CITY GUIDE
Providence
Ghost
Hunters
For a haunting experience,
take a ghost walk
Providence’s East Side, Roger Williams’ home in the 1630s, was among
the first settlements in the state. With
all that history inevitably comes, shall
we say, a rather sordid past, and the
good folks at the Providence Ghost
Tour want to show you the darker
history of the city. This walking tour
follows the route of the city’s most
frightening ghost stories, and the
guides will give you as many goose
bumps as historical facts. As they say,
“We do not spook you with the way we
tell our stories; we spook you with the
stories themselves.” Whether you’re a
skeptic or a believer is as immaterial as
the phantoms you’ll be hunting—the
Ghost Tour is just as enjoyable either
way. This Halloween, skip the hokey
haunted house and check out this true
and truly frightening tour.
providenceghosttour.com
Life Is a
Cabaret
This fall, Providence goes continental. Visit the Kit
Kat Klub and see
Sally Bowles live in
concert at Trinity
Repertory Company’s production of Cabaret.
The classic show,
which brings to
life a bawdy, thrilling Berlin in the
1930s, is equal
parts entertaining and moving.
Trinity Rep, a local
theatrical gem, is
known for innovative staging and
a terrific acting
company. Don’t
miss what’s sure
to be an unforgettable production.
trinityrep.com.
ave
Date
CITYWIDE
All Aboard
the
Daily
Take a Providence
Trolley Tour for an
hour-long guided tour,
complete with a history
lesson about the Renaissance City.
providencetrolley
tours.com
EAST SIDE
Interactive
Comedy
Wednesdays and
Fridays
Sure, you’ve seen stand-
up before, but have you
ever been to a comedy
show where you’re part
of the act? Bring Your
Own Improv lets you
choose between being
in the audience, being
onstage, or both.
bringyourownimprov.com
EAST SIDE
Shop Open
Saturdays
through Oct. 17
Enjoy the autumn
weather by shopping
outdoors at the Providence Open Market,
featuring handmade
jewelry, clothing and
art, food and entertainment.
providenceopen
market.com
DOWNTOWN
Light Up the
Night
Sept. 5 and 19,
Oct. 10
Whether this is your
first or your 50th trip
to Providence, don’t
miss WaterFire. This
art installation sets the
river ablaze.
waterfire.org
NEWPORT
International
Drinking
Oct. 10–12
Get a taste of Germany
at the 17th annual
International Oktober-
fest. Bet ween brat wurst
and Bavarian music,
make sure to leave
yourself enough time
to enjoy the enormous
biergarten.
newportwaterfront
events.com
