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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
RHODE ISLAND
THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 7
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LGBTQ+ Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a small state, but its gay scene is as active as many of the larger east coast cities. Brown, Rhode Island Institute of Design, and Johnson & Wales all pull in a high percentage of open-minded, artistic and openly gay folks, creating a friendly, diverse and tolerant community.
Rhode Island is home to many art galleries, live music venues and theaters. The city boasts charming and historical buildings, some dating to the late 1700’s, making it a favorite with architecture buffs. Foodies won’t want to miss the Culinary Archives and Museum at Johnson & Wales. One of the benefits of a small city is that most of the nightlife, dining and shopping is within walking distance of each other. The nightlife is hip and often cutting edge. Ladies will be glad to know that Providence has a friendly and supportive lesbian scene, with quite a few venues dedicated to female performers. One of the highlights of Rhode Island Pride week is the illuminated nighttime parade.
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ABOUT
RESTAURANT GUIDE
AS220 Food & Drink
Art space with cafe and bar.
115 Empire St, Providence, RI
Bacco Vino & Contorni
Traditional southern Italian cuisine in an informal ambiance.
262 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo
Global dishes artfully presented in an elegant waterfront space. One Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI
Camille’s
High-end takes on traditional Italian dishes served in elegant digs.
71 Bradford St, Providence, RI
CAV Restaurant
A dramatic dining atmosphere.
14 Imperial Pl, Providence, RI
Circe Restaurant & Bar
Bright, stylish space for refined New American fare & updated comfort food, plus cocktails & wine.
50 Weybosset St, Providence, RI
Gracie’s Spacious venue with great food and customer service.
194 Washington St, Providence, RI
Hemenway’s Restaurant
Has some of the best views in the city.
121 S Main St, Providence, RI
India Restaurant
Elegant venue for vegetarians & non, enhanced by Bollywood films & belly dancing.
1060 Hope St, Providence, RI
Julian’s Hip brewpub with exposed brick walls popular for house-smoked meats & numerous vegetarian options.
318 Broadway, Providence, RI
Los Andes
Creative Peruvian & Bolivian seafood & meat dishes, plus cocktails.
903 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI
Matunuck Oyster Bar
Destination dining enhanced by a raw bar sourced onsite & a water view.
629 Succotash Rd, Wakefield, RI
Nicks on Broadway
Imaginative seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen & casual vibe. 500 Broadway, Providence, RI
Pizzico Oyster Bar
Award winning Italian and Fusion cuisine. 762 Hope St, Providence, RI
Rooftop at the Providence G Drinks, snacks & light dinners are served with skyline views.
100 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery
Creative New American share plates & Italian entrees served in warm, modern surrounds with a patio.
195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI
Spain Restaurant
The Spanish fare has a locavore bent at this big, airy vet that also boasts a latenight lounge.
1073 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI
Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille
All the flavors of Italy -- on the cheap. 970 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI
Tortilla Flats
Where you are cordially invited to seat yourself :)
355 Hope St #1633, Providence, RI
Zooma Trattoria
Handmade, award-winning pasta. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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SEP 14
BEER FEST
Support the arts by drinking beer! Enjoy a selection of fine beers (wine too), delicious foods, enter raffles AND HAVE PINTS OF FUN! A flavorful fund-raiser to support the Stadium Theatre. Attendees will receive a complimentary Stadium glass and they will enjoy live music! All of this is included with the price of admission!
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/2ztmz8u7
OCTOBER
OCT 6
FUN & SLUTTY WITH JONATHAN VAN NESS
JVN is an Emmy-nominated television personality, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and hairstylist to the stars. Come experience Queer joy and all the sides of JVN you haven’t seen.
including: I Got You Babe, Gypsies
Tramps and Thieves, I Found Someone, If I Could Turn Back Time, songs from ABBA - from Cher’s Dancing Queen album, Woman’s World, Welcome to Burlesque, Believe and so much more! For more info visit:
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NOV 22
MURRAY & PETER PRESENT A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS
For the 9th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present, “A Drag Queen Christmas”, the longest running drag tour in America. Get ready for Host Miz Cracker plus your favorite queens performing live on stage and very special guest Todrick Hall. We’ve got Winners, Fan Favorites, OGs, Miss Congeniality, plus queens from Season 15 and All Stars 8. VIP Meet & Greet tickets are available. The M&G starts at 6pm. The show starts at 8pm. There will be a 20-minute intermission.
18+ welcome.
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
her in the forest and send her to the Land of the Sweets where she meets the majestic Sugar Plum Fairy. But was it really all a dream?
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/4s2n788j
DECEMBER
DEC 6-14
DIVAS OF DRAGDECK THE HALLS
This year, Christmas is a DRAG! Get ready for some holiday hilarity as Haley Star and LaDiva Jonz bring an evening of cheeky drag comedy to the Stadium’s Marquee Room. You’ll want to be on the naughty list because Haley and LaDiva have filled Santa’s sack with fierce, festive fun!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3FbTAJ1
DEC 19-22
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz,
tradition!
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/mr2rbvr4
JANUARY
JAN 13
DIVA ROYALEDRAG QUEEN SHOW
Featuring the finest in Providence Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Get up close and personal with your host Diva Drag Queen and her guest Drag Queen Divas such as Madonna, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion, Liza Minnelli, Adele, Nicki Minaj, Whitney Houston, Sia, Britney Spears, Beyonce and many other celebrity impersonators.
For more info visit: dragqueenshow. com/providence-drag-queen-show. html
FEBRUARY
FEB 2-4
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BAR GUIDE
Alley Cat
Gay bar with a snug, dark-wood interior, a mixed-orientation crowd, drag shows & trivia nights.
17 Snow St, Providence, RI
Black Sheep
Warm, brick-clad outpost with multiple TVs serving an array of American pub grub, cocktails & beers.
397 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Bobby’s Place
Redefining live entertainment in Taunton since 2000.
60 Weir St, Taunton, MA
EGO Providence
Energetic gay bar featuring a dance floor, DJs & a stage & a lineup of regular events.
73 Richmond St, Providence, RI
Providence Eagle
Flags & an eagle painting adorn this unassuming, busy gay bar with dancing & lively leather events.
124 Snow St, Providence, RI
The Dark Lady
Voted best gay bar in Rhode Island.
19 Snow St, Providence, RI
The Stable
Small, gay-friendly cocktail bar with an equestrian theme, plus backyard seating.
125 Washington St, Providence, RI
Trinity Brewhouse
Chill, wood-accented brewpub offering porters, ales & stouts, plus late-night grub & growlers to go.
186 Fountain St, Providence, RI
Union Station Brewery
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
AIDS Care Ocean State
Get tested for free and anonymously. aidscareos.org
18 Parkis Ave, Providence, RI
GLSEN
A national organization fighting for every student’s right to a safe, supportive education. glsen.org
PFLAG Greater Providence
We provide support, education and advocacy for parents, families, friends and allies of LGBTQ+ people across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut. pflagprovidence.org
Providence LGBTQ Film Festival
Bringing Rhode Island filmgoers a diverse sampling of over 50
The Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus
RIGMC is a gathering of individuals who, united through diversity, fellowship and song, strive to make a difference in the lives of our singers and our audience. rigmc.org
Urban League of Rhode Island
Empowering communities and changing lives. ulri.org
Youth Pride Inc.
Dedicated to meeting the unique needs of youth and young adults impacted by sexual orientation and gender identity/expression while working to end the homophobic and transphobic environments in which they live, work and play. youthprideri.org
743 Westminster St, Providence, RI
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20 BUSINESS DIRECTORY BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL Middlebridge School ............................. 5 CABINET MAKER Closet Factory ....................................... 15 CONTRACTOR Dream Marker Bath and Kitchen ......... 9 CUSTOM CLOSETS Closet Factory ....................................... 15 MOVING SERVICES Economy Movers & Storage ................. 3 NON PROFIT Red Cross .................... 1, Back Inside Cover NURSERY Redwood Nursery & Garden Center .................................. 13 PATIOS
