10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - August 7
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - August 7
No matter if you're young or old, GoLocalProv has an event that will make your weekend memorable.
To help you out, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - August 7
August 8, 2015
The 6th Annual Waterfront Reggae Festival
India Point Park - Providence
12-10 PM
Six bands will be on hand, as will authentic Jamaican food and cocktails. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the festival. Kids under 12 are free with a paying adult.
August 8, 2015
River Glow
Downtown Westerly
7-10 PM
Floating bonfires will adorn the Pawcatuck River, but that’s not all there is in store. Live music will be played, hayrides will be available, and children’s activities will be abundant.
August 8, 2015
Matt Molloy, John Carty, and Arty McGlynn
Blackstone River Theatre - Cumberland
8 PM
Molloy’s Irish flute, Carty’s fiddle, and McGlynn’s guitar combine for their first ever U.S. tour as a trio. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 the day of the show.
Pictured: John Carty
August 9, 2015
Race The State
Little Compton
6 AM-2 PM
This five leg, 55 mile competition combines running, biking, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. The first leg begins in Little Compton, while the finish line is located in Westerly.
August 9, 2015
Symposium Books Sizzlin' Hot Summer Poetry Series
Symposium Books - East Greenwich
3 PM
Heather Sullivan, Maurice “Mo'” Mancini, Larry Krips, and Lynnie Gobeille will read aloud a selection of their poetry. Meanwhile, Rhode Island jazz pianist Mark Taber will perform in the background.
August 9, 2015
The Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity All-Star Comedy Explosion
Providence Performing Arts Center - Providence
6 PM
George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Tucker, and Sinbad will all perform on Sunday on the PPAC stage. Tickets can be bought here.
August 7-9, 2015
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Various Times and Locations - Providence
Dozens of films, all of varying lengths and topics, will be be shown this weekend across Providence. Individuals and passes are available and can be purchased here.
August 7-9, 2015
Cumberlandfest
Diamond Hill State Park - Cumberland
Friday 6-10 PM; Saturday 12-11 PM; Sunday 12-10 PM
Amusement rides, music, food vendors, fireworks, a road race on Saturday, and more make up this three day festival.
August 7-9, 2015
31st Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival
Ninigret Park - Charlestown
Friday 12-11 PM; Saturday 11AM-11 PM; Sunday 11AM-10PM
Lobsters, steamers, chowder, fish and chips, clam cakes, and more will be on hand for you to enjoy. On top of the seafood, there will be amusement rides, a rock climbing wall, and fireworks on Saturday at 9 PM.
August 8-9, 2015
Field of Artisans
Saugatucket Part - South Kingstown
11 AM-4 PM
More than 20 vendors, including emerging artists, photographers, designers, builders, yogis and musicians will come together to showcase their talents.
Photo courtesy of: @fieldofartisans on Instagram
