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Thursday, April 25

Oscar Buzz Movie at Seekonk Library

5:00 PM
Skip the wait to borrow the DVD by watching this popular 2023 movie; come and see this new DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library: Thursday, April 25 at 5 PM This 2023 musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer …

Plog & Chug for Earth Month

6:30 PM
Jog a 5K while picking up trash with local running group, Newport Run & Chug. Then join afterwards for a drink at the Fastnet Pub. Gloves, trash bags and littler picker-upper-things will be supplied. Hosted in partnership with Newport Run & Chug. …

Charity Comedy Night

7:00 PM
Join us for a hilarious charity comedy night where laughter meets a good cause, as we raise funds for the East Bay Food Pantry! Get your tickets at

Portsmouth Arts Guild Open Studios

Join fellow artists at the Portsmouth Arts Guild Gallery. Open to all artists and mediums. Bring your current project or start something new. Treat yourself to dedicated art time in the newly renovated Portsmouth Arts Guild Gallery • …

Friday, April 26

2024 Juried Artist Members Invitational Exhibit

12:00 PM
Wickford Art Association is excited to present our 2024 Juried Artist Members Invitational exhibit! This annual installation features 15 of our talented Juried Artist Members and their 60 works. Becoming a Juried Artist Member at the Wickford Art …

Imago Gallery welcomes ProvSlam on April 26

5:00 PM
Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will welcome ProvSlam, the longest running poetry slam and open mic venue in Rhode Island, to Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, on Friday, April 26. ProvSlam performers will be offering a free workshop for high …

Music by Mia Boostrom

6:30 PM
Popular singer/songwriter and finalist on both The Voice and America’s Got Talent, Mia Boostrom brings her own vibe to popular songs

Newport Navy choral concert

7:30 PM
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell will present “Proudly We Sing” on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 PM at St Mary’s Church, 12 William St, in downtown Newport. A non-profit group consisting of many active and …

Saturday, April 27

Oxen Weekend

10:00 AM
Times: Coggeshall Farm Museum is open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: Included with standard daytime admission ($10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-17) or with Coggeshall Farm Museum membership or Old Sturbridge Village membership Come …

2024 Juried Artist Members Invitational Exhibit

12:00 PM
Wickford Art Association is excited to present our 2024 Juried Artist Members Invitational exhibit! This annual installation features 15 of our talented Juried Artist Members and their 60 works. Becoming a Juried Artist Member at the Wickford Art …

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