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Kimi’s Movie Night at The Salon – Tuesday, 6/18

8:30pm-A double feature curated by our friend Kimi Rich with free popcorn!

We’re Giving Away Another DowncityIQ Prize Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Wednesday, that means we’re doing another DowncityIQ Give-away! This week we’re giving away a $25 gift certificate to The Spa at the Providence Biltmore. Check back tomorrow at 9am for the trivia question. Tweet us the answer or post it to our Facebook page and we’ll pick a winner, we’ll announce the winner on Thursday morning.

If you’ve entered before, you can enter again!

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Food Truck Tuesday at Grant’s Block – Tuesday, 6/18

We’re happy to welcome Sprout to Food Truck Tuesday! Sprout will be joining Poco Loco and Chez Pascal every other Tuesday for lunch. Don’t worry, we’ll keep you updated on which Tuesdays….

Food Truck Tuesday every Tuesday at Grant’s Block 11 to 2.

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Downtown Farmer’s Market at Kennedy Plaza – Tuesday, 6/18

The Downtown Farmer’s Market is back at Kennedy Plaza on a NEW DAY. Come shop for fresh produce and flowers every Tuesday from June 18th to October 24th, 3pm to 6pm. Located on Washington Street along Burnside Park in Kennedy Plaza.

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Providence Optical in Rhode Island Monthly

Providence Optical announced on their Facebook page that they are featured in the June Issue of RI Monthly

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Yappy Hour at Aspire – Monday, 6/17

Yappy Hour at Aspire is always a favorite place to go for dog owners. Aspire always has special menus items and prizes. Come meet and mingle with other local dog owners.

Aspire, 311 Westminster St.

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RI PrideFest – June 14th to June 16th

Photo via woneffe.com

Kicking off this Friday and going until Sunday, Rhode Island PrideFest is always a good time and given recent events, we know PrideFest is going to be even more amazing this year.

RI Monthly has all the details:

Sunday: RI Pride Hangover Drag Brunch
Cure your Pride hangover at the ROI, where local personality Jacqueline DiMera, Miss Gay Rhode Island 2013 Justus Starr and other guests will entertain you over food and drinks.

The details: June 16, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $20, proceeds to benefit RI Pride. The ROI, 125 Chestnut St., Providence, 272-2161, theroiprov.com.

Sunday: Hangovers and Haircuts
Salon Bianco will be doing “Hangovers and Haircuts,” outside of Alley Cat on Sunday, to benefit Aids Care Ocean State. Adults can get a haircut for only $25, and kids for $15.

The details: June 16, 1−4 p.m. Alley Cat, 17 Snow St., Providence, 272-6369.

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RI PrideFest – June 14th to June 16th

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Kicking off this Friday and going until Sunday, Rhode Island PrideFest is always a good time and given recent events, we know PrideFest is going to be even more amazing this year.

RI Monthly has all the details:

Saturday: RI PrideFest
This is the main event, which includes the GLBT Marketplace and Business Exposition, the Kids Pride Zone and local and national entertainment, such as headlining act Thea Austin of the pop group SNAP. If her name doesn’t ring a bell, surely you know the songs, “Rhythm is a Dancer” and “I’ve got the Power.” The lineup of entertainment starts at noon and continues through 8:30 p.m. with performances by Ursula and the Glitterati, Becky Chace, Shadina, Richard Davia and more, as well as appearances by Jackie Collins, Nova Starr and Alexis Mateo of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

The details: June 15, noon−8:30 p.m. South Water Street, Providence River, Providence.

Saturday: RI Pride’s Illuminated Night-Time Pride Parade
New England’s only nighttime pride parade begins at the corner of Fountain and Dorrance streets. Local businesses and organizations spend weeks decorating incredible floats that will be unveiled tonight, and there will also be performance artists and marching groups traveling throughout downtown Providence. The parade will culminate at the RI Pride reviewing stand under the historic marquee at Providence Performing Arts Center.

The details: June 15, 8:30 p.m. (sundown). Fountain and Dorrance streets.

Saturday: My Big Fat Gay Wedding Block Party
The Dark Lady is throwing the Biggest, Fattest, Tackiest Pride Party in RI, a block party with local food trucks in attendance, including Radish, Lotus Pepper, Fugo, Mijos and Panino Express.”My Big Fat Gay Wedding,” will be hosted by local celebrities Sabrina Blaze and Haley Star, including performances by Coco Montrese, the official winner of Miss Gay America and contestant on ”RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 5, along with Alexis Mateo from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 3 (pictured, right). There will also be music from DJ AV8 and DJ Joey.

The details: June 15, 8 p.m.−2 a.m. Admission is $20. 18-plus. The Dark Lady, 17 Snow St., Providence, 272-6369.

Saturday: Mirabar Pride Block Party
Mirabar is hosting an outdoor party with dancing, a light show and digital video screens. DJ Cisco and DJ Kenny will be spinning and there will be food available on the grill all night.

The details: June 15. Mirabar, 15 Elbow St., Providence, 331-6761, mirabar.com.

Saturday: Stable’s Block Party
Stable’s party will be hosted by Kitty Litter, and it includes four bars and an outdoor stage with dancing all night. A big surprise performance will take place at 11 p.m.

The details: June 15. The Stable, 125 Washington St., Providence, 272-6950.

Saturday: Ladies PrideFest Block Party at Luna’s
This ladies night block party includes DJs Lightning, Reza Wreckage and Andy Morris spinning inside and outside for some dancing under the stars. At 11:30 p.m., there will be a live show featuring Drag King Charlie Prophet, burlesque with Corinne Southern and Blitzen Von Schtup and Rachel Lindenthal will show off her hula-hooping skills. Expect drink specials and burgers (and veggie burgers) on the grill.

The details: June 15, 9 p.m.−2 a.m. Admission is $15. 18-plus. The Roots Cultural Center, 276 Westminster St., Providence, lunaspvd.com.

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Friday Night Jazz at Aspire – Friday, 6/14

Lively jazz tunes and Aspire’s culinary team and mixologists come together on a Friday night! Let this great combination warm you up and help you wind down from a long work-week!

Aspire Restaurant, 311 Westminster St.

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The Sketchbook Project Coming to Grant’s Block this Saturday, 6/15

The Sketchbook Project Mobile Library from Art House Co-op on Vimeo.

WaterFire Providence and Cornish Associates invite you to visit The Sketchbook Project’s Mobile Library at Grants Block this Saturday from 2-6pm (260 Westminster St, Providence, RI; across from Tazza). The Sketchbook Project is an interactive, library of 27,000 sketchbooks made by artists and everyday people around the world.

Parts of the collection travel throughout the year in The Sketchbook Mobile Library, visiting cities across North America. The Mobile Library is like a food truck, but filled with sketchbooks that people can check out.

For more information visit sketchbookproject.com.

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