Looking for some tips on what to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Here are a few recommendations from Ocean State Media afternoon host Mareva Lindo and producer James Baumgartner.
‘La Cuesta Mágica’ at Teatro ECAS in Providence, Dec. 5-6
“La Cuesta Mágica,” or “the magic hill,” is a Spanish-language play about five lost little brothers – named Flan, Flen, Flin, Flon, and Flun – who go on an adventure looking for toys to share with all the children of the world. Along the way, they encounter the Three Wise Men, Santa Claus, and La Vieja Belén – a legendary figure from the Dominican Republic.
Nova One at Providence City Hall, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Local dream-pop band Nova One is performing at the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Providence on Saturday. You might remember bandleader Roz Raskin from an Artscape studio session. Nova One is out with a new song and video called “Chlorine.” The event is one of many things happening over the next few days as part of the PVD Holiday Fest.
Bristol Christmas Festival at Unity Park, Dec. 6-7
There’s live music, food trucks, a festive outdoor market with holiday gifts, and a tree lighting at 5 p.m. at the Burnside Building on Hope Street.
Hawk in The Nest, Jake Blount & The Vox Hunters at Myrtle in East Providence, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m.
This free show features a stellar lineup of local folk acts. Hawk in the Nest is a project by singer-songwriter Avi Jacob, blending folk, Americana and R&B. Jake Blount is an award-winning interpreter of Black folk music. And The Vox Hunters are known for their lush harmonies and traditional tunes. The event is a fundraiser for the Swell Folk Festival, a new music festival coming in the fall of 2026. And all three artists have been featured in studio sessions on past programs of ours, Artscape and Ocean State Sessions, over the past couple of years.
Local writer Phil Eil talks about ‘News Media in the Misinformation Age’ at the Blackstone Valley Visitors’ Center in Pawtucket, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Staying informed on local and national events can be overwhelming. On Wednesday, Providence-based journalist Phil Eil will host a conversation about how we arrived at our current chaotic news landscape – and how you can maintain a healthy news diet.
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