The Whelks + ADDD Live!
Nov
27

The Whelks + ADDD Live!

Join us for a special evening of music featuring The Whelks and Atwater Donnelly Donnelly + Donnelly.

The Whelks are an acoustic trio hailing from Warren and Tiverton, RI consisting of Peri DeLorenzo on fiddle, Mark Dobbyn on guitar, and Erin Lobb Mason on upright bass. They play a mix of swing, country, old time, bluegrass, Irish, folk, and their own original songs, all dressed up in glorious three part harmony.

Atwater~Donnelly come together with their son, Uriah, and grandson, Elvis, to harmonize and play through some original songs.

Doors open at 6:30pm
$30 SOLD OUT!

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Tunesday - Wassail
Dec
3

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!

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Movie Night!
Dec
19

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:
TBD

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Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Dec
21

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.

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Tunesday
Jan
7

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.


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Poetry Book Launch with Ashleigh Marie
Nov
21

Poetry Book Launch with Ashleigh Marie

Join us in celebrating the launching of a new book of poetry by Ashleigh Marie!

Ashleigh will be reading from and signing copies of her new book: Where the Woods Meets the Sea

PLUS music from Beth Barron!

Ashleigh is New England based artist, poet, entrepreneur, mother, small business owner & healing practitioner. Poetry has been her go-to art form for processing life's waves since her mid teenage years.


Where The Woods Meet The Sea, By Ashleigh Marie, is a 130 page anthology of heart channeled poetry written through a half decade of a growth and healing journey. The depths of emotions meet the intersection of nature and its teachings through the seasons. A fantastic book to cozy up in quiet moments with or take with you on your travels! This particular edition is the hardcover coffee table version!

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Movie Night!
Nov
17

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 the
Providence Movie Club and screening
Almost Famous

Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater -- fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe William embarks on an eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother.

 
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Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Nov
9

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.

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Tunesday
Nov
5

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.


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Movie Night!
Oct
31

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:
Let the Right One In (2008, Sweden)

When Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy living with his mother in suburban Sweden, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli (Lina Leandersson), they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl. Eventually, Eli shares her dark, macabre secret with Oskar, revealing her connection to a string of bloody local murders.

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Oh, The Horror Story Night
Oct
26

Oh, The Horror Story Night

The ghouls and ghosts of Halloween will descend upon {arc}hive and The Collaborative on October 26th.

Eerie art will haunt you as spine tingling stories creep into your mind. Mournful moans of music wend their way through the air. . .you are enveloped by horror. . there’s no escape. . .you have just entered the Oh, The Horror Story Night and Art Show.

SWING BY, IF YOU DARE!

ARC{HIVE} WILL BE OPEN FOR SNACKS AND DRINKS & THE STORIES START AT 7PM.

COME EARLY TO GRAB YOUR CHOICE OF POISON, SNACK AND A GOOD SEAT.

Cover art by Faye Silvia

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Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Oct
19

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.

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Tunesday
Oct
1

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.


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Movie Night!
Sep
29

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: The Jerk

Come find your special purpose!

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Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Sep
28

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.

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PMS Variety Show!
Sep
17

PMS Variety Show!

RESERVE

A rare treat!

archive book + snackery presents, for the first time, 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

Two Live “Radio” Plays by The PMS

Music from Millie Piper

Magic and Mentalism with Naton Magic!


This is a free event but space is limited so reserve your spot now!

Tips for the performers much appreciated!!

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Tunesday
Sep
3

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.


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Rainbow “Tea Dance”
Aug
24

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.

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Movie Night!
Aug
18

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: Jazz on a Summer's Day

Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer's Day features intimate performances by an all-star line-up of musical legends including Louis Armstrong, Thelonious Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Anita O'Day, Chuck Berry, Dinah Washington, and closes with a beautiful rendition of The Lord's Prayer by Mahalia Jackson at midnight to usher in Sunday morning.

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