# Poetry events in Providence, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Providence - **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Providence, Rhode Island. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Providence like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Poetry events in Providence, Rhode Island. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Providence like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Providence - **Event Name**: Open Mic at Symposium!!! - **Description**: Our monthly open mic is back! Let's build on last month's success!!!About this EventJoin us on May 30th from 7-9pm in-store as we host a lineup of local performers along with a featured p - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/open-mic-at-symposium/100001988839146425 - **Venue**: Symposium Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lNGNjNDliZDU0ZTkxNGE2MDY5MTExY2IyYTZhNDQ4MGE5ZjA5MDE5ZTlkN2U0Njc0YjNhNmJhY2UzZjVjMTc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwZDczYmEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4MzYzMTg4.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Entertainment, performances, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance - **Description**: How do you summarize a healing journey? Celebrate the launch of “Leaving the Dust and the Weeds,” a collection of poetry by Monica D. Vance.About this EventThis is a free event but Monica's book will be available for sale - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/book-launch-party-for-leaving-the-dust-and-the-weeds-by-monica-d-vance/100001989414849368 - **Venue**: Public Shop & Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kNGEzMTExNjNmNmE3ODZhNjMxYTAwMjgxOTE4MTI0ZTVmYzY1NGIyYWFjOTM5YjgxNTczYjk1NzBlZDRkYzVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2UwOTk4Ny1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzkxNDA5ODE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Sunday 1899 Cemetery Picnic and Oscar Wilde Readings for PRIDE Month - **Description**: *Details TBA on the North Burial Grounds social media! The Darkest Hours su l'herbe will be hosting an open mic reading honoring Oscar Wilde for Pride Month. You can read from Oscar's works or share your own related piece. Stories, Poetry, or Song. 1890s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 74 - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/sunday-1899-cemetery-picnic-and-oscar-wilde-readings-for-pride-month/200029770323732 - **Venue**: North Burial Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zZjk1ZmExNzBmMjFlZTJiZGJiMmJhMzJiOGE1ZjRkNjQwYjE0ZDAxYzQ1MzFiNTdiMTAwY2Y3ZDRmYTU3MTFhLXJpbWctdzczNi1oNTQxLWRjOGY5MDhmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc4MzA2MDQ2.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, lgbt-pride, art, literary-art, open-mic - **Event Name**: Poetry Pour x Symposium presents Poetry Book Club!!! - **Description**: Poetry Pour will be at Symposium Books on May 29th from 7-8pm to discuss Andrea Gibson's "Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns"!About this EventJoin us on May 29th from 7-8pm as we partner with The Poetry Pour for Poetry Book Clu - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/poetry-pour-x-symposium-presents-poetry-book-club/100001989329051745 - **Venue**: Symposium Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZDZkMmE5YTcxYzAzOWQzMTNjYjhhMTUzNzRiNTAxY2ZiYTBjNzk2NzQ3NGFlYmYwYTU0OTRmM2M3MGUwODdlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGM4YTk1YjQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc5MTQwNjE3.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Spring Showcase - **Description**: Join a celebratory night of readings from LitArts RI's spring writing workshops, from fiction and personal narratives to experimental forms.About this EventOn Thursday, May 28 at 7pm join a celebratory night of readings f - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/spring-showcase/100001987955836421 - **Venue**: LitArts RI - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jOTFlYmFiYzE2MjMyNjllNDk3MjUwNjVmNWEwOTAyOTRmNGU3NjgxMjE5NWNhMzRlODY5NjYyY2E3ZjY0MjdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2MyZDc5Ni1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1MTcyMzQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Poetry Reading: Anna Lena Phillips Bell's "Might Could" - **Description**: Anna Lena Phillips Ball discusses her poetry collection with fellow poets Angela DiVeglia & Katherine Hollander!!!About this EventJoin us on Friday, May 22nd from 6-7pm as we host Anna Lena Phillips Ball in conversati - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/poetry-reading-anna-lena-phillips-bells-might-could/100001988834452385 - **Venue**: Symposium Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xYzdmOTQwNTRmMjI5MTJlOTc4MjhmYjViZTQyMWFlYzU3YjZmYjljZThkNmRlNzNkZTA0ZWQyZGEyOGM1NWY0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNiZmUwYjEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4MzYyMzk4.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 22 - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Exhibitions, Nonprofit ## 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**: The Lion King - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Lion King, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Providence Performing Arts Center in dynamic Providence, RI, this event will become the ta - **Venue**: Providence Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/515709e0-248e-11f0-ba97-ab893fa58e47-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2f1a16-gmir.jpg?v=1745885412 - **Event Name**: Bert Kreischer - **Description**: 🎉 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**: Perreoland with Ivy Queen at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Perreoland with Ivy Queen at The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI in vi - **Venue**: The Strand Ballroom and Theatre - RI - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7f661850-4e7a-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1778642346 - **Event Name**: WWE: Friday Night Smackdown - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at WWE: Friday Night Smackdown, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ 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**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ab8071f0-49c6-11f1-abbd-73c9beefd902-rimg-w1200-h788-dc090914-gmir.jpg?v=1778125305 - **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/events10/banners/e23cc030-3fc7-11f1-b0aa-0bd992969467-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc242e83-gmir.jpg?v=1777026315 - **Event Name**: Los Tigres del Norte - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Los Tigres del Norte, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Amica Mutual Pavilion in vibrant Providence, RI transforms into a realm - **Venue**: Amica Mutual Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/15b2de90-3f55-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1024-h853-dc1b1819-gmir.jpg?v=1776977009 - **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=1779032261 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Providence? - **A:** Open Mic at Symposium!!! (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at Public Shop & Gallery), Sunday 1899 Cemetery Picnic and Oscar Wilde Readings for PRIDE Month (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am at North Burial Ground), Poetry Pour x Symposium presents Poetry Book Club!!! (Fri May 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Spring Showcase (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at LitArts RI). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Providence? - **A:** Open Mic at Symposium!!! (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Book Launch Party for Leaving the Dust and the Weeds by Monica D. Vance (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 04:00 pm at Public Shop & Gallery), Poetry Pour x Symposium presents Poetry Book Club!!! (Fri May 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Spring Showcase (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at LitArts RI). - **Q**: What events are happening in Providence this weekend May 22–24, 2026? - **A:** Poetry Reading: Anna Lena Phillips Bell's "Might Could" (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Symposium Books). - **Q**: What events are happening in Providence in May 2026? - **A:** Open Mic at Symposium!!! (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Poetry Pour x Symposium presents Poetry Book Club!!! (Fri May 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Symposium Books), Spring Showcase (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at LitArts RI), Poetry Reading: Anna Lena Phillips Bell's "Might Could" (Fri May 22 2026 at 06:00 pm at Symposium Books). - **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 Symposium Books, Public Shop & Gallery, North Burial Ground. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Providence? - **A:** Prices for events in Providence range from up to USD 22. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include Symposium Books Staff, Monica D. Vance, The Absinthe Society. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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