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2018 Holiday Events In PVD

November 9, 2018August 15, 2023 Bonnie Howland

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
November 8 – December 30 | Times Vary | Trinity Repertory Company

Celebrating 41 years at Trinity Rep, Rhode Island’s family holiday tradition brings Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to the stage in a glorious re-telling of the classic story that has delighted and inspired millions. A local choir will be featured at each performance of A Christmas Carol.

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HOLIDAY POP-UP CRAFT AND MAKER SALES
Through December 31 | Various Locations

Our friends over at Craftland, the City’s original pop-up success story, has compiled an ever-growing list of pop-up craft and holiday markets around the Ocean State to make buying local easier than ever!

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WICKENDEN WONDERLAND
Friday, December 21, 2018 | 4pm – 10pm | The Duck & Bunny

Join The Duck & Bunny for the Wickenden Wonderland Gift Show & Fundraiser Holiday Extravaganza! The event will feature: Garden Wonderland all lit up for the holidays, live holiday music, photos with Santa (bring your Pets & the Kids ~all proceeds benefit the Providence Animal Rescue League), sweets, cocktails., art and so much more. All Wickenden Streets shops will be open late for last minute shopping.

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FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE’S THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, December 21 – Sunday, December 23, 2018 | Providence Performing Arts Center

Delighting thousands each year, the magic and splendor of the holiday season has never been richer than in this lavish, extravagant production. Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a magical journey complete with beautiful sets, elegant choreography, and world class dancers bringing this holiday tradition to life.

BroadwayWorld.com says this production is “brimming with energy and spellbinding. Splendid!” Don’t miss the holiday tradition that has been a Providence classic for more than forty years! The magic, the elegance, The Nutcracker!

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ONE PVD NYE
Monday, December 31, 2018 | Waterplace Park

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, East Commerce Solutions and Skyline at Waterplace are pleased to announce the second One Providence New Year’s Eve by Skyline celebration taking place on Monday, December 31^st, 2018 at Waterplace Park. The event follows a successful 2017 celebration and will offer outdoor activities open to the public for free and a formal indoor celebration starting at 7pm (VIP) | 9pm (Rooftop) in Skyline at Waterplace Events Venue.

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CLIMAX
Monday, December 31, 2018 | The Strand Ballroom & Theatre

Hosted by DJ Prince Kalu and featuring DJ Lo$t, DJ Eazy, DJ Famous. Performances by SamP, Richie Smiles and many more!

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PARTY IN THE PUB
Monday, December 31, 2018 | Providence G Pub

Revelers will enjoy giveaways throughout the night, and receive 6 raffle tickets upon arrival, each one good for big ticket item prizes drawn every hour including tickets to Celtics and Bruins games, hotel packages and more! Dance along with a live DJ playing all the top throwback tunes and Top 40 tracks, snap some pics in the photo booth, and enjoy table games all night long!

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REVUE YEAR’S EVE: TEAR THE ROOF OFF!
Monday, December 31, 2018 | AS220

It’s the Empire Revue’s sixth annual special NYE edition of our monthly variety show. This year they’re getting rowdy as they Tear the Roof Off!

The show is hosted by musician and entertainer Keith Munslow and features special guest acts and sketch comedy by the group The Sparkling Beatniks!

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