Looking for some tips on what to do this weekend and beyond? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few recommendations from Ocean State Media’s James Baumgartner and Mareva Lindo.
Hands Off Our Books - Writing & Reading in an Era of Censorship
Did you know that Rhode Island has a “Freedom To Read” act? It helps protect libraries, librarians, authors and readers from efforts to ban books. LitArts RI is hosting an event with three local authors to talk about how they’ve confronted censorship and what you can do to fight potential book bans. The panel is hosted by Christina Bevilacqua with authors Cathy G. Johnson, Dr. Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Padma Venkatraman.
Where: LitArts RI
When: Saturday, Mar. 7, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-off-our-books-writing-reading-in-an-era-of-censorship-tickets-1954909971349
Resilience // Perseverance
The latest show at Hera Gallery in Wakefield features five women artists from different life stages, phases and art practices, showcasing work on the theme of perseverance and resilience. One of the artists, Joanne Delmonico, has a series of paintings of women and their children who have experienced traumatic events. The subjects chose a historical warrior figure that resonated with them and Delmonico painted them as a representation of that warrior. The other artists work in photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media, textile and installation.
Where: Hera Gallery, 10 High Street, Wakefield, R.I.
When: Opening: Saturday, Mar. 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gallery show runs through April 11, 2026.
Details: https://www.heragallery.org/upcoming
The Write Vibe
Public Shop & Gallery is hosting a Hip-Hop and R&B listening party. Performers will be on hand to break down their creative process. Each artist plays 2 unreleased songs and one song that people slept on, followed by a Q & A with the audience. One of the performers this time is local artist and advocate Chachi Carvalho.
Where: Public Shop & Gallery, 50 Agnes Street, Suite #101, Providence
When: Mar. 5, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Details: https://www.publicpvd.com/event-details/the-write-vibe
“Ghosts” at the Gamm Theatre
Henrik Ibsen’s haunting play, adapted and directed by the Gamm’s artistic director Tony Estrella. Described as bold and unsettling, it takes place in a remote Norwegian town where a widow is preparing to dedicate an orphanage in the name of her late husband. Her son comes back home, and buried truths and ghosts of the past begin to emerge. It’s a powerful story about hypocrisy, illness, and forbidden love.
Where: The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick
When: Multiple performances through March 22
Details: https://www.gammtheatre.org/ghosts
