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Providence lights up with Waterfire on Saturday night

There will be a Full Lighting of Waterfire this Saturday, July 8, in Providence. Food vendors and artists will be set up by 6:30 p.m., and the lighting begins at sunset (8:22 p.m.) and continues … more

7/5/23

Bike Path comes alive for ‘Art Day’ on Saturday

The East Bay Bike Path will be especially vibrant this Saturday afternoon, when volunteer artists set up along the path to create art. Artists and all are invited to paint, draw, write, sing and … more

9/27/23

Panel discussion with bestselling author and founder of The Island School

Barrington Books, in partnership with the Barrington Public Library, presents Will Schwalbe and Chris Maxey in conversation with Dawn Tripp in honor of the paperback release of We Should Not Be … more

3/20/24

Cindy and John Bowdren enjoy a brew on the top deck at Ragged Island Brewing Company. The farm brewery will host the Ocean State Beer Festival on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Portsmouth’s Ragged Island to host Ocean State Beer Festival

PORTSMOUTH — After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean State Beer Festival will return on Sunday, Aug. 21, with Ragged Island Brewing Company hosting. The event will run from 2-5:30 p.m. at … more

7/15/22

PVD beer garden

Enjoy craft beer and views of the providence river at The Guild Brewing Co.'s Beer Garden on the Providence Pedestrian Bridge, happening weekly on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and … more

8/1/22

Make your own rain barrel – Saturday in Barrington

Take home a ready to install rain barrel which will collect and store stormwater for your garden. You will receive a prepped barrel and installation kit that will connect to your downspout. … more

4/26/23

Linden Place hosts reading of famous Frederick Douglass speech

Linden Place Museum invites the community to join a live reading of Frederick Douglass’ iconic 1852 speech “What to The Slave Is The Fourth of July” on Sunday, July 9, in the … more

7/5/23

Mid-Autumn Festival at Marble House

The Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie), also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a time-honored celebration from China dating back more than 3,000 years. Traditions include … more

9/27/23

Upcoming performances by Newport Contemporary Ballet

Newport Contemporary Ballet’s spring repertory performance Shifting Light, includes a strikingly diverse … more

3/20/24

Drawing inspiration from the Garden House, artist Jean Raimondi will be displaying her work in the back of the Linden Place property, near the Bosworth Memorial Garden.

Second annual Linden Place art sale this weekend

The event will feature the work of 26 artists and more than dozen floral arrangements, created by members of the Bristol Garden Club. All the artwork will be for sale. more

By Christy Nadalin | 5/20/22

'Folk at the Farm' at Frerichs on Sunday

Folk at the Farm is a free event that celebrates the rich folk tradition in Rhode Island. This year, internationally acclaimed folk group the Atwater-Donnelly Band will be joined by genre-bending … more

9/27/23

Annual Warren Walkabout returns every weekend in October

The annual Warren Walkabout celebration returns for four Sundays in October! Explore the historic waterfront town during the family-friendly, street-style festival of sidewalk sales, … more

10/4/23

Standard bearers salute the crowd as they pass the Kinnane building on Main Street, Adamsville, last year.

'World's shortest' parade is in just over a week — here's what's new

Adamsville turns green Sunday afternoon, March 17, when the village hosts its third annual “World’s Shortest St. Paddy’s Day parade.” Afterwards, there will be corned beef and cabbage … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/8/24

Newport Live presents The Chris Spedding Trio from England

March is for guitar heroes! And Chris Spedding is the iconic guitar hero. Newport Live presents The Chris Spedding Trio with Anton Fig on Friday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Colony House in … more

3/20/24

Newport Film hosts special screening Thursday night

Newport Film hosts a special showing of "Wild Life," a National Geographic documentary film, on Thursday, April 27. The venu opens at 6 p.m., and the film starts at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event are … more

4/26/23

Political consultant Peter Fenn, of Westport.

Noted political consultant to address Democrats

The Westport Democratic Town Committee will host Peter Fenn , a long-time consultant to Democratic presidential candidates, at a meeting at the Dedee Shattuck Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 16. … more

8/23/23

‘Music At Imago’ features Tish Adams

This Sunday, Imago Foundation for the Arts welcomes Tish Adams & Evening Sky. A favorite on New England’s live music scene, Adams offers a repertoire from time-honored standards … more

10/4/23

Michael Durrett, head chef and business owner of Dashing Dan’s Cafe Car, serves a birthday lunch last week to Bob Obara (in hat), along with his wife Patty and their son, Michael.

A different kind of 'meals on wheels' in Portsmouth

This train car may not move, but its chef certainly does. more

1/16/24

Bristol's Grand Illumination is Saturday night

Bristol's 2022 Grand Illumination will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Burnside Building at 400 Hope St. The program will also be live streamed on … more

11/30/22

Newport Live presents Irish singer at the Colony House

This Saturday night, Newport Live welcomes a very special artist, Lisa O'Neill, coming from Ireland to debut her new record on Rough Trade Records. She will perform at the Colony House on Washington … more

4/26/23

17th annual Touch-A-Truck is Saturday in the city

This weekend, the East Providence Area Chamber is hosting its 17th annual Touch-A-Truck event this weekend! This event gets bigger and better each year with more vehicles, activities and attendance. … more

9/27/23

Rosecliff / Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County

The mansions are open for free to Newport County residents

Residents of Newport County are invited to enjoy free admission to the four open Preservation Society properties on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29. This offer includes residents of … more

10/25/23

Craft Beer Week continues throughout R.I.

Rhode Island Craft Beer Week kicks off Friday, March 1, and continues through March 10, celebrated at locations throughout the state. There is a full schedule of taproom events and special beer … more

2/28/24

Mount Hope Farmers Market moves to South Pasture this weekend

Spring has sprung and the Mount Hope Farmers Market is moving to its outdoor spot this Saturday, April 29. The market will be set up in the South Pasture, as they break out the tents and enjoy the … more

4/26/23

Free Family Fun day at Audubon

Courtesy of Citizens Bank, The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol is open free to the public the first Saturday of every month for a fun-filled day! Families are welcomed to explore the … more

10/4/23