# Events & Things To Do In Providence on 23rd May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Providence on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Providence on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Providence - **Event Name**: Providence Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America - **Description**: As the nation’s premier sky lantern festival, our mission is to create unforgettable experiences that bring communities together while making a meaningful impact. Lights Over America is now an exclusive, high-end experience designed for adults ages 25 and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/providence-sky-lantern-festival-by-lights-over-america/200029721817423 - **Venue**: Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lOTVkOGUwMzlmZWI3MWJhNTlmNGYzNmQyZGZlMTFhMTc0ZjI4MjVmODRiMWFmMTQ3OTNmMjAxMGU0NTZjNzVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc2OC1kYzE4MTkxOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE0NzMxOQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals - **Event Name**: Providence Glow Run - **Description**: The Glow Run is a 3-5k, untimed, non competitive, fun event, with a mini music fest all in one. Runners start off wearing a white or black shirt or hoodie and finish the race colored in glow powder. Along the glow course you will find Glow Zone’s which ar - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/providence-glow-run/200029276406759 - **Venue**: Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kYWNhZDY2NTBlYjUzMzc3Y2ZkZGU1NzI1MTZmZTNmNzhiOTE0MTAyM2E0ZDVmNTk3YWZmZGIyZGI0ODRmZDRhLXJpbWctdzEwNzgtaDYxNC1kYzAwMDAwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTIzMTM4Mg.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals, workshops, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Clatter for Morales: Deadbeats Parking Lot Party - **Description**: Providence is coming together to support David Morales for Mayor! Bands from all over the city will be blowing the roof off this parking lot as a way to draw attention to his campaign and hear what the man has to say. The Hammer Party: You know em, you - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 99 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/clatter-for-morales-deadbeats-parking-lot-party/200029864217353 - **Venue**: Deadbeats Providence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jN2UwY2RlNWZiMzljMWE1ZTAzNmMwOGU1NzY2MTRkYzAyYjA4YWQxMmZjNGU0MWU0MDA4ZTdiNmVjOGM5NTgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzk1YmRjZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTIxNzI0MA.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music - **Event Name**: Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour - **Description**: Join the John Brown House Museum, a museum of the Rhode Island Historical Society, for a thoughtful Black History walking tour. Explore the past of Providence’s East Side Black communities that fought gentrification and enslavement. Delve into history as - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 12:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/black-history-on-providence’s-east-side-walking-tour/200029881817453 - **Venue**: John Brown House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wNTJmMTZiOWJlZjgxMmViNWIwZTkyZjkwZjRkYzI3ZmMzMjEwNGYzMTg3OWU1NWIxOGFjOTdkYjUxY2IzMjIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JmYmZiZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDk5NTA1NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Protest Songs Providence: A Benefit for AMOR RI!! - **Description**: Please join us on Saturday May 23rd at The Parlour Providence as Spring Street Productions Presents Protest Songs Providence: A benefit for AMOR Rhode Island!! AMOR - Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance - a great nonprofit organization in RI that organiz - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/protest-songs-providence-a-benefit-for-amor-ri/200029847664014 - **Venue**: The Parlour Providence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wNDBiY2I3OTZmMjgwZWJjODdkMWI3ZWQ4N2Y5MWZkNjZmZmJjODQyMzJmOWYwZDBiNzVlNzE2MzY4Yjc3NGM0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGNlZDY2NGMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQyMTgwNzM.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Puzzical Chairs & Pie with live music by Skyjelly - **Description**: Join us for Puzzical Chairs & Pie with Live Music by Skyjelly on Bally's Event Lawn @ 195 District Park!About this EventJoin us for our 5th year in 195 District Park!Puzzical Chairs is a FREE intergenerational, - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/puzzical-chairs-and-pie-with-live-music-by-skyjelly/100001985279013973 - **Venue**: 195 District Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81ODJjY2JiNDc3M2NjNmFmNDEwYWNjNTg3N2U2ZjZlMTljMzAwOGU2ZmRlMDZhNGNiNTlmNGQ2MzEzOWNkOWM5LXJpbWctdzgxMC1oNDM1LWRjMDQwMzE3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDIwODc1Ng.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment, Crafts, Sports - **Event Name**: Dexta Daps - **Description**: Note: This event is 18 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 18 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. ** ALL TICKET SALES A - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/dexta-daps/210001044834193 - **Venue**: Fete Music Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83MGE2ZjhmNDU4YmNmMTc2MGM4ODhhOGZjYWZkZDMyZTliYTNlZjVjNWQwYjliM2Y3NzY2N2NmOWNlYjMxYWZmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE2MDQxNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE3NTc0Njc.avif - **Price**: USD 55 to 197 - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: Skyler Wright - **Description**: InformationSkyler WrightNote: This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and w - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:55 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/skyler-wright/210001863258345 - **Venue**: Fete Music Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84ODg2NjhkODkyOGRjY2FhZmNlMmE4Yzg1MTU5NTI1NzlmMjdkODdjNzNkZWYyMGFhOGU4ZGEzYjdlZTgyNTVkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA1MDUwNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM2Njc4NTk.avif - **Price**: USD 22 - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: The Sanchez Legacy Gathering - **Description**: Over the last few years, it feels like we’ve only come together when we’re saying goodbye to someone we love. Life gets busy. The kids we grew up with are now adults with kids of their own. Time keeps moving. When Grandma passed, there were already over - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/the-sanchez-legacy-gathering/200029808316402 - **Venue**: South Providence - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83NzBiZDgxMTE1ZTFjMTg5ODgzNDQwMjQ1ZGJjMWZjYTk4YjAyY2VmMmFmM2I1OTQwYzRkODJhYmQ5ZDA4MzEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzMzMmQyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDk1ODUyNA.avif - **Categories**: kids, health-wellness ## 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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/628e5910a34729d89345d4f72b9e6a41c264ed13b72fa80428fed32082f91dcd-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758463958 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d3869e20-275e-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1200-h675-dcac293f-gmir.webp?v=1774342365 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8776e140-8e23-11f0-ab0f-9fda71875dc3-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf2f2f2-gmir.jpg?v=1757494369 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/18757c20-084e-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1200-h810-dc15191d-gmir.jpg?v=1770926693 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1ad1d930-273b-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc020102-gmir.jpg?v=1774327023 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4c0e8948476a4358219c2ce2ce78d8fc5345a9da469d6cb1a26aab12bb8142ef-rimg-w1200-h628-dc97d0cf-gmir?v=1775072266 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d32cd288847c4e2bb7cf1bced955c7c0d5553b22b9734cb9d9a8bbe650dea5c3-rimg-w1200-h675-dc45271c-gmir?v=1774814726 - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0d778200-bfbf-11f0-a985-157b7766e77e-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc171817-gmir.jpg?v=1762948773 - **Event Name**: Rhode Island Comic Con - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Rhode Island Comic Con, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Rhode Island Convention Center in the heart of Providence, RI for an event that d - **Venue**: Rhode Island Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/46061920-2f2b-11f1-bec9-ad3f1e96ac99-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc242e83-gmir.jpg?v=1775199833 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Providence? - **A:** Providence Sky Lantern Festival by Lights Over America (Sat May 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island), Providence Glow Run (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island), Clatter for Morales: Deadbeats Parking Lot Party (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at Deadbeats Providence), Black History on Providence’s East Side Walking Tour (Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am at John Brown House), Protest Songs Providence: A Benefit for AMOR RI!! (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Parlour Providence). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Providence? - **A:** Puzzical Chairs & Pie with live music by Skyjelly (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm at 195 District Park). - **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 Downtown, Providence, Rhode Island, Deadbeats Providence, John Brown House. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Providence? - **A:** Prices for events in Providence range from USD 22 to USD 197. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include Luna Ticketing, Mister Wonderful, Rhode Island Historical Society. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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