Good morning, Providence.

On Sunday, volunteers gathered at Alma Center on Broad Street to pack more than 400 boxes with food, clothes, and supplies for Venezuelan earthquake victims.

City leaders helped manage traffic + organizers arranged for a private plane to ship the donations back to Venezuela.

A street in Fox Point is named George M.

Cohan Boulevard to honor the local entertainer whose life inspired Yankee Doodle Dandy, and a statue stands at the corner of Wickenden & Governor streets to mark his legacy.

Faculty and graduate students at University of Rhode Island tagged four bobcat kittens during the spring in partnership with the Department of Environmental Management and the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association — the kittens were born between May 8 and May 10, and residents are invited to share sightings to support local research.

A dead whale washed ashore on Block Island over the weekend near Fred Benson Town Beach and was photographed early Sunday by resident George Mott (June 28).

Mott described the day as notably smelly.

The Providence Journal is inviting Rhode Islanders to vote for the best nine-hole golf course in a summer review that details local nominees and accepts ballots online+ the poll will remain open until it closes.

Chatty Cats Gathering

4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow cat lovers over snacks, coloring, and crafting cat toys.

Open Studio at Makerspace for Adults

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Knight Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore your creative projects with access to cutting machines and other makerspace equipment.

Recycled Sewing Workshop

3-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Upcycle and repurpose fabric in this all-ages sewing session.

Arcadia - Arcade Music Festival

July 4th — 165 Pub — Cost not specified — Experience a vibrant celebration of arcade music in Providence.

Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival

Time TBD — India Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate the rich culture of the Cape Verdean community in the oldest festival of its kind in the U.S.

Elway Concert

7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets starting at $39 — Elway is coming for an unforgettable live music experience in Providence.

Read More, Learn More!

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Unlock the magic inside every story with Ms. Carol's engaging sessions.

MindTravel with Murray Hidary

7-9 p.m. — Temple To Music — Ticketed event — Experience a unique live-piano performance designed to foster mindfulness and connection.

Soccer Quarter Finals Watch Party

3-5 p.m. — Moniker Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy watching the action of the quarter finals in a great brewery atmosphere.

La Energia Norteña Live Performance

9:00 p.m. — La Palmera Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of La Energía Norteña in a spirited night of live music.