Good Day
Providence
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Staff at Roger Williams Park Zoo are taking extra steps during this frigid weather by monitoring each animal’s temperature, activity, and appetite and moving sensitive species indoors when needed. They adjust care to match each animal’s natural comfort levels. 10 WJAR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A home in Warwick suffered extensive damage on Saturday night when its second floor collapsed into the first and part of the first fell into the basement during a fire near Oakland Beach, and firefighters battled the blaze from outside while no one was home. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence will implement alternate side parking on Feb. 2 for trash removal in Wards One, Two, and Three. Residents with permitted overnight parking passes must park on odd-numbered sides starting at 12:01 a.m. and set trash and recycling carts on even-numbered sides (others risk ticketing). 10 WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brown's men's basketball team fought hard into overtime at the Pizzitola Center on Saturday, Jan. 31 (the day before today) but fell 77-70 after Dartmouth made a late play to clinch the win. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Providence Friars lost with a score of 87 to 73 against Villanova Friday morning as the team fell in seven of its last eight games. They will host Butler on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. (Devin Askew scored 20 and Tyler Perkins added 19 for Villanova.) The Providence Journal
- ➤ The University of Rhode Island women's basketball team struck a record 13 straight wins after beating Fordham 61-47 at Fordham in New York yesterday — marking their third 10-0 start under coach Tammi Reiss. They will play Saint Joseph's at home on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. The Providence Journal
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Tech Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering bilingual tech assistance to empower the Hispanic community through essential skills.
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Chatty Cats Gathering
4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Engage with fellow cat enthusiasts through discussions, snacks, and creative activities.
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Cider Vibes Presents: Debutants and The Whistles
8-11 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — Entry fee varies — Experience a night of bluegrass and cider-themed melodies from The Debutants and The Whistles.
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Lunar Tide Art Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a drink in a fun artistic atmosphere.
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Aurora Sky Painting Session
7-9:30 p.m. — Paint and Vino — Complimentary beverage included — Unleash your creativity in a relaxing atmosphere with friends.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech assistance in Spanish and English to empower the local Hispanic community.
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After School Lego Activities
3-5 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Build and play with Legos in a welcoming environment for all ages.
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Art Motivation Group
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Rochambeau Library — Registration required — Share your art, gain feedback, and find creative inspiration at this artist gathering.
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DeRay Davis Comedy Show
Evening shows — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious storytelling of Chicago's own DeRay Davis.
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Simon and Garfunkel Through The Years
6:59-11 p.m. — Stadium Theatre — $31, $36, $41 — Experience an enchanting tribute to Simon & Garfunkel's timeless hits performed by Bookends accompanied by a live string quartet.
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