# Events & Things To Do In Providence on 8th August 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Providence on 8th August 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 8th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Providence - **Event Name**: El Fantasma in Providence - **Description**: 🎀 Join El Fantasma LIVE at The Strand Theatre on Saturday, August 8, 2026! 🎀 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! El Fantasma is coming to The Strand Theatre on Saturday, August 8, - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/el-fantasma-in-providence/3300029961583848 - **Venue**: The Strand Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNjMxOWQ4MC0zYWJlLTExZjEtOGUzNC0wM2EzZDI0ZTI0NzYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDUwMzAzLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY0NzI3Mjc.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026 - **Description**: For Lovers of the Strange, Unusual & Bizarre... ENTRY: $15 ADV / $20 AT THE DOOR Kids 12 & under are free (no ticket needed) EVENT DAYS: Saturday & Sunday 10AM-5PM FOR SPECIFIC CLASS DETAILS AND SHOW INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: The Oddities - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/providence-oddities-and-curiosities-expo-2026/200029458925053 - **Venue**: Rhode Island Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85YjU4ZjRiNWIzMDhlMDFhNzM1NmMyOTUwZmQ5ODQ4ZjgwMzJjZWExZDdlNjdlOTY5NGJhZmExMGYyYTVjZmJkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY4Mi1kYzAzMDMwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc2NzgwMzk5Mw.avif - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, workshops, art, performances, entertainment, kids - **Event Name**: El Fantasma at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to El Fantasma at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI in the heart of Providence, - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/el-fantasma-at-the-strand-ballroom-and-theatre-ri/2400030021920017 - **Venue**: The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83ODBlODMwMC01OGMzLTExZjEtOGFmNy01MTUxZGVkZjlhMDUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjEzLWRjMTkxYTJjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3OTc3MzE5OA.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Dusty Slay Tickets - **Description**: Dusty Slay is a stand-up comedian known for his laid-back Southern style, dry delivery, and signature phrase β€œWe’re having a good time.” His humor often draws from working-class life, everyday routines, and his Tennessee roots, making his comedy both rela - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/dusty-slay-tickets/200030149466914 - **Venue**: East Providence RI - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xYzQwYWI4YmUzYTg0Zjc2YTM5NzExNDAxYzFjY2Q3ZDE4NTUyZjZmZWIyMmYxMTgzMjhkMGM1YWYyZDAxYzIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMS1kYzE3MTgxMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDY0ODM4MQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, workshops - **Event Name**: OOZE LAGOON BEACH CLUB - **Description**: Something swampy, glamorous, and a little unholy is coming to Providence this summer. Think goth beach day, creature feature, sirens, darkwave, cocktails, and sunset chaos. Lineup, performers, vendors, and all the weird little details are coming soon!!!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 280 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/ooze-lagoon-beach-club/200030055952526 - **Venue**: Fish Co. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82Y2EyNDUwMTUzZTk4M2I3NjQyYWI5OTk0NDI3YmE2ODA2Mjg3YmQwMWIyMzEyZTMzMWMzMjE5ZWM4N2RlMjMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ3NDg0Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDQ3NDQxMQ.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: Grace Lee Boggs and Unfinished AAPI Revolutions- Part 2 at 195 District Park - **Description**: This event is an official RI 250 program funded by the RI 250 Commission (and 195 District Park for the Aug. 8 event at 195 District Park), and it is presented in collaboration with RWU Law School, RWU Co-Lab, Roger Williams University, and the AAPI Histo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/grace-lee-boggs-and-unfinished-aapi-revolutions-part-2-at-195-district-park/200030156159043 - **Venue**: 195 District Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMzhkM2UxY2NlNDE0ZTgxNjIzMjJiNjQ3ZWE3ZmEwNzQ3OTI1MjdkOTYyMDM3ZjYyMDYwMDlkMDY4NDllOTU0ZC1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMDgwLWRjMTYxNTE2LWdtaXI_dj0xNzgwMDc5MzIy.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Secret of the Squirrels - **Description**: Discover the secrets of squirrel survival from the viewpoint of six local species! Explore the pop up museum and make a squirrel craft. Guided walk follows. Meet at Blackstone Field, across from the Narragansett Boat Club (2 River Drive, Providence, RI 0 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 03:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/secret-of-the-squirrels/200030149454413 - **Venue**: Blackstone Field - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82ZmI0ZWExMzg2YTUwZGFhOThjMzRjMjUwNDcyZDgzMjA1ODcxODk3YWViYWRhOWFmYmIzZjZlMTVjNGVmYjI4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMxNDJiMWItZ21pcj92PTE3Nzk5ODg2MzI.avif - **Categories**: art, science-fair, trips-adventures, trekking, pop-ups ## 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**: Perreoland with Ivy Queen at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Perreoland with Ivy Queen at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI, where every moment tells a story! πŸ›οΈ The stunning The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI in vibrant Pro - **Venue**: The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0287eb50-5f15-11f1-af60-057f3fab9e06-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1780467926 - **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Bert Kreischer, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of The Vets in vibrant Providence, RI, this event promises to r - **Venue**: The Vets - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/06772d80-43a3-11f1-9cf3-0f2aa7c59aa8-rimg-w1200-h810-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1777450289 - **Event Name**: WWE: Friday Night Smackdown - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at WWE: Friday Night Smackdown, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! πŸ›οΈ The prestigious Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI sets the s - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/04cb2ea0-4a5b-11f1-9aae-11c2dd331b5e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1778189021 - **Event Name**: The Lion King - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to The Lion King, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Providence Performing Arts Center in the heart of Providence, RI for an event that - **Venue**: Providence Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2e2c63e0-5b6d-11f1-b755-ad545dd129c5-rimg-w1200-h550-dcf9de0e-gmir.jpg?v=1780065991 - **Event Name**: 13th Annual ICED COFFEE Summer Celebration! - **Description**: Help find the VERY BEST iced coffee in RI by drinking the VERY BEST iced coffee in RI!About this Event"The FASTEST SELLOUT in RI FOOD FIGHTS history!"Help - **Venue**: ALL Rhode Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4c7361d2fd95658a7f5e2bab2baa634dbb9f28beda9df5512c982de2da6a7750-rimg-w1200-h679-dcfeffff-gmir.jpg?v=1754648211 - **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Providence Performing Arts Center 🏠 Address: 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903 πŸŒ† City: Providence πŸ“ Location: 41.8211, -71.412✨ Experience the magic of Weird Al Yankovic with Puddles Piddy Party, where moments become me - **Venue**: Providence Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f97f6b40-5b73-11f1-9b1a-498ac62e9281-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc38302f-gmir.jpg?v=1780068909 - **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton - **Description**: "Chris Stapleton tickets 🎟️ Feel the rush of a live show β€” and Chris Stapleton is bringing it. 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Get verified tickets now on SeatGig with secure checkout before they're gone. - **Venue**: Fenway Park Boston - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2f7099dea8f544ff1e933ab1e834d7cf783c6953f3bdecfa54ad82f655fcf3ce-rimg-w1200-h800-dc02178d-gmir?v=1780648300 - **Event Name**: Noah Kahan - **Description**: Noah Kahan at Fenway Park, Boston, MA Snag your Noah Kahan tickets at TicketNetwork! 🎟️πŸ”₯ #tickets #concert #NoahKahan #folk #folkpop - **Venue**: Fenway Park Boston - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9906c800d5b61554853a5e570b5f709e6c6d0db690d966027152299a436000a0-rimg-w600-h300-dcc4d7ed-gmir?v=1780248021 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Providence? - **A:** El Fantasma in Providence (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Strand Theatre), Providence Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026 (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 am at Rhode Island Convention Center), El Fantasma at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI), Dusty Slay Tickets (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at East Providence RI), OOZE LAGOON BEACH CLUB (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fish Co.). - **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 Strand Theatre, Rhode Island Convention Center, The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include Beat Curator, O&C Expo Promotion, Vivid Events. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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