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Upcoming Events
Wed, Sep 16Providence Public LibraryKick off the African Film + Art Festival on Wednesday, September 16 at the Providence Public Library! Doors open at 5 PM, live music begins at 6 PM, followed by a 7 PM screening and filmmaker Q&A with Angolan filmmaker Fradique.
Thu, Sep 17Metcalf Auditorium, RISDWe have two programs on Thursday! Join us for our first program of the day on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 12:30–3:00 PM at the RISD Museum Metcalf Auditorium for a screening of short films followed by the feature film The Man Who Planted Baobabs from Burkina Faso. Please join us!!
Thu, Sep 17195 District ParkOur second program on Thursday, September 17, 2026, will take place at 195 District Park, 120 Peck Street, Providence, RI 02903, with live music and an open-air evening screening! Join us at 6:00 PM for a live music performance by Evans Molina, followed by Disco Africa (Madagascar, 1 hr 21 min).
Fri, Sep 18280 Brook StJoin us on Friday, September 18 at 5:00 PM at Stephen Robert ’62 Hall, 280 Brook Street, Providence. Live music starts at 6:00 PM, followed by a screening of Ondas: Waves by South African filmmaker Kurt Orderson and a filmmaker Q&A. Food and refreshments provided! RSVP Required!!
Sat, Sep 19Providence Public LibraryJoin us Saturday, September 19 at the Providence Public Library for a full day of films, with Shorts Block I at 12:00 PM, Shorts Block II at 3:00 PM, and We Are Not Dreaming (Não Estamos Sonhando) at 6:00 PM, followed by a filmmaker Q&A, bring your friends, RSVP, and spend the day celebrating Africa
Sat, Sep 19Providence Public LibraryJoin us Saturday, September 19 at the Providence Public Library for a full day of films, with Shorts Block I at 12:00 PM, Shorts Block II at 3:00 PM, and We Are Not Dreaming (Não Estamos Sonhando) at 6:00 PM, followed by a filmmaker Q&A, bring your friends, RSVP, and spend the day celebrating Africa
Sun, Sep 20Southside Cultural Center of Rhode IslanJoin us Sunday, September 20 at the Southside Cultural Center of RI for our festival closing celebration with films starting at 3:00 PM, live music by Burundian musician Africa Nova at 6:00 PM, and Akinola Davies Jr.’s My Father’s Shadow at 7:00 PM!
Thu, Oct 08ProvidenceProvidence World Music Presents The Grace Darko Band live at the 195 District Park on October 8th, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Sat, Oct 24195 District ParkPVD World Music presents Grupo Ondas (Capoeira and Dance) at the 195 District Park on October 24th, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please join us!!
Fri, Nov 20Fleet Library at Rhode Island School ofWe are excited to collaborate with Marcus Grant on this amazing lecture performance celebration of Jazz Music.
Thu, Sep 03ProvidenceProvidence World Music Presents Lost Tribe live at the 195 District Park on September 3rd, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Free tickets available now!
Thu, Aug 27Biltmore ParkProvidence World Music presents Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE live on August 27th , 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Biltmore Park (the park near the Providence Rink)
Fri, Aug 21Biltmore ParkProvidence World Music Presents Niu Raza (Madagascar) live at the Biltmore Park (Graduate hotel park) on Friday August 21st, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu, Aug 06195 District ParkProvidence World Music presents Yacouba Diabate playing live Kora Music from Burkina Faso. Join us for a wonderful evening of live music from Africa.
Thu, Jul 30Biltmore ParkProvidence World Music presents Temidayo Balogun + AKÉDE (Jazz Band) and Yacouba Diabate (Kora Instrument) live on July 30th, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!
Sat, Jul 251000 Elmwood AveProvidence World Music Presents Kotoko Brass live at Roger Williams Park Boatlawn House on Saturday July 25th, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri, Jul 17195 District ParkProvidence World Music presents Classic Vibe Reggae live at 195 District Park on Friday July 17th, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Join us!
Thu, Jul 02195 District ParkProvidence world Music Presents Willie J Laws Band live at 195 District Park on July 2nd at 6:00 PM.
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