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Waterfire Providence hosts its first even of the year, “Starts at Sunset,” this Thursday, May 15. Supported by Providence Tourism Council, Starts At Sunset is a community gathering on the … more
Sip, slurp, and savor the best of Rhode Island’s coastal cuisine at the annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, held on the historic waterfront at Bowen’s Wharf. Spend the weekend … more
Celebrate World Turtle Day with the family on Friday, May 23, at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium. Meet a variety of turtles up close and personal — touching, learning, and even snapping … more
The annual festival brings traditional fiber arts to life with sheep shearing and wool dyeing demonstrations, spinning and weaving exhibits and Two Coves Farm sheepdog herding demonstrations. Browse … more
The Greater Tiverton Community Chorus will present its annual spring concert, “Make A Joyful Noise,” under the direction of Christian Black and accompanied by Katie Estrella. The theme … more
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, the Battle of Rhode Island Association, and the Bristol 250 Commission have joined forces to sponsor a weekend of events celebrating the 250th … more
As the sounds of “Chirp,” “Tweet,” “Coo,” “Caw,” and other bird songs multiply each day, spring rolls in like a natural wake-up call as the sun slowly … more
Sunday is a day typically dedicated to relaxation, and Mother’s Day lands on a Sunday — so a morning (or afternoon) stroll through a specialty market geared toward moms might be the … more
The Bristol Art Museum presents "Bull in the China Shop," a dynamic and thought-provoking exhibit on view from Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a compelling mix of functional and … more
The Rough & Tumble perform this Saturday, May 10, at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Providence. The show begins at 7 p.m. The Rough & Tumble, a dynamic duo composed of Mallory Graham and … more
Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater and Cathy Clasper-Torch are the Atwater-Donnelly They present a unique blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and … more
Onstage, Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar are Mike + Ruthy, a husband-and-wife duo setting the folk scene ablaze. Singers and storytellers, poets and parents, they “roam effortlessly through the … more
Cheryl Stedtler, a Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band Council member and founder and director of “Project Mishoon,” will tell how canoes or mishoons were discovered in 2001 at the bottom of Lake … more
Explore Providence’s neighborhoods + Woonsocket on foot with Jane’s Walk, a global walking festival, this Friday to Sunday, May 2 to 4, inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs. These … more
Center Aquidneck is presenting the second annual Jane’s Walk Aquidneck Festival this Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. Jane’s Walk is an international movement of … more
InDowncity is bringing the “Movies on the Block” film series back to downtown Providence for the first time since 2019. Once a month, from June through September, join InDowncity for … more
Join the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) and the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) as they collaborate for a living history encampment on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4, at … more
A rare and breathtaking performance, Mark Erelli brings his string quintet to Newport for one of only three concerts this year in support of his new album, "Live In Rockport." This is also the … more
A play by the Women’s Work Theatre Collaborative, “What Not to Cook,” is a laugh-out-loud original play inspired by Peg Bracken’s early feminist bestseller, “The I Hate … more
The Newport String Project presents the final weekend of its 2024-25 Newport County Concert Series with the Newport String Quartet performing works by W.A. Mozart, Franz Schubert and Philip Glass. … more
The Wickenden Street Makers Market is set to take over the streets on Saturday, April 26, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. They will feature more   50 local artists and small businesses showcasing their … more
Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will present Ed Shea performing Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony-award-winning play, “I am My Own Wife,” at Imago Gallery, on Friday, April 25 and … more
The Audrain Automobile Museum, in partnership with Newport Daffodil Days, invites everyone to the 11th annual Driving Miss Daffodil Parade — a joyful tribute to the 1,200,000 daffodils that … more
Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting a City Nature Challenge  (CNC) this weekend. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or a beginner, the CNC is a chance to get outside, explore, and … more
Volunteer groups are partnering to clean up the Fogland area of Tiverton on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. Join as they plog (jog and pick up trash). This event is free and all are welcome to … more
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