5 Weekend Musts: Spring PowWow + More
Thursday, April 12, 2012
From Native American dancing to food, arts and crafts, there's something for everyone at this weekend's Spring Thaw PowWow at Brown. Photo: Charlene Harris
11th Annual Spring Thaw Pow Wow
Saturday Join the All Ivy Native Council (AINC) this weekend for a Pow Wow at Brown University. The group of Native American students from across the Ivy League will be hosting a conference to raise awareness about Native American issues and foster community between communities. Events for the day include Native American dancing, drumming, food, arts and crafts, and distinguished guests’ presentations centered around the theme “Natives Near and Far: A Congruent Evolution - Growth, Progress, and Adaptation”. 11:30 am–7 pm. Pembroke Field, 252 Meeting Street. (Rain Site: Pizzitola Sports Center, 241 Hope Street). Click here for more information.
David Sedaris
Saturday Renowned author, David Sedaris, comes to share his satire and comedic wit with Providence this weekend. Let Sedaris make you laugh through sardonic social, cultural, and political critiques featured in his collections of personal, best-selling essays. Experience new readings and get your books signed in the process! 8pm. Admission: $25, $40, $45, $55. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. Click here for more information.
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Saturday Experience the captivating beauty and awe of Cirque Odyssey in a lovely and exciting performance this weekend. View masters defy the laws of physics with grace and strength in a mesmerizing sea of colors. 8 pm. Stadium Theatre, Monument Square, Woonsocket. Call 401-762-4545 or click here for tickets.
State of the Union Show
Friday Get down to Fete this weekend for the second assembly of some of the best local bands in Providence! From Tower and the Fool and Olneyville Sound System, to Atlantic Thrills, Ravi Shavi, and The Washingtons, there’s something for everyone! 9pm. Fete Ballroom, 103 Dike Street, Providence. For more information or tickets click here.
Westerly Springs Green
Saturday With Earth Day around the corner, come down to Oyster Works this weekend for the 2nd Annual Westerly Springs Green, an event focusing on sustainable living, local agriculture, and all things green! Featuring exhibitions on everything from composting to beekeeping, workshops, a farmer’s market, great prizes and family activities, there’s something for everyone to learn about. Free Admission. 10 am—2 pm. United Theater, 5 Canal Street, Westerly. For more information click here.
Peace, Love, Art
Saturday Bring the whole family and indulge in the wonderful world of creativity with Peace Love Studios. Foster your kids’ imagination with art and crafts projects, and help support Peace Love Studio’s work with mentally challenged kids in the community. 10 am. Peace Love Studios,171 Main Street, Pawtucket. $8 pp. For more information call 401-475-9778.
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