RiverFire
RiverFire is a series of free live music concert events every Thursday evening July 11th and through August 8th 6-8:00pm in Downtown Wakefield RI. (gps address: 317 Main St., Wakefield, RI)
​
Free Live Music on the at The Contemporary Theater outdoor stage.
​
Local vendors and artisans located along the River and the Contemporary Theater.
​
Come early with family, friends and pets to stroll Main Street, visit our shops, check out what local vendors have to offer, grab a bite to eat, and walk across the Saugutucket River Bridge and enjoy the ambiance of the fires glowing along the river lit at 6:30pm.
July 11th: Ladies Night! 6-8pm
Gooseberry Road is a 3 piece act playing music from the 1960’s and 70’s - Beatles, Carole King, Hollies, Bee Gees, Aztec Two-Step, more, and originals.
Sari Sanctuary: Tarot Card Reading and Henna Tattoo Artist
Tarot Card Reading by Amore Reads
July 18th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Blistering Ego
Four piece 90's alternative rock cover band, with Wakefield Idol winner Michelle Savoie on lead vocals.
Sari Sanctuary: Sole Sheibar and Face Painting
Fun, interactive multilingual presentation
with local author Sole Sheibar. Designed for children up to
age eight, Sole's program offers kids the opportunity to
sing, dance, and have fun while learning Spanish.
July 25th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Gary Hopp and the Good Vibe Tribe
High energy band, bring your dance shoes!
Sari Sanctuary Stage: TBD
View the lighting of the Fires from the Sanctuary Stage
August 1st: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Kaitlyn Tarro Band
Kaitlyn Tarro is an up-and-coming artist who started in the small town of Smithfield, Rhode Island. Combining powerful vocals with a warm, soulful tone, Tarro allows for feelings throughout the different varieties of music to resonate in her unique way. In March 2019, her powerful and soulful sound helped her to win Wakefield Idol, a singing competition in Wakefield, Rhode Island.
Sari Sanctuary Stage: Ichiban Karate and Fitness Cancelled
View the lighting of the fires from the Sanctuary Stage!
August 8th: 6-8pm
Contemporary Theater: Poor Man's Gibson
Poor Man's Gibson is an acoustic trio that plays a variety of tunes spanning several decades and including rock, folk, and country. We enjoy performing indoors or outdoors for any type of audience and hope you will give us a listen some time!
Sari Sanctuary Stage: Sole Sheibar and Face Painting
Fun, interactive multilingual presentation
with local author Sole Sheibar. Designed for children up to
age eight, Sole's program offers kids the opportunity to
sing, dance, and have fun while learning Spanish.