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'Last of the Right Whales' screening and discussion Thursday night

The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is hosting a screening of the award-winning documentary, "Last of the Right Whales," which follows the North Atlantic right whale migration and the people … more

9/21/22

East Providence 'Touch a Truck' event is Saturday

The East Providence Chamber of Commerce hosts its 16th "Touch a Truck" event this Saturday at the Chamber's huge parking lot. Ther beloved family-friendly event will feature more than 30 vehicles, … more

9/21/22

Warren Quahog Festival and Art Show returns this weekend

The Quahog Festival will return in a new format, and the Art Show returns for its 29th year. more

By Manny Correira | 9/20/22

Attendees enjoy live music at last year’s Folk at the Farm event at Frerichs Farm.

'Folk at the Farm' returns to Frerichs Farm on Oct. 2

Folk at the Farm, a free music concert featuring four Rhode Island-based groups, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 2-6 p.m. at Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave. in Warren. more

9/15/22

The Becorns are back at Blithewold

The ‘Becorns’ have returned to Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol. Created by David Bird, a photographer based in Danielson, Conn., the Becorns are characters made out … more

9/15/22

Food Truck Fridays continue at Roger Williams Park

Food Truck Fridays are taking place every week at Roger Williams Park in Providence. Events are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Entry is free. Bring chairs or blankets or find a spot on the … more

9/14/22

Firefighters' artwork to be showcased during Collaborative art and food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, RI, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St in Warren, on the evening of Thursday Sept. 15 from 5-9 p.m. more

9/14/22

'Gunther Talks Cars' at Newport Car Museum

Newpor Car Museum founder Gunther Buerman is hosting a live discussion, covering the 1965 Ford Shelby Cobra 427 SC and the ’65 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R, this Saturday, … more

9/14/22

'The Suitcase Junket' closes outdoor concert season

Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary will be presenting the award winning singer/songwriter “The Suitcase Junket” at The Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 … more

9/14/22

Imago hosts live concert on Saturday night

Imago Foundation for the Arts presents Kim Trusty and Steve Skop in concert on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren. Trusty is a powerful and diverse … more

9/13/22

Newport Boat Show features hundreds of boats and more this weekend

The 51st annual Newport International Boat Show takes place over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 15 to 18. Spread along five sites encompassing more than 14 acres, visitors can check out … more

9/13/22

The Kempton House has been in the same family since it was constructed in 1871.

Little Compton House Tour opens nine historic homes

The public will have the rare opportunity to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on Saturday, Sept. 17, to benefit the Little Compton Historical Society. Six private homes, two Historical … more

9/12/22

Wunnegin, the renovation of which recently won a state preservation award, is among the homes on the tour set for next Saturday, Sept. 17.

Doors open at some of Little Compton's most historic homes

Some of Little Compton's most historic homes and historical properties will be open for public tours next Saturday, when the Little Compton Historical Society holds its historic property tour for the … more

9/9/22

Popular Porchfest returns to downtown Bristol on Sunday

Scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m., Bristol PorchFest 2022 will feature 9 porches and 18 musical acts. more

By Christy Nadalin | 9/8/22

The Ravers play ‘Music at Sunset’

Blithewold continues its “Music at Sunset” concert series with The Ravers on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Guests can set up blankets or chairs on the lawn facing Narragansett Bay to enjoy the … more

9/8/22

Library pays tribute to Stephen King with 'Other Worlds'

Author Stephen King, the master of horror, turns 75 this month, and Fall River Public Library is honoring his birthday with “Other Worlds,” an interactive live exhibit, on Wednesday, … more

9/7/22

The Collaborative to hold Art + Food event

The Collaborative, a nonprofit arts organization in Warren, will be holding a food and art event at their Studio, 4 Market St. in Warren, on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. … more

9/7/22

Pawtucket Arts Festival has two weekends of arts, culture, food, dance and more

The City of Pawtucket is celebrating its 24th annual Pawtucket Arts Festival together with the 6th annual Pawtucket Restaurant Week from Sept. 9 to 18. The arts festival celebrates the … more

9/7/22

Newport Mansions open for free to Newport County residents

Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to open Preservation Society properties on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11. This offer includes residents … more

9/7/22

Cars and dogs welcome at Glen Farm on Sunday

The Audrain Automobile Museum and the Potter League for Animals team up for a special "Cars and Coffee" event this Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Newport Polo Gounds at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. While … more

9/7/22

'Untold, The Race of the Century' — outdoor film on Sept. 8

Newport Film hosts a special screening of “The Race of the Century," a chronicle of the thrilling 1983 America’s Cup. A classic underdog story, it tells the tale of the scrappy … more

9/7/22

Rock, rhythm and blues festival in Westport

The 27th annual Westport Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival to benefit A Wish Come True is on Friday to Sunday. On Friday, the Jimmy Thibault Memorial Chicken BBQ is from 5 to 10 p.m. with … more

9/7/22

It's Raptor Weekend at the Audubon

Raptor Weekend returns to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Nature Center this weekend. Wildlife rehabilitators and experts from across the Northeast will bring a wide variety of these … more

9/7/22

Barbara Passmore rings the dinner bell at the last Little Compton Community Dinner, held in 2019.

Community — and dinner — returns to Little Compton Sunday

The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the affair the past two years, but it didn't kill Little Compton's community spirit. The town will once again break bread this Sunday. So far, more than 400 people … more

By Ted Hayes | 9/7/22

'Assault on the First Amendment' focus of Thursday event

The struggle to preserve the principles of the First Amendment will be the topic of the opening Bosworth Lecture to be held on Thursday, Sept 8, at 7 p.m. at the Rogers Free Library (Bristol). The … more

9/6/22