Banned Book Club
Banned Book Club’s very first meeting with cover Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime.
Banned because of social views he holds. One school district specifically banned this book because he is pro-choice. Additional commentary on the Israel-Palestine conflict and social media posts made others pull the book.
Grab a copy at your local library, listen to the audiobook, or buy from your local independent bookstore + join us to discuss!
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
May 24th be with you Rainbow tea
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
John Prine Tribute Night
featuring John Prine songs from:
Beth Barron
Mark Dobbyn
Elwood Donnelly
Uriah Donnelly
Chris Monti
Jet Mullen
Steph Turner
TUNESDAY
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Rainbow “Tea”
A special event celebrating our friends in the LGBTQ+ Community!
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
10% of sales go to a local nonprofit that supports the LBGTQ+ Community
Havin' a Laugh?!
Join us for a night of laughs at the
Havin’ a Laugh?! open mic joke night Valentine’s Day Edition
Participants tell one joke each.
Sign-up required
Rainbow “Tea”
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises! Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
Movie Night!
about Movie Night
Grab a drink and snack from the bar and settle in for a cozy movie night at arc{hive} book + snackery.
Our curated selection of films ranges from classic favorites to hidden gems, guaranteeing a memorable movie experience for everyone. Whether you're flying solo or joining us with friends, our cozy atmosphere makes arc{hive} the perfect spot to unwind and immerse yourself in the magic of cinema.
These events are FREE!
This month we’re screening: Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis from a screenplay by him and Danny Rubin. Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, it tells the story of a cynical television weatherman covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who becomes trapped in a time loop, forcing him to relive February 2 repeatedly. The film also features Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian Doyle-Murray, Marita Geraghty, Angela Paton, Rick Ducommun, Rick Overton, and Robin Duke in supporting roles.
Movie Night!
about Movie Night
Grab a drink and snack from the bar and settle in for a cozy movie night at arc{hive} book + snackery.
Our curated selection of films ranges from classic favorites to hidden gems, guaranteeing a memorable movie experience for everyone. Whether you're flying solo or joining us with friends, our cozy atmosphere makes arc{hive} the perfect spot to unwind and immerse yourself in the magic of cinema.
These events are FREE!
This month we’re screening:
Ryan Lee Crosby Live!
“Of all the world’s musical traditions, the one that speaks to me most directly is the Bentonia style of Delta blues,” Crosby relates. “Something I love about the blues is its timeless ability to express the entire range of the human experience: its brightest joys, deepest sorrows and everything in between. By listening to the blues, we can learn how to have compassion for ourselves and others. Its lessons are endless.”
The fingerstyle guitar maven, songwriter and powerfully emotional performer blends echoes of traditional music from Mississippi, Mali, and India into compelling songs that speak from—and to—the heart.
Ryan Lee Crosby’s latest album "Winter Hill Blues" captures the timeless power of music from Mississippi, refracted by influences of Indian slide guitar and Crosby’s own unique approach to the style. The songs resonate with a sound and spirit forged from his life as a traveling musician and his studies with traditional masters Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and RL Boyce. Produced by Fat Possum Records’ Bruce Watson at his Delta-Sonic Sound studio in Memphis.
Rainbow “Tea”
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol.
While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises! Co-Hosted by Kristi’s Kraftails!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
Tunesday
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a special closed session of local and touring musicians.
Featuring the usual suspects: Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, Armand Aromin, Benedict Gagliardi…
FREE. Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Variety Show!
archive book + snackery presents
The Players of Market Street Variety Show!
A presentation of a scope, magnitude, and variety never before assembled under any one banner. With the world's greatest singers, musicians, actors, writers, and performers collaborating in a gigantic entertainment program for your enjoyment.
featuring:
The Prince of Mystery
Skip Daniels is the self-anointed Prince of Mystery, he lives in shadows, he lives in darkness, he lives in his parent’s basement and sometimes in your dreams. The Prince is a fearlessly odd, fiendishly funny and award winning illusionist. He uses skillfully done classics and unusual original magic to create his weird world of comical adventure. His unique performance won’t leave you thinking, “how did he do that”, but “what on earth did I just witness.”
The Players of Market Street
PMS was started by Ray Klemmer, Uriah Donnelly, Zoë Crook + Janet Moscarello one night at arc{hive} book + snackery. Players include: Ray Klemmer, Uriah Donnelly, Zoë Crook, Janet Moscarello, Jules Huang, Jeff Danielian + Carol Wild
Chad Anctil
Chad is a multi-talented performer from Riverside, Rhode Island who has been entertaining local audiences for over two decades. He is a puppeteer who has worked with multiple groups, including the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston for their ‘All in the family’ show, and he and his puppets have appeared in parades and special events throughout New England. Currently he is best known for his giant puppets, including Gumdrop the 12 foot tall pink monster puppet who has been seen performing everywhere from Newport to Montpelier Vermont with the award winning Providence Drum Troupe.
In addition to puppetry, Chad is also a bestselling author, a nationally certified fire performer, a well known flow artist and flow arts teacher, a local events DJ, and more - he likes to keep busy. He is looking forward to his first appearance at Archive Book + Snackery.
Thee "Dead" Fez-style X-Mess Eve (Eve)
It's an X-Mess miracle! In tribute to the dearly departed Providence icon, Thee Red Fez, we're throwing a "Dead" Fez-style X-Mess Eve (Eve) party. Come partake in Lil’ Debbie’s, Nog, Xmas Movies Ginger Gents served by old Fez wags Cass Janet.
Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Originating in the 1950s, the Tea Dance was a way for closeted gays to live loud, proud, and boisterously while enjoying guilty pleasures such as dancing and alcohol. While traditional events included a tea service and dancing, we’re making the event our own by offering our unique drinks and snacks along with a few special surprises!
arc{hive} provides a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community to relax, socialize, and indulge in a welcoming environment.
Movie Night!
about Movie Night
Grab a drink and snack from the bar and settle in for a cozy movie night at arc{hive} book + snackery.
Our curated selection of films ranges from classic favorites to hidden gems, guaranteeing a memorable movie experience for everyone. Whether you're flying solo or joining us with friends, our cozy atmosphere makes arc{hive} the perfect spot to unwind and immerse yourself in the magic of cinema.
These events are FREE!
This month we’re partnering with Queers and Beers of RI and screening: Happiest Season
A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.
Salon Le BonNTon family movie night
On Friday the 13th we’re partnering with Chi from Salon Le BonNTon for a family movie night. Starting at 5pm, we’ll be watching The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Chi will be providing her delicious (complimentary!) Turkish Delights.
Knit Night
Join us for Knit Night!
Knitters of all levels welcome. All fiber artists welcome.
Tunesday - Wassail
Join us on Tuesday, Dec 3rd for a special Holiday-themed Tunesday!
Wassail: a traditional ceremony that involves singing and drinking!
FREE.
Tips for the players greatly appreciated.
Music starts at 6, but arc{hive} opens at 5 for drinks and snacks!
Game Night!
Join us for Game Night!
We have plenty of games to get into - bring a friend or just yourself and get playing!
