As Providence welcomes mid-May, the city offers a variety of events catering to diverse interests. Here’s a selection of happenings starting today, May 15, and continuing through the weekend.
Friday, May 15
Wellness in the Park with Haus of Glitter
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Local park
Join the Haus of Glitter for a healing wellness series focusing on care, healing, justice, and freedom. This event is part of a weekly series held every Friday afternoon in May.
Food Truck Fridays
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Outdoor venue
Enjoy a free outdoor festival featuring over 15 food trucks, live entertainment, and activities. Food Truck Fridays run every Friday from April 17 to September 25, 2026.
Roller Skating at The Providence Rink
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Providence Rink
Roller skating returns to The Providence Rink, offering rentals and discounted admission for a fun spring weekend activity.
Elefante Concert
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: The Strand Ballroom and Theatre
Attend an 18+ event featuring Elefante, with various reserved seating options and general admission standing tickets available.
Saturday, May 16
Yoga for Everybody
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Local yoga studio
Accessible yoga classes led by Mimi Bduncik focus on building strength and cultivating peace. Limited to 15 participants, with sessions starting at 8:45 AM.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at the AAPI History Museum
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: AAPI History Museum
The AAPI History Museum in Providence hosts weekly hands-on activities throughout May to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Chalk Art Festival at The Providence Rink
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: The Providence Rink
The Chalk Art Festival invites artists of all ages to create vibrant pavement art in downtown, featuring competitions and crowd-voted awards.
Looking Ahead
JUMP Dance Convention
Dates: May 15 – 17, 2026
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center
The JUMP Dance Tour arrives in Providence, offering workshops and performances for dance enthusiasts.
WaterFire Providence – Celebrating WaterFire’s 500th Lighting
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: Downtown Providence
Experience the 500th lighting of WaterFire, a multisensory event featuring bonfires on the rivers of Downtown Providence, accompanied by enchanting music and aromatic wood smoke.
For more details and additional events, visit the respective event websites or local listings.