10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 4, 2019

January 4

Black Odyssey at Trinity Rep

The play is an epic and glorious reimagining of Homer’s classic poem that combines Greek mythology and African-American history of the last fifty years. Kent Nash will be directing this production and will feature Joe Wilson, Jr.

The two last worked together on the wildly successful 2017 production of The Mountaintop.

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January 4

Frenemy at The Met

Start the weekend off with live music at The Met featuring Frenemy. 

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. 

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January 4

Albert Lee Band at The Narrows

Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Cricketts over his long and illustrious career.

The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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January 5

Free Family Fun Day at Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Families can explore environmental exhibits representing Rhode Island’s diverse habitats, from upland meadow and cornfields to wetlands, salt marshes and the Narragansett Bay shoreline.

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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January 5

PC vs Villanova at Dunkin' Donuts Center 

The Providence College Friars host the defending national champion Villanova Wildcats at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Saturday afternoon. 

The Friars are 0-1 in the Big East and 10-4 overall on the season. 

Game time is set for 2 p.m. 

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January 5

David Lee Black Solo Photography Exhibition Opening

David Lee Black is a known for his dramatic storytelling photographs. David’s “All is Actually Each” exhibition is a collection of photographs that poses the question, What is the sum of all things? Our collective experiences across the spectrum make us the person we are at any given point in our lives. We are fluid creatures and artist's cannot own the meaning of their work. “All Is Actually Each ...” offers a journey into the sum of all things, the differences between subject matter and content, past and future, and coping and living.

The exhibition is open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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January 5

Open House at the State House 2019 Inaugural Event

Open House at the State House, hosted by Governor Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit. 

Open House restaurants and food & beverage producers:

• American Mussel Harvesters
• The Backyard Food Company
• Beth Bakes
• Blount Fine Foods
• The Burgundian: Coffee and Waffles
• Dave's Coffee
• El Rancho Grande
• Gastros401
• Gerbs Allergy Friendly Foods
• GottaQ SmokeHouse BBQ
• The Granny Squibb Company
• HG80Food
• Los Andes Restaurant
• Narragansett Creamery
• The Perfect Sweet Macarons
• Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
• Rhode Island Mushroom Co.
• Sacred Cow "The Holy Granola Experience"
• Sin
• Yacht Club Soda Factory Store
• Yoleni’s - Providence, RI

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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January 6

Knead a Break Kids Yoga at Knead Doughnuts

Bring your little one for 30 minutes of kid-friendly yoga, followed by a donut themed craft.

After crafts, let your sweetie indulge in a gourmet donut and play in the kids pretend donut shop!

The event begins at 3:30 p.m. 

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January 6

RI Boat Show at RI Convention Center

The RI Boat Show offers everything you need for your time on the water. Boats, kayaks, paddleboards, utility boats, jet skis, tackle, rods, boating services, boat products, boat rentals, seminars and more.

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January 6

Drag Brunch at Massimo

Brunch at Massimo features savory favorites like Pork Cheek Carbonara, Short Rib Hash and Pork Belly Grilled Cheese. Homemade sweets include Bombolinis, Briche French Toast and Mixed Berry Bread Pudding.

Of course, no brunch is complete without some boozy beverages to get the day started. Massimo has the perfect Strawberry Caipirinha and Boozy Milkshake, along with classics like Blood Orange Mimosas and Dirty Bloody Marys.

The event begins at noon. 

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