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Providence
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sat, Mar. 21, veterans and their families gathered at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for the Veterans Resource Expo, where organizers from Veterans Incorporated connected attendees with support services for healthcare, housing, and overall quality of life in Providence. 10 WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley will propose a $1 million rental assistance program funded by selling a closed school and fire station to help renters facing job loss, medical emergencies, or surprise rent hikes (up to $3,000 grants available), aiming to ease the housing affordability crisis. Go Local Prov
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Providence has been named the official Team Base Camp for Ghana ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bryant University will serve as the training site for the Ghana Black Stars using its 43,000 sqft facility (maintained by the groundskeeper from Gillette Stadium), sparking local pride as global soccer fans converge. Go Local Prov
- ➤ Rhode Island's women's basketball team ended its 30-year NCAA tour with a 68-55 loss on Saturday, March 21. Alabama outmatched the Rams with a decisive run in the third, ending a season that set a program-record with 28 wins. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Golf courses in Rhode Island and across New England have opened their tee boxes today as crews manage rapid snowmelt. Cooler evenings, possible rain, and lingering drought may affect playability, so players should check course conditions before booking rounds. The Boston Globe
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Musical Mondays with Teacher T
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Rochambeau Library — Free entry — Enjoy morning music with guitar, singing, and dancing in the children's library.
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Technology Time at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering free tech help in Spanish and English to empower the local Hispanic community.
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Jamie McLean Band Live
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $22.66 — Experience an energetic blend of New Orleans soul and Delta blues with the Jamie McLean Band.
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John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Emmy Award-winning comedian John Mulaney in an engaging stand-up show.
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Kids That Fly - Spring Tour 2026
5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — $23.08 — Experience a lively performance by Kids That Fly with special guest SUM SUN and local support from IMMUTER.
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Jay Pharoah Stand-Up Comedy
7:00 PM – 12:30 AM — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter as Jay Pharoah brings his comedic talents to the stage.
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Carter Anderson Live Comedy
7-11 p.m. — Alchemy — $28.84 — Enjoy a night of laughter with Texas comedian Carter Anderson, known for his engaging style and viral videos.
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ServSafe® Alcohol Certification Class
6-8 p.m. — Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850 — Free entry — Enhance your bartending skills with a certified alcohol training class open to all professionals.
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Goldpine with Jake Hunsinger & The Rock Bottom Band
9 PM – 12 AM — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience bold harmonies straight from Nashville with award-winning Americana music.
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Kaleb Cohen Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Fete Music Hall — Cost TBA — Experience the unforgettable talent of Kaleb Cohen in an electrifying night of music.
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