10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 2, 2019

August 2

Little Compton Antiques Festival at Little Compton Historical Society

Join in for a festive evening on the scenic grounds of the Little Compton Historical Society, featuring live music, a complimentary beverage and sunset supper.

Enjoy early entrance to the antiques show featuring high-quality antiques offered by 25 New England dealers.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Preserve RI

August 2

Newsies at Theatre by the Sea

 Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right. 

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August 2

Hamilton at PPAC

Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is.

From bastard orphan to Washington's right-hand man, rebel to war hero, a loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal, to the Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy.

George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and Hamilton's lifelong friend/foil Aaron Burr all make their mark in this astonishing new musical exploration of a political mastermind.

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August 3

Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams

The Newport Jazz Festival is back at Fort Adams this weekend. 

Don't miss an opportunity to see some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world perform in Newport. 

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PHOTO: Newport Jazz Festival

August 3

Drop-in & Weave at Old Slater Mill 

Try your hand on cardboard looms (children), table-top looms, and Cricket looms for the more adventurous.

Suitable for ages 5 and up, from children thru adult.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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August 3

WaterFire 

This series of bonfires, installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight, and enchanting music.

The lighting starts at sunset. 

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PHOTO: Waterfire

August 4

Camp Ker-Anna Bake and Festival 

Food (chowder, clambakes, burgers, hotdogs, empanadas, ice cream), games (dunk the clown, cornhole, roll-ups, bean bag, duck pond), raffles, flea market, face painting, henna, swimming, and more. 

The event begins at 12 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Camp Ker-Anna

August 4

Jim Messina a Greenwich Odeum 

While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player.

When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre, Country Rock.

After three successful albums, Messina was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music.

He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records.

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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August 4

Wax On, Italo & The Passions, The Sweet Things, Grizzlies at Columbus Theatre 

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents Wax On, Italo & The Passions, The Sweet Things, Grizzlies.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. 

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August 4

Providence Flea Across from 345 South Water Street

Featuring the area's best local vintage vendors, artists, and makers, plus community nonprofits, food purveyors and food trucks, and live musicians! Always free with free on-street parking. 

The Flea opens at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea