slides: 10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - June 9, 2017

Friday, June 09, 2017

 

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Steve Daggett at Courthouse Center for the Arts

The summer is here and there are plenty of ways to get out and celebrate in Rhode Island this weekend. Events for all ages. 

Things to do include the annual Chowder Cook Off at Fort Adams in Newport, the Gaspee Days Parade, the Portuguese Festival and much more. 

To help you figure out which event to go to and when, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.

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See the Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend in the Slideshow Below!

 

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June 9

Beehive - The 60s Musical at Theatre by The Sea 

Beehive -The ‘60s Musical is a musical tribute to the women who made the music of the era special.

The show features everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, from the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, and all the women in between.

The show plays more than 40 famous hits including "The Name Game," "Proud Mary," "One Fine Day," and much more. 

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June 9

Big Jim Wheeler - Band in Black - Johnny Cash Tribute at Courthouse Center for the Arts 

This event is a must see for any Johnny Cash fan. 

Wheeler will play all the hits including "Folsom Prison," "Walk the Line" and much more. 

The concert goes from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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June 9

Lippitt House Museum's The Art of Dining Exhibit

The Lippitt House Museum has opened a new exhibit that highlights Victorian food. 

The exhibit, The Art of Dining: A Taste of Providence’s Golden Age, opened on May 5 and explores the social customs of the Victorian era dining etiquette. 

The exhibit will also explore how food and drink were integrated into Victorian life. 

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June 10

36th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off

One of the best events of the summer in Newport, the Great Chowder Cook-Off at Fort Adams. 

Enjoy endless amounts of chowder from various vendors from all over the country. 

There will also be live entertainment, kids activities and much more. 

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June 10

Gaspee Days Parade at Narragansett Parkway

The Gaspee Days parade has been going on for more than 50 years and it returns to Narragansett Parkway on Saturday. 

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. and go until noon time. 

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June 10

Country musician Steve Daggett at Courthouse Center for Arts

Country artist Steve Daggett will make his debut at the Courthouse Center for the Arts on Saturday night. 

The show goes from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

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June 10

Pawtucket Family YMCA Annual Block Party 

The Family YMCA’s Annual Block Party begins the YMCA's schedule of summer events and camps.

Featured activities at the party include face painting, obstacle courses, a water slide and much more.

The party goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is FREE to attend. 

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June 11

Portuguese Heritage Festival and Parade at Waterplace Park 

The Portuguese Heritage Festival gets underway at Waterplace Park this weekend. 

The festival features live music, waterfire, a parade and much more. 

Times for the festival vary by day. 

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June 11

Providence Flea 

The Providence Flea is back for the summer. 

Featuring more than 60 local vintage vendors, artisans and makers, food trucks and carts, local live music, and community non-profits.

Don't miss out on picking up some cool stuff all summer long. 

Providence Flea is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday. 

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June 11

Bubbles and Beats at Rooftop at Providence G

Spend your Sunday afternoon on the Rooftop at the Providence G, and enjoy drink specials all day, music by some of the area's top DJs*, and relax by one of several fire pits. 

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