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18 ways to get fired up during a rather frigid January

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  • Lose yourself in the first ever stage production of Morality Play - a tale that examines humanity and ethics -  at the GAMM Theatre. More info...
  • It's the last weekend to experience the The Artists Loop Exhibit at the Providence City Hall Gallery - a program for artists and art enthusiasts in which participating artists get together to share work and chat about all things art.  More info...

  • The Chorus of Westerly (pictured below) invites the public to the George Kent Performance Hall for A Celebration of Twelfth Night featuring The Boston Festival Brass with conductor Andrew Howell and director Derron Wood. More info...

Friday

  • See (and hear) ventrilaquist/impressionist Terry Fator - a vocal wizard capable of over 100 impersonations -  and his 16 different puppets at PPAC. More info...

  • The Providence Bruins take on the Springfield Falcons at the Dunk. More info...
  • If you're a Steely Dan fan then you won't want to miss Hey Nineteen, a Steely Dan Tribute band who have been lauded for their flawless musical interpretations. More info...

  • Slip on some comfortable shoes and head to the grand opening of Breaktime Bowl and Bar, an old school style duckpin bowling alley (and lounge). More info...

Saturday

  • Celebrate PVD's vibrant body modificating culture at the Providence Tattoo and Music Fest, held at Fete Lounge. More info...
  • The Contemporary Theater presents The 10th Annual 24-Hour Play Festival. Writers arrive at midnight to pen a 10-15 minute play based upon a few prompts. Actors and directors arrive at 8am to rehearse and the curtains go up at 8pm. More info...
  • Don’t miss the Rhode Island premiere screening of the award-winning punk rock documentary FILMAGE – The Story of the Descendents/All at the Greenwich Odeum. The film follows band leader Bill Stevenson and his various band mates. More info...

  • Come feast on locally sourced fare (for free!) this Saturday during the "Make it in Rhode Island" event at the State House. Sample food from over twenty restaurants and producers from Rhode Island, then stick around for family skating! More info...
  • Warren’s Church Street Coffee House presents several enticing shows this month. First up is Mickey Scotia, who has been practicing his singer-songwriter craft for near 50 years. More info...
  • Depart from Newport for the Save the Bay Seal Watch Tour. On the one-hour tour you’ll utilize binoculars and expert guides for an educational view of the adorable seasonal marine creatures. More info...
  • Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts a Winter Rarities Eco Tour, a birding day trip to spot rare winter migrants. Participants can stay overnight at Paradise Farmhouse and enjoy breakfast before the walk. More info...
  • The whole family can bond and have fun at Audubon’s Eco-Stories and Art program. Bring a snack and relax while a naturalist reads a nature story then create a unique work of art from recyclables and found objects. More info...

  • Get lost in the soulful stylings of the James Montgomery Blues Band (pictured below) at the Courthouse Center for the Arts. More info...

Sunday

  • Let the feasting begin! Providence Restaurant Week(s) kicks off today with numerous eateries offering amazing dining deals. More info...
  • Head to the Columbus Theatre for Mother Falcon (pictured below), a group that began as a jam session amongst a few high school cellist friends and grew to become something really great. More info...

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