THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
RHODE ISLAND Vol. 2
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT RHODE ISLAND
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT RHODE ISLAND 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. 4
RESTAURANT GUI DE Indigo Pizza & Lounge Pizza & live music Out of town - 599 Tiogue Avenue Coventry, RI
Ristorante Pizzico Award-winning Italian Hope - 762 Hope Street Providence, RI
Pakarang Restaurant Exquisite Thai cuisine Fox Point - 303 South Main Street Providence, RI
Zooma Trattoria Handmade, award-winning pasta Federal Hill - 245 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI
Cafe Nuovo Artistic food stylings Downtown - 1 Citizens Plaza Providence, RI
Rooftop at the Providence G Restaurant on rooftop 100 Dorrance Street Providence, RI
Caffe Dolce Vita Picturesque Italian cafe Federal Hill - 59 DePasquale Plaza Providence, RI
Gracie’s Spacious venue with great food and customer service 194 Washington Street Providence, RI
CAV A dramatic dining atmosphere Downtown - 14 Imperial Place Providence, RI
Tortilla Flats Where you are cordially invited to seat yourself :) 355 Hope Street Providence, RI
Chiantis Romantic (affordable) date spot Out of town - 195 Old Forge Road East Greenwich, RI
Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Has some of the best views in the city 121 South Main Street Providence, RI
Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille All the flavors of Italy -- on the cheap Out of town - 970 Douglass Pike Smithfield, RI The Restaurant at AS 220 Art space with cafe and bar Downtown - 115 Empire Street Providence, RI
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE MAR 21-22
MARCH
CHOWDER FEST
Join the Langworthy Farm Winery for their popular Chowder Fest event... relax and enjoy a bowl of chowder for just $5.00 per person with the purchase of a tasting or glass of wine. Visit southcountryri.com.
MAR 7
PAWTUCKET ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 38th Annual Pawtucket St. Patrick’s Parade followed by the after party at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center with vendors ,food and drink and live music by The Coppersmiths. Visit tourblackstone.com.
MAR 28-29
WATERFIRE SPRING ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL Over 75 artists and makers. Featuring fine art, wood, ceramics, jewelry, metalwork, & more! Learn more at waterfire.org.
MAR 14
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
Find your best green attire, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Newport! The parade kicks off from the Newport City Hall and runs through Washington Square, down Thames Street, and ends at St. Augustine’s Church. Parade will be held rain or shine. Visit visitrhodeisland.com.
APRIL APR 3
POETRY OUT LOUD
Rhode Island Poetry Out Loud finalists read classic poems at the Athenæum’s annual poetry event dedicated to the memory of Charles and Deborah Philbrick and to fostering the art of poetry in Rhode Island and beyond. All ages welcome! Visit eventbrite.com.
MAR 16 12:00PM
FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FEST Food Truck Festivals of America is heading back to Fort Adams State Park for the 2nd Annual Newport Food Truck & Craft Beer TWO DAY Festival! On Saturday, May 16th & Sunday, May 17th.
APR 4
TOTALLY 80’S, TOTALLY MURDER
Make sure you are dressed with the times or someone may ask you to bang your head! Grab your most righteous ‘80s concert gear to rock out in style while you solve a crime with your friends. Jean jackets and spandex leggings, big hair, bangles, leg warmers, and ripped jeans will be all the rage at this rocking night of mystery. This is going to be a really great time whether you come alone or with a group of friends or co-workers. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks, dishing out fan favorites. Along with dozens of regional and national craft breweries, FTFA will be bringing the ultimate food truck experience to Fort Adams. Details at eatdrinkri.com.
MAR 21
PROVIDENCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Begins at Smith Street and Hilltop Avenue. The parade will proceed eastwards on Smith Street and end at the Rhode Island State House. Learn more at visitrhodeisland.com.
APR 4
NEWPORT NIGHT RUN
The Newport Night Run is Newport’s only after-hours Road Race! We are
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BAR GU ID E Dark Lady Voted best gay bar in RI Downtown - 19 Snow Street Providence, RI
KiKi Fridays @ The Village Lesbian fun night Downtown - 373 Richmond Street Providence, RI
MiraBar Three floors of fun Downtown - 15 Elbow Street Providence, RI
Trinity Brewhouse Award-winning beers Downtown - 186 Fountain Street Providence, RI
The Stable Providence’s metropolitan bar Downtown - 125 Washington Street Providence, RI
Bobby’s Place Something for everyone South Shore - 60 Weir Street Taunton, MA
Providence Eagle Providence’s place for leather Downtown - 124 Snow Street Providence, RI
Club Heat Hot club in downtown Providence Downtown - 71 Richmond Street Providence, RI
The Alleycat The Dark Lady’s friendly sister bar Downtown - 17 Snow Street Providence, RI
Clutch Thursdays for Women Weekly party for the ladies Federal Hill - 224 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI
EGO Feed your ego Downtown - 73 Richmond Street Providence, RI
Union Great drag show and friendly service 200 Union Street Providence, RI
The Village Food, drinks and good times. Downtown - 373 Richmond Street Providence, RI
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE MAY 16-17
excited to return to the fun course starting at Rogers High School and showcasing some of Aquidneck Island’s most tranquil and smooth rural roads. Headlamps, bright colors, and glow sticks are strongly encouraged! Visit eventbrite.com.
FOOD TRUCK & CRAFT BEER FEST 25+ of New England’s most popular food trucks will dish out fan favorites while 50+ national, regional and local craft beers will be available to wash it all down. This 2020 festival will be a weekend of craft beer, great food, lawn games, bouncy house, music, and fun for the whole family. The trucks will be serving everything from Hawaiian BBQ to wood-fired pizza to juicy hot dogs to Soul Food to dessert waffles and so much more! Complete details at visitrhodeisland.com.
APR 24
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
End your week at FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village with some of the best food trucks in Rhode Island brought to you PVD Food Truck Events. ADMISSION IS FREE! Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, while listening to live music. Just pay for what you eat and drink. Visit eatdrinkri.com.
MAY 16
OYSTER FESTIVAL
CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Join us for hand-crafted beers poured by the people who make them! Details at eatdrinkri.com.
Taste your way around the Ocean State and sip champagne, creative cocktails and craft beer all on the waterfront. We feature local flavors and tasting notes with oysters from different growers and restaurants unique to the Ocean State. New this year: FREE ADMISSION (rain or shine). Details at discovernewport.org.
APR 25
MAY 23
APR 24-25
SPRING SOUP FEST
GASPEE DAYS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Just because the weather’s warming up doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a tasty soup! Join the Langworthy Farm Winery for their Spring Soup Fest event... relax and enjoy a delicious spring soup for just $7.50 per person with the purchase of a tasting or glass of wine. Learn more at visitrhodeisland.com.
Come enjoy a day outside where shopping, eating, music and friends are all brought together in one place! The Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival is a free, fun, and family-friendly experience that showcases over 100 fine artisans, community groups, and non-profits where you will find one-of-a-kind arts and delicious craft fair eats.
MAY MAY 8-10
Pawtuxet Park fills with live music by our hand-picked local bands while children enjoy the many amusements available. Over 60,000 people will walk up and down Narragansett Parkway on Memorial Day Weekend, enjoying the atmosphere of this long-time tradition. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out so come join the fun! Visit gaspee.com.
SPRINGFEST WEEKEND
Signaling the unofficial start of the summer and beach season, the Misquamicut Springfest Weekend features World Class Carnival and Amusements, Food Truck Rodeo, Classic Car Show, Knockerball, games and more. Great lineup of headline bands. Details at visitrhodeisland.com.
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE Hill Park at Water Street in Warren, RI. The festival features Seafood, Arts, Crafts, and Music. Details at visitrhodeisland.com.
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PVDFEST 2020
JUL 31 - AUG 2
Live music, dance, food, and visual art installations transform the city for a four-day, multi-arts take-over of public spaces, parks, and outdoor stages in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. Artists from across the globe join the Ocean State’s finest for a free outdoor party that inspires the soul, fires the spirit, and has thousands dancing in the streets.
FOLK FESTIVAL 2020
The 60-year strong Newport Folk Festival takes place annually in Rhode Island and features a lineup of diverse musicians guided by the spirit of kindred folk tradition. The festival has a historic reputation of artists collaborating together on music playing homage to current social justice initiatives. Quickly selling out each year, the Newport Folk Festival is also known `for revealing surprise artists and collaborations. Learn more at musicfestivalwizard.com.
JUN 20
PRIDEFEST & ILLUMINATED NIGHT PARADE
PrideFest will feature a mix of live entertainment, a business marketplace with over 200 plus vendors, Kid’s Zone, food trucks, arts, Youth Center, and a beer, wine, and spirits garden.
AUGUST AUG 1
Access to the PrideFest will be through the South Entrance by Wickenden Street and a North Entrance at the start of Memorial Boulevard and South Water Street. Details at visitrhodeisland.com.
CHARLESTOWN SEAFOOD FEST
A gastronomic extravaganza of Rhode Island’s best seafood, as well as an array of all types of foods for every taste. A wide variety of arts & crafts on display, rock walls, children’s shows, car shows, kite flying and amusement rides. Continuous entertainment and events. Find us online to learn more.
JULY JUL 1
ST. MARY’S ITALIAN FEAST
AUG 13
This is Rhode Islands premiere event! Been around for 113 years! Amazing carnival with ride specials, Games, Great Italian Food, Nightly live music, Full Bar, Exciting new products for sale in the Marketplace, The areas biggest Fireworks display late Sunday Night, Parade and much more. Find us on Facebook for details.
RAGGAE FESTIVAL
An animated cultural experience in Providence, Rhode Island, is just what you’re looking for, no? Yeah, mon. This Reggae Festival knows just what you need and its jam-packed with a large lineup of reggae artists. Beyond the outstanding music is an opportunity to taste authentic Jamaican food such as jerk chicken, curry coat as well as traditional American fare. Visit riwaterfrontevents.com.
JUL 11
QUAHOG FESTIVAL
The Rotary Club of Warren, Rhode Island holds its annual Quahog Festival, the third full weekend in July at Burr’s
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY CASINO Foxwoods..............................back outside cover
REAL ESTATE LAW Blais Cunningham & Crowe Chester............... 5
ENTERTAINMENT Foxwoods..............................back outside cover
SOD Laurel Brook Turf, Inc.....................................17
ESTATES Howland Evangelista Kohlenberg LLP...........19
STORAGE Economy Movers & Storage...........................15
FINANCIAL ADVISOR Leslie Bannister Pierini- Edward Jones............ 9
SUBARU DEALERSHIP Stateline Subaru.............................................. 7
FINANCIAL PLANNER Barnum Financial Group........back inside cover Lifetime Advisors Group.........front inside cover
TITLE SERVICES Topouzis & Associates PC................................. 7 TRUSTS Howland Evangelista Kohlenberg LLP...........19
HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE Builders Surplus............................................18
TURF Laurel Brook Turf, Inc.....................................17
LANDSCAPE SERVICES Redwood Nursery & Garden Center...............11 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE Rob Levine & Associates................ front cover, 3 MORTGAGE LENDER RI Housing....................................................... 1 MOVING Economy Movers & Storage...........................15 NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER Redwood Nursery & Garden Center...............11
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