Good morning, Providence.

Megan Gardner, Sam Greenwood and Nicole Modi from the Providence Parks Department explained the unique playground features at the newly remodeled parks—highlighting design choices made for local families.

St. James Episcopal Church in North Providence will install a self-service Narcan Life box on its driveway at 474 Fruit Hill Ave today—stocked with 20 boxes of nasal spray to help during opioid emergencies—and will bless the box at 6 p.m.

The International Museum of World War II in Wakefield is ranked among the top 10 World War II museums worldwide by National Geographic for its extensive collection that includes items such as Hitler’s shovel and a paratrooper dummy from D-Day.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, charges $10 for adults, and offers free entry for veterans and children 12 and under.

State data from Tuesday showed that chronic absenteeism in Rhode Island schools fell to 22.1% in the 2024-2025 school year from 24.7% last year, resulting in about 142,360 fewer absences and marking a three-year improvement since the COVID peak.

The Rhode Island Department of Education credited the drop to coordinated efforts by families, educators and initiatives such as refrigerator calendars+an attendance heat map to boost student presence.

With local schools beginning the 2025 to 2026 school year, Dr. Subodha Kumar of Temple University spoke on the benefits & dangers of using AI in the classroom.

Brown hosted its 262nd Opening Convocation on Sept 2 when more than 3,200 students gathered on College Green.

Leaders like President Paxson and Dean Pollock urged the new students to take risks and learn new ideas—helping them grow on their academic journey.

On September 3rd, the Rhode Island Department of Health reported that nitazenes—drugs up to 800 times as potent as morphine and often mixed with fentanyl—were detected in the state drug supply, and it sent an advisory urging clinicians to educate patients on harm reduction.

No nitazene-related deaths were reported in Rhode Island.

El Chaval De La Bachata Concert

9 PM - 3 AM — La Palmera Club — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting night filled with Bachata music from El Chaval.

Houndmouth Concert

7:00-9:30 PM — The Strand Ballroom — Tickets start at $72 — Catch Houndmouth perform live at one of Providence's favorite venues.

Guatemalan Festival 2025

11 AM - 7 PM — Roger Williams Park Temple to Music — Free entry — Celebrate Guatemalan culture with music, dance, and international cuisines at this family-friendly festival.

PEMA 2025 Fall Meeting

September 8-9 — Graduate by Hilton Providence — $425+ — Attend expert-led discussions focused on manufacturing strategies and industry trends.

Yarnia Chronicles

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Fox Point Library — Free entry — A cozy gathering for needlework enthusiasts to share projects and learn new techniques.

Aubrey Haddard Live

7-10 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $10 entry — Enjoy an electrifying night with Aubrey Haddard, Crash Space, and Nick PolitellI showcasing their latest hits.

Vudu Sister Live Performance

7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Borealis Coffee Company — Free entry — Experience the haunting sounds of Vudu Sister, a dark folk ensemble from Providence.

Bentley Falcons at Bryant Bulldogs Football Game

2-7:30 p.m. — Beirne Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Witness an exciting college football clash between Bentley and Bryant.

High Tea Performance

8 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $17 — Experience the unique blend of folk-punk storytelling and harmony from High Tea's captivating duo.

2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest

Join us for the 2nd Annual Jewish Culture Fest — happening Sunday, September 14, from 11am–4pm at the Dwares JCC! This high-energy, family-friendly festival is back and bigger than ever, featuring live performances from Nefesh Mountain, the return of fan favorites Ezekiel's Wheels and the Rachel Linsky Dancers, and Rock-a-Baby rocking the stage in our expanded KidZone!

Alison Krauss Concert

7-9 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS) — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sensational bluegrass-country sounds of Alison Krauss with Union Station and Jerry Douglas.