Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

475 Valley St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02908 | Providence, RI

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Your new favorite after-work hangout is back!
Valley Vibes: Thursdays on Tap transforms the roof deck of the WaterFire Arts Center into a vibrant gathering place every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Created to be a casual and creative space to unwind after work, guests are invited to grab a drink, explore the latest gallery, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the roof deck.
This summer, visitors can also experience Growing the Networks — a large-scale, immersive exhibition in the main hall and the second chapter of last summer’s show. Each artist featured this year was recommended by one of the 2024 exhibiting artists.
Every week at Valley Vibes brings something new, including live performances by local bands, DJs, and singers, along with specialty cocktails and experiences in partnership with organizations like Pop-Up PVD and Millennial RI. The bar will rotate throughout the season in partnership with local spots TROOP and Hi Bar Lo Bar, and Sarcastic Sweets will be on the rooftop serving up delicious locally made treats.
Whether you're reconnecting with friends or meeting new ones, Valley Vibes is the perfect way to tap into your community and start the weekend early.
July 10 – Kicking off Summer at the WaterFire Arts Center
DJ: @yoonorlan @segagenn_ @hensley.studios
Bar on Site: TROOP
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Opening reception for Growing the Networks, 5:00–9:00 PM in the Main Hall

July 17 – Thrifting Mixer
Hosted by: POP-UP PVD
Band: Free Beer the Band
Bar on Site: TROOP
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Gallery Night Providence Tours, 6:00–8:00 PM

July 31 – Midsummer Meetup
Hosted by: Millennial RI
Bar on Site: Hi Bar Lo Bar
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Artist Panel, 6:00 PM in the Main Hall

August 7 – Drinks with Artists
Hosted by: Michael Rose
Bar on Site: Hi Bar Lo Bar
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Artist Panel, 6:00 PM in the Main Hall

August 14 – Contatto Arts Social
Hosted by: Contatto Arts
Bar on Site: Hi Bar Lo Bar
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Artist Panel, 6:00 PM in the Main Hall

August 21
Programming coming soon!
Bar on Site: Hi Bar Lo Bar
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Gallery Night Providence Tours, 5:00–9:00 PM
Artist Panels, 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM in the Main Hall

August 28 – Accelerate Cohort Exhibition Event
Hosted by: 24’-25’ WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Bar on Site: TROOP
Vendor: Sarcastic Sweets
Closing reception for Growing the Networks, 6:00–8:00 PM in the Main Hall

More Information:
https://waterfire.org/valley-vibes-returns-to-the-wfac-in-2025/
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Where is it happening?

475 Valley St, Providence, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02908

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WaterFire Arts Center

Host or Publisher WaterFire Arts Center

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