Events and Activities hosted by RILA

Upcoming Events

Páginas Book Circle

Start Date:

2025-01-19T13:00:00EST


Location:

La Galería del Barrio, 209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863


Event Description:

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Tejiendo Historias | Storytelling

Start Date:

2025-01-25T17:00:00EST


End Time:

2025-01-25T19:00:00EST


Location:

Southside Cultural Center 393 Broad St. Providence 02907


Event Description:

Artists MeetUp

Start Date:

2025-02-06T17:30:00EST


End Time:

2025-02-06T19:00:00EST


Location:

La Galería del Pueblo, 209 Central St. Central Falls


Event Description:

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Live Stage Reading | Teatro del Pueblo

Start Date:

2024-12-15T12:00:00EST


End Time:

2024-12-15T17:00:00EST


Location:

201 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903


Event Description:

Artists MeetUp

Start Date:

2025-01-09T17:30:00EST


End Time:

2025-01-09T19:00:00EST


Location:

La Galería del Pueblo, 209 Central St. Central Falls


Event Description:

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La Galería del Barrio | A Tribute to The Castaleers | CLOSES

Start Date:

2024-12-31T18:00:00EST


Location:

393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907


Event Description:

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Noche de Bici

Start Date:

2024-08-08T17:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-08T17:30:00EDT


Location:

Meet at Tennis Courts of RWPark, Broad St. Providence, RI 02907


Event Description:

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Fiesta del Barrio

Start Date:

2024-08-28T17:30:00EDT


Location:

Broad Street Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St. Providence 02907


Event Description:

Barrio Tour | Lower Broad

Start Date:

2024-06-22T11:00:00EDT


End Time:

2024-06-22T13:00:00EDT


Location:

1232 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905


Event Description:

Barrio Tour | Lower Broad

Start Date:

2024-08-01T05:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-01T19:00:00EDT


Location:

1232 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905


Event Description:

Chimi Tour | Lower Broad

Start Date:

2024-08-15T05:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-15T19:30:00EDT


Location:

1232 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905


Event Description:

Chimi Tour | RAIN DATE

Start Date:

2024-08-22T05:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-22T19:30:00EDT


Location:

1232 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905


Event Description:

Barrio Tour | Upper Broad

Start Date:

2024-08-12T05:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-12T19:00:00EDT


Location:

393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907


Event Description:

Barrio Tour | Upper Broad

Start Date:

2024-08-26T05:30:00EDT


End Time:

2024-08-26T19:00:00EDT


Location:

393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907


Event Description:

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins

Start Date:

2023-09-15T00:00:00EDT


Location:

Rhode Island


Event Description:

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Sabor Latino

Start Date:

2024-09-05T16:30:00EDT


End Time:

2023-09-05T20:00:00EDT


Location:

Burnside Park, Downtown Providence, RI 02907


Event Description:

Hispanic Heritage Month Ends

Start Date:

2023-10-15T23:55:00EDT


Location:

Rhode Island


Event Description:

Dia de Los Muertos

Start Date:

2025-11-02T17:30:00EST


End Time:

2025-11-02T19:30:00EST


Location:

Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad Street | Providence, RI


Event Description:

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Community Tamalada

Start Date:

2025-12-14T12:00:00EST


End Time:

2025-12-14T14:00:00EST


Location:

Casa Azúl Taquería, 890 Allens Ave. Providence 02903


Event Description:

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Happy Thanksgiving | Día de Gracias

Start Date:

2024-11-28T01:00:00EST


End Time:

2024-11-28T00:00:00EST


Event Description:

Teatro en El Verano Auditions

Start Date:

2025-02-10T18:00:00EST


End Time:

2025-02-10T20:00:00EST


Location:

201 Washington St. Providence, RI 02903


Event Description:

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BLACK FRIDAY | Open House

Start Date:

2024-11-29T11:00:00EST


Location:

La Galería del Pueblo, 209 Central St. CentralFalls 02863


Event Description:

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The original Café Recuerdos: A Traveling Memory Café was created by Cuban artist, Ana Flores is currently on display at The Roger Williams Park Gateway Center.

Read the story behind its creation. More

In 2025, we will also be hosting Café Recuerdos pláticas and recording stories alongside this art installation from July to October. More details to come.
      • 01/03/0025 12:30 PM
        01/03/0025 12:30 PM

        Summer Camp

        Registration for Teatro Summer Camp (YASI-lito) now open
        location_on Location: 393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907 access_time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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        Click here for details
        Register NOW for Teatro Summer Camp (YASI-lito) in partnership with Trinity Rep. Only 15 seats available.

        Registration for our Visual Art summer program opens in May 2025. Only ten (10) seats available.
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          March

          Monthly Artists MeetUp

          209 Central St., Central Falls, RI 02863
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          Visit this link for details
          RILA's monthly Artists MeetUps are open to artists of all genres. Come hang out with us and tell us what you're up to and how RILA and we as a collective can be of help.
          La Galería del Pueblo, 209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863
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            January

            Páginas Book Circle

            This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
            location_on La Galería del Pueblo | 209 Central St. Central Falls 02863 access_time 1-3PM
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            Páginas book circle is a gathering of people who identify as Latina, Latino, Latinx or those interested in Latinx culture. The group meets once a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
            Go here for details
            • 01/25/2025 04:00 PM
              01/25/2025 04:00 PM

              Storytelling Sin Fronteras

              This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
              location_on Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad St. Providence 02907 access_time 5:30-6:30PM
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              Bilingual storytellers step into the spotlight, offering authentic tales that capture the joys, challenges, and richness of Latinx identity.
              Go here for details
              • 15
                December

                Teatro | Live Staged Reading

                This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                location_on Trinity Rep, Washington St. Providence, RI 02903 access_time 12 - 4:00 PM
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                ¡Alguien Más! an adaptation of You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. Various locations statewide.

                For more details, go
                here
                • 12/31/2025 05:30 PM
                  12/31/2025 05:30 PM

                  La Galería del Barrio | Show Closing

                  393 Broad St. Providence, RI 02907
                  location_on Location: access_time
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                  A Tribute to the Castaleers | Artifacts by JTP Collective and Portraits by Niko Tolentino

                  FREE and open to all.

                  Visit this link for details
                  • 2025
                    Spring-Summer

                    Barrio Tours

                    This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                    location_on 1232 Broad St. Providence, RI 02905 access_time Times Vary
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                    We offer several Barrio Tours throughout the Summer and early Fall. Registration is required. Limited spots available, so register today.
                    Go here for details
                    • 2025
                      Summer

                      Museo del Barrio

                      This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                      location_on Roger Williams Park Broad Street Providence, RI 02905 access_time Times Vary
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                      Museo del Barrio | PVD is back! Learn more about our summer signature event, held in open spaces in and around Broad Street. It includes music, dance, art making and healthy outdoor events. Go here for more details
                      • 08/08/2024 05:30 PM
                        08/08/2024 05:30 PM

                        Noche de Bici

                        This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                        location_on Roger Williams Park Broad Street, Providence, RI 02905 access_time 5:30-6:30PM
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                        Meet in the parking lot of the Tennis Courts, Broad Street side of Roger Williams Park. The route will take you from South Providence to Downtown and back where we started. Length: 3.5 miles
                        Go here for details
                        • 2025
                          Summer

                          Teatro en El Verano

                          This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                          location_on In a Barrio near you! access_time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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                          ¡Alguien Más! an adaptation of You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. Various locations statewide.

                          For more details, go
                          here
                          • 09/05/2024 04:30 PM
                            09/05/2024 04:30 PM

                            Sabor Latino

                            This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                            location_on Burnside Park. Downton Providence, RI 02903 access_time 5:30 - 6:30 PM
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                            We're excited to partner with the Downtown Providence Parks Network for an early kick-off to Hispanic Heritage Month and the PVDFest weekend.
                            Go here for details
                            • 2025
                              September15-October15

                              Hispanic Heritage Month

                              Statewide celebration | Locations & Dates Vary
                              location_on Location: La Galería @RILA, 209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863 access_time 10:00 AM - 12:00PM
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                              Learn how you can celebrate or organize your own event to celebrate Latin American and Caribbean heritage in Rhode Island.

                              Go here for details.
                              • 11/02/2024 06:00 PM
                                11/02/2024 06:00 PM

                                Annual Celebration of Día de Los Muertos

                                This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                                location_on Location: Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad St.Providence 02907 access_time 5:30 - 7:00 PM
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                                Our Annual Celebration to remember deceased loved ones. This year's celebration includes a Catrina Fashion Show.
                                Go here for details
                                • 11/29/2024 11:00 AM
                                  11/29/2024 11:00 AM

                                  OPEN HOUSE

                                  This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                                  location_on Location: La Galería @RILA, 209 Central St. Central Falls, RI 02863 access_time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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                                  If you haven't visited La Galería to view Fronteras | Borders + other artwork on display, you can visit us on what is known as "Black Friday" to soak in the art. *FREE Latino centered picture books to the first 25 people to visit.

                                  Go here to see read about the artists whose work is on display.
                                  • 12/09/2023 12:00 PM
                                    12/09/2023 12:00 PM

                                    Community Tamalada

                                    This is a short description for the event describing what it's about
                                    location_on Location: Casa Azúl Taquería, 890 Allens Ave. Providence 02903 access_time 12:00 - 2:00 PM
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                                    The tradition of making tamales with extended families especially during the Christmas holidays can help develop a sense of unity and community, and breaks down borders and barriers between people and cultures.

                                    Go here for details.

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