Weekend Best Bets

ALL WEEKEND

• Get discounted rates on food, drink and accomodation while exploring Block Island during Taste of Block Island. More info...

FRIDAY

• Get front row seats at Macy’s Fashion Show, where the fall’s hottest trends meet the season’s hottest beats! Hosted by reality star and stylist Courtney Kerr, the show takes place at Providence Place Mall. More info...

• Enjoy great food, live music and sample over 30 beers and wines from around the world at the 10th Annual Brews and Blues, held at The Windjammer. More info...

• Life in Color, the world’s largest paint party, returns to Providence for the Unleash Tour! Experience a spectacular show with dance music, aerial acts, stilt-walkers, contortionists and fire shows, all at the Dunkin Donuts Center. More info...

• Hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters, the 4th annual “The Big Toast” at the International Tennis Hall of Fame will feature mouth-watering foods, fine wine and beer, and exceptional spirits. So let’s raise a glass to the game of tennis! More info...

• Community MusicWorks kicks off their 18th season with Traffic Jam, featuring music, snacks, speeches and puppets! More info...

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

• Learn everything you need to know about WordPress, the free and open source publishing software at Providence WordCamp, a casual, locally-organized conference. More info...

• Design Week continues into the weekend to celebrate Rhode Island design with nationally recognized speakers, local design superstars, cocktail receptions and more! More info...

• Paul Virzi became interested in the idea of using a microphone to make a crowd of people happy at a very young age. Now, one of the nation’s strongest up and coming comedians, Virzi is taking the stage of the Comedy Connection! More info...

SATURDAY

• Head down to South Main Street for the SoMa Autumn Fest and Sidewalk Stroll from 3-7pm, featuring live music and food trucks! More info...

• Bring the kids out to play at the Providence Children’s Museum Block Party! Mix and match the museum’s massive collection of colorful building materials, create towering structures and construct room-sized block cities. More info...

• Celebrate the diverse talent found right here in Rhode Island at New England’s Got Talent! Prepare to be dazzled by the best local singers, dancers, comedians and gifted performers at the Stadium Theatre. More info...

• Witness the illumination of over 80 braziers at another fantastical evening with WaterFire Providence and a full lighting! More info...

• The finest companies in the industry will gather at the Twin River Casino for the first New England Whiskey Festival to show off the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations! More info...

• Visit the Governor Sprague Mansion Museum for the annual Yard Sale and browse countless items including crafts, books, clothing, dishes, games and more. More info...

• Experience A Night in Punjab, India at the Providence Rink, featuring the Flulkari Fashion Show, authentic Indian cuisine, turban tying, dance and more! Celebrate diversity within the community. More info... 

• Fight HIV/AIDS by participating in the 29th annual Aids Walk for Life starting and ending on the Rhode Island State House lawn. Free on-site anonymous testing will be available. More info...

• The unstoppable “Fancy” and “Work” singer, Iggy Azalea, is taking over the music scene and quickly becoming the hottest new female rap star in the industry. Don’t miss her heat up the stage of URI’s Ryan Center for an unforgettable performance! More info...

• After nearly a year of refinement, Milkbread is ready to release their collaborative album with local MC Zumo Kollie! Don’t miss the Album Release Party at Aurora Providence. More info...

• New to dancing? Join the Dancing Feeling for their open house, or help them celebrate 3 decades of success at the Grand Opening and 30-Year Anniversary Gala! More info...

• The Norman Bird Sanctuary brings Animals, Authors and Art to the Redwood Library, where children will read a story, meet a live animal and complete a take-home craft! More info...

• Watch the Newport International Polo Series: Finals as team Newport goes for thechampionship against a regional rival. More info...

• The Silks are joined by Smith & Weeden and Township for a rocking show at Fete. More info...

• Grammy winning children's entertainer Dan Zanes comes to the Greenwich Odeum. More info...

SUNDAY

• Proper soil is key to good results in any garden. Bring in a sample of your own garden soil to the Prescott Farm for the Garden Help and Soil Testing, and receive free analysis from URI Master Gardeners. More info...

• Learn about the practice of beekeeping and enjoy tasty samples of local honey at the Prescott Farm Beehive Tour and Honey Tasting. More info...

• The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents Tig Notaro, taking the stage at 8pm. Tickets are still available! More info...

• Delivering the best in rhythms and blues music for nearly five decades, Tower of Power has played to sold out crowds across the world. Don’t miss them take the stage with their timeless music of the Park Theatre. More info...

• The Thayer Street Art Festival will be taking over the streets of Providence with over 100 contemporary American craft artisans, local festive food, children’s crafts, live music, a community art project and more! More info...