# 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
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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**: Terrance Hayes: An Evening of Poetry
  - **Description**: Moses Brown School is proud to welcome one of the most compelling and prolific voices in American poetry, Terrance Hayes, as the next guest in our Visiting Poet Series, which has brought award-winning poets to campus for more than 20 years.

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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/terrance-hayes-an-evening-of-poetry/200029920099828
  - **Venue**: 250 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Discovery Tykes
  - **Description**: Children, ages 2-4 with parent or caregiver, will investigate the world around them as they sing, dance and discover in this FREE monthly series. Takes place the first Friday of each month, September through June, from 10am-10:30am. Each session will cont
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/discovery-tykes/200029920239150
  - **Venue**: Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
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- **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. 
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, lgbt-pride, art, literary-art, open-mic
- **Event Name**: Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
  - **Description**: Join us for great vibes & a fun night of celebrating talented individuals through music, comedy, poetry, and more!About this Eventhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8RfTj0YqPLo?si=OkrDM4ZtJggAyOQeThe
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/powerful-voices-open-mic-show-live-music-comedy-poetry-more/100001984413864287
  - **Venue**: Providence
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, music, open-mic, entertainment, literary-art, comedy, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: Poetry as Multimedia
  - **Description**: A LitArts RI Writing WorkshopAbout this EventThis generative workshop introduces multimedia as part of a creative poetic practice, exploring the ways in which signs and symbols are translated into visual images, non
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/poetry-as-multimedia/100001978334510777
  - **Venue**: LitArts RI
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 114
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, sports, health-wellness, entertainment, it
- **Event Name**: Create Meet Up: All Poets
  - **Description**: Each month, we invite a special group of creatives to meet up.

This month, we’re inviting all poets to meet up! Bring your latest work and/or a notebook to respond to prompts (sharing is not required). Chat about writing, self publishing, overcoming fear
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/create-meet-up-all-poets/200029920229448
  - **Venue**: 50 Agnes Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02909
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups
- **Event Name**: tell your truth open mic
  - **Description**: Step up, share your story, and vibe with others in a chill open mic night all about speaking your truth.About this EventTell Your Truth Open MicJoin us for a laid-back evening at CIC Providenc
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/tell-your-truth-open-mic/100001986634798160
  - **Venue**: CIC Providence
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: open-mic, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Creative Meet Up: All Poets
  - **Description**: Each month, we invite a special group of creatives to meet up. This month, we’re inviting all poets to meet up!About this EventEach month, we invite a special group of creatives to meet up. This month, we’re inviting
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/creative-meet-up-all-poets/100001986080761020
  - **Venue**: Public Shop & Gallery
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, meetups
- **Event Name**: Guitar America 250: Album Release Concert • Providence
  - **Description**: Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan at the Music Mansion in Providence—Bernstein to Van Halen, American Tunes to Cage, and Poetry with Trevor NealAbout this EventJoin acclaimed guitarist and composer Aaron Large
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/guitar-america-250-album-release-concert-•-providence/100001984928682121
  - **Venue**: Music Mansion
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 25
  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Concerts, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Open Mic Night
  - **Description**: Third Thursdays at The Music Mansion. Host Ed Dean holds group songwriting sessions, starting at 5pm. Sign up for the Open Mic at 6pm. Runs until 9-9:30pm.
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/open-mic-night/200029920150612
  - **Venue**: The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02806
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  - **Venue**: 4 North Main Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02903
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  - **Venue**: 263 India St, Providence, RI
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Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence, RI

May 14, 2026 - 7:00 PM
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Providence?
  - **A:** Terrance Hayes: An Evening of Poetry (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 250 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906), Discovery Tykes (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Museum of Natural History and Planetarium), Sunday 1899 Cemetery Picnic and Oscar Wilde Readings for PRIDE Month (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 11:00 am at North Burial Ground), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Providence), Poetry as Multimedia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at LitArts RI).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Providence?
  - **A:** Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Providence), tell your truth open mic (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at CIC Providence), Creative Meet Up: All Poets (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Public Shop & Gallery).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Providence this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Poetry as Multimedia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at LitArts RI), Guitar America 250: Album Release Concert • Providence (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at Music Mansion).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Providence in April 2026?
  - **A:** Terrance Hayes: An Evening of Poetry (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 250 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906), Poetry as Multimedia (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at LitArts RI), Create Meet Up: All Poets (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at 50 Agnes Street, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02909), tell your truth open mic (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at CIC Providence), Creative Meet Up: All Poets (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Public Shop & Gallery).
- **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 250 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02906, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, North Burial Ground.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Providence range from up to USD 114. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Providence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Providence include Moses Brown School, Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, The Absinthe Society.
- **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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