Can I bring decorations?

We welcome balloons (air filled only), cut flowers and some floral installations, flameless candles, wayfinding signage, low impact wall hangings, and tabletop decorations on the patio. We don’t permit items that present a safety issue, damage the space, are difficult to clean, or impact plants and wildlife. Please contact us for particulars.

What are the rentable hours?

The rental window is eight hours maximum, including one hour each of setup and breakdown time - you choose your window between 1 and 11 pm. Extra setup time and/or late night (11 pm to 1 am) are available for an additional cost. Please contact us for custom times outside of these windows.

Machines with Magnets

400 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860Up to 200 Guests$25-$50/personShare

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About the Space

### Private event venue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Machines with Magnets ### ### Established in 2006, Machines with Magnets is a contemporary art gallery, cocktail bar, event and performance venue, and renowned recording studio. Our intimate, artistic space offers carefully selected Danish Modern details in a non-traditional layout. Affordable and flexible, with responsive support for seamless execution. The venue and gallery, two connected but distinct spaces, comprise our 2,000 square foot event space. A private, lighted, and furnished patio area is also included. Dressing room and back of house areas are available on request. The venue is a flexible space with semi-permanent mid century modern and custom seating, full bar, and audiovisual capabilities. The gallery houses quarterly contemporary art, craft, and design exhibitions, and can accommodate a wide variety of catering and seating arrangements - choose your own vendor, or one of our suggestions. A cozy, lighted, private patio area with a backdrop of historic mill buildings provides a quiet garden space with easy access to off-street parking (the perfect spot for a food truck, too!). The bar offers a selection of seasonal, classic- and modern classic-focused cocktails, as well as local canned beer, natural wine, locally produced and craft spirits, and plenty of spirit free options. Included Use of the venue, gallery, and patio Eight hours, with setup and breakdown time 200 standing guest capacity The gallery seats up to 80 guests The venue and gallery seat up to 120 guests Day of coordinator Full bar and non-alcoholic options Glassware for 100-120 guests One bartender Cocktail seating included for up to 55 guests Parking (off street) Accessible front entrance and restrooms Projector Live music, DJ and aux capabilities Additional Hosted bar (please contact us for current packages and rates) Bolt Coffee + Rishi Tea service Custom beverage options Apartment, suitable as a dressing or green room or for caterer use Second bartender (40+ guests) Bar back (75+ guests) Sound tech 1950s satellite minibar Buffet tables and black linens Vendor of your choice Event planner Caterer Dessert Rental tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware Photo booth Floral and decorations

Up to 200 guests

$25-$50/person

Type of Event Space

Event SpaceArt GalleryCocktail BarFull Venue RentalIndoor SpaceUnique

Athmosphere & Cuisine

Cocktail BarOther / EclecticTrendy / ModernIntimate / CozyLively / Energetic

Amenities & Features

Audio Visual Equipment

Banquet Seating

Full Bar

Good for Groups

Offers Alcohol

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Patio

Speakers

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Adult Birthday PartyAlumni EventAnniversaryAnniversary CelebrationBaby ShowerBaby/Wedding ShowerBachelor PartyBachelorette Party+37 more

Food & Beverage Policy

Outside food & beverage allowed with restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the beverage policy?

All alcohol must be purchased by MWM and supplied by its trained and certified bar staff, per Rhode Island law. Centerpieces and party favors may not contain alcohol. Outside non-alcoholic beverages are discouraged, may not duplicate existing MWM options, and must be approved in writing ahead of time. We are happy to customize a beverage package for your event! Please inquire.

What is the cancellation policy?

A nonrefundable deposit of 50% of the space and staffing fee is due at booking to reserve your date. Balance payments are due two months prior and are 50% refundable up to one month before the event date. In case of inclement weather, we will work with you to reschedule around existing programming.

What are the pricing notes?

Weekend events at Machines with Magnets start at $1,000 ($1,500 weddings). Available discounts include weekday (Monday-Thursday), low- and no-waste events, and 02860 residents. Discounts cannot be combined. Nonprofit discounts are available for some 501(c)(3) organizations hosting fundraising and/or educational events whose mission/vision align with MWM's values.