Providence, RI

Public Shop & Gallery

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Public Shop & Gallery is independent family-owned Providence creative business with an art lounge and special-event programming; 2026 events include live music and performances. The programming spans R&B and arts performances, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. The venue is a community-focused creative space and retail/gallery business that hosts special events mixing music, art, food and performance. The venue should favor acts that can shift between foreground entertainment and atmosphere without losing their identity. That balance is what separates a good booking here from simply filling the room with sound.

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Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
50 Agnes St #101, Providence, RI 02909, United States

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