Join us for a special one-night only screening of the new film The Airways Belonged to the People: WBCN and the American Revolution – the story of how a Boston radio station helped end a war, drive an unpopular president from office, and give voice to a generation.
September 11 • 7:30pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Simply the Best is a full-throttle celebration of everything that made Tina Turner legendary, a live music experience that moves audiences of all ages from the first note to the final bow.
Don’t miss the return of the legendary Rhode Island band Black Cat featuring Duke Robillard; Johnny Nicholas; Steve Nardella; Fran Christina; Larry Peduzzi; and very special guest Sugar Ray Norcia live at the Knick Music Lab for one-night only.
September 12 • 8:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Our September show in the BLUEBIRD @ the UNITED concert series in partnership with the renowned Bluebird Cafe features J.T. Harding, Josh Jenkins & Jenn Schott – three legendary songwriters and performers of Nashville taking center stage to share their music and the compelling stories that inspired their songwriting journey.
September 13 • 6:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
The UNITED and Martin House Books host #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, for an author talk and signing discussing her latest novel, Hollow Bones.
In Celebration of America’s 250th, the UNITED and the Babcock Smith House Museum present a FREE screening of the short-film The Patriot of Kings County about Dr. Joshua Babcock.
September 17 • 7:00pm • UNITED Gallery Events Space
As part of DESIGN WEEK RI, the UNITED and DESIGNxRI present “Designing Space to Gather,” a panel discussion with arts leaders across Rhode Island on the irreplaceable role of live arts in the age of AI.
September 19 • 10:00am • UNITED Marquee Front Entrance
The Westerly Performing Arts Tour is a guided, 90-minute experience for young performers ready to explore everything our downtown arts scene has to offer. Visit three cornerstone organizations, The UNITED, The Granite Theatre, and The Chorus of Westerly, and get an inside look at how they train, present, and collaborate to bring the performing arts to life year-round.
September 19 • 2:00pm • UNITED Gallery Events Space
The UNITED and Martin House Books host #1 New York Times bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, for an author talk and signing discussing his latest novel in the acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Big Cats Dance Party.
Join us for a very special screening of the new short film LIFE OF THE PARTY featuring an intro and Q&A with the film’s director Scott Faris live in-person at the UNITED.
September 25 • 8:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Get ready to jump into a time machine and revisit all your favourite Spice Girls songs, plus a handful of covers of delectable 90’s jams with Wannabe – A Spice Girls Tribute.
Bring your dancing shoes as the Al Copley Quintet hits the stage at the Knick Music Lab for the first dance night of Fall, an evening of swing on the storied Knick dance floor.
September 27 • 7:00pm • UNITED Gallery Events Space
Join us for the September edition of Roots Music Stomp featuring Erica Weiss whose music encompasses Appalachian Old Time string band music, Cajun and Zydeco music, Balkan Singing, and more.
Dan Moretti & Brazilia take over the UNITED’s gallery events space for an evening of Latin rhythms and jazz led by internationally acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Dan Moretti and supported by 4-time Grammy winner Oscar Stagnaro on bass.
Join Eating with the Ecosystem for a special UNITED Table event exploring an innovative research project led by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation in partnership with Quonnie Fish Co. and the URI Food Science Lab.
The Knickerbocker All Stars hit the stage at the Knick Music Lab for the second dance night of Fall, an evening of blues and soul on the storied Knick dance floor.
Join us for the Michael DePaola Literary Salon & Open Mic, hosted by Jessica P. Wick, for a miscellany of mythic and moving works from invited guest readers to a poetry and prose open mic featuring your creativity, and yes, musicians are welcome. The event will begin at 7 and wrap up around 8:30. Sign up in person at 7pm to ensure you have a slot and let us know what you’re interested in sharing: poetry, prose, a scene from a play, or a song from your heart. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at theater concessions.
Winslow delivers an electrifying tribute to the Eagles live at the UNITED, authentically recreating their legendary harmonies, musicianship, greatest hits, deep cuts, and solo classics with seasoned musicians and passionate live performance.
The URI Guitar and Mandolin Festival presents a special performance of Brazilian music at the UNITED featuring Choro player Ian Coury and his trio, and Adam Levin (Guitar) & Will Knuth (Violin) premiering a work by Yale Professor João Luiz Rezende.
Sam Grisman returns to the UNITED featuring a commanding improvisational ensemble performing live acoustic music in the tradition shaped by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman and many others heroes.
The UNITED and Martin House Books host the Emmy Award winning, New York Times bestselling legend Susan Lucci in conversation with bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce.
Celebrate Halloween on High Street Saturday, October 31st from 5–7pm with trick-or-treating, music, activities, giant puppets, and a spooktacular “trunk or treat.” At 6pm, join the UNITED Music School’s Drum Corps and Anne Cubberly’s Giant Puppets for a lively costume parade ending in awards for the best costumes and spookiest screams!
Join the UNITED’s resident dance company, Ballet RI, as they present In Motion – a special night of dance live at the UNITED featuring three pieces – Bathers, City of Women, and a world premiere in collaboration with the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center.
December 10 • 8:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Musician, comedian and actor Ana Gasteyer brings her Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular to the UNITED for a night of cheeky holiday tunes and seasonal laughs.
