Good morning, Providence.

Farm Fresh RI's 2026 summer guide lists 38 farmers markets across the region where locals can buy fresh produce, artisanal goods, and more.

The guide shows market hours and dates from state parks and breweries to help residents support local businesses.

Providence youth football helmets stolen from a parks storage facility will be replaced soon after two local community leaders donated funds covering *$12,500* for all 90 helmets, with the Providence 49ers youth team set to practice on Aug.

1 and police investigating the theft.

Teatro en el Verano’s bilingual play 'La Broa’ en tu barrio' debuted on Tuesday, July 14 in Providence at Southside Cultural Center (6:30 p.m.), celebrating RI’s Latino heritage by bringing community history outdoors.

The play will tour Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Newport before returning to Providence on August 2 (4 p.m.).

Emmy winner Merritt Wever will star in J.J.

Abrams’s sci-fi movie The Great Beyond, partly filmed in Providence. The film, featuring a supernatural tale, is set for release Nov. 13.

Brown University’s lunar scientists mapped the Moon’s regolith thickness using over 300 fresh craters and found about six meters in the highlands and four meters in the maria; the data (from NASA funding) is now available to help plan future lunar missions.

Thousands of high school students from the U.S. and 74 countries began Brown University’s summer Pre-College Programs in late June, adding courses in art, science, and cultural immersion on College Hill (and online).

They are gaining hands-on experience to boost their academic confidence.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld a 2024 preliminary injunction for singer Vanessa Carlton after she claimed that industrial neighbors harassed her family near their Warwick home — a decision affirming a previous Providence Superior Court ruling against excessive noise and unauthorized filming.

Rhode Island experienced an air quality alert Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Tuesday until 8 p.m. Wednesday — temperatures reached 94 degrees in Providence as officials warned of rip currents and urged residents to limit outdoor activity.

Doctors are advising Providence residents to choose meal kits that call for fully cooked ingredients as cyclosporiasis cases rise; rinsing raw herbs and produce may not remove the cyclospora parasite (which causes illness).

They say that using high-heat recipes lowers the risk of contamination.

Blueberry season began today at farms like Rocky Point and Harmony, where hours vary; a new farmers market operates every Saturday at the Crandall House in Hopkinton, and a food and wine tasting in Pawtucket will be held on Aug.

12 to support local care.

Brown Athletics and Recreation is hosting summer intramural pickleball and soccer leagues that bring together students, faculty and staff + competitions will crown the 2026 champions later this month while welcoming players of all skill levels.

Three players with RI ties were selected in the MLB Draft held in Philadelphia last weekend (pitcher Ryan Oshinskie from Brown, URI infielder Reece Moroney and Bishop Hendricken alum Patrick Clemmey) now have the chance to negotiate with their teams while free agent Casey Wensley signed with the Angels.

Providence golfers are invited to vote for the best public golf course in the state (the contest features options like Beaver River and Cranston Country Club) and the poll remains open today.

Open Makerspace Studio for Adults

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Explore your creative side with access to various makerspace equipment and art supplies.

Felipe Esparza Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Comedy Connection — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Felipe Esparza on his 'At My Leisure' tour.

Northeast Traffic Live Concert

Evening — Uptown Theater — Tickets available — Experience a night of original music with Northeast Traffic, Atticus Allen, and Dust Ruffles.

Puerto Rican Bay Fest

All day — India Point Park — Free entry — Celebrate Puerto Rican culture with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.

Knit Fish Pouch Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island — Materials provided — Create a charming Rybka pouch from scrap yarn and learn fun knitting techniques.

Monthly Reading Club

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Mount Pleasant Library — Free entry — Engage in monthly discussions about literature that highlights diverse voices and experiences.

A Day in the Life Concert

5-7 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Enjoy the smooth sounds of the R&B Preservation Hall Band in a community-friendly setting.

Summer Sacred Concert

7:00 – 11:59 PM — Fete Music Hall — $15 ADV & DOS — Experience a vibrant night of music featuring Jesse Neptune and OzTheKid.

Wayne Hancock with The Soapbox Saints and King Sickabilly

5-8 p.m. — Alchemy — Tickets available — Experience a night of rockabilly and country fusion with Wayne 'The Train' Hancock and his friends.

Rhode Home Rescue Adoption Event

10 AM – 12 PM — Rumford Pet — Adoption fees apply — Meet some amazing dogs looking for their forever homes.