Arts + Entertainment

From a sharp school-board satire at The Gamm to Black storytelling, chamber music and medieval fencing, here’s what’s happening this weekend and beyond in Rhode Island

The new four-part docuseries produced in partnership with Ocean State Media was inspired by a spontaneous Rhode Island snorkeling experience by filmmaker Tomas Koeck

This weekend, visit the animals at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in a snowy habitat, check out the P-Bruins’ retro jerseys, learn about Rhode Island’s wild coast, or catch a documentary about John Prine. Plus: The Marian Anderson String Quartet plays a concert at RISD to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

The film celebrates the life and music of legendary songwriter John Prine – featuring interviews, archival footage, and a star-studded lineup of performances by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

A few weeks ago, Rhode Island lost beloved musician and teacher Rory MacLeod. As we close out 2025, we’re sharing some excerpts from a studio session earlier this year with Rory and his wife, fiddle player Sandol Astrausky

For this year’s final episode of the Weekend 401, we have some New Year’s tips — from Deer Tick at the Uptown Theater, to the last Waterfire of the year, to the 30th annual ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon at the Whaling Museum. Plus: kick off the new year with an ice-cold splash at First Beach

The downtown landmark lit up again this holiday season, as its new owner hopes to reopen the building as art studios in early 2027

Seneca Falls, New York, may not have the only claims on the film

A festival of indigenous arts and culture from around the world, an evening of short films on the longest night of the year, and a holiday variety show at Myrtle

The Wilbury Theatre Group’s latest production, “Octet,” explores the many ways technology can damage our lives and relationships