Things to Do in Providence in March

Weaves together savory and sinister elements in Providence's most storied Italian enclave. You'll hear tales of bygone underworld figures. You'll smell garlic and simmering tomatoes wafting from classic red-sauce kitchens. You'll see wrought-iron gates and stained-glass windows that define the district's character.

Has a curated look at the city's visual landscape. You'll see imposing granite of 19th-century mills. You'll see provocative installations in contemporary art spaces. You'll see light play through the grand atrium of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. You'll feel textured history in carved brownstone facades downtown.

Examines the city's shadowy corners and tragic past, from colonial burial grounds to waterfront alleys. You'll hear chilling narratives under old streetlamps' glow. You'll feel night air's chill near the river. You'll see weathered gravestones where these stories permanently reside.

Steps back into Providence's Gilded Age opulence and ambition, focusing on its wealthiest industrialists' lives. You'll see intricate woodwork and stained glass of preserved mansions. You'll hear stories of lavish parties and shrewd business dealings. You'll feel sheer scale of their legacy along Benefit Street corridor.

Turns downtown into a playful puzzle. It guides you to overlooked plaques, curious statues, and architectural oddities using a smartphone. You'll see the city from unexpected angles. You'll hear urban center sounds as you solve clues. You'll feel satisfaction of discovering details most passersby miss.

Casts you as investigator in a fictional crime. You use your phone to navigate downtown and the Jewelry District streets to gather evidence. You'll see modern and historic buildings as potential crime scenes. You'll hear ambient city noise as your soundtrack. You'll feel mental challenge of piecing together the narrative puzzle.