Arts & Entertainment in Warwick, RI

Apple Cinemas is a first-run movie theatre with 12 screens located at the Warwick Mall. All screens are equipped with state-of-the-art laser projectors and Dolby 7.1 sound systems. Luxury, recline-able seating and a full-service bar round out this top-notch movie going experience. Kitchen and in-seat dining add to this unique experience! Take a shopping pause and catch a movie, or make it a destination.

Owner/Instructor Jessica Hines has been an art educator for grades Pre K through eight for 25 years. She has directed after-school programs, summer camps, and production of school yearbooks. Her interest in art was nurtured in childhood and throughout her high school years. She holds a BFA in illustration from The Rhode Island School of Design. Her studio offers group classes for children and adults, birthday parties, art camps and paint nights.

Featuring 35 pool tables (25 9-foot tables on the main floor) with free lessons Monday nights. There’s a pro shop, private room rentals, 17 TV’s with one big screen, video room, dart lounge, snacks, and a bar. Call for hours, daily specials. They also offer private rooms for company parties, birthday parties, fundraisers, and private parties. Ages- All ages everyday before 5:00 pm 18+ Monday-Thursday 21+ Friday, Saturday, and Sunday **Proper ID and Dress required

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY FRIENDLY COMEDY AT 8 PM CAFFEINATED INSOMNIACS AT 10 PM Bring Your Own Improv’s shows have been delighting audiences for over a decade at the Warwick Center for the Arts and their Family Friendly Comedy show is fun for everyone at 8 PM! If you’re looking for something fun to do late on a Friday night in Warwick, they’ve got you covered. Their Caffeinated Insomniacs Comedy show – designed for teens and adults – is the place to be at 10 PM. Their show welcomes voluntary audience participation. You can participate in one of three ways: applaud for a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you’re ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage! Whether you like to sit back or get up on stage, Bring Your Own Improv is a fun night out for all. “Everyone can act. Everyone can improvise.“ -Viola Spolin, creator of modern improv

The Carolyn Dutra Dance Studio (CDDS) is a highly acclaimed, performance-based dance school in Rhode Island. Founded by former Radio City Music Hall Rockette Carolyn Dutra, the studio has provided premier dance education in Southern New England for over 53 years, consistently earning the title of “Best Dance Studio” in the region. CDDS is non-competitive and performance-focused, focusing on building character, confidence, and community through dance.

The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company & Museum promotes public education and research through its museum collection. Visitors can enjoy museum exhibits, access educational programs, and attend events. Membership, ticket sales, fundraisers, and donations support the Museum’s mission. Tours are available. Members also enjoy bringing the antique trucks to community parades, festivals, and other special events. The hall is available for rent.

With over 30,000 molds, Imperial Ceramics is sure to have the perfect piece for you! And anything can be made into a lamp and many can be made into a bank. Come in and pick something special for yourself or as a gift, or get your creativity flowing at their in-studio painting sessions. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Available for birthday parties, classes for Scout troops, and other special events.

Family-owned studio offering classes, events, and workshops year-’round. With many different types of artists who come into the studio to share their talents, offerings change frequently, but a sampling of classes include traditional art instruction, children’s yoga and art, make-and-take signs, mermaids baubles workshops, undersea designs workshops, iris paper folding workshops, and healing gong/sound bath sessions.

Founded in 1915, Morris Farms is a 43-acre farm run by generations of the Morris Family. They grow vegetables, run greenhouses, and care for cows, chickens, and horses. Visitors are welcome to walk around the farm and see the animals; discussions of methods to organically control weeds and pests always welcome! Group planting tours in the spring and pumpkin picking in the fall along with hayrides and a corn maze. Birthday parties with horse rides and trailer rides to visit the cows. Farm fresh vegetables in-season, sweet corn, summer squash, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, beans. In addition to the flora, Morris Farms has a chicken coop where providing fresh eggs every morning and beef from their Black Angus cows.

Award-winning family fun! Unique entertainment with logically-challenging puzzles, creative use of theatrics, and beautiful backdrops. Team up with friends, family, or work colleagues for an hourlong immersive experience. Be the hero that saves the world or solves the cold case by working together to find clues, solve interactive puzzles, and live each game story. Reservations required. Can also host large groups like kid’s birthday parties and corporate events.

This first-run movie theatre is located at the corner of Quaker Lane and Division St. A newly expanded 20-screen cinema, early shows, matinees, bargains daily, and late shows on Friday and Saturday nights. There are also group rates for 20 or more.

The Dancing Feeling is a top-rated, independent social and competitive ballroom dance studio located in Warwick. Operating for over 43 years, it has earned a stellar reputation for its welcoming atmosphere, structured a-la-carte pricing, and high-quality instruction without requiring aggressive upfront commitments or high contract fees typical of major franchise chains.

An award-winning event space, restaurant, and bar. Recently named “Best Event Space” by Rhode Island Monthly, it functions as a versatile hybrid venue that combines exceptional dining, a lively bar atmosphere, and a fully equipped stage for live entertainment and private celebrations.

The Gamm is one of the region’s premier professional theaters and a cultural asset since its founding in 1984. It’s a destination for critically-acclaimed productions, including numerous world and regional premieres. The Gamm’s professional recognitions include several Elliot Norton Awards from the Boston Theater Critics Association. Through a range of education and community programs, The Gamm promotes lifelong literacy for thousands of K-12 students, as well as underserved audience members each year. Humanities forums and post-show talkbacks further enhance the intellectual and cultural life of the community. Season 34 (2018-2019) marked The Gamm’s first in its permanent home in Warwick. With more seats, as well as greater comfort and potential, this newly renovated venue has improved the experience for performing artists and the audience.

The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA), located in Apponaug, is a non-profit organization that brings original works of art to the community with a full calendar of rotating group and solo theatre, including Bring Your Own Improv, and independent film is also part of their commitment to artistic excellence in Warwick. Classes at WCFA run throughout the year, offering instruction for all ages in Basic Drawing, Painting, Color, Figure Studies, and more. The very popular Summer Art Camp, held each year from June through August, gives younger students a fun, exciting introduction to art in the form of five-day workshops, ranging from collage, to acting and singing, to papier mache, to poetry writing, and more! General admission is free, except for certain events. Please call for registration information. WCFA welcomes class and group tours. Their beautiful room is available for special events and private functions. The Kentish Artillery Armory (now home to the Warwick Center for the Arts), along with City Hall and the Henry Warner Budlong Memorial Library, are on the National Register of Historic Places as The Warwick Civic Center Historic District.

The Library, along with the Kentish Artillery Armory (now home to the Warwick Center for the Arts) and City Hall, are on the National Register of Historic Places as The Warwick Civic Center Historic District. Centrally located on Post Road in Apponaug, the historical granite building housing this branch of The Warwick Public Library is a throwback and has many niches and cozy spaces to read a book, tablet, or contemplate. Due to space limitations, the overall collections are comprehensive but limited; there is a computer available. Stories for kids 3-5 on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and many events are planned weekly. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Weekly hours vary; please check website. Street parking is available in front of the library with additional parking available in the two municipal lots behind the building.

Visit our large, upgraded library with meeting rooms, computers, and a coffee shop on the premises. The Library’s Mission Statement: Warwick Public Library is the hub of community learning where every child can be a reader; every resident can connect to the digital world, and every life is enriched by lifelong learning.

The Warwick Public Library Conimicut Branch functions as a community-focused neighborhood resource that provides print materials, children’s storytimes, and seasonal family activities. Visitors have access to free Wi-Fi and public internet computers, alongside the ability to request and pick up holds from the broader Ocean State Libraries network. While larger specialized services like the Library of Things and adult classes are hosted at the Central Library, Conimicut cardholders can easily access system-wide digital perks like Tutor.com and discounted museum passes.

The Warwick Public Library: Norwood Branch provides essential neighborhood resources, featuring a curated collection of books, magazines, and DVDs alongside full access to the broader Ocean State Libraries network. The facility is equipped with free Wi-Fi, public computers, and printing services, while offering quiet study spaces and community programs like children’s storytimes. The branch is fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-friendly entrance and dedicated parking.

YJ Contemporary Fine Art is Rhode Island’s largest contemporary art gallery, boasting a massive 30,000 square feet of exhibition space. Located in the historic Greenwich Mills just steps from Main Street in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, it serves as a major gallery space, fine art publisher, and international distributor.