10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - June 21, 2019

June 21

Edgar Winter at Greenwich Odeum 

The Edgar Winter Band is playing at the Greenwich Odeum on Friday Night.

Winter is best known for his # 1 charting hit single “Frankenstein” and  “Free Ride” from his 1973 release They Only Come Out at Night, which stayed on the Billboard Hot 200 chart for an impressive 80 weeks peaking at # 3.

The concert begins a 7 p.m.

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June 21

The Arboretum At Blithewold

Join Director of Horticulture Fred Perry for a walk through the Arboretum to admire Blithewold’s prized tree collection.

Perry will talk about a variety of examples from our unique collection on the educational and enjoyable walk.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

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June 22

Federal Hill Summer Festival 

The Summer Festival will showcase the best of Federal Hill's restaurants, shops and more.

Additionally, dozens of food and retail vendors, games and amusement rides will line Atwells Avenue.

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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June 22

WaterFire Providence 

Don’t miss out on the first WaterFire of the season on Saturday night in 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.

Lighting starts at sunset.

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June 22

Strawberry Thanksgiving at Tomaquag Museum

A fun family event, Strawberry Thanksgiving features storytelling, traditional dance and music, games, crafts, face painting, food, Native American artist market, and more.

Museum is open for self-guided tours with educators on hand for questions. 

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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June 22

Narragansett Art Festival at The Veterans Park

Artists from New England exhibit and sell their Art Work facing the ocean. Join us for a beautiful event. Only show featuring over 90 artists exhibiting oils & acrylics, watercolors & pastels, drawing & graphics, photography, sculpture, and other media. No crafts, jewelry, clothing, furniture, pottery, or functional items.

The festival goes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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June 22

Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett Country Club 

Head over to Wannamoisett Country Club to watch some of the best amateurs in world compete in the Northeast Amateur. 

Players include former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, University of Texas star Cole Hammer, as well as, locals such as Patrick Welch and Davis Chatfield. 

The tournament is free to attend. 

PHOTO: Keith Allison/Flickr Commons

June 23

1st Annual Soldiers And Airmen Rhody 5K Run/Walk

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard (RI-EANGUS), and platinum sponsor Ocean State Job Lot, invite members of the community to participate in the First Annual Soldiers & Airmen Rhody 5k Run/Walk at Quonset Air National Guard Base. 

The event will directly benefit members of the Rhode Island National Guard and their families. 

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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June 23

2019 BBQ & Blues Festival at India Point Park

Come kick off summer at the 2019 BBQ & Blues Festival. 

Don't miss out on a great way to spend a Sunday.

The festival goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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June 23

The 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 market opens at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea