# Events & Things To Do In Providence on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Providence on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Laughter Evening with Varun Sharma
  - **Description**: 🎭 Laughter Evening with Varun Sharma: Live in Foxborough! 🎭Get ready for a night of pure masti and non-stop entertainment! Bollywood’s beloved "Choocha" from the hit Fukrey series—Varun Sha
  - **Date**: Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm – Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/foxborough/laughter-evening-with-varun-sharma-tickets/80001707250277
  - **Venue**: 2 Washington St
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  - **Price**: min: 99, max: 199, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: performances, comedy, bollywood-parties, entertainment

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Providence on 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Providence

- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Ani DiFranco at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI in
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/ani-difranco-at-the-vets-veterans-memorial-auditorium-ri/2400029717048232
  - **Venue**: The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco in Providence
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Ani DiFranco Live at Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Friday, May 8, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Ani DiFranco is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like This Train
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/ani-difranco-in-providence/3300029669315855
  - **Venue**: Veterans Memorial Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xMjlmMTA2MC0wYWM3LTExZjEtOGU3Mi1lYjk5MjNkOWQ2YjItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjFmM2Y1LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzExOTg1NTU.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco w/ Valerie June
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsAni DiFranco has 13 upcoming events.Valerie June has 16 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/ani-difranco-w-valerie-june/210003205756898
  - **Venue**: The VETS
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- **Event Name**: Scott Patterson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Scott Patterson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI in the heart of Providence
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/scott-patterson-at-the-strand-ballroom-and-theatre-ri/2400029804061031
  - **Venue**: The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Providence-Community Breast Ultrasound Screening
  - **Description**: Do more in the fight against breast cancer with easy access to ultrasound technology! Adding an ultrasound screening to your breast health regimen is smart prevention. The power of ultrasound can increase the detection of breast cancer from approximately
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 01:10 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/providence-community-breast-ultrasound-screening/200029825316313
  - **Venue**: Anasa Personalized Medicine
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meetups
- **Event Name**: MetaFaction
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at MetaFaction, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Fete Lounge in vibrant Providence, RI, this event promises to r
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/metafaction/2300029704054330
  - **Venue**: Fete Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84ODI1ZWNjMC0yZWQzLTExZjEtYmVjOS1hZDNmMWU5NmFjOTktcmltZy13MTAwOC1oMTAwOC1kYzAzMDIwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUxNjIxNDg.avif
  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Perinatal Mental Health Training w/ Seleni Institute
  - **Description**: The Seleni Institute is a global nonprofit dedicated to transforming mental healthcare by addressing the unique needs of women, mothers, and families.
Through direct clinical services, professional training, and advocacy, Seleni works to close critical ga
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 39
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/perinatal-mental-health-training-w-seleni-institute/200029765076827
  - **Venue**: Rhode Island Nursing Education Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wYmFjYmZjOTExZDM3ZDQzNTRhZGFiZmJlYzA4ZjEzNmFjNmY1OWQ2ZTAwZjRjZDkxOGVhNjk5NmI4ZGE5ZjQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQ4MzM4NjY.avif
  - **Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health

## Trending Events in Providence

- **Event Name**: Providence Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: John Legend at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at John Legend at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI in
  - **Venue**: The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
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- **Event Name**: Nate Bargatze at Amica Mutual Pavilion
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Nate Bargatze at Amica Mutual Pavilion, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Amica Mutual Pavilion in the heart of Providence, RI for
  - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: John Legend
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at John Legend, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning The Vets in vibrant Providence, RI transforms into a realm of wonder on
  - **Venue**: The Vets
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- **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI in
  - **Venue**: The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI
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- **Event Name**: Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park Season 12
  - **Description**: 🎉 Our 12th Season of Food Truck Friday kicks off April 17, 2026! 🎉

Join us for Food Truck Friday at Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park every Friday night from April 17th through September 25th, 2026.

✨ 2026 Season Sponsorship Opportunities Availabl
  - **Venue**: Roger Williams Park Carousel Village
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- **Event Name**: Saturday, May 30  – Full Lighting
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 30  – Celebrating WaterFire’s 500th Lighting
Supported by: Rhode Island School of Design,
with additional support from Achievement First
Sunset: 8:12 PM | Lighting ends at Midnight
Onshore programming and vendors open at 7:00 PM

https://wat
  - **Venue**: 4 North Main Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903
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- **Event Name**: WWE: Friday Night Smackdown
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at WWE: Friday Night Smackdown, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Amica Mutual Pavilion in dynamic Providence, RI, this event will become the
  - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Stavros Halkias at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Stavros Halkias at Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS), where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) in vibrant Provide
  - **Venue**: Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Providence?
  - **A:** Ani DiFranco at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI), Ani DiFranco in Providence (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Auditorium), Ani DiFranco w/ Valerie June (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at The VETS), Scott Patterson at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI (Fri May 08 2026 at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI), Providence-Community Breast Ultrasound Screening (Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 am at Anasa Personalized Medicine).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Providence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Providence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Providence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Providence include The Vets - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - RI, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, The VETS.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Providence range from USD 99 to USD 199. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include Vivid Events, Concert Tracker, HerScan Breast Cancer Ultrasound Screening.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Providence?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Providence.

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