Weekend Best Bets

Weekend Best Bets

Something for everybody, especially Moms

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Friday

● Pianist and singer Michael DiMucci will be performing a special Mother’s Day concert at Linden Place Mansion titled Mamma which will celebrate mothers with Italian-rooted songs and festivities in the historic ballroom. 7:30pm; $20. 500 Hope Street, Bristol. More info...

● Hold your lighter up and play your sickest air guitar at Lupo’s while Get The Led Out shreds through Led Zeppelin classics that brought Tolkien's stories of Hobbits and Middle-Earth to life decades before Peter Jackson, and with tighter pants and longer drum solos! 8pm; $25. 79 Washington Street, Providence. More info...

● Newport hosts the Volvo Ocean Race’s only North American stopover. Check out the race village at Fort Adams for up-close looks at the racing craft and interactive exhibits about this thrilling, globe-spanning race. 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport RI. More info...

● The Warwick Museum of Art presents Bring your Own Improv. The group always performs two Friday night shows, one for the whole family and a “late night” performance. Say “yes, and… “ to this week’s special Mother’s Day show. Family show at 7pm, Late Night show at 9pm; $8 for adults, $4 for seniors and kids 12 and older. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. More info...

Saturday

● Prepare yourself for Crawmaggedon as E&O hosts Crawfish Boil 2015. Throw back a brew and scarf down some teeny, tiny lobsters. 12-8pm. 289 Knight Street, Providence. More info...

● Head to Narragansett for the South County Soiree. Enjoy food from the Matunuck Oyster Bar and tastings from Sons of Liberty Spirits (included with admission) while jamming out with the Extraordinary Rendition Band and Esmeree Skye. Proceeds benefit the Village Cooperative Nursery School. $25; 7pm. 1 Beach Street, Narragansett. More info...

● DJ Nick Hallstrom spins underground house and dance classics at Public Access at Aurora with special guest Randy Delgado. 10pm; no cover. 276 Westminster Street, Providence. More info...

● Norey’s Bar and Grille will be hosting a book signing event for Rhode Island Beer: Ocean State History On Tap by Two Girls, One Beer bloggers Kristie Martin and Ashleigh Bennett. Take a look at RI’s legacy in beer, one pint at a time. 8-10pm. 156 Broadway, Newport. More info...

Sunday

● This Sunday belongs to Mom, obvi. Click here for a list of brunches and dining deals happening statewide.

● The Gamm Theatre is offering $20 tickets to their 2pm performance of Marie Antoinette on Mother’s Day. Use promotional code: MOM20. 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. More info…

● Newport’s Adirondack II will be opening its sails this Mother’s Day for a gentle cruise aboard the impressive 80-foot schooner. Snacks and beverages are included. 12pm and 2pm; $32. 1 Bowens Wharf, Newport. More info...

● The rivers of Providence will also be open to a relaxing cruise on the comfortable pontoon MV Proud Mary, showcasing the architecture and history of the city with the knowledgeable Captain Tom. 575 South Water Street, Providence. More info…

● Kids can craft their moms a floral masterpiece at the Providence Children’s Museum this weekend, where kids will use unique and recycled materials to make mom a special gift. Accompanying moms and grandmas get in for free with an accompanying child. 9am-6pm; $9. 100 South Street, Providence. More info...

All Weekend

● Providence Public Library’s Don’t Stop the Music continues with two great shows this weekend. Friday: Natural Element, 8-11pm, no cover. Saturday: John Faraone, Allysen Callery and Chris Daltry, 7-11pm; no cover. 225 Washington Street, Providence. More info...

● Newport Storm brings the Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival back for a fourth year on Saturday with two sessions featuring live music, food and 35 craft breweries bringing their best suds. Noon-3pm, 4-7pm; $45. 21 Farewell Street Newport. More info...

● On Saturday and Sunday, Moms get free admission to the Roger Williams Park Zoo when accompanied by a paying child. 10am-5pm; $14.95 for adults, $9.95 for kids 3-12, $12.95 for seniors. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. More info...

● The Misquamicut Springfest returns! Fill up at the International Food Festival and let your belly settle while take in some live music and oggle at the sleek sweetness of classic cars. Then strap yourself in to the Tilt-a-whirl... actually, maybe do the Tilt-a-whirl BEFORE all that food. 5-11pm Friday, 11am-11pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday; $7. Misquamicut State Beach, Westerly. More info...

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