If you love pinball, you will love this arcade Best deal in…read moretown,UNLIMITED pinball for 10,00.. So much fun for all aged

Well that was super fun…read more When we arrived no one was on the desk so we began to wander the first floor. If you just want to walk around, and check out the machines that is free. I saw someone who works there and he gave us a quick 'tour'. Pinball machines are set up here by year beginning in the 1930's! There a many from the 70's, a big collection of 80's and then further back it's a mix. The tour took up upstairs. There is a wheelchair lift here, however, you have to step over a barrier at the bottom of the doorway leading to the stairs so not really handicap accessible? Call if you need info on that. Keep that door at the bottom of the staircase open so you can get back! At the top of the steps is a private event room. (sorry no photo, a meeting was going on). Turn right after the event room and follow the hallway to the 'Blue Room' on the left at the end. Here you'll find a small, open space for a party with shelves of board games, a table and comfy couches. The Blue Room includes several racing games (seated style), shooter games, skeeball, basketball throw and other arcade games. There were a couple dozen pinball machines without an outlet to play them stored in this space. Our tour guide tells us for events up to 150 people, these games are moved out and tables moved into that space. The second floor hosts many other businesses so be respectful when in the halls. Our visit lasted about two hours playing all the games. Some of the pinball machines include information on who designed them and other info. The Star Trek machine is signed by some of the actors. Scoobydoo, Addams family, Aerosmith, Rick & Morty, Dolly Parton, on and on. Some games have hepatic feedback - like when the dinosaur eats your ball in the Jurasic Park pinball game the entire machine shakes. I love how the machines are all set to 'free play'. You just hit the start button (usually a round button on the front) and you get your three balls. When that game ends, hit start again and you get another three balls. Also, if you loose a ball quickly, you get an extra ball. Really makes for a fun experience. Admission is ten dollars per person (all ages), cash or credit, and covers playing all the available games for the whole day - come and go as you please. Parking is available next to the building in two lots. No food or drink are available for sale here. When hosting an event here, bring your own catering. Contact them/visit their website for details on hosting events. Public restrooms are on the upper level off the hallway. The museum space is more or less warehouse space. It was cold in there when we visited and we left our coats and hats on (February). When there are a lot of games being played, it gets loud, so be prepared. There are a few step stools for the smaller kids. Check next to or under the machines for those or if you have a collapsable one at home maybe bring it along just in case they are all in use. During our week day visit there were a fair amount of adults in there enjoying pinball and all the other games. Staff are knowledgeable and very easy to chat with. Definitely plan an outting to visit this fun museum diguised as an arcade. Alone, or with the kids. You might become the 'fun uncle' after a day here with the nibblings.

What makes this place is the owner, Michael who took the time to explain fun facts about the game…read moreand to show us all of the machines and share fun pinball factoids. We had a great time here, and brought my dad for his 75th birthday with a wide age range of people and it was great. It's definately the best thing going in the mall

I've been going to Movies on the Block for 3 years now. This year for the first time for purposes…read moreof rain evasion, they moved it indoors to nearby Aurora. As much as I love sitting outdoors on a nice day, I actually really enjoyed watching it at nearby Aurora because they already had chairs set up and there weren't extra noises from cars, headlights, etc to distract from the movie. Even with the potential for additional noise and distraction sitting outside, I really have loved my experiences going to Movies on the Block over the years. Sitting on the ground hurts my back, so I always bring a chair of my own, and for the most part people with chairs are respectful to people will blankets by not sitting in front of them. There's a basic understanding among movie-goers. Over the years there have been some really great movies in the mix, including everything from Psycho to The Breakfast Club and so much more. I love that this free outdoor movie event has been continuing for years, and even with the closing of Tazza which partially hosted it, I'm glad to see it still going strong.

I love love love Movies On The Block. Just another reminder of why I love living in Providence so…read moremuch! They post what movies they are showing throughout the summer, and it is completely free. There is a paid lot right behind the seating area, and several other lots and garages around. We like to pack a small cooler and our camping chairs, plus a blanket since it gets cold. It's so nice to sit surrounded by historic buildings, and the street is lit with cute strand lights. There are great nearby restaurants and bars to go to beforehand or after. This is a fun spot for families, couples, and everything in between!

I came here with my wife for an art opening. We were pleasantly surprised by how great the bar is!…read moreI got a local beer and my wife got a Sazerac with Rittenhouse rye. Her drink was perfect, served in an (antique?) jar. The bartenders were very friendly. And overall, the place had a cool, casual vibe.

Together with Kafe Lila, Machines With Magnets is forcing me to reconsider the city of Pawtucket,…read morewhich I had previously thought of as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV are." Currently I think of Pawtucket as "the place where Slater Mill and the DMV and Kafe Lila and Machines With Magnets are," but if I spend enough time at KL and MWM, my view will undoubtedly become more nuanced. Machines With Magnets is a recording studio, art gallery, and performance space that has fast become my favorite music venue and possibly one of my favorite places in Rhode Island. The inside is beautiful, with two large rooms decked out in cool white paint and beautiful hardwood flooring (one floor is stenciled with an absolutely stunning pattern). Art of varied quality adorns the walls. I have now had the pleasure of attending two shows here--an electronic music performance and Quintron + Miss Pussycat--and I enjoyed them both. Watching bands perform with art as a backdrop is a pleasure. The sound is good and the venue is run fairly efficiently. At the latter show, they quickly cycled through four bands by alternating the rooms in which each band performed. Very smart. The crowds are fun and interesting. Drinks, Dunkin' Donuts coffee, and even pizza are sold for reasonable prices. During my first visit, a friend turned to me and said, "I wish I lived here." "I wish I could DJ here," I replied. Until either of these things happens, I'll be stopping in periodically for more music and art. You should, too.

We hadn't been here for a while but are so glad we decided to come this week. We had a great…read moreparking place. Quiet kids sitting outside to one side and we saw a staff member giving a doggie treat at the car to the right of us. The movie volume was great. Good view of the screen. There was a bit of a wait at the snack bar but we didn't mind because the food was fresh. The only issue! The fries were way to salty. It was a fun night.

Please stay open! We always support the food place as we know you don't Make much money due to the…read morehigh Cost of Hollywood movies prices! We love this place! We go here frequently in the summer and our son has been going since he were 3 years old. I have been going to this drive in since I was a kid myself and I'm 38 years old now! I love this place and it's become a family tradition- that I've passed on to my own children! We continue to support the Rustic drive in!

The collection of taxidermy was amazing, this is a phenomenal resource for RISD students and a…read moregreat exhibit for those visiting.

I had no idea the Nature Lab even existed until I wandered in one day. This is definitely a hidden…read moregem! The Nature Lab is a repository of plants, animals, and minerals, both alive and dead, which was started as a resource for RISD students. They have a pretty amazing collection, and anyone can go in and check it all out. A nonexhaustive list of cool stuff in there: trilobite fossils, live snakes and birds, at least a hundred stuffed animals, a mummified cat head, and hoards of bones and skulls - including real human skeletons. They have a lot of space to draw if that's your thing. My only wish is that more stuff was identified - the material in the lab obviously isn't rigorously curated. It could be a great resource for scientists if it were!

Great venue for sporting events or concerts. We were here last nigth to see Mercy Me perform, and…read morethe sightlines are pretty good from nearly any seat. Sound is good, facility is clean enough and there are plenty of restrooms. Employees are friendly. Security usually doesn't take too long. As with most venues of this type, food and drinks are overpriced. They do have some some local food choices such as Saugy's hotdogs. There is reasonable priced parking available nearby at the Providence Place Mall. Overall, a good place to catch a game or a concert.

I've been here twice this year, which is funny because I have not been the convention center in…read moreyears! I came earlier this year for a Providence bruins game and this week went to Stars on Ice. They get some really great shows! I found parking on the street easy and getting in through security was simple. The show was amazing! I wish the bathrooms were cleaner and that they had better signage for the seats. There was also no security or police detail to help you cross the street, which was surprising after a big show!

Chifferobe is joy personified. A place to dance. A place where The Minsky Sisters, Tropigals, and…read moreother performers practice. A place to celebrate all that is vintage and vintage culture. A place to create. I was first introduced to Chifferobe years ago, before it had it's own space, and curated events all over Rhode Island. I was always drawn to the magic of the events, the costumes, and the nerdiness of vintage-themed events. More recently I signed up for a 6-week Can-Can workshop at the studio and have had the time of my life. Small class size, enthusiastic instruction, diverse group of participants, and total fun and body positivity. Squealing - there is even squealing - it's part of the dance! Chifferobe also hosts events like LoveCraft, vintage wedding apparel and accessories, and is launching their first ever camp for kids this summer. Big thanks to Kristen Minsky for bringing something so special and experiencial to Providence. Sign up for a dance class or workshop. Or check out on of their performances in Providence, New York, and beyond! Only thing between Chifferobe and 5 stars is amenities of the space (dressing room, etc.)

Fabulous studio, lovely ladies & wonderful workshops. And…read moreaccommodating on rentals as well!