WaterFire Providence announces the return of TroopTop Thursdays at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) in partnership with Troop PVD and sponsored by US Rubber Lofts, proudly managed by Brady Sullivan Properties. Beginning June 1, 2023, TroopTop will return weekly through August 31, 2023 and will showcase live performances and art experiences as well as doubling as a fundraiser for the featured non-profit organization of the night. Programming for each evening is presented by Little Guy At The Gig.
"We are thrilled to bring back TroopTop Thursdays and create a vibrant community gathering at the WaterFire Arts Center,” says Peter A. Mello, Managing Director + coCEO of WaterFire Providence, “This event not only showcases live performances and art experiences, but also serves as a fundraiser for featured non-profit organizations, aligning with WaterFire Providence's commitment to the Providence and Rhode Island community. We invite everyone to join us for an exciting summer of world-class art experiences, camaraderie, and giving back."
Each Thursday from June to August, with the exception of Thursday, June 8, visitors are invited to experience the current exhibition as the sun sets on the TroopTop deck starting at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 9:00 p.m. The event is rain-or-shine, (we’ll move inside if it rains), and guests can expect a rotating selection of local beer, wine, and spirits at the bar as well as snacks provided by the UNFI Cafe PVD and two rotating ice-cream pop-ups by Miss Naomi’s and Gather Farm Ice Cream. Each night the featured non-profit will be the recipient of a portion of the profits from Troop’s special cocktail made with locally made iced tea by Granny Squibbs. This fundraising tool mirrors Troop’s BLM cocktail served at their restaurant which has raised $48,000 for local organizations doing racial justice work in Rhode Island since its inception in 2020. Some local vendors guests will be able to choose from at Troop’s bar include, Revival Brewing Company, Anchor & Hope, The Industrious Spirits Company, and Yacht Club Soda.
2023 TroopTop Thursdays Schedule:
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Non-profit organization: Haus of Codec
Performances by Mutter & Beauquet
Live painting by Sam de Soto
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Gather Farm Ice Cream
In The Gallery: If These Walls Could Talk by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Non-profit organization: The Avenue Concept
Music by Denz and Slitty
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
In The Gallery: If These Walls Could Talk by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Non-profit organization: New Urban Arts
Performances to be announced
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Gather Farm Ice Cream
In The Gallery: If These Walls Could Talk by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Non-profit organization: To Be Announced
Music by Caloric & Joe Stopsign
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Miss Naomi’s
In The Gallery: If These Walls Could Talk by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Non-profit organization: The Steel Yard
Music by Nick Bishop
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Miss Naomi’s
In The Gallery: If These Walls Could Talk by the 2023 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Non-profit organization: Providence Biennial for Contemporary Arts
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Gather Farm Ice Cream
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Non-profit Organization: Wilbury Theatre Group // FringePVD
Performances provided by The Wilbury Theatre and Fringe PVD
Snacks provided by the UNFI Cafe PVD
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Non-profit organization: To Be Announced
Performances by Soxsux & Hann Cassidy
Live bag making by Silva Works
Snacks provided by the UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Miss Naomi’s
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
August 3rd
Non-profit organization: One Neighborhood Builders
Music by Nick Bishop
Snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Miss Naomi’s
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
August 10th
Non-profit organization: Millennial RI
Snacks by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice Cream by Gather Farm Ice Cream
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
August 17th
Non-profit organization: Clínica Esperanza
Music by Of Lions & Giants & Dogs on Shady Lane
Snacks by UNFI Cafe PVD
In The Gallery: Curating Commemoration: Poesis/Remedy Curated by Melaine Ferdinand-King & Joel Rosario-Tapia
August 24th
Non-profit organization: Generous Heart
Performances by FINE. and Older Brother
Live screen printing and painting by Vava Designs
Snacks by UNFI Cafe PVD
In The Gallery: 90s Alt. Rock Music & Memorabilia by Faded
August 31st
Non-profit organization: PVD World Music
Performances by PVD World Music
Snacks by UNFI Cafe PVD
Ice cream by Gather Farm Ice Cream
In The Gallery: 90s Alt. Rock Music & Memorabilia by Faded
Free parking for visitors is available at the WaterFire Arts Center.
The store + gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center is open every Thursday evening until 9:00 p.m. and will be hosting Gallery Night Providence on the third Thursday of each month.
For more information about TroopTop Thursdays please visit waterfire.org/trooptop
