Roller Disco Coming To Providence This Summer

PROVIDENCE, RI — Lace up your skates and bring on the glitter: roller disco is coming to Providence.

This summer, the BankNewport City Center will be the site of a whole slate of fun activities, including the transformation of the ice rink into a roller rink.

"The BankNewport City Center has become a transformative outdoor public space that our residents and tourists enjoy year-round," Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said. "Whether you’re looking to lace up your roller skates or watch a movie outdoors, our City Center has exciting outdoor programming for everyone."

Starting in June, the rink will become a roller disco every Thursday and Friday night, complete with local DJs and live bands as well as a spinning disco ball.

The Trinity Beer Garden adjacent to the City Center will provide snacks and beverages at all events throughout the summer.

"We are thrilled to join the Providence Parks Department to announce this exciting summer programming," said Wendy Kagan, a spokesperson for BankNewport. "Through BankNewport’s title sponsorship of the City Center, it is our goal to provide Rhode Islanders and visitors alike with a unique destination experience in the heart of downtown Providence. From the outdoor movie series, to various sports activities, to even roller disco, there will truly be something for everyone to enjoy this summer."

Other summer activities include the return of the 21-plus Super Fun Activities Club, which offers volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball and soccer on a rotating basis. More information on scheduling and registration can be found on the organization's website.

The city will also hold monthly movie screenings at the City Center on a large, inflatable screen. Free, general admission seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, or reserved seats can be purchased for $3.50 per person.

"We’re excited to offer a jam-packed schedule of summer activities that will bring people together after being apart for so long," said Wendy Nilsson, the superintendent of the Providence Parks Department. "With so many recreation and entertainment opportunities, our new season of programming is sure to make for an unforgettable summer."

The current event schedule is outlined below. More information and updates can be found on the city's website.

Roller disco

• Thursdays, Fridays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Cost: $7 adults, $4 children under 14, $4 Seniors (ages 64 and up), $4 military (with ID)
• Skate rentals: $7

Super Fun Activities Club (SFAC) Adult Sports League

• Mondays, Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Prices, registration info available online

Movie nights

• June 26: Frozen, sunset 8:24 p.m.
• July 17: Raya and the Last Dragon, sunset 8:17 p.m.
• Aug. 21: Coco, sunset 7:36 p.m.
• Sept. 18: Soul, sunset 6:49 p.m.