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Saturday, June 14

Chicago – Chicago Total Access 6/14 SAT 7:30PM

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI

Chicago Total Access is New England’s premier tribute to the legendary band Chicago, delivering a high-energy, authentic experience of the band’s timeless catalog. Featuring a talented lineup of musicians with backgrounds in jazz, rock, and …

Monday, June 16

Portsmouth Arts Guild Paint Off

5:30 PM

54 Bristol Ferry Rd
Portsmouth , RI

Join us as 8 local artists race the clock — and the sunset — to complete their paintings as we watch, chat, play trivia, snack and maybe indulge in a brew! “The Bite” food cart will be on location with tasty treats to soothe grumbling …

Thursday, June 19

Aging Disgracefully – Aging in the Summer 6/19 THU 1:30pm

1:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

RI Comedy Hall of Famers Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins have created a new hit show called AGING DISGRACEFULLY. It’s a mix of stand-up, song, and skits, on the perks of trying to stay young and the pitfalls of getting old. From botox to bifocals …

Friday, June 20

Aerosmith – Draw The Line 6-20 FRI 7:45pm

7:45 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

Get ready to rock with Draw the Line—the “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” and the only tribute band recognized by Aerosmith themselves! Originating near Boston, just like the legendary band, Draw the Line has been wowing audiences …

Saturday, June 21

Stone Temple Pilots – Wicked Garden 6/21 SAT 7:30PM

7:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI

Step into the ’90s with Wicked Garden, the premier Stone Temple Pilots tribute band that captures the raw energy and melodic power of one of grunge’s most iconic acts. Based in New Jersey, Wicked Garden faithfully recreates the sound and spirit …

Thursday, June 26

FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Las Guaracheras

6:00 PM

1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI

Las Guaracheras is a powerful, all-female Latin Music sextet from Cali, Colombia that performs Afro-Caribbean rhythms, salsa, as well as music from the Pacific region of Colombia. Their compositions and lyrics revolve around the revindication and …

Lecture: "Franklin Roosevelt and the Quoddy Tidal-Electric Power Project"

6:00 PM

1 Burnside Street
Bristol, RI

US President Franklin Roosevelt proposed to build the world’s largest hydro-electric generating plant—in Maine—using the ocean tides as the source of power. Not only did he propose it—in 1935 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 5,000 …

Saturday, June 28

Newport Pride Festival & Parade

11:00 AM

21 Farewell St
Newport, RI

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of love and unity as we honor the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Newport and beyond. From the Parade to vendors and performers, there’s something for everyone—families, friends, and allies!

Aging Disgracefully – Summer Aging 6/28 SAT 7PM

7:00 PM

3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI

RI Comedy Hall of Famers Charlie Hall and Doreen Collins have created a new hit show called AGING DISGRACEFULLY. It’s a mix of stand-up, song, and skits, on the perks of trying to stay young and the pitfalls of getting old. From botox to bifocals …

Wednesday, July 9

Just Dance - Inclusion Dance & Pizza Party 7/9 WED 5:30PM

5:30 PM

3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI

Come and enjoy a free night of dancing – RSVP only for free. Free pizza and soft drinks, water. DJ dance party for all abilities and all ages…. The Courthouse is always looking for sponsors for pizza and soft drinks – $200.00 …

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