Good Day
Providence
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Providence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Prince Blue, a 6-year-old grey pitbull, is available for adoption at Providence Animal Control and is looking for a forever home. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Providence’s Federal Hill will host Al Fresco on the Hill on Saturday, June 13 as restaurants expand outdoor dining by closing part of Atwells Avenue, though some remain concerned about parking and congestion amid World Cup crowds. 10 WJAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Warwick-based Beacon Mutual Insurance notified over 131,000 Rhode Islanders that its systems were breached between January 7 and January 14, compromising names, Social Security and financial data. The company began mailing letters on May 18 (including state workers) and set up a toll-free help center. 10 WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free Summer Concert Series at Track 15 in downtown began on May 22, presenting local music every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The venue will host Waterfire Markets on May 30 for its 500th lighting and a watch party featuring Ghana and England on June 23. Go Local Prov
- ➤ Providence residents can plan a busy summer as Memorial Day parades take place Sunday and Monday in nearby towns and the 500th WaterFire lighting will happen May 30 in Providence (plus many music festivals and cultural events throughout the season). The Boston Globe
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brown University will confer 3,288 degrees over Saturday and Sunday plus hold ceremonies at College Green, Pembroke Field, First Baptist Church, and First Unitarian Church. The milestone weekend includes alumni reunions plus other graduation activities. Brown University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn that the upcoming World Cup could bring a rise in measles, COVID-19, and influenza, as Dr. William Goedel and local responders boost testing (including wastewater monitoring) to detect outbreaks early. 10 WJAR
- ➤ Brown Health faces deep losses after its Massachusetts acquisition and seeks state and philanthropic help to cover a $4.9M gap needed to keep Newport Hospital’s labor and delivery unit open indefinitely. Lawmakers are being asked to add $70 million to Medicaid funding in the next fiscal year. The Boston Globe
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Day clothing sales are offering up to 70% off on summer apparel at popular retailers, including Anthropologie, Nordstrom, and Kate Spade Outlet; shoppers in Providence can shop online during the long weekend for stylish savings. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Rhode Island offers five one-day adventures that let thrill seekers get out of their comfort zones. Options include deep-sea fishing, pedal-powered rail rides, rock climbing, skydiving and parasailing (each choice gives a unique local twist). The Providence Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ State leaders and residents toured a factory-built container home in East Providence on Thursday morning as an affordable housing solution; the one-bedroom unit costs $117,000 and includes a kitchen, bathroom, and solar & battery system. The initiative offers flexible financing and donates $5000 per sale to the Community Food Bank. Downtown Providence
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Boston Legacy will play the first-ever women's professional soccer game at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket on Friday night, marking the start of a summer celebration that includes seven home matches and community festivities. 10 WJAR
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Wolves Of Glendale Concert
7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $28.84 — Experience original music and parodies from the quirky Wolves of Glendale.
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Technology Assistance at the Library
1-3 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Providing technology help to empower the Hispanic community with skills in a bilingual setting.
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Chad Price Live
7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Don't miss this awesome lineup of talented artists for one of the best local shows in June!
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Rhode Island Anime Convention
10 a.m. — Rhode Island Convention Center — Tickets starting at $155 — Experience an unforgettable celebration of anime culture in Providence.
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