ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
LGBTQ
+ GATHERING SPACE Small Format
Tameka Eastman-Coburn founded Small Format in 2020 as a place where LG- BTQ + neighbors could gather over a cup of coffee . Since then , it ’ s become a hub for Providence ’ s inclusive community , hosting everything from book clubs to clothing swaps in a cozy , 500-square-foot space . Part art gallery , part cocktail lounge , part coffee shop offering vegan and gluten-free treats ( try the homemade Pop-Tarts , trust us ), it ’ s all about acceptance and expression in this safe space . 335 Wickenden St ., Providence , instagram . com / smallformatpvd
NEW BEER FESTIVAL Whale Watching
From the owners of New York ’ s Finback Brewery comes a beer festival to rival even the best of the Big Apple . Co-owners Basil Lee ( a Rhode Island native ) and Kevin Stafford chose Pawtucket to inaugurate their annual beer bash that sees local brewers pouring alongside soughtafter labels from around the country on the banks of the Blackstone River . Add in some lobster rolls and a few special release pours and you ’ ve got yourself a good time . finbackbrewery . com / events
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