Let’s explore social events in Providence, RI happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Providence, Rhode Island. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Providence
World Tavern Poker at Stevie D’s Riverside Tavern
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Stevie D’s Riverside Tavern
Join us at Stevie D’s Riverside Tavern for a great night of poker.
* There will be 2 tournaments each night.
* **Always Free To Play**
* Please visit www.PlayWTP.com to create a player account.
Please tell all your poker friends!
Cheers!(…)
DEF CON 32 Reboot Social
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Narragansett Brewery
**DEF CON 32 is just around the corner! Let’s bring this group back to life with a social gathering to connect with local hackers and build excitement for DC32.**
This event is all about networking and getting to know each other. This time, there’s no formal speaker or topic, but future events will feature presentations and discussions. If you’re interested in speaking or presenting at an upcomin(…)
Trivia at Gregg’s in Warwick
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Greggs- Warwick
Join us for some trivia and some tasty drinks and/or desserts!
Trivia takes place in the newer/front section of the building. Please meet us in there.
Prizes go to the top two teams, but there’s no pressure to win. Our main goal is to have fun and learn!
We hope you’ll join us!
Note: If you want to bring a guest with you, please message Kate before the event to check with her first. Thank you!(…)
BPI Dragon Flies – Land Training – Private Event! 🎉
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Providence Marina
***This is a private event for BPI Dragon Flies only!***
*Please don’t sign up if you don’t know what this means.* 😉
Let’s get you race ready for the Rhode Island Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival. 💪
**Proposed Itinerary (subject to change):**
* Check-in and socialize with your peers.
* Equipment distribution.
* Introduction to your coaches for the day.
* History of Dragon Boat and th(…)
Books and Brews Reading More Than You’ll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Apponaug Brewing Company
Hope everyone had a great 4th – we’ll try for [Apponaug Brewing – Warwick, RI](https://apponaugbrewing.com/) unless rain in the forcast – I’ll update location.
Book Description from Goodreads:
### Lore Rivera was married to two men at once, until on a baking hot day in 1986, one of them found out and shot the other. A secret double life, a tragic murder. That’s the story the world knows.
It’s n(…)
Lord of the Flies
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rochambeau Library
This book is considered the 8th most banned and challenged books. It has been banned and/or challenged due to the bullying throughout the book, as well as being considered defamatory to races, god, women, and the disabled. Let’s dive into this controversial read and continue to discovery what’s going on behind the banning of books.(…)
DJ Trivia: The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar | Johnston
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar
**Have you played DJ TRIVIA games with us yet?**
**Please expand this section at least once to read everything. Yes, this is simple trivia, but there are valuable gems within 😉.**
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**WHAT IS THIS TRIVIA?**
* Pub trivia with an occasional musical clue (the artist, the song, geographical data about the artist, etc.) to help with the answer.
**HOW IS THIS TRIVIA DIFFERENT**
* The initial th(…)
Valkyrie Dragons – Dragon Boating 101
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: East Greenwich Boat Launch
Are you dragon boat curious? Interested to meet this welcoming and supportive team to learn ( maybe even finetune) dragon boating skills? Then this is your chance!
Join the **Valkyrie Dragons** for Dragon Boating 101! Our coaches will help you to learn this stroke, pulling deep from your core, and paddling in time with these amazing women.
**Cost?**
We offer two free practices for first timers!(…)
Warwick – Wednesday Evening Library Write Together
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Warwick Public Library: Central Library
\*\*NOTE: THIS GROUP NOW MEETS ON WEDNESDAYS\*\* Come join for a chill session of working on our personal projects! We’ll most likely be quietly plugging away, but brief chats about current projects and “My character has gotten themselves into a mess… what are some ideas for how to make it worse for them?” are always welcome. Join for as long or as little as you like. All are welcome.(…)
**FREE** N.Attleboro summer concert series! A Paul Simon tribute
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Gazebo at Town Hall
Great music…great company…free night out \* weather permitting \*
Music starts at 6:30 but you can drop on by any time that works for you. They usually open Town Hall for restroom use. There is free parking around the area but may require a 5+ minute walk. So bring your beach chair to come out for the Sounds of Silence!
I will hold up my colorful umbrella before the music starts so that it i(…)
Twisters
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Showcase Cinemas North Attleboro
As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Cooper, lured back to the open plains after a devastating encounter years prior, and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in th(…)
Woonasquatucket Reservoir (Stump Pond)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Stump pond
Launch: GPS Coordinates: 41° 54.044′ N 71° 32.776′ W
Stump Pond in Smithfield, covering 300 acres, was first created by damming the Woonasquatucket River in 1853. Informally known as Stump Pond because of the many tree trunks visible after its creation, it is also known as Stillwater Reservoir and Woonasquatucket Reservoir.
Once in the water, we will turn left and go north along the west shore of (…)
Drinks @ Stingy Alley
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Stingy Alley
“The little Main Street speakeasy is named after a path that runs alongside Warren’s Methodist Church between Church and Baker streets. Supposedly, townspeople who couldn’t afford a pew seat would gather here to hear the sermons from the church. Hence the name Stingy Alley. Now it’s recreated in the form of a bar from the same owners as the Square Peg and Amy’s Place, with decidedly non-stingy coc(…)
Monday Night Meetup – Ogie’s Trailer Park – Join us on the Patio in Providence!
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Ogie’s Trailer Park
Welcome to the Monday Night Meetup series!
This event is open to all:
Especially those who hate Mondays.
Especially for those who want to check out the different restaurant and bar scenes in the Providence area.
We are always welcoming new members!
Please RSVP!
It is very helpful to know in advance what our attendance will be.
This week we will be at:
Ogie’s Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St. P(…)
Makers Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Come join us for Geek talk at Panera…
We talk about Electronics, Arduinos, Robotics 3D printers and whatever else comes up.(…)
Ladies luncheon: Tree House Tavern
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Tree House Tavern & Bistro
Come join us for lunch! The restaurant does not provide separate checks so please bring cash. See you there!(…)
Walk and Talk
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Rocky Point Park
We walk at a moderate pace around the Rocky Point walking path. You are welcome to join us for more than one loop if you choose! One loop takes about 45 minutes. We meet at the big parking lot. Go to the end of Rocky Point Ave and make a left. The lot is on your right.
Well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome. Strollers are also welcome!(…)
Wickenden Pub!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Wickenden Pub
Join us for a fun evening at Wickenden Pub! As the pub does not serve food, bring some takeout, or feel free to grab something in the neighborhood during the event.(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Providence, you can try out Goprovidence.com, Visitrhodeisland.com, or Rimonthly.com.
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Rhode Island Monthly’s Best of Rhode Island®
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The WaterFire Arts Center
Join us on July 25th for a celebration at the WaterFire Arts Center!
Camp Link Up: The Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Steel Yard
The Link Up PVD presents Camp Link Up on Saturday, 7/27 at The Steel Yard!
Seeing Providence Chinatown
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Fulton Street & Eddy Street
Join us for this “walking visit” with Jeffrey Yoo-Warren
EcoArt: Cyanoprinting @ City Farm
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 168 W Clifford St
Participants will learn the basic principles of cyanotype printing, and use flowers, leaves, and twigs to create their own cyanotype print!
Black Maternal Mental Health: Action Planning; The Conversation Continues
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Rhode Island College
The follow up from RI BMMHW23 feed back to re-design and re-imagine quality, dedicated, safe, perinatal mental health families.
Tantra Speed Date® – Providence (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Barre & Soul (Wayland Sq)
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% match rate! Meet singles & ignite connections through fun, chemistry-building games!
Mask + Meditate • Inner Mother Edition
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Skin Specialist RI
Come join us for a relaxing evening of face masks and meditation, focusing on nurturing our inner mother energy!
ProvPort Toxic Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Washington Park
Join us for this walking tour of Providence’s industrial waterfront
Tempted To Touch
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Troop
You will be enjoying some of New England’s most talented Caribbean – International Hosts, DJs, Live Musicians, Chef +MORE!!
2024 Camp Sequoia – Session 3: July 22 – 26
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Camp Sequoia is designed to provide a fun and rewarding experience for all who participate.
Music at Sunset -July 24: Turas – Irish and Celtic music
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Spread out the picnic, soak up the warmth of the summer sun over Narragansett Bay, and enjoy a variety of local music.
Sunlit 2.0 – Day Party Mezzo
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Mezzo
Last one outside of Mezzo for this year !!! Escape from reality and make your summer memories with SUNLIT
BIGGEST LIBERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Lavish Lounge
We outside JULY 26 all my LIB people its almost here y’all prepare them dance shoe it’s going to to be a party.
EAT ,DRINK & PARTY,HOOKAH
Healing Herbs with Kristine Sky Wind Thomas-Jones
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Carpenter Museum
Come join Kristine Sky Wind Thomas-Jones as we explore the history and modern use of herbs and get a chance to get hands on!
Marjan Kamali
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: An Unlikely Story
National bestselling author Marjan Kamali (THE STATIONERY SHOP) joins us to discuss her new novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN.
Full Moon Women’s Circle
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Soul Sanctuary
Join us for an intimate gathering under the energy of the full moon.
Beginning Brushes
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Art Annex
Join Rebecca Siemering in this beginner’s class for making brooms using Tampico fiber to make Tampico hand brushes!
5-Course Belgian Beer Dinner at Burgundian!!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Burgundian
We are celebrating Belgian Independence Day with a house-currated 5-course Belgian Beer & Food Dinner!
Summer Resin Nightlight Workshop at Moonstone Art Studio
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: MoonStone Art Studio
Learn how to use resin to create a beautiful art piece! All materials included! Choose your colors upon arrival!
Summer Ecstatic Dance Party
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Heal Room
Join us for a night of intentional movement, ecstatic dance, and communal intimacy.