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Wednesday, April 9

BUS TRIP: Mystic Seaport Museum and the Stonington Borough, CT

8:30 AM

75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT

Join the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society for a motorcoach trip to Mystic, CT, to view the exhibit "Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea", currently on display at the Mystic Seaport Museum, and curated by Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes. …

Friday, April 11

Cheryl Wheeler w/ Kenny White – 4/11 FRI 7:30pm

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI

Join us on Friday, April 11th at 7:30pm for an evening with renowned singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler, accompanied by Kenny White, at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. Cheryl’s music, covered by artists like Garth Brooks, Bette Midler, and Kenny …

Saturday, April 12

Differently Abled Inclusive Arts & Crafts Class 4/12 SAT 10:00am

10:00 AM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Join us for a special art class designed to be inclusive and fun for all! On Saturday, April 12 from 10-11am, come explore your creativity with arts, painting and crafts. This class is open to differently abled students (7-18 yrs old), providing a …

ERICD Seedling Sale

10:00 AM

582 Wapping Road
Portsmouth, RI

ERICD Native Seedling Sale! Native plant seedlings are available for pre-order by April 10th and pickup on April 12th at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth Rhode Island! Plants not only remove carbon dioxide from the air, but they …

Jackson Browne – Running on Empty 4/12 SAT 7:30pm

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Join us on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening as Running On Empty brings you the ultimate tribute to the incomparable Jackson Browne. With a career spanning over 50 years, Jackson Browne’s music has left an indelible mark …

Jackson Browne – Running on Jackson

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Running On Jackson – The Premier Jackson Browne Tribute Concert is coming on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Prepare to be transported by the timeless music of Jackson Browne, one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time. With a …

Friday, April 18

Bobby Christina’s Caravan – Tribute to Matt “Guitar” Murphy 4/18 FRI 7:30PM

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Join us on Friday, April 18, at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of blues, R&B, and jazz as Bobby Christina’s Caravan pays tribute to the legendary Matt “Guitar” Murphy. Westerly, Rhode Island’s own Bob Christina, a renowned drummer and …

Saturday, April 19

Plog the Newport Marathon

10:00 AM

175 Memorial Blvd
Newport, RI

We are excited to return to help clean up the racecourse after the Newport Rhode Race for the fourth year in a row! There are three signup times to pick from; 10:00AM-12:00PM, 12:30PM-2:00PM, or 2:00-3:00pm. Participants will walk or jog a …

Bob Seger – The Beautiful Losers – 4/19 SAT 7:30pm

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI

Join us on Saturday, April 19th at 7:30pm for an unforgettable night of classic rock with The Beautiful Losers, a Bob Seger tribute band assembled by Last Laugh vocalist, Devin Cordeiro. Devin has long dreamed of putting together the most authentic …

Bob Seger: Live Bullet 4/19 SAT 7:30pm

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Experience the ultimate Bob Seger tribute with Live Bullet on Saturday, April 19th, at 7:30 PM! Since 2010, this powerhouse band has been rocking sold-out crowds with Seger’s greatest hits, deep cuts, and live concert favorites. Relive …

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