BLACK CLASSIC UNDER THE STARS

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

195 District Park | Providence, RI

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Join us for a night of live entertainment under the stars, featuring the classic film Raisin in the Sun. Feeling nostalgic and inspired!
About this Event

Bring your family, friends a blanket or chair for "Black Classics Under the Stars" presented by the Rhode Island Black Film Festival. Live entertainment from Jazz saxaphonist Randy Ashe & Co. will kick off the evening. Poetry by Award winning Poet, Damont Combs aka Mr. Orange . https://www.mrorangelive.com

Schedule -

Vendors - 5:30 pm

Poetry by Damont Combs aka Mr. Orange 6:00 pm

Live music 6:15-7:30pm Randy Ashe & Company

7:36 Raisin in the Sun Film

Come and enjoy the breathtaking views of the City of Providence Skyline, find your favorite spot on the grassy field, enjoyr live music by Jazz Saxaphonist Randy Ashe and his band. FOOD TRUCKS and vendors on hand for everyone to enjoy. Our feature movie is the classic film “A Raisin in the Sun” starring Oscar winner Sidney Poitier and the big screen debut of Oscar Winner Louis Gossett, Jr.

Black Classics Under the Stars is Free. Free popcorn.

Film Festival Merch for sale.

Food Trucks. On street parking and parking garages next to the Park.

Admission is Free. Suggested donation is $20.00. Parking available on the Dyer and South Main Streets.

For questions email [email protected].


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195 District Park, 120 Peck Street, Providence, United States

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