International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. The holiday first started in the United States in 1909, and has since spread throughout the world!

Here in RI, International Women's Day will be held tonight and tomorrow at the Rising Sun Mills in Olneyville.

Tonight there'll be a gallery opening (themed Mother) , and tomorrow (Saturday March 8) there will be performances, workshops, a film festival, a craft table, food and drink, and a whole lot more. Performers include: Betty Finn, Lori Amey, Christine Hajjar, Spyce, Allysen Callery, Amy Budd, Daily Mouse, Marissa Nadler, dancers, Boston's best Drag Kings and more!


The festival goes from 1 pm to 12 am at the Rising Sun Mill, 166 Valley Street in Olneyville. There is plenty of offstreet parking, and the space is handicapped accessible. All proceeds from the event will benefit two charitable organizations: Daycare Justice Co-op and Women in Transition.


Get Directions to Rising Sun Mills

Find out about the history of International Women's Day

Find out about RINOW (the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization of Women)