The Complete Guide: International Art Festival
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
The Complete Guide: International Art Festival
The festival will feature different arts, music, food and spectacles from around the world, as well as a parade on Kennedy Plaza on Saturday, June 13 at 5 p.m.
“The Providence International Arts Festival will be a way to connect the world-class talent we have here in Providence with artists and performers from around the world. We are excited to welcome visitors to the City to explore all that we have to offer and look forward to partnering with so many great organizations and artists,” said Mayor Jorge Elorza.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTTo help you figure out where to go and what to see, GoLocalProv has compiled a list of shows, concerts and other events to check out this weekend.
See the slideshow below for a list of must see performances and events
2015 Providence International Arts Festival
Natalie Rak & Etam Cru
June 11th-14th
Washington St. Cultural Corridor
Murals by Natalie Rak and Etam Cru will be on display all weekend. Avenue Concept brings these great murals to Providence.
Mary Beth Meehan
Thursday and Friday June 11th-12th
8:30am-4:30pm at the Gallery at City Hall
Saturday June 13th 6pm-8pm
Seen/Unseen: Providence
Mary Beth Meehan portrays every day life with her excellent photography of the regular person. Find more work by Mary Beth Meehan here.
Tape Art
June 11th-14th
Kennedy Plaza
These large scale creations will amaze as they travel around the Kennedy Plaza. Find more here.
Providence Biennial
June 11th-14th
180 Westminster St. Gallery A
Lynne Harlow has became more known around the country for her contemporary art. Providence is now lucky enough to have Harlow display her art this weekend.
Trinity Rep
June 11th-14th - 7:30pm
Dowling Theater, 201 Washington St.
This will be the world premiere of "Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical". Tickets are required for these shows. There will also be a FREE outdoor performance on Saturday, June 13th at 4:30 pm. Find more here.
Extraordinary Rendition
Saturday June 13th
4pm at Coastway Community Bank and Cultural Stage
63 Snow St.
5pm Procession down Washington St. Corridor
Extraordinary Rendition is an active street band that plays on the go based out of Rhode Island.
Project 401 Case Closed
Saturday June 13th - 4pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
Case Closed features a youth hip-hop group that will be sure to bring up the energy.
Cultural Performances
Saturday June 13th - 4-11pm
Coastway Community Bank Cultural Stage
31-63 Snow St.
Talents from all around the world will come together to put on a great show.
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Saturday June 13th - 4pm
Firstworks Plaza Stage
27 Exchange St.
Students from Central Falls will be performing a Jazz program Saturday afternoon.
Squonk Opera
Saturday June 13th
Squonk Opera Stage
99 Kennedy Plaza
4pm, 8pm, 9:30pm
This outdoor musical all about air will take your breath away. This wonderful spectacle features a 40 foot high Lady Pneumatica that will be sure to be amusing for all ages. Find more here.
Arc Iris
Saturday June 13th - 4:30pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
Jocie Adams puts on a wonderful performance varying her style from 19th century cello to 1970's pop. Find more here.
RPM RI-Sounding Voices
Saturday June 13th - 5:30pm
City Hall steps
25 Dorrance St.
This group gathers from all over and comes together as one voice. This is the perfect start to the festival. RI-Soundings will be performing right before mayor Jorge Elorza welcomes everyone to the festival. Find more here.
Earth Harp
Saturday June 13th - 6:30pm, 8:30pm, 10:30pm
Earth Harp Stage
55 Kennedy Plaza
This amazing performance features only a man and a gigantic harp. A type of music that is truly unique to its kind. Find more here.
Wise Fool New Mexico
Saturday June 13th - 6:30pm, 9pm, 10:30pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
This group from New Mexico is apart of the circus arts and will dazzle you with their performance and acrobatics. Find more here.
Mad Satta
Saturday June 13th - 7pm
Alex and Ani Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
This soul ensemble will amaze you and get you up on your feet. Produced by Prince Charles Alexander, a three-time Grammy award winner, this group will surely impress. Find more here.
Pedrito Martinez Group
Saturday June 13th - 7pm
Firstworks Plaza Stage
27 Exchange St.
The Cuban culture and heritage is still alive with this performance of pure Cuban music, focused on the sound of the drum. Find more here.
Aurea Ensemble
Saturday June 13th - 7pm and 9pm
City Hall Council Chambers
25 Dorrance St.
This string quartet will impress you with their harmony and different styles of music. Find more here.
Chachi Carvahlo
Saturday June 13th - 8pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
Chachi can be classified as a unique rapper. He raps about everyday problems that almost everyone could face and talks about the reality and love for one another. Find more here.
Angelique Kidjo
Saturday June 13th - 9pm
Firstworks Plaza Stage
27 Exchange St.
Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy winning singer and songwriter and will be sure to amaze Saturday night. Find more here.
Salsa y Gaitas
Satuday June 13th - 9:30pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
This cultural mix of music from the Caribbean and Latin America will be sure to have you on your feet and dancing along with the smooth beat.
BIXIGA 70
Saturday June 13th - 11pm
Firstworks Plaza Stage
27 Exchange St.
This Brazilian based band is composed of ten talented musicians that will sure to be a hit at this year's festival. Find more here.
Oumou Sangare& Sidy Maiga
Satuday June 13th - 11pm
Alex and Ani City Center Stage
2 Kennedy Plaza
This Malian artist is a Grammy award winner and international star and she will be paired up with Sidy Maiga who is a Rhode Island based master drummer. Find more here.
Waterfire
Saturday June 13th
Lighting time : 8:46pm - 12:30am
Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main St. Park
This is a great way to spend the evening enjoying the full lighting of the Providence Waterfire.
