Providence

Casual, lively gay bar & dance club featuring DJs, karaoke, drag shows, TV sports & more.

Mirabar

Energetic gay bar featuring a dance floor, DJs & a stage & a lineup of regular events.

Flags & an eagle painting adorn this unassuming, busy gay bar with dancing & lively leather events.

Providence Eagle

Small, gay-friendly cocktail bar with an equestrian theme, plus backyard seating.

The Stable

Unassuming yet festive gay bar featuring a dance floor, go-go dancers, karaoke & popular drag shows.

The Dark Lady

Gay bar with a snug, dark-wood interior, a mixed-orientations crowd, drag shows & trivia nights.

Alley Cat

The Dean Hotel’s karaoke lounge serves beer, wine & sake cocktails in hip digs with private rooms.

Boombox

Kimi’s is a bar in Providence. Located at 373 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Kimi’s

Deadbeats is a bar in Providence. Located at 289 Knight St, Providence, RI 02909, USA.

Deadbeats

Casual, bi-level nightspot offering pickleback shots, pinball, Ping-Pong & a DJ-driven dance floor.

The Salon

Warm, brick-clad outpost with multiple TVs serving an array of American pub grub, cocktails & beers.

Black Sheep

Playful watering hole for the 21+ crowd offering free classic arcade games, beer on tap & pizza.

Free Play Bar & Arcade

Stylish, dimly lit cocktail bar serving classic & creative concoctions along with unique snacks.

The Eddy

Elevated steaks, seafood & other New American fare in chic surrounds, plus a wine list & cocktails.

Res American Bistro

Refined eatery with a piano lounge, crafting elevated, traditional dishes in a sophisticated space.

The George on Washington St

Since 1989, this homey staple has served up thin-crust pizzas & sandwiches with creative toppings.

Fellini’s Pizzeria

Blaze Smith Hill is a restaurant in Providence. Located at 209 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908, USA.

Blaze Smith Hill

Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House is a hotel in Providence. Located at 209 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908, USA.

Brooklyn Coffee Tea & Guest House

Mister Sister is a shop in Providence. Located at 268 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Mister Sister

Four Buds Floral Studio is a shop in Providence. Located at 284 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Four Buds Floral Studio

Angels Collective is a venue in Providence. Located at 226 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Angels Collective

Earthtones Metaphysical Shop

Heartleaf Books is a shop in Providence. Located at 374 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Heartleaf Books

Small Format is a bar in Providence. Located at 335 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Small Format

Glitz Vintage Clothing & Accessories is a shop in Providence. Located at 272 Carpenter St, Providence, RI 02909, USA.

Glitz Vintage Clothing & Accessories

Jordan’s Jungle is a shop in Providence. Located at 545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA.

Jordan’s Jungle

Rhode Island Spirits is a venue in Providence. Located at 32 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904, USA.

Rhode Island Spirits

WatUlike is a restaurant in Providence. Located at 194 Hillside Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860, USA.

WatUlike

Eagle’s Nest is a sauna and bathhouse in Providence. Located at 257 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903, USA.

Eagle’s Nest

Providence's LGBTQ+ community is centered in College Hill and the West Side, with a vibrant queer arts and culture scene. Popular venues include The Dark Lady, EGO, and The Stable. Providence Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Providence's artistic community and university population create a unique queer culture that values creativity and intellectual engagement.

Providence Freeplay Family Day with arcade games, skee ball, air hockey, and pinball. Admission is $12, all games free, no entry after 4PM.

Providence Family Day

A weekly Sunday Funday at The Stable featuring guest bartenders, drag performances, sangria, and local drag hosts. No cover charge. The event occurs every Sunday from 3 PM to 7 PM, with the next scheduled event on April 12, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00.

Sangria Sunday

Severity Stone presents Witch Crap at Kiki Bar in Providence. The event features special performances, local guests, and music by Coleslaw with dark and sexy beats. Doors open at 8 PM, with the show starting at 9 PM. Entry costs $10 cash only, for attendees aged 21 and over. The event occurs on the second Sunday of each month, with the next happening on April 12, 2026, from 8 PM to 12 AM.

Fete Music Hall

Witch Crap at Kiki Bar

Dark and sexy drag performance at Kiki Bar with special acts and Coleslaw.

Kiki Bar

Witch Crap

Severity Stone

Latin Sundays at Ego featuring DJ Flip, held every Sunday from 9 PM to 1 AM. The event is free to attend, open to those 18 and older, and takes place at Ego located at 73 Richmond St, Providence.

Sazón at Ego

Latin Sunday at Ego with DJ Flip and no cover.

Sazón

A weekly open stage drag show hosted by Calypso Phoenix Brown and Rage Ramzee Brown at The Dark Lady in Providence. The event features karaoke with DJ Transcendence spinning at 10:45 PM. The next scheduled show is on Sunday, April 12, from 10 PM to 1 AM, and it recurs every Sunday during this time.

Dark Lady Lipsync Assassins

Calypso Phoenix Brown and Rage Ramzee Brown

Open Stage Drag Show + Karaoke with DJ Transcendence. Hosted by Calypso Phoenix Brown & Rage Ramzee Brown.

DLLA: Dark Lady Lipsync Assassins & Karaoke

Learn the basics of sewing and create a tote bag, taught by Julia Medeiros, starting April 14, 2026.

Sewing 101 Course

Julia Medeiros

The event is a collaboration between Providence Flea and Witches' Night Out Market, taking place on April 17, 2026, from 17:30 to 21:30. It features a market with Halloween-themed vendors and activities, celebrating the halfway point to Halloween.

Farm Fresh RI

5th Annual Halfway to Halloween Market!

A hands-on workshop led by textile educator Keelin Maloney, focusing on reclaiming yarn from secondhand sweaters and t-shirts. Participants will learn techniques such as seam ripping, sectioning, blocking, and balling yarn, using provided tools or bringing their own garments and equipment. The workshop aims to promote sustainable fiber arts by transforming old garments into usable yarn, with participants leaving equipped to create their own projects. The event is held at 272 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI, with multiple sessions available. No prior experience is necessary.

Yarn Harvesting Workshop

Keelin Maloney

Join us for Wicked Brunch on April 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. Enjoy a lively brunch event at Black Sheep, located at 397 Westminster St, Providence, RI.

Black Sheep Providence

Wicked Brunch

Worcester Freeplay Family Day with arcade games, skee ball, air hockey, and pinball. Admission is $12, no entry after 4PM.

Free Play Bar & Arcade Worcester

Worcester Family Day

Heartleaf Books is hosting a Fiction Book Club event on April 19, 2026, at 16:00. Participants will discuss 'You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty' by Akwaeke Emezi. The event will take place at Heartleaf Books, located at 374 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903.

Fiction Book Club

Join the Spring Community Dye Bath workshop to learn about natural indigo dyeing and shibori techniques. Participants will dye a cotton tote bag and 1-2 pieces of natural fiber clothing from their own closet. The workshop is led by Keelin Maloney at The Nest in Providence, RI, on Saturday, April 25th, with dyeing sessions every two hours between 11am and 3pm. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours, including soaking, dyeing, and drying. Participants will leave with a dyed tote and new or revitalized garments, gaining confidence to dye at home.

Spring Community Dye Bath

A community clothing exchange event where attendees can donate clean, wearable clothing and browse organized piles to select items for themselves. The event promotes sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement, with leftovers donated to a local non-profit. Held outdoors in the parking lot of The Nest in Providence, RI, it encourages kindness, generosity, and body positivity. Attendees can also shop The Nest's vintage inventory. The event is size-agnostic and accessible, with support available for digging through clothing piles. Participants grant permission for photos and recordings, and acknowledge that leftover clothing may be resold or donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Clothing Swap

The Nest

A two-hour in-person workshop focused on teaching participants the basics of hand stitching to repair clothing, reduce textile waste, and extend garment life. The class covers hand stitch techniques such as running stitch, backstitch, blanket stitch, catch stitch, sewing on buttons, and includes a sashiko demo if time permits. Participants will practice these skills on their own or provided fabric, leaving with practical knowledge to maintain their clothing without a sewing machine. The workshop is suitable for beginners with no prior sewing experience. It is organized by The Nest and held at 272 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI.

Visible Mending Workshop Series Part 1: Hand Stitching Sampler

Carlin Ash

Join us for Drag Bingo at Black Sheep, located at 397 Westminster St, Providence, RI. The event is scheduled for April 29, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. Enjoy an entertaining evening with lively drag performances and bingo games.

Drag Bingo

A fundraising event supporting Project Confidence, featuring Derby-themed activities.

Brass Monkey

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

Project Confidence

Celebrate Mother's Day with a special drag brunch event.

Drag Brunch - Mother's Day Special

Join us for a special Mother's Day Wicked Brunch on May 10, 2026, from 10:00 to 12:00. Celebrate with delicious food and festive atmosphere.

Mother's Day Wicked Brunch

Join the Rhode Island Pride Parade to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with colorful floats, performances, and community spirit.

Downtown Providence

Rhode Island Pride Parade

Annual Pride celebration featuring a parade, festival, and community events supporting LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

Providence Pride Parade and Festival 2025

Stop by RIDOH's booth at PrideFest for important health information, trivia, and giveaways! Skin checks plus mpox and COVID-19 vaccinations available at PrideFest!

PrideFest

Rhode Island Pride Health Event

The RI Pride Illuminated Night Parade is an event scheduled for June 20, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. It features a vibrant parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, with illuminated floats and participants. The event is part of the Pride festivities and aims to promote inclusivity and community spirit. Specific start and end times are not provided, and the event location is at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence.

District Park

RI Pride Illuminated Night Parade

RI PrideFest is scheduled to take place on June 20, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. The event celebrates LGBTQ+ pride with various activities and festivities. Specific details about the event's activities, location within Providence, and start/end times are not provided in the available content.

Rhode Island Pride

RI PrideFest

Celebrating 50 years of Pride in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island PrideFest & Parade 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The PrideFest runs from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring community celebrations, vendors, and entertainment. The Illuminated Night Parade occurs on the same day, starting at sunset and concluding at 10:00 PM, showcasing vibrant floats and performances. The event marks a significant milestone, emphasizing community solidarity, visibility, and inclusion. Applications for vendors, entertainment, and sponsorship are open, with early registration closing on March 15, 2026, and all applications closing on April 31, 2026.

Rhode Island PrideFest & Parade 2026

Rhode Island Pride is celebrating its annual PrideFest and Parade in Providence.

The VU LGBT Lounge

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026

Over 200 vendors showcasing their products and services during PrideFest.

Vendor Exhibition

Join the annual Pride celebration in Providence featuring a parade, vendor exhibits, and community events.

Rhode Island Pride Celebration

RI PrideFest is a large annual Pride festival held in Providence, Rhode Island, typically taking place in June. The event features a day-long celebration at I-195 District Park, including live music performances, drag shows, dance parties, vendor booths, and more. It promotes acceptance, visibility, and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community and allies. The festival also includes the Illuminated Night Parade through Downtown Providence, showcasing dazzling floats and performers, with prime viewing spots near the Providence Performing Arts Center.

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