10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - November 8, 2019

November 8

Art Providence Show at RI Convention Center

The Art Providence Show is a vibrant show and sale of high-caliber contemporary art, craft, and design.

Featuring 150 artists, makers and designers from throughout the US, including but not limited to RISD alumni. 

The show goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Work by Blair LaBella/Art Providence Show

November 8

Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross at Park Theatre

Studdard is an American R&B, pop and gospel singer, who rose to fame as the much-loved winner of the second season of American Idol and received a Grammy Award nomination in December 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Superstar."

His Park Theatre debut will feature songs from his 2018 tribute to Vandross, including “Always and Forever,” “Love Won’t Let Me Wait,” and “Power of Love.” 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Jyles Dupuis/Wikipedia

November 9

Annual Fall Providence Home Show at RI Convention Center

All types of home vendors from local Rhode Island homebuilders and kitchen remodelers to regional landscape architects and everything else in between will be on call to speak with you one-on-one. 

The home show exhibitors will be ready to answer any questions you may have, provide ballpark price ranges for your project or simply discuss possibilities for your home renovations.

No matter what you have in mind for home improvements, you’ll find the right products and the best companies at our RI Home Show.

The show opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday. 

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November 9

PC Basketball vs NJIT at Dunkin' Donuts Center

College basketball season is back. 

After beating Sacred Heart on Tuesday, the Friars are back in action on Saturday when they host NJIT at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. 

Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. 

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PHOTO: PC Athletics 

November 9

John Crist at The Vets

Nine years in, Crist has shared the stage with some of the best in the business, including Dave Chappelle, Jeff Foxworthy, Seth Meyers, Larry the Cable Guy, Trevor Noah, Dana Carvey, Adam Carolla, Chris D’Elia, Anjelah Johnson, Tim Hawkins, and Louie Anderson. Named as one of the “Top Five Comics to Watch," Crist has been featured on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Fox & Friends and Buzzfeed.

His most recent tour—The Human Being Tour—was named in the Top 100 Tours globally based on attendance and gross sales, selling over 197,000 tickets.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: John Crist/Press photo

November 9

Kids Story Time at Books on the Square 

Parents and children can join our storytellers twice each week for the ongoing Story Time event lasting approx. 30 minutes.

This event is best suited for children 6 months–6 years old.

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Arrathoonlaaa/Flickr Commons

November 10

An Evening With George Winston at Greenwich Odeum 

George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums.

A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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November 10

Sunset Photography Meetup at Blithewold Mansion

Meet up and network with other local photographers at a Sunset Photography Meetup at Blithewold.

Photographers can mingle and enjoy refreshments; then Allan Millora will share a few photography tips and tricks before we set out to capture the famous Blithewold sunset.

The meetup begins at 3 p.m. 

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November 10

Craftopia at Hope Artiste Village

Craftopia is the area’s premier single-day, art, and craft event, showcasing unique, ­locally handmade goods, and is known for its festive atmosphere and the quality of its 60+ ­juried ­vendors from around New England.

The event hosts an eclectic collection of fun, high-quality, handmade goods for sale, including jewelry, prints, clothing, handbags, bath and body, baby and pet accessories, fine art and ­always something unexpected. 

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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November 10

Providence Bruins vs Hartford Wolf Pack at Dunkin' Donuts Center

The Providence Bruins take on the Hartford Wolf Pack on Hasbro Kids Day at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. 

Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. 

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