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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
Blithewold is hosting a Family Arbor Day Tree Trek with Connie Ganley on Saturday, April 26 (rain date April 27), from 10 a.m. to noon. Visitors should meet at the Visitors Center Bring the … more
The Portsmouth Conservation Commission in partnership with Litter-Free Rhode Island will sponsor an Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Glen Brown House, Linden … more
Experience an extraordinary evening with legendary South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata and his new sextet Siyabulela at the beautiful Casino Theatre. A living legend of South African jazz, … more
Audubon’s Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk is host for a Froggy Night Hike this Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Spend the evening with Audubon and discover which frogs are active … more
Get your cameras ready! Extreme high tides will return to Rhode Island coastlines on Saturday, April 26, at 7:33 p.m.   The University of Rhode Island is asking Rhode Islanders to join … more
The late Thomas Harrington and Tracy Pereira touched countless lives in Little Compton and Westport. Two years after Harrington’s death at age 19, and nine months after Pereira followed, loved … more
The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more
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