Weekend Best Bets

ALL WEEKEND

• See the most outrageously funny show on earth when it comes to the Theatre by the Sea in Wakefield this weekend. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will have you laughing all night long. More info...

• The Wickford Art Association Gallery has its opening reception Friday night. Come see the new exhibit for its opening weekend. More info...

FRIDAY

• The Jamestown Art Center presents The Marcy and Zina Show, whose original songs have been sung by many noted celebrities. On August 22 the show is geared toward adults. A children’s show will be held on August 24. More info...

• Family Fun Friday at Blithewold Mansion will include a picnic, crafts, pizza from Leo’s Ristorante, activities and fun for the whole family. At 11am, before the fun, enjoy a performance from Brooklyn’s acclaimed “Kindie” rockers group Rolie Polie Guacamole. More info...

• Australian comedian Jim Jeffries (pictured right) brings the laughs to the Newport Summer Comedy Series at the Newport Yachting Center, 16+. More info...

• Catch Jamaican reggae singer Yami Bolo live in concert at the Fete Ballroom, with a VIP ticket available that includes a meet and greet. More info...

• Prepare for a night of funky fun at The Spot Underground, where Eric Bloom & the AB’s, Hungry Freaks and Chromatropic will all be performing, 18+. More info...

• Join the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association and Salt Ponds Coalition for a Bioluminescent Paddle on a salt pond in Charlestown. Viewers will be delighted by the glow emitted by comb jellyfish with every stroke of their paddle. Location TBD, check website for details. More info...

• Roots/rock artist Sarah Potenza comes to the Met with openers, Rat Ruckis. More info...

• Stop by the Ocean House as the South Lawn transforms into the stage for one of the last cabaret nights of the season. End your summer on a high note with Cabaret on the Lawn: Scott Dreir Sings Burt Bacharach. More info...

SATURDAY

• The Summit Neighborhood Association presents its 5th annual Summit Music Festival in Lippitt Park featuring food, drink, and live music from Red Baraat, Smith & Weeden, and others. More info...

• Cheer on Newport’s team in the twelfth game of the NBC Newport International Polo Series: Newport vs. New York. Sit field side on the lawn or in center field pavilion seats. The match starts at 5pm and is followed by a trophy presentation and champagne toast with the teams. More info...

• Join Save the Bay for a Southern Bay Lighthouse Tour. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Prudence Island and Fort Adams as you travel Narragansett Bay. View a dozen lighthouses and stop for a tour of Rose Island Lighthouse. More info...

• Visit the Newport Yachting Center for the Newport Celtic Rock Festival, featuring Gaelic Storm, Eileen Ivers and more. More info..

• School of Rock Seekonk presents the Women of Rock show and the Ultimate Kiss Experience with doors opening at 1pm. Open to all ages, this show is sure to entertain. More info...
  
  
• The Everett Company, Stage & School is offering free mini-classes during their open house. More info...

• The Herreshoff Classic Regatta is an annual event drawing hundreds of participants from around the world. Classic and Herreshoff boat owners gather for a weekend of challenging races and social events. More info...

• Catch acclaimed singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler in concert at Westport Town Farm. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. The concert will be held outside on the lawn from 5:30pm-7:30pm and admission is $10 per person. More info...

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

• Festival Fete presents the East Greenwich Art Festival at New England Tech. Enjoy locally grown art, food and merriment including over 150 contemporary artists, a free children’s craft center and strolling entertainment featuring Big Nazo. More info...
  

SUNDAY

• StyleWeek Northeast kicks off at the Providence Biltmore. Stick around for the after party at Ten Prime Steak and Sushi. More info...

• The 6th Annual RI Rhythm and Blues Heritage Month Festival is this Sunday. Swing by this jam-packed afternoon featuring Phil Pegg and the R&B Preservation Hall Band and more;  even includes a jam session, so bring your instrument and sit in. More info...

• Savor the yummy tomatoes that the gardens at Blithewold Mansion has to offer at the 2nd Annual Blithewold Tomato Taste Test. Visit the gardens and learn about each variety of tomato, then you can taste and vote for your favorite. More info...

• Stroll through the diverse stalls of the Providence Flea, an open air market featuring unique, eclectic & vintage items (and tons of good grub!). More info...