Brown University Community to Unite for “Thank You, PVD” Benefit Concert
The Brown University community is coming together to express its gratitude to the city of Providence with the “Thank You, PVD” benefit concert on Friday, March 6, 2026, at The Strand Ballroom. The event aims to support local businesses and community recovery efforts following the tragic shooting on campus in December 2025.
A City’s Response to Tragedy
Following the shooting at Brown University on December 13, 2025, the Providence community rallied to support students, faculty, and staff. Residents opened their homes, restaurants provided free meals, and an outpouring of support was visible throughout the city with “Providence Loves Brown” signs as reported by NBC News.
Concert Details
The “Thank You, PVD” concert was conceived by Brown University students Theo Coben and Ellison Mucharsky as a way to reciprocate the city’s kindness. The event will feature performances by Brown student musicians and speakers, and is open to all who wish to attend.
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 8 p.m.
- Location: The Strand Ballroom, Providence
- Tickets: Available on The Strand’s website
Supporting Local Recovery
All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Brown Loves PVD campaign, which is dedicated to supporting local businesses and community recovery initiatives related to the December 13th shooting. Brown-affiliated donors have pledged to match every dollar raised, up to $30,000. The concert organizers hope to demonstrate that the support Brown University received from Providence will be returned in kind.
Remembering the 2025 Brown University Shooting
On December 13, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, during final examination week according to Wikipedia. Cláudio Manuel Neves Valente, the shooter, killed two students and wounded nine others before fleeing the scene. Two days later, on December 15, Nuno Loureiro, a professor at MIT and former classmate of Valente, was fatally shot in Brookline, Massachusetts. Valente was later found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a five-day manhunt.
The “Thank You, PVD” concert represents a step towards healing and rebuilding, demonstrating the strength of the community in the face of tragedy.