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Teddy Bear Picnic on Friday in Fall River
The ever-popular “Teddy Bear Picnic” at the Fall River Public Library take place Friday, Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. This outdoor event will include a storytime featuring such entertaining … more
Harbor Festival and Blessing of the Fleet Saturday in Bristol
The 10th anniversary of the Bristol Harbor Festival & Blessing of the Fleet has a Blessing of the Fleet at 1 p.m., a stuffie competition at 2:30, live music all day, and a beer, wine and raw bar. … more
Arts festival, music and food trucks at the carousel on Saturday
The Looff Arts Festival has fine art, pottery, jewelry, textiles, glassware, leather, authors, dancers, drummers, food trucks, Big Nazo, and music by Superchief Trio (pictured), Down City, Hit … more
Family Fun Day at Glen Park
Portsmouth Parks and Recreation with The Four Hearts Foundation presents Greggy Good, musician, at 1:30 p.m.; David Garrity, illusionist, at 2:30; Johnny the K (pictured), children’s musician, … more
Black Ships Festival returns to Bristol this weekend
The Black Ships Festival has an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, free taiko drum concert on Friday at 6:30 p.m., an arts and crafts fair on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Independence … more
The Glen Manor House, construction on which was completed in 1923, was designed by nationally known architect John Russell Pope, whose firm also designed the Jefferson Memorial, the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, and the National Archives and Records Administration building, all in Washington, D.C.
In Portsmouth: Glen Manor House celebrating 100 years
First it served as the summer residence for a prominent local farming family, and then for the Town of Portsmouth as a venue for weddings and other special events. more
A replica of the Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, is coming to Bristol today and staying until Aug. 13.
Bristol to host replica of Magellan flagship that circled the globe
The Nao Trinidad, the flagship of the Magellan-Elcano expedition, led the first circumnavigation of the world from 1519 to 1522, and its replica is visiting Bristol from Aug. 3-13. more
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Pokanoket Tribe members play in a drum circle during last year's Heritage Day event.
Pokanoket Heritage Day is this weekend
The event is at the North end of Burr's Hill Park in Warren on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. more
Tiverton Farmers Market is Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road. The vendor lineup (subject to change) is: more
Sarah Borges Band performs Friday night
Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present The Sarah Borges Band on Friday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Borges and the Broken Singles received a nomination for Best Emerging Artist at the Americana Music … more
Newport Jazz Festival is this weekend
The Newport Jazz Festival  takes place this Friday to Sunday, Aug. 4 to 6, at Fort Adams State Park, with shows all day, every day. See the full lineup and get more event info here: … more
Newport Film Outdoors showing 'Immediate Family'
Newport Film Outdoors is screening “Immediate Family” on Thursday, Aug. 3, with the film beginning at 8:15 p.m. at Chateau-sur-Mer. The venue open at 5 p.m. Live music by Julio Amaro … more
The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 1 July 2023. Prize giving on stage in the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Overall 1st Place IMOCA, 11th Hour Racing Team.
11th Hour Racing to celebrate Ocean Race victory this Friday
The first American team to ever win Ocean Race will hoist the cup in Newport on Friday, and all are invited. more
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Paul De Luca, aka “Mr. Paul,” explains his educational chess program for young students in the conference room at the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm. He’s hoping to revitalize his chess camp for kids ages 4-10 starting next Monday, Aug. 7. He’s also hosting an informational program for parents this Saturday at the Brown House.
He wants young kids to love chess as much as he does
PORTSMOUTH — Paul De Luca loves chess. Known as “Mr. Paul” to his students, he’s been playing the game for “30 to 40 years” and has been teaching it to … more
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The late Richard "Sweet Pea" Hart will be honored this year.
Save your clams — Shellstock is coming
Shellstock is coming in just over two weeks, and organizers hoping to raise funds to keep the town's shellfish stocks healthy are dedicating the event in honor of long-time shore engineer, assistant … more
Summer Film Series features 'Weekend Sailor'
The Westport Summer Film Series presents its second film of the season, “The Weekend Sailor,” on Wednesday Aug. 2, at Weatherlow Farms. Weekend Sailor is a feature documentary about the … more
Philharmonic performs John Williams Tribute Aug. 2 in Providence
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra presents “The Movie Maestro: A Tribute to John Williams,” Troy Quinn, conductor, on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Roger Williams Park in Providence . … more
Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday in Narragansett
Thousands of people are expected on Narragansett on Saturday, July 29, during the Narragansett Lions Club’s 51st  annual Blessing of the Fleet celebration . First held by the Lions Club … more
Jazz vocalist performs along the Bristol waterfront
The Summer Sunset Music Series at Herreshoff Marine Museum features jazz vocalist Trish Adams this Friday, July 28. The show talkes place under a tent and along the Bristol Harbor waterfront.  … more
Mount Hope hosts farmers' market every Saturday
Mount Hope Farm continues to hosts its weekly Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Here is an overview of what to expect: more
'Schoolyard Market' is every Wednesday in Warren
The front lawn at Hope & Main transforms into a block party / food market every Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. Come for craft cocktails or mocktails and dinner from a favorite food truck, as … more
The Barrington Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, July 27, at St. John’s Church. The market runs from 4 to 7 p.m.
Thursday night farmers' market in Barrington
The Barrington Farmers’ Market takes place Thursday, July 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The market is organized and sponsored by the Barrington Business & … more
Dozens of vendors plus live music in Tiverton Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers Market takes place every Sunday, including this Sunday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road. The vendor lineup (subject to change) … more
Fresh and local on the East Side every Saturday
The Hope Street Farmers Market continues every Satuday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Lippitt Park on the East Side of Providence. The market is one of the largest anywhere, with dozens of vendors offering … more
Summer concert series is Wednesday nights in Little Compton
The Little Compton Community Center's Annual Summer Concert Series is back. Concerts run on Wednesday nights throughout August from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free, with food and drinks available for … more
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