Tori Hong at Pecha Kucha PVD, 01.28.26
Big thanks to our pals and frequent collaborators at Hi Bar Lo Bar for hosting Pecha Kucha PVD at 50 Sims. Among the evening’s speakers was OPEN’s own Tori Hong, who gave a fantastic presentation on her practice. We kept the gallery open late for the event’s 100-ish attendees to check out. Also, a shout out to Daria Phoebe Brashear who gave a great presentation on downtown city life right after being a guest trustee at Awesome Foundation Rhode Island and troubleshooting OPEN’s laptop audio issues ^_^
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Pecha Kucha PVD
Wednesday January 28, 2026
7:20 pm doors; 8:20 pm event
50 Sims Avenue, Providence
FREE with RSVP
Celebrate your community as people, share ideas, creations, and stories using the PechaKucha format of 20 Images X 20 Seconds. Laugh, learn, and get inspired by a mix of people from Providence as they share their ideas, stories, and creations using the PechaKucha format of 20 images that last 20 seconds each. Named best event in Rhode Island by RI Monthly!
New year… or have we been here before? This January, we’re leaning into the strange, the familiar, and the moments that echo through time with a theme of Déjà Vu. We’ll reflect on cycles—personal or collective, funny or unsettling—and the patterns we can’t quite shake. Whether you're caught in a loop or reclaiming the rerun, join us as we explore what it means to come back around.
Learn more about Pecha Kucha PVD here.
