10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - July 19, 2019

July 19

Nick Kroll at Columbus Theatre 

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents comedian Nick Kroll.

Nick Kroll is an actor, writer and producer. He most recently co-created and voiced numerous roles on the Netflix animated series BIG MOUTH, which has been heralded by the Hollywood Reporter as “sweet, progressive and breathtakingly filthy,” and was nominated for an Annie Award for “Best General Audience Animated Television/Broadcast Production.”

Nick can next be heard in SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 set to be released in June 2019, and as ‘Uncle Fester’ in MGM’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY set to be released in October 2019. 

The show begins at 7 p.m. 

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July 19

Providence Restaurant Week

This is the final weekend of Providence Restaurant Week, which runs through Saturday, July 20. 

Providence is one of the nation’s hottest culinary destinations.

Find out what the fuss is all about during Providence Restaurant Weeks.

Choose from mouthwatering menus at nearly 100 restaurants. 

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PHOTO: Legal Sea Food

July 19

The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series at River Island Art Park

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Luther Johnson is blues rock royalty. Hailing from the Chicago music scene, Johnson developed the ‘West Side’ guitar style and has shared the stage with Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton.

The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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July 20

John Mayer at the Dunkin' Donuts Center

Mayer’s 2019 World Tour launches in March in New Zealand and Australia and then heads to Asia through April. Known for numerous massive hits, such as last year’s “New Light,” “Gravity,” “Love on the Weekend,” “Heartbreak Warfare,” “Daughters,” “Waiting on the World to Change,” “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” and many more, these “Evening with John Mayer” concerts will feature two sets of music spanning his entire recording career. 

The concert begins at 7 p.m. 

There is no opening act. 

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PHOTO: SolarScott/Wikipedia/Flickr Commons

July 20

WaterFire Providence 

A full WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city.

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: Providence WaterFire

July 20

Siren Women's Cooperative Book Launch at Blithewold Mansion

Join in for a beautiful morning program with tea, pastries, book readings and more about this special project.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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July 20

Boldrdash: Color Me Bold at Canonicus Camp in Exeter 

This event takes a trail running for a Colorful turn through the wooded trails of Canonicus Camp in Exeter. 

Multiple Color Stations with more color than ever and 10+ of those famous Challenging, Fun, and Family Friendly BoldrDash obstacles throughout. 

The event begins at 7:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Boldrdash Race 

July 21

Newsies at Theatre by the Sea 

Bill Hanney is excited to present the Rhode Island professional premiere of Disney’s Newsies. 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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PHOTO: Theatre by the Sea

July 21

Rhode Voices Of Rhode Island - Precious Memories 5 - Summer Concert at McVinney Auditorium

This concert is the culmination of RPM Voices’ annual two-week Summer Choral & Gospel Music workshops. Workshops are open to anyone who has a desire to sing and wishes to learn more about the folk traditions and cultural expressions as preserved through African-American choral music. 

The event begins at 4 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Erin X Smithers/ Rhode Voices of RI 

July 21

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 event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea