Weekend Best Bets

Weekend Best Bets

Get your patriotic party on this weekend

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Friday 
Can’t wait another day to start celebrating America’s birthday? Head to the Herreshoff Marine Museum’s Third of July Celebration to eat and drink on the waterfront. Traditional barbeque fare from Preppy Pig BBQ and Blount Chowder is the perfect summer fuel for the dancing, s’mores on the beach, and fireworks show that will follow. Make it a day-long event by visiting the museum before the event, as tickets include museum admission. $12-50. 5:30-11pm. One Burnside Street, Bristol. More info...

Spend your day off with the family at Blithewold’s Family Fun Friday. Great for young kids, this week the Toe Jam Puppet Band will be performing, followed by a nature-inspired craft and face painting. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens, though a free slice of pizza per person will be available from noon to 1pm. Free with $4-$12  admission. 11am-1pm. 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. More info...

Celebrate the country’s birthday with a traditional American pastime, baseball. Catch the PawSox play the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at McCoy Stadium. After your handfuls of cracker jacks and ballpark hot dog, sit back to enjoy a fireworks show to commemorate the holiday. $6-$9. 6:15pm. 1 Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket. More info...

Learn about the art community of the Jewelry District at ArtProv gallery’s newest show, Fine Artists of the Jewelry District. Featuring paintings, photography, and sculpture by artists working in this historic area of Providence, the show is a great experience for tourists and locals alike. Free. 11am-2pm. 150 Chestnut Street, Providence. More info... 

Saturday
Head out early to get a spot at the go-to Fourth of July event in the state, Bristol’s Annual Fourth of July Parade. The oldest Independence Day celebration in the country will be jam-packed with patriotic families, colorful floats, marching bands, and more. Check online for the full schedule of events, parade route and road closures. Free. 10:30am. Chestnut and Hope Streets, Bristol. More info...

If you are around the Creative Capital this weekend, join in on Providence’s BankRI Independence Day Celebration. Stake out your spot early at India Point Park with a picnic dinner and friends and family. The celebration kicks off with a pop, a performance from Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops, and closes with a bang in a spectacular fireworks display. Free. Concert begins at 7:30pm, fireworks at 9:15pm. Gano Street, Providence. More info... 

Round out your weekend with some baby animals by taking the family to the South County Museum’s annual July Fourth Chick Hatch. Revel in the cute as you hold day-old RI Red baby chicks. Music will be provided by the South County Strummers. Free. 10am-12pm. 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett. More info... 

Spend the evening at the nation’s first polo club and attend The Independence Cup, part of the Newport International Polo Series. Picnic on the lawn or get a seat in the pavilion, then get ready to watch Newport play a regional rival in this fast-paced sport. Entry gates open at 1pm. $12-$20. 5pm. 250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth. More info...

Sunday
Switch up your music selection this weekend and enjoy some Opera in the Park, presented by Opera Providence. Listen to some of George Gershwin’s greatest hits while enjoying a picnic dinner in Hopkins Square. Take the time to enjoy the evening sunshine and great company, that’s what summer is for. Free. 5-6:30pm. Charles Street & Branch Avenue, Providence. More info...

Bring your friends and be ready to laugh at Providence’s Funniest Variety show. You don’t want to miss The Empire Revue’s Ninth Anniversary show at AS220 Concert Hall. This deluxe variety show of sketch comedy, improv, music, burlesque, and more is sure to keep the fun of Fourth of July going through the end of weekend. $10. 8-10pm. 115 Empire Street, Providence. More info...

Spend your sunny summer afternoon relaxing at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard at their Sunday Jazz Series. Wind down the celebratory weekend listening to the Paul Delnero Trio. Bring your blankets and chairs and a picnic, and choose from the vineyard’s selection of estate wines to accompany the music. Carolyn’s Café will also be serving food. $10 per car. 1-4pm. 162 West Main Road, Little Compton. More info...

Complete a weekend of celebrating the nation by visiting the Tribute to the Military exhibit at the Chace-Cory House, part of the Tiverton Historical Society. Examine rare military memorabilia and honor those who have fought for the United States. Explore the rest of Tiverton Four Corners Historic District while you’re in the area too. Free. 2-4:30pm. 3908 Main Road, Tiverton. More info...

All Weekend
Take a break from the Fourth festivities on Saturday or Sunday at the Field of Artisans pop-up summer market. Shop and learn from 20 vendors who are artists, photographers, designers, and musicians who will be selling their work. There will be a post-4th of July Yoga cleanse offered at the market on Sunday at 11am. Free. 11am-4pm. 875 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. More info...

Relive the music of the ‘60s at Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead, presented by Showcase Cinemas. This live, three-night event will celebrate the rock band’s music and history with additional performances by renowned musicians. The event will take place at both Providence Place Cinemas and Showcase Cinemas Warwick. $16. 8-10pm. 10 Providence Place, Providence & 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick. More info... 

If you’re a fan of the show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” make some time to see the award-winning comedy troupe The Bit Players perform Friday and Saturday night. Improvisation in scenes, games and musical numbers will be sure to get your whole group laughing. Shows are BYOB. $15-$18. 8pm Friday & Saturday, 10pm Saturday. 4 Equality Park Place, Newport. More info...

Spend some time celebrating another country’s culture alongside America’s celebrations and attend the 2015 North American Irish Dance Championships. Hosted by the New England Region this year, this is your chance to watch top dancers of all ages from around the world compete in this qualifying event for the World Irish Dance Championships. $30. Various times, see website for schedule. One Sabin Street, Providence. More info...

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