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      • Betsey Williams Cottage
      • Botanical Center
      • Carousel Village
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      • Lovers Retreat Bridge
      • Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
      • Roger Williams Park Zoo
      • Temple To Music
      • The Casino
      • Victorian Rose Garden
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Next up in the FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series: The GroovaLottos! We`re so excited to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring this Grammy-nominated Soul-funk Afrobeats jam band to the Boathouse Lawn this Friday, July 24!

⏰ Arrive early for a pre-show Creative Conversation at 5 PM with Mwalim Daphunkee Professor and The ZYG of @thegroovalottos and FirstWorks` Christopher Hoyt.
🌭 Grab a bite to eat across the street at Carousel Village for Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, which runs 5-8:30 PM!
💃 Find a spot on the Boathouse Lawn for the show at 6 PM, and don`t be afraid to get up and dance!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
@providencetourism
@banknewport
@gocollette
@nefa_1976
@risca1967
@rhodeisland
@poder102fm

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Next up in the FirstWorks Summer Beats concert series: The GroovaLottos! We're so excited to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring this Grammy-nominated Soul-funk Afrobeats jam band to the Boathouse Lawn this Friday, July 24!

⏰ Arrive early for a pre-show Creative Conversation at 5 PM with Mwalim Daphunkee Professor and The ZYG of @thegroovalottos and FirstWorks' Christopher Hoyt.
🌭 Grab a bite to eat across the street at Carousel Village for Food Truck Friday with @pvd_foodtruckevents, which runs 5-8:30 PM!
💃 Find a spot on the Boathouse Lawn for the show at 6 PM, and don't be afraid to get up and dance!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:
@providencetourism 
@banknewport 
@gocollette 
@nefa_1976 
@risca1967 
@rhodeisland 
@poder102fm

Tomorrow, Safer Communities for Justice hosts Peace Day in the Park! Join them for an afternoon of unity, healing, and community connection. Enjoy live performances, inspiring speakers, family-friendly fun, and a day dedicated to bringing people together in peace and solidarity. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Peace Bench, dedicated to survivors of violence and presented by Safer Communities for Justice. Bring your family, friends, and positive energy as we stand together for unity, hope, and safer communities for all.

🕊 Peace Day in the Park 🌳
July 18, 12-4 PM
RWP Boathouse
Free and open to the public!

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Tomorrow, Safer Communities for Justice hosts Peace Day in the Park! Join them for an afternoon of unity, healing, and community connection. Enjoy live performances, inspiring speakers, family-friendly fun, and a day dedicated to bringing people together in peace and solidarity. Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit the Peace Bench, dedicated to survivors of violence and presented by Safer Communities for Justice. Bring your family, friends, and positive energy as we stand together for unity, hope, and safer communities for all. 

🕊 Peace Day in the Park 🌳
July 18, 12-4 PM
RWP Boathouse
Free and open to the public!

Etienne Charles and his band showed us a fantastic time last Friday showcasing Gullah Roots! We were so thrilled to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring you the first Summer Beats concert of the summer here at RWP!

Shout-out to @melaine.mp3 and @jpittswiley for hosting an inspiring Creative Conversation with @etiennejazz before the show!

Get ready for another night of dancing when The Groovalottos are in town next Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. 💃

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Etienne Charles and his band showed us a fantastic time last Friday showcasing Gullah Roots! We were so thrilled to partner with @firstworksri and @pvdparks to bring you the first Summer Beats concert of the summer here at RWP!

Shout-out to @melaine.mp3 and @jpittswiley for hosting an inspiring Creative Conversation with @etiennejazz before the show!

Get ready for another night of dancing when The Groovalottos are in town next Friday, July 24, at the Boathouse Lawn. 💃

The first Gentle Yoga in the Park session is this evening! 🧘

Yoga with Ellary Gamache (@ocean_state_ellary) takes place every Monday at 6 PM starting July 13. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and open mind to relax in the shade of the historic Sycamore tree in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage. This 18+ class intends to be an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming space for all bodies – no experience necessary!

Free weekly classes take place Mondays through Sept. 7 (except Aug. 31), weather depending; no sign-up needed. Follow us for updates!

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The first Gentle Yoga in the Park session is this evening! 🧘

Yoga with Ellary Gamache (@ocean_state_ellary) takes place every Monday at 6 PM starting July 13. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and open mind to relax in the shade of the historic Sycamore tree in front of the Betsey Williams Cottage. This 18+ class intends to be an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming space for all bodies – no experience necessary!

Free weekly classes take place Mondays through Sept. 7 (except Aug. 31), weather depending; no sign-up needed. Follow us for updates!

Last Thursday, RILA brought "La Broa en tu barrio" to Roger Williams Park for an incredible opening night of their Teatro en El Verano series!

Adapted from "La Broa`", which premiered on the stage at @trinity_rep in 2024, this outdoor performance took place at the Broad Street entrance of the park, which is also the center of many of the real-life stories of Rhode Island`s Latino community that inspired the theatrical production. Oral histories collected by Marta V. Martínez were brought to the stage by playwright Orlando Hernández.

Thank you to the talented cast and crew, amazing food vendors, and everyone who came out for the show!

For more Teatro en El Verano dates at different locations, follow @rilatinoarts!

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Last Thursday, RILA brought "La Broa en tu barrio" to Roger Williams Park for an incredible opening night of their Teatro en El Verano series! 

Adapted from "La Broa'", which premiered on the stage at @trinity_rep in 2024, this outdoor performance took place at the Broad Street entrance of the park, which is also the center of many of the real-life stories of Rhode Island's Latino community that inspired the theatrical production. Oral histories collected by Marta V. Martínez were brought to the stage by playwright Orlando Hernández.

Thank you to the talented cast and crew, amazing food vendors, and everyone who came out for the show! 

For more Teatro en El Verano dates at different locations, follow @rilatinoarts!
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