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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.

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

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.

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

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

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