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Youngsters take off during the kids’ race last year.
Little Compton UCC summer fair is Saturday
The United Congregational Church of Little Compton will hold its 63rd Annual Summer Church Fair, and the 43rd Annual Road Race, this Saturday at the Commons. The day kicks off at 8:30 with the … more
Westport hosts summer film series
The summer film series by the Westport Cultural Council returns with an Academy Award-nominated documentary, “Troublesome Creek” by Newton, Mass., filmmakers Jeanne Jordan and Steven … more
'Cowboy and the Queen' screening at the Polo grounds
Newport Film Outdoors hosts its next screening on Thursday, July 11, at the Newport International Polo Grounds, 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth. The venue opens at 6 p.m. The film — “The … more
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FirstWorks brings global beats to free Providence concert series
FirstWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, is hosting its 2024 Summer Beats Concert Series over the next week-plus in Providence. Presented in partnership with … more
Gary Jobson will be speaking in Newport on July 18.
‘Voice of Sailing’ Jobson to preview Olympics and America’s Cup
With the Olympics later this month and the quest to regain the America’s Cup starting in late August, the Sailing Museum and the National Sailing Hall of Fame are hosting Hall of Fame sailor … more
Atwater-Donnelly performing benefit concert
“Homeward Bound,” a concert to benefit refugees hoping to travel from Afghanistan to the United States, will feature popular musicians Atwater-Donnelly this Saturday, July 13, at … more
Wickford Art Festival is this weekend
Produced by the Wickford Art Association since 1962, the renowned Wickford Art Festival returns this week. More than 200 juried fine artists from across the state and country will assemble to … more
Warren's summer concert and movie series continues
The Warren Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its 2024 Summer Concert & Movie Series at the Burr’s Hill Park bandshell, Water Street, Warren. All events are free. Concert … more
Bristol’s free summer concert series is Thursday nights
The Town of Bristol offers a free summer concert series. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics. Performers are Michael DiMucci (pictured) on July 11 and The East Bay Summer Wind Ensemble on July 18. … more
Herreshoff's Sunset Music Series resumes Thursday night
The Sunset Music Series kicks things off on Thursday, July 11, with Neal and the Vipers and concludes on Aug. 29 with Roomful of Blues, with a great lineup in between. There are tables, chairs and … more
126th annual Italian feast is Sunday in Bristol
The feast features music, raffles and lots of food (Italian specialties, seafood, french fries, ice cream sandwiches, doughboys, wine, beer and soda). The Living Rosary is at 2 p.m., with the … more
The Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr. (left) pictured with this year's Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast Chief Marshals Debbie and Bill Henrich.
Mt. Carmel's annual feast begins this Thursday
The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Feast, the oldest, continuous religious celebration in the long and proud history of the Diocese of Providence, is on Thursday to Sunday, July 11 to 14. more
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Annual concert by the American Band is July 11
The annual American Band concert at Glen Manor House returns in July. Grounds open at 5:30. Bring chairs. Picnics are welcome, but no pets. Sponsored by Friends of the Glen Manor House. WHAT: … more
The markets are open this holiday weekend
The region’s farmers’ markets are in full swing at locations from Newport to Providence. Here’s a roundup of the opportunities to get outside and see what local farmers and vendors … more
Free Family Day at Audubon – Birds are Natural Architects
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month. This Saturday, July 6, there will be nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more. No need … more
Barrington Summer Concert Series begins Sunday night
The Town of Barrington and BankNewport present the 2024 Summer Concert Series. The free, family event is at Latham Park, Latham Avenue, Barrington, every Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There is free … more
Saxophonist Jay Wharton, of Topaz, plays a solo as singer Kelly Caton looks on.
A Fourth of July primer for Bristol's biggest day
Here’s a quick July 3-4 primer so you can get the most out of the festivities. more
Donations (in the red milk can) toward the fireworks display presented by Escobar Farm on Middle Road are always welcome. This year’s show begins at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Where to see fireworks in and around Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Looking for the rockets’ red glare? Here’s a brief guide to some of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks displays this year. more
East Providence Independence Day celebration is July 3
The City of East Providence’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display takes place Wednesday, June 3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium. Beginning at 6 p.m., there will be live concerts featuring … more
Your fireworks guide – 6 shows in 4 nights
Weather permitting, the skies will be flashing and booming throughout this region next week, with six separate fireworks shows planned in the area from July 2 to 4. There is one (Providence) … more
Bristol's Fourth is in full swing – carnival, concerts and more
Bristol’s annual Fourth of July celebration is moving full steam ahead toward Independence Day. • The Rockwell Amusement Carnival is on the town common through July 4 with rides, food … more
Free waterfront concert series welcomes James Montgomery
Renowned blues harmonica player James Montgomery is set to make a triumphant return to Newport’s King Park Gazebo on Friday, June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Presented by the Friends Of The … more
Newport Film Outdoors presents a towering love story
On Thursday night, June 27, Newport Film Outdoors will be screening a documentary of towering heights. Part romance, part thriller, “Skywalkers: A Love Story” follows a daredevil couple … more
Cee Cee and the Riders performs Thursday night at Sandy Point Beach
Portsmouth launches a new summer concert series
The Portsmouth Parks & Recreation Department is offering its inaugural summer music and entertainment series. Events are free and open to the public, concessions are available for purchase … more
Thursday is Art Night in Warren
Art Night heads to Warren this month with studios and shops along Main, Market and Child streets and inside Cutler Mills open for visitors along with live music and performances, talks at Ink Fish … more
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