5 Weekend Musts: Bill Cosby at PPAC + More
Thursday, March 07, 2013
March is here and it’s bringing great RI events with it! Make sure to get out this weekend to check out our top 5.
Bill Cosby in Providence
Saturday Bill Cosby is coming to town for one night only. Don’t miss the chance to let the man of television, film, and performances make you laugh with his insightful humor and wit on family life and friends. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. 8 pm. Admission: $50.50-$80.50. Call 401-421-2787 or click here for more information.
Irish Step Dance in Newport
Saturday Get the kids together and head down to the Redwood Library for an Irish Step Dancing performance by US Championship Step Dancer, Kevin Doyle. Let him leap and kick to an Irish tune before offering some lessons on the art form. The Redwood Library & Athenaeum, 50 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 3pm. Free. Call 401-847-0292 or click here for more information.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTNew England Saltwater Fishing Show in Providence
Friday-Sunday Get the latest gear, meet fishing enthusiasts, find deals, browse the latest fishing equipment, and learn from experts from across nation at New England’s Saltwater Fishing Show, the largest in the Northeast. Find that rod you’ve always been looking for at just the right price, peruse the selection of tackle, boats, and electronics, or attend one of 60 seminars while the kids get free casting lessons and play fishing games in the Kids Zone--there’s something for everyone at this year’s Saltwater Fishing Show. Also, don’t miss the chance to try your luck for the chance to win a free charter fishing trip with Captain B.J. Silva of Flippin' Out Charters. Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Providence. $10; ages 12 and under free. Click here for more information.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and 5K in Providence
Saturday Get out and welcome in St. Patty’s Day early this year at the St. Patrick's Day 5K and Providence Parade. Start the day healthy with a 5K race from the RI State House. All race entrants get a free race T-shirt and proceeds from the race help support charities across RI. After the race, get your Irish, and your green, on with a full parade in the streets of Providence. Expect to see bands, dancers, police, firefighters, Miss RI, Fife and Drums Corps, and more! Parade: Smith Hill, Smith Street, Providence. Noon. Free. Click here for more information. Race Location: Rhode Island State House. Smith St., Providence. Race Start Time: 11:15 a.m. Click here for more information or to register.
Ocean’s Run ½ Marathon & 5K in South Kingstown
Sunday Get outside this weekend and run for the Ocean’s Run ½ Marathon & 5K. Meet runners from across the area and run alongside beautiful beaches and ocean front. Start and finish at South Kingstown Town Beach! ½ Marathon: 10:00am. 5K: 10:40am. For more information click here.
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