Good morning, Providence.

Local officials and hotel staff are preparing for the upcoming World Cup weekend by boosting safety measures and training to spot unusual activity—residents and visitors are encouraged to call 911 if needed.

Renowned Brown historian Gordon Wood (92) died after being struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence; he was a celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning professor emeritus who shaped American historical scholarship.

Providence’s Benefit Street features over 200 historic buildings, museums and ghost tours on College Hill (parking improves mid-June) and offers visitors a self-guided journey through colonial and 19th-century architecture that sparked local lore.

URI researchers and partners will study Block Island's coastal changes using maps from 1886 to help local officials plan for shoreline protection and improved infrastructure resiliency.

The project will examine erosion & sediment flows and armoring impacts on beaches and roads.

Researchers from Brown University, Mass General Brigham, and Hebrew SeniorLife found that older adults who develop postoperative delirium after surgery experience faster cognitive decline (not explained by rehospitalizations).

The study highlights the need to better understand and prevent delirium to protect long-term brain health.

The Box Office is a 10,000 sqft office complex built from 37 recycled shipping containers located at 460 Harris Ave along Route 6 and 10.

Designed by Joe Haskett and developed by Peter Gill Case, the building repurposed containers into energy-efficient offices with heat pumps and ERV (energy recovery ventilators).

Lincoln defeated Scituate 10-4 in the Division IV girls lacrosse championship on June 7 as players celebrated by giving coach Jordan Musser a water bath.

Smithfield won the Division III Girls Lacrosse Championship on Sunday, June 7 at Brown University.

A late goal by Grace Young clinched a 6-4 win over Toll Gate after a season of strong comeback following last year's loss.

Tiverton beat Rogers 5-2 for the Division III softball championship on Sunday, June 7 — a key win that marks a milestone in their season.

Smithfield clinched its first Division III girls lacrosse championship on June 7 (6-4 win over Toll Gate) in a tight contest.

Technology Time at the Library

1-2 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Offering tech assistance to empower the Hispanic community with skills in Spanish and English.

Open Makerspace Studio for Adults

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Knight Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore a variety of makerspace equipment for your creative projects.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Amica Mutual Pavilion — Check for ticket prices — Watch your favorite WWE Superstars in action with exciting matches.

Dowba Montana Concert

9 PM — SERIE 92 — Ticket info at Tickeri.com — Experience the vibrant sounds of Dowba Montana live in Providence.

Nexgen Car Show Rhode Island

1-6 p.m. — The WaterFire Arts Center — Admission to be confirmed — Enjoy thrilling low car limbo and exciting games at this vibrant car show.

Uncle LaZer Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Comedy Connection — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of unapologetic laughter with Uncle Lazer, the Mullet Maniac, as he shares outrageous stories from his wild life.

Open Studio Makerspace for Adults

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Knight Memorial Library — Free access — Utilize various makerspace equipment for your creative projects.

Next to Normal Performance

2-6 p.m. — Trinity Repertory Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the acclaimed musical 'Next to Normal' live in Providence.

Haunt - Live Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets from $40 — Experience the unbeatable vibes of Haunt as they take the stage at Alchemy in Providence.

Churchburn Live Concert

Electrifying concert — Evening — Alchemy — Tickets available — Unleash your inner metalhead at this hard-hitting event.