MWM's versatile event space offers carefully selected Danish Modern details in a non-traditional layout. Inviting, memorable, and hospitality-driven - perfect for both casual, cocktail-style celebrations and formal, seated affairs.

The bar offers a selection of curated, high quality options, especially from craft distilleries, natural wine producers, and small-scale, local-ish breweries. We love a well balanced cocktail.

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AMENITIES

Included
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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
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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
Rentals
Florist

PRICING

Weekend events at Machines with Magnets start at $1,000.

Available discounts include weekday (Monday-Thursday), off peak (January 1-March 31), low- or no-waste events, and 02860 residents.

Nonprofit discounts are available for some 501(c)(3) organizations hosting fundraising and/or educational events, whose mission/vision align with MWM's.

Please contact us for details.

TIMES

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.

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.
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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.

BEVERAGE POLICIES

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.
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We are happy to customize a beverage package for your event! Please inquire.

CATERINg

Caterers must be licensed and insured and all food cooked before arrival (unless a mobile kitchen is involved) and held at safe serving temperature. We support and encourage alternative professional catering options, such as food trucks.

CLEANING

Events are pack-in, pack-out, and the space should be left as you found it. One hour breakdown is included in the space fee (excluding rental items, which are often picked up the following day). We provide standard cleaning (e.g. restrooms, floors) and reasonable trash removal.

CANCELLATION

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.