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Newport hosts Oyster and Chowder Festival all weekend
Newport and Bowen's Wharf host the 2024 Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival this weekend, featuring some of the best oysters and chowder from the Ocean State. It takes place both Saturday and … more
Food Truck Fridays return to Roger Williams Park
Food Truck Fridays are back for a 10th season at Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park in Providence. They take place every Friday through Sept. 27. Featuring some of the best local food … more
Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) and Ward McAllister (Nathan Lane) stroll through The Elms Ballroom in a scene from "The Gilded Age" Season 2.
Newport Mansions to host updated Inside ‘The Gilded Age’ tours
A special guide-led tour in May and June will offer glimpses into the making of HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Gilded Age” at four of the Newport Mansions. more
Tiverton Farmers Market moves outdoors this Sunday
The Tiverton Farmers Market, which has been a staple in the community for four years, makes its seasonal move outside to the Tiverton Town Farm Recreational Area this week. more
Award-winning South African artist performs Saturday night
Newport Live is celebrating the 30th anniversary of South African Freedom Day with a series of concert by award-winning, South African artists. Saturday. This Saturday, May 18, Newport Live presents … more
Invoke performs Sunday in Newport
Newport Classical presents a community concert by Invoke on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Miantonomi Memorial Park (120 Hillside Ave). The performance is free. … more
Sheep and Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm on Saturday
See the historic process of wool making from farming to finished product. There will be demonstrations, animals that provide fiber for the fiber artist’s craft, artisanal goods for sale, live … more
Annual chorus night concert benefit in Tiverton
The Tiverton Lions Club will hold its 11th annual Henri J. Paré Scholarship fund-raising chorus night concert starring the award-winning Narragansett Bay Chorus. Members from their 20s to 80s … more
This year’s arts festival and community fair will be held outside Barrington Town Hall. In previous years, the event filled some streets downtown.
Barrington's arts festival and community fair moving to Town Hall grounds
The Barrington Arts Festival and Community Fair will be held on Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Barrington Town Hall.   The Arts Festival will features dozens of artists and … more
The Massasoit Historical Association is one of the local museums participating in Museum Day on May 18.
A celebration of local museums is coming soon to Warren
Historic Warren, a collaborative of Warren’s museum and historical agencies, will celebrate Museum Day on Saturday, May 18, from 12 to 4 p.m. Local museums will open their doors to the public for exhibits, tours, and demonstrations. more
A map from the Norman Leventhal Collection helped identify residents previously unknown in the New Goree neighborhood.
A chance to learn more about Bristol's historic Black neighborhood
New Goree began to be developed around 1805, and was populated with a sizable quantity of free Black citizens. More is being uncovered about this area, and a local group wants to share their discoveries. more
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Bristol Garden Club's Plant Sale is this weekend
The annual Bristol Garden Club Plant Sale will be held at Mount Hope Farm from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. more
A celebration of wine, history, food and fun at the vineyard
Greenvale Vineyards will host their 26 th Annual Restoration Celebration this Saturday, May 11. Scheduled within Historic Preservation Month, Greenvale started the event to celebrate the … more
Imago presents Atwater-Donnelly Trio for Mother's Day performance
This Sunday, May 12th, celebrate Mother's Day with a folk and dance performance with the Atwater-Donnelly Trio at Imago Gallery!  This group provides a unique and thrilling blend of traditional … more
Screening of Girls State film and post-film conversation at Casino Theatre
This Thursday, May 9th, newportFILM presents a screening of "Girls State," an Apple Original Film, which asks the question - What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? A … more
The annual plant sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden takes place over three days this weekend.
Green Animals opens for the season with three-day plant sale
The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will offer a variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs and specialty plants on three successive mornings, Friday, May 10, through Sunday, May 12, … more
The new playground along Turnpike Avenue is making speedy progress and expected to open in grand fashion on Saturday, June 1
Portsmouth counting down to opening of new playground
PORTSMOUTH — In less than three weeks, children of all ages and abilities will be swinging, sliding, and scampering at a brand-new playground on Turnpike Avenue. The Four Hearts … more
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Mother’s Day Market is Sunday in Tiverton
The Tiverton Farmers’ Market hosts its fourth annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market this Sunday, May 12, offering a unique morning out for moms and their families. More than 50 vendors … more
Stone Church Coffee House to present Ruta Beggars
Bristol’s Stone Church Coffee House welcomes The Ruta Beggars, who combine bluegrass and early swing to create a timeless act filled with intricate vocal harmonies and fiery instrumentals. … more
Antiques Appraisal Day is on Saturday
The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society will host three appraisers from Bruneau & Co., who will offer verbal appraisals of antique furniture, glassware, china, artwork, textiles, … more
Learn about honeybees and pollinators
Beekeeper Ed Karle is the speaker at the next Bosworth Lecture. Learn why humans need bees, the greater benefits of honey bees and other pollinators, the challenges faced by beekeepers, ways to help … more
Cole Brauer, the first American woman to sail solo around the world, will speak at Roger Williams University on May 15.
First American woman to sail solo around world to speak at RWU
After sailing 30,000 miles and spending 130 days alone at sea, Cole Brauer made history on March 7, 2024. On May 15, she'll share stories about her journey at Roger Williams University. more
Coffee and Cars at Fort Adams on Sunday
The Audrain Auto Museum hosts a “Cars & Coffee” event this Sunday, May 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fort Adams State Park. Learn more about the organization here: … more
Volunteers welcome to join Butts Hill cleanup
The Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) is inviting volunteers to its Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 4. (Rain date May 5th). Cleanup starts at 9 a.m. and goes on until 1 p.m. Come anytime. … more
Spring Festival promises food and drink, Star Wars and grape-stomping
Newport Vineyards and its guests will raise their glasses to spring with the 21st annual Spring Festival. Guests can enjoy tastings from wine and beer bars, live music, bites from their kitchens, … more
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