Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Providence.
🏘️ Community
Upgraded amenities and an expanded boardwalk will welcome visitors to state beaches in Narragansett and Westerly on Memorial Day weekend.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will finish additional work in June + seasonal services and paid parking return.
The East Providence community dedicated a playground at Grassy Plains Park to honor 5-year-old Blake Costa, who died in 2020 after his battle with brain cancer.
Rhode Island law advises that if you receive an unexpected package, you may keep it if it is addressed to you but must return it if it is meant for someone else (federal law prohibits opening mail not intended for you).
Protesters gathered outside the Providence State House yesterday to oppose the removal of a partially finished mural honoring Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death on a train in North Carolina in 2025—building owners agreed to take it down after officials raised concerns over its political funding.
💼 Business
Dari Bee Ice Cream in East Providence reopened yesterday after months of renovations.
The historic shop (open since 1960) celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Bob DaSilva and unveiled new outdoor seating along with a refreshed exterior design coordinated by the public works department.
🏈 Sports
After a tragedy three months ago that bonded the players, the Blackstone Valley Boys hockey team officially decided to stay together despite earlier talk of a potential split.
The head coach said this commitment will help keep the team united for upcoming challenges.
State champions will be crowned Sunday at Slater Park in the finals of the 2026 RIIL Boys Tennis Tournament (singles and doubles), with Brayden Lynch facing Luca Testa in the singles final and East Greenwich’s Levy brothers competing against La Salle’s Gavin Britt with Connor Cavanagh in doubles.
🎉 Providence Events
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The Lion King
7 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the Serengeti and the Tony Award-winning storytelling of Disney’s The Lion King.
Woods Concert Live
7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $23.08 — Experience the vibrant sounds and colors of Woods, a Brooklyn indie band, as they take the stage in Providence.
Curren$y Concert
8 p.m. — The Strand Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Curren$y headlines The Winners Circle Tour with special guests Fendi P and The 747 Band.
Kerosene Heights Concert
5-9:30 p.m. — Alchemy — $18 adv. / $22 dos — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Kerosene Heights and more at one of Providence's favorite venues.
Gozu Concert
8-11 p.m. — Alchemy — $23.08 — Experience the heavy groove and undeniable melody of Gozu at the forefront of the stoner metal movement.
RISD Apparel Design Collection 2026
4-5 p.m. — The WaterFire Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the unique fashion creations of RISD seniors on the runway at Collection 2026.
Open Makerspace Studio for Adults
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Wanskuck Library — Free — Get hands-on with creative projects using various makerspace equipment and tools.
Tommy Brennan Stand-Up Comedy
7-11 p.m. — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising comedy star Tommy Brennan.
Shordie Shordie in Providence
8-11 p.m. — Crib (Providence) — Tickets from $70 — Experience an unforgettable night with Shordie Shordie at The Crib in Providence.
Live Music at Myrtle
7:30-10 p.m. — Myrtle — Most shows are free — Experience a variety of live genres from jazz to indie rock in a local neighborhood bar setting.
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