Community Events

What communities exist in Rhode Island to support the work of B/I/POC creatives? Join What Cheer Writers Club for a conversation by and for creatives of color, hosted by the Club’s B/I/POC Advisory Committee at Haus of Glitter's Liberation Garden on Fri, June 3 at 6:30pm. Learn about local resources and events that raise awareness […]

Pawtucket, RI: Capeverdean American Community Development (CACD) today announced it will hold a reception, open to the public, on June 15 showcasing paintings produced by nine local teens. This program signals a major comeback for CACD from the past two years of misery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The teens’ art class was funded by a […]

Ann Clanton Communications, Rhode Island Black Film Festival, Fab Realty, and the Black Leaf Tea & Culture will kick off the Juneteenth Celebration from the small business perspective. We invite black businesses who would like to be a vendor.  Join us on Thursday, June 16, 4:00 -7:00 p.m. at Venture Cafe, CIC-Building, 225 Dyer Street […]

Experience through live performance and historic insight how five Black women lived and worked on Benefit Street, shaped racial discourse, achieved personal excellence, and inspired the world. Space is limited, register by clicking here. 

Spend the weekend with Sankofa Community Connection at their Juneteenth celebration! Visit sankofanewportri.org for more details

Join Casey Farm on the Juneteenth Holiday to honor the contributions of people of color to the growth of Casey Farm in Saunderstown and to Rhode Island. At this family-friendly day, explore the farm on foot or on a hayride. Listen to music by the Nettukkusqk Singers, the URI African Drummers and Dancers, and Sidy […]

PPL is pleased to present a free, three-part film series with panel discussions of queer history and filmmaking, film archives, and preservation. Offered in conjunction with PPL’s 2022 Exhibition & Program Series Identities, these events will focus on different aspects of storytelling and filmmaking, all tied to the RI LGBTQ+ community. “The RI LGBTQ+ Community Archive at PPL is a […]

Grab your fancy shoes, a few friends, and a custom Rough Point cocktail! At this garden soiree, wander among the blooms in the Formal Garden at Rough Point, and try artisanal cocktails made by Little Bitte. Each ticket includes four cocktails or non-alcoholic mocktails. Individual charcuterie ‘cones’ will be available for each guest.