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Don't let that turkey hangover keep you down

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Wednesday

Benfit Show at Fete 
Providence Punks Senior Discount will be hosting a benefit show at Fete for their lead singer whose house burned down just a week and a half ago. Here's the twist; the show's free and the only "donations" they're asking for is that people come hang out and have a good time. Wednesday, 7pm. Free. Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike Street, Providence. More info...

Joe Fletcher and the Wrong Reasons
Joe Fletcher makes his way back to RI just in time for the holidays, taking Smith & Weeden and Tall Teenagers with him to The Met to get your spirits up. It's a Thanksgiving miracle! Wednesday, 8pm. $12 advanced; $14 day of. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. More info...

HonkyTonk Knights
Grab some friends and a pint at Norey's in Newport for the good ol' sounds of the HonkyTonk Knights. With the air cooling down, let their southern sounds (and maybe a few beers) warm you up. Wednesday, 9pm. 156 Broadway, Newport. More info...

Thursday Thanksgiving

Washington Trust RI Family Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving, make some room for that glorious turkey dinner by running the 5k Washington Trust RI Family Turkey Trot and Youth Run before your festivities. Start and finish at Pawtucket City Hall on Roosevelt Avenue where you will be able to bask in the beautifully historic Pawtucket with refreshments at the finish line. Hurry though; registration ends soon. Thursday, 10am. Online Registration ends on Nov. 25. $30. 137 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket. More info...

A Phunksgiving Massive
Get ready for a sonic experience unlike any other. A Phunksgiving Massive incorporates two full rooms of lighting and sound from fourteen DJs ready to shake your foundation with house, drum and bass and funky house music at the Manchester 65. It’ll be sure to rattle your stomach after dinner. Thursday, 8pm-1am. $7; $5 with canned good donation. 65 Manchester Street, West Warwick. More info...

Friday

Black Friday Record Store Day at What Cheer
No one wants to shop on Black Friday, but if you've got to get out for that audiophile in your life you could do worse than heading to What Cheer in Providence. Special edition vinyl releases, a sale, and live music from Able Thought, Dylan Sevey and Jets Can't Land? Beat that, The Mall! Friday, 10am-8pm. 180 Angell Street, Providence. More info... 

Bowen’s Wharf Holiday Block Party
Nothing says the day after Thanksgiving like kicking off the holiday season in style. The Illuminated Boat Parade & Holiday Block Party at Bowen's Wharf will dazzle and brighten the Newport harbor as the block party is set to include live Christmas music, complimentary hot cider at The Wharf Pub and your favorite local stores open during the festivities. You’ll be able to cross off those holiday shopping lists in style. Friday, 5-8pm. 13 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport. More info...

Max Creek
The eclectic, psychedelic and highly influential Max Creek is gracing The Met with their musical presence. Fusing numerous amounts of genres with a staying power of more than four decades, the band is likely to curb that turkey hangover of yours and bring you into an entirely new realm. Friday, Doors at 8pm; Show at 9pm. $15. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. More info...

Frosty Drew Observatory Public Stargazing Night
Open yourself to an ocean of stars and the solar system when Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory holds their Stargazing Night open to the public. You might even catch your first glance of the stunning rings of Saturn or the ion tail of a comet. The unknown awaits you this weekend. Friday, 6pm. 61 Park Lane, Charlestown. More info...

Saturday

If you need to get some shopping done, do it Small Business Saturday style. Most of your local mom and pop businesses will be participating, so assuming you're well rested after not going to the mall the day after Thanksgiving get up early and beat the crowds. 

East Greenwich Turkey Trot
In keeping their Thanksgiving tradition alive, East Greenwich will be holding their 2015 East Greenwich Hill and Harbour Turkey Trot. The fully sanctioned and certified 5K race is designed to highlight the beauty of East Greenwich including Main Street, the waterfront and the hill district. In addition, there will be crafts, music and much more. Saturday, 9am. Online Registration, $20; Registration on Race Day, $25. 6 Main Street, East Greenwich. More info...

The 9th Annual Short Short Story Film Festival
Witness The 9th Annual Short Short Story Film Festival at AS220. Who says you need a feature length film to tell an entire story? These filmmakers can spin one in less than six; that’s where the second “short” comes from. The festival features films that hail from all over the world so join in on all the minute details. Saturday, 3-9pm. 115 Empire Street, Providence. More info...

Rich Vos at Comedy Connection
Get ready to laugh that turkey lethargy off with comedian Rich Vos at Comedy Connection. Vos is best known for his efforts on Last Comic Standing and insightful material as well as his masterful ability to work the crowd. You won’t want to miss this slice of laughter. Saturday, 1015pm. $15. 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence. More info...

Sunday

Movie Night at the Ocean House
Looking for a way to avoid those busy crowds at the multiplex and chain restaurants? The Ocean House can give you both in style as they hold their annual Movie Night with the film Somewhere in Time and their thoughtfully prepared buffet-style meal with fresh popcorn and candy. Sunday, 6-9pm. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Westerly. More info...

All Weekend

From Abstract to Realism
The Spring Bull Gallery will be holding their powerful four artist exhibit From Abstract to Realism. Featuring artwork incorporating oils, ceramics and printmaking that showcase the vibrancy of the artist’s color palate, you’ll be mesmerized by the talent on display. All weekend, 12-5pm. 55 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. More info...

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