Whether you are visiting Providence for the first time or returning for another world-class art experience these guides will help you make the most of your time at a WaterFire Lighting or the WaterFire Arts Center.
WaterFire Providence presents groundbreaking, world-class art experiences on the rivers of downtown Providence and at the WaterFire Arts Center in the Olneyville neighborhood. Additionally, the WaterFire Arts Center also serves as an event space where we play host to a wide range of galas, trade shows, and community events.
Visitors can proudly support the businesses listed on our guides knowing that they support the same important values and community connections that WaterFire seeks to foster. All of the hotels and restaurants listed here are direct financial supporters of WaterFire and/or the WaterFire Arts Center.
Are you a local business owner who is looking for a way to reach more visitors and help support our mission? Take a look at our Restaurant & Hotel Partnership Opportunities.
For more visit GoProvidence.com to find more guides from our partner organization the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street| Providence, RI 02908 | 401.443.5553
The WaterFire Arts Center serves as our headquarters, production complex, and multi-purpose arts venue as well as a social enterprise platform strengthening the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. One of the unique features of the WaterFire Arts Center is the Main Hall which provides 15,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted exhibition, performance, and production space with a 40 ft. ceiling.
The WaterFire Arts Center is available for your next event! From Galas and Weddings to Business Lunches and Trade Shows, we can make your event in Providence a success.
Learn more about Exhibitions and Events at the WaterFire Arts Center!
Upcoming Events the WaterFire Arts Center
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WaterFire Providence presents NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Patronage at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) a large-scale exhibition featuring over 100 NetWorks Rhode Island artists. This exhibition celebrates a dynamic community of innovative artists living and working in Rhode Island and their champion, Joseph A. Chazan M.D. The exhibition is made possible by the support of BankNewport.
NetWorks Rhode Island, initiated in 2008 by Dr. Chazan in collaboration with Umberto Crenca, documented and celebrated the work of 113 Rhode Island artists through video and photographic profiles created over a 9-year span, 2008-2016. This collection of video profiles provides a window into the lives, practices, and cultural contributions of artists who have played vital roles in shaping the contemporary visual arts community in Rhode Island. In 2017, WaterFire Providence in partnership with Dr. Chazan, gathered these documentaries into an accessible website, networksri.org, with the aim to create a digital home for them that could be a resource for people to learn more about these Rhode Island artists and their work. The videography and editing of the profiles is by Richard Goulis and photo portraits by Scott Lapham, Lucas Foglia, and Miguel Rosario.
This summer exhibition is in the WaterFire Arts Center’s 15,000 square foot Main Hall and gallery spaces from Thursday, July 11, 2024 through September 1, 2024*. All are welcome to an opening reception on Thursday, July 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In addition to the opening night, visitors are invited to The Collector’s Story: A Conversation on Supporting Artists with Dr. Joseph Chazan on Wednesday, July 31 and Artists in Conversation nights on three Thursdays August 1, August 15, and August 22. Over 28 artists will be participating in the talks. There will be two artist talks per night, the first from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the second talk starting at 7:30 p.m. and concluding at 8:30 p.m. The talks will be moderated by gallerist, Candita Clayton and Emily Gray, Executive and Curatorial Assistant of WaterFire Providence.
Artists In Conversation
Thursday, August 1 (6-7 pm)
World Building
· Jesse Burke
· Barnaby Evans
· Wendy Wahl
· Erminio Pinque
· Richard Whitten
Moderator: Candita Clayton
Thursday, August 1 (7:30-8:30 pm)
The Geometry of Abstraction
· David Frazer
· Denny Moers
· Jacqueline Ott
· Barbara Owen
Moderator: Emily Gray
Thursday, August 15 (6-7 pm)
Art + Identity: Photography
· Reenie Barrow
· Annu Palakunnathu Matthew
· Scott Lapham
· Mary Beth Meehan
· Salvatore Mancini
· Moderator: Candita Clayton
Thursday, August 15 (7:30-8:30 pm)
Art + Identity: Multi-Media
· Kate Blacklock
· Julie Gearan
· Richard Goulis
· Rosanne Somerson
· Monica Shinn
Moderator: Candita Clayton
Thursday, August 22 (6-7 pm)
Art and Memory
· Tracy Mahaffey
· Deborah Baronas
· Ruth Dealy
· Bob Dilworth
· Jane Masters
Moderator: Emily Gray
Thursday, August 22 (7:30-8:30 pm)
Environment and Change
· Jerold Ehrlich
· Saberah Malik
· Paula Martiesian
· Allison Newsome
· Agustin Patiño
Moderator: Candita Clayton
TroopTop Thursdays a summertime rooftop bar, as well as the 11th Providence Fringe Festival presented by Wilbury Theatre Group happening throughout the neighborhood from Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 27. Visitors are invited on the third Thursdays of the month, July 18 and August 15, for Gallery Night Providence; when the WFAC and other art spaces throughout the city are open late and trolley tours are available. There is a closing gathering on Thursday, August 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a performance by NetWorks RI Artist and musician Mark Taber.
This exhibition features artwork from Dr. Chazan’s collection together with additional works by the NetWorks Rhode Island artists. NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection is a collaboration between WaterFire Providence, Dr. Chazan, and Candita Clayton, owner of the Candita Clayton Gallery and Collections Manager for the Dr. Chazan Collection.
“The WaterFire Arts Center is the ideal site for an exhibition that’s all about the excellence of Rhode Island artists. WaterFire has hosted the NetWorks archive (networksri.org) for several years, and WaterFire creator Barnaby Evans is himself a NetWorks artist. This large exhibition will provide even greater exposure to the extraordinary richness of the visual arts in Rhode Island. This was my motivation for creating NetWorks Rhode Island.”
Joseph A. Chazan M.D.
Founder of NetWorks Rhode Island
NetWorks Rhode Island Artists
Astrid, David Allyn, Ben Anderson, Boris Bally, Jillian Barber, Deborah Baronas, Reenie Barrow, Nicholas Benson, Howard Ben Tré (1949-2020), Kate Blacklock, Jonathan Bonner, Leslie Bostrom, Coral Bourgeois, Stephen Brownell, Donnamaria Bruton (1954-2012), Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, Jesse Burke, Lawrence A. Bush (1951-2019), Nilton Cardenas, Daniel G. Clayman, Dennis Congdon, Umberto Crenca, Ruth Dealy, Jessica Deane Rosner, David DeMelim, John DeMelim (1924-2019), Peter Diepenbrock, Bob Dilworth, Gretchen Dow Simpson, John Dunnigan, Steven Easton, Wendy Edwards, Jerry Ehrlich, Yizhak Elyashiv, Barnaby Evans, Walter Feldman (1925 – 2017), Ann Fessler, Richard Fishman, Ana Flores, Lucas Foglia, David Frazer, Mark Freedman, Nancy Friese, Julie Gearan, Hank Gilpin, Michael M. Glancy (1950-2020), Richard Goulis, Corey Grayhorse, Malcom Grear (1931- 2016), Bunny Harvey, Tayo Heuser, Paul Housberg, Philip J. Jameson (1930-2022), Shawn Kenney, Scott Lapham, Irene Lawrence, Eugene Lee (1939-2023), Meg Little, Tracy Mahaffey, Saberah Malik, Salvatore Mancini, Peter Marcus, Xander Marro, Paula Martiesian, Jane Masters, Mary Beth Meehan, Stephen Metcalf, Alan Metnick, Denny Moers, Andrew Moon Bain, Morris Nathanson (1927-2022), Allison Newsome, Jacqueline Ott, Barbara Owen, Annu Palakunnathu Matthew, Elizabeth Pannell, Allison Paschke, Agustin Patiño, Lisa Perez, Timothy Philbrick (1952-2022), Erminio Pinque and BIG NAZO LAB, Peter Prip, Angel Quinonez, Andrew Raftery, Tony Ramos, James Reynolds, CW Roelle, Anthony Russo, Thomas Sgouros (1927-2012), Monica Shinn, Duane Slick, Dean Snyder, Esther Solondz, Rosanne Somerson, Kenneth Speiser, Meredith Stern, Laura Travis, John Udvardy, Judyth Van Amringe, Wendy Wahl, Neal Walsh, James Watkins, Gail Whitsitt-Lynch (1949-2017), Richard Whitten, McDonald Wright, and Toots Zynsky
The WaterFire Arts Center store + gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to all, donations are encouraged.
*The exhibition will be closed for a private event on Thursday, July 25.
About NetWorks RI
NetWorks Rhode Island, a visual arts project, was initiated in 2008 by Rhode Island arts sponsor and collector Joseph A. Chazan, M.D. Conceived with Umberto Crenca, the then artistic director of the alternative arts center AS220 in Providence, Rhode Island, NetWorks Rhode Island proposed to document, celebrate, and foster the richly creative and diverse professional visual arts community in contemporary Rhode Island through profiles of individual artists and their work. Seventeen profiles were produced that first year. During each subsequent year through 2016, additional profiles were produced, eventually forming an archive of 113 video and photographic profiles supplemented by museum and gallery exhibits, five printed catalogues and panel discussions. Each fall, RI PBS broadcasted the newly released profiles and has frequently re-broadcasted profiles from previous years, providing broad access to the content.
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July 27, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
28jul12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.Mindfulness in Creativity WorkshopArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs
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CREATIVE LABS WORKSHOPS: Mindfulness in Creativity
Sun Jul 28th, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT
all ages
Join us for a calming and freely expressive, creative workshop focused on integrating mindfulness into art!
WaterFire Accelerate artist, Sydney Darrow (@sydneydarrowart) will guide you through this interactive workshop which includes:
- Introduction to mindfulness and its benefits in art
- 15-minute guided meditation
- 45-minute music-based drawing exercise
- 20-minute closing meditation
Activity Highlights:
- Guided posture and breathing exercises
- Drawing prompts with a focus on mindfulness
- Music-inspired drawing to enhance creativity
Perfect for artists, friends + family, and creative individuals looking to deepen their practice or curiosity for the arts through mindfulness. All skill levels and ages are welcomed!
All materials will be provided but feel free to bring any additional art materials such as a sketchbook or yoga mat to further enhance your experience.
The workshop is free and open to all but space is limited.
ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported BankNewport.
Free & Low-cost Family-Friendly Art Workshops at the WaterFire Arts Center
Visitors of all ages are invited to ignite their creativity and experience the magic of making art together through these weekend workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire: Creative Labs workshops are provided through collaborations with the WaterFire Accelerate and ArtLab@WaterFire Fellowship programs with support from the Papitto Opportunity Connection. These workshops offer a fun, immersive experience where our talented artist instructors guide you through specific art forms ranging from printmaking and jewelry to knitting and ceramics. All are welcome regardless of age or level of skill set. Workshops are open to the public; registration is required. Space is limited for these workshops. ArtLab@WaterFire CreativeLabs programming is supported BankNewport.
For more information regarding this workshop series, contact Grechel Rosado, Programs Coordinator, at [email protected] (401) 250-0124.
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July 28, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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TroopTop Thursdays at
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The community is invited to TroopTop Thursdays at the WaterFire Arts Center every Thursday this summer, through August 29. WaterFire Providence and Valley neighborhood restaurant, Troop PVD, have collaborated to create a rooftop bar with live musical performances and arts experiences as well as a fundraiser for the featured non-profit organization of the night. TroopTop is supported by Cross Insurance and US Rubber Lofts, proudly managed by Brady Sullivan Properties. Programming for each evening is presented by Little Guy At The Gig.
Thursday, August 1
TroopTop on Thursday, August 1 is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live music performed by DJ White Coffee. This week in the gallery we are hosting the exhibition for NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage.
TroopPVD will donate a portion of the proceeds from sales of their specialty cocktail to Teatro Ecas. Founded in 1977 by high school teacher Nancy Patiño, Teatro Ecas provides Latino adolescents with afterschool programming in which they can discover their own cultures. This marked the beginning of the Educational Center of Arts and Sciences (ECAS). Teatro ECAS has been New England’s major Latino theater, presenting classical and modern Spanish plays, developing a new generation of actors, and providing educational programming for all ages. Today, Teatro ECAS is New England’s sole Latino repertory theater.
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD.
See the full 2024 TroopTop Thursday schedule.
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August 1, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
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All are welcome to Artists In Conversation at 6:00 pm with NetWorks Artists Jesse Burke, Barnaby Evans, Wendy Wahl, Erminio Pinque, and Richard Whitten
The talk will be moderated by Candita Clayton.
WaterFire Providence presents NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Patronage at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) a large-scale exhibition featuring over 100 NetWorks Rhode Island artists. This exhibition celebrates a dynamic community of innovative artists living and working in Rhode Island and their champion, Joseph A. Chazan M.D. The exhibition is made possible by the support of BankNewport.
This summer exhibition is in the WaterFire Arts Center’s 15,000 square foot Main Hall and gallery spaces from Thursday, July 11, 2024, through September 1, 2024*.
The WaterFire Arts Center store + gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to all, donations are encouraged.
*The exhibition will be closed for a private event on Thursday, June 25.
Event Times
August 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
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Closing Reception: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection
September 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
July 11, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Opening Reception: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection
July 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Event Details
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All are welcome to a closing gathering on Thursday, August 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
With a performance by NetWorks RI Artist and musician Mark Taber.
WaterFire Providence presents NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Patronage at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) a large-scale exhibition featuring over 100 NetWorks Rhode Island artists. This exhibition celebrates a dynamic community of innovative artists living and working in Rhode Island and their champion, Joseph A. Chazan M.D. The exhibition is made possible by the support of BankNewport.
This summer exhibition is in the WaterFire Arts Center’s 15,000 square foot Main Hall and gallery spaces from Thursday, July 11, 2024 through September 1, 2024*.
The WaterFire Arts Center store + gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to all, donations are encouraged.
*The exhibition will be closed for a private event on Thursday, June 25.
Event Times
September 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
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Closing Reception: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection
September 1, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
July 11, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Opening Reception: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection
July 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Event Details
Faded is a
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Faded is a one-day-only convention, showcasing the art and business of vintage clothing and beyond.
Sunday, September 8 · 11 am – 6 pm EDT
Vintage clothing collectors, buyers, dealers, and enthusiasts come from across the world for Faded, the country’s best selection of vintage.
Faded curates over 150+ vendors and welcomes thousands of attendees annually for a one-day-only buy-sell-trade event.
Included as part of the event is a rooftop party with DJs with a bar as well as an outdoor food court with various food vendors.
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September 8, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Lightings Downtown
4 North Main Street | Providence, RI 02903 | 401.273.1155
WaterFire, an award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, has been praised by Rhode Island residents and international visitors alike as a powerful work of art and a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance. WaterFire’s over eighty sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the fire tenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.
Go behind the scenes on a WaterFire Walking Tour!
Upcoming WaterFire Lightings
30jul8:05 p.m.10:00 p.m.Tuesday, July 30 - Partial lightingWaterplace Park Basin
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Partial Lighting in Waterplace Basin
Sunset (8:05 pm) – 10:00 pm
Supported by American Association for State Compensation Insurance Fund (AASCIF) Annual Conference
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July 30, 2024 8:05 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
03aug6:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.Saturday, August 3Full Lighting
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Due to declining revenue from sponsorship, the long-term financial impacts caused by the pandemic and in an effort to reduce expenses, our summer WaterFire events will now end at 11 PM instead of midnight. Thank you for understanding.
Your donation now is more urgent than ever.
Saturday, August 3
Full Lighting – Clear Currents Community Paddling Night
Sunset (8:00 pm) – 11:00 pm
Supported by Cox Business and Fidelity Investments
Onshore programming and vendors open at 6:30 pm
WaterFire Providence invites you to join us for a full lighting on Saturday, August 3, made possible through the crucial support of Cox Business and Fidelity Investments. This full lighting is set to celebrate Clear Currents, a community paddling event celebrating improved water quality in Rhode Island. The lighting will begin at 8:15 PM and due to declining revenue from sponsorship, the long-term financial impacts caused by the pandemic, and to reduce expenses, summer WaterFire events will end at 11:00 PM instead of midnight.
The Clear Currents event will feature close to 65 illuminated Japanese koi fish temporarily mounted on kayaks that registered participants will paddle up and down the river after sunset. The brightly colored fish beautifully complement the 80 wood-burning braziers installed on the river. Clear Currents celebrates the cleaner water that led to the opening of the Narragansett Bay Commission’s Combined Sewer Overflow; an initiative that has greatly improved water quality throughout the entire bay area over the past few years. This event was made possible by the Commerce of Rhode Island’s Placemaking Initiative. The deadline to participate in Clear Currents has been extended to Thursday, July 25th at noon.
WaterFire Walking Tours
WaterFire Walking Tour tickets are now available for purchase online. Led by long-time WaterFire volunteers, this tour covers the remarkable origin story, artistry, and hidden gems of Providence’s most cherished event. Guests will walk through the heart of the city, following alongside the path of the braziers that will be lit just a few short hours later.
WaterFire Access Program
WaterFire Access Boat rides are now available to reserve for June 1 and throughout the lighting season. The WaterFire Access Program is a water taxi that provides an experience of the artwork for children and adults with disabilities to ensure that they can join in the most popular arts event in the state and share the experience with their families and friends. Contact [email protected] to learn more about the program or to schedule a ride.
The WaterFire Marketplace will return to Canal Street. Stop by to support WaterFire with a donation or a purchase of locally designed apparel, jewelry, glassware, gifts, and live glass blowing by Gather Glass. WaterFire will also have additional information and merchandise stations in front of the RISD Auditorium, and on both sides of the basin in Waterplace Park. Guests are encouraged to make donations at any of these locations.
Fidelity Investments will have an LED-lit photo booth located on the Washington Street Bridge from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM which is free and open to the public.
“WaterFire not only showcases and celebrates art and creativity, it also instills a strong sense of community where our customers and associates live, work, and play,” said Rhode Island resident Michelle Vetovis, General Manager and Regional Leader at Fidelity Investments. “As long-time members of the Rhode Island community, Fidelity is honored to support this signature event.”
WaterFire Food fairs featuring local food trucks and vendors are located on Washington Street, Canal Walk, and College Street from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Washington Street – Kettle Korn Express, Full House Q, One2Taco&more, Incredabowl, Pam’s Grill on the Go, Saugy Express. Canal Walk – Gather Farm Ice Cream, Gong cha, Del’s Lemonade. College Street – Five-0-Five Fusion, Pita Pocket, Thrive Cakery, Shuckologist, Sal’s, and White Dog Distilling.
Trinity Brewhouse will be serving up local brews on the corner of Canal Street and Washington Street and will also have a wine tent on the corner of Steeple and Canal Street.
WaterFire Arts Vendors will be located on Washington and Steeple Street from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Shop a variety of locally made goods including glass, photography, sculpture, and jewelry. Washington Street Artists include Recycled Silverware, Sophie Foulkes, Sacred Flame LLC, Gomber Art, Jessie Jewels Art, Mike Cohea / Visuals, Sparkle & Glow by Yvonne, Spiritxhill, Land and Sea Glass. Steeple Street Artists include: Chris Coccolith Arts, Lily’s Bone To Pick, The Dragon’s Bounty, Boojie Lolli, Roses N Dragons Designs, Studio J Florals, Paul & Sandy’s Honey Shack, All Things Lavender, Cutie Curls RI, Tigris Handmade, Into the Woods, and Revibed Vinyl.
The “Artist Makers Market” will be located on College Street + Canal Way. Shop this gathering of local artists as they share demonstrations of their craft including illustration, printmaking, and string art theory. Design WhatHaveYou and Colors of the Wynned will be featured from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Steeple Street Music Stage will feature Julie Rhodes, a Rhode Island based Soul and Americana singer who will be performing at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.
The College Street Acoustic Music Stage will feature Tori Jae, a singer-songwriter from Fall River, MA. She will be performing her pop/rock with classic Americana and Portuguese folk music at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, and 9:00 PM.
Andrew Anselmo, Origami Master will be hanging out all night at Market Square and visitors can find A Silent Soapbox living statue at the bottom of Washington Street Bridge and Canal Walk starting at sunset. Ten31 Productions will illuminate the World War Monument in Memorial Park.
The Starry, Starry Night installation returns to Memorial Park near the Crawford Street Bridge; add your light to the night by wishing on a star or dedicate a luminaria candle lantern.
Vineyard Offshore will be located on Canal Street near Market House from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will be located in front of the RISD Auditorium from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Rhode Island FC will be located on College Street broadcasting their game against the Detroit City Football Club from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
Catch three fire-spinning performances beginning at 8:00 PM and continuing at 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM by Cirque de Light.
Event Times
August 3, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
05aug8:05 p.m.10:00 p.m.Monday, August 4 - Partial lightingWaterplace Park Basin
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Partial Lighting in Waterplace Basin
Sunset (7:59 pm) – 10:00 pm
Supported by Leadership Rhode Island in partnership with the National Leadership Network for the Association of Leadership Programs 2024 National Conference
WaterFire Providence welcomes the 2024 Association of Leadership Programs National Conference to town with a Partial Lighting in Waterplace Park on Monday, August 5th.
A WaterFire Ambassador + Merchandise Station will be open next to the Waterplace Park stage from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Donate to keep the fires burning. Shop + support with a purchase of locally designed WaterFire-inspired apparel and gifts.
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August 5, 2024 8:05 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
21sep5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.Saturday, September 21Full Lighting
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Saturday, September 21
Full Lighting
Sunset (6:43 pm) – 10:00 pm
Onshore programming and vendors open at 5:30 pm
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September 21, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
05oct5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.Saturday, October 5Full Lighting
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Saturday, October 5
Full Lighting
Sunset (6:19 pm)- 10:00 pm
Onshore programming and vendors open at 5:00 pm
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October 5, 2024 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
02nov4:30 p.m.12:00 a.m.Saturday, November 2 - WaterFire Salute to VeteransFull Lighting
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Saturday, November 2
Full Lighting
Sunset (5:38 pm) – 10:00 pm
Supported by Rhode Island Energy, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and BuildSubmarines.com/BlueForge Alliance. With additional support from Dominion Energy/Manchester Street Station, Rob Levine Law, and Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD.
Onshore programming and vendors open at 4:30 pm
Event Times
November 2, 2024 4:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.(GMT-04:00)
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WaterFire Providence
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