaza.org
As220
Geek Dinner. The goal of Providence Geeks is to help Rhode Island’s digital innovators connect, collaborate, and ultimately make the City-State and its geeks info-technology leaders. 5:30-8:30pm Free
Wishing Wells, The Andalusians, The Gambees, and This Moment in Black History. 9:30pm $6
115 Empire St. *401.831.9327 www.as220.org
Barter with Violet at Waste Not Want Not
Come barter and haggle for the thrift store items with Providence’s most fierce and fabulous celebrity!
6-9pm
232 Westminster St.
Perishable Theatre
Modern Dance with Nikki Carrara. 6pm $13 drop-in/$60 punch card of 6
Intextsive Performance Challenge. 7pm
95 Empire St. *401.331.2696 www.perishable.org
Trinity Rep
Menopause The Musical. 7:30pm
201 Washington St. *401.351.4242 www.trinityrep.com
Latin, Jazz, Salsa w/Carlos De Leon at Black Rep
Salsa lessons with Sydonee Harris. 8pm Free
Latin, jazz, salsa dance party w/ Carlos De Leon. 9pm $5/$10 after midnight/18+
Sound Session: FGX Afterwork Jazz & Blues Series: Leonard Brown. 5-7pm $5
276 Westminster St. *401.351.0353 www.blackrep.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
Tazza Caffe
Writers in the Round. Acoustic night with Nicky P, Kris Hansen, Chris Rosenquest & Daniel Chase. 9pm
250 Westminster St. *401.421.3300 www.tazzacaffe.com
Nightly DJ Series at Local 121
Nightly DJ Series featuring DJ Blade Mon. 10pm
121 Washington St. *401.274.2121 www.local121.com
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 →
June 11, 2009
Come Downcity for the Providence Art Festival this Saturday, June 13th from 10:30am-5:30pm. With food, drink, live local bands, and over 100 local artisans, the Providence Art Fest promises to be a sweet Saturday afternoon find. Providence will be hopping with the Mayor’s conference and Waterfire, so come early! Westminster Street, from Eddy to Mathewson Streets will be closed for the event. For more info, visit shopdowncity.com.
April 23, 2009
The go-to source of what’s hot and happening in Providence is publishing its 150th issue this May. Providence Monthly is unveiling their celebratory 150th issue, along with a hot new design, including a redesigned masthead. The special 150th issue features 150 people things that make Providence the city we love.
To go along with their new look, the publishers of Providence Monthly bring those visiting the city a seasonal pocket-sized city guide. Keep reading →