10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - July 10
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - July 10
No matter if you're young or old, GoLocalProv has an event that will make your weekend memorable.
Check out what fun awaits in Rhode Island this weekend in the slideshow below!
10 Great Things To Do In Rhode Island This Weekend - July 10
July 10
39th Annual Performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic
8 - 10 PM
79 Boston Neck Road in Narragansett
Listen to the Rhode Island Philharmonic Friday at The North Beach Club House. Tickets are $50 per person.
July 10
Paddle Into the Past: Native American History and Archaeology
5:30 PM
Water Street in Providence
As you paddle down through Providence you will hear about the history of the area and its relation to the river from early colonial times all the way to today.
If you rent one of their boats the price is $40/person, and if you bring your own the price is $20/person. The family rate is $80 maximum for or a family of five or fewer.
July 11
An Evening with Amanda Palmer & PWR BTTM
8 PM
Columbus Theatre in Providence
Along with special guest Neil Gaiman, Amanda Palmer & PWR BTTM will bring their talents to Columbus Theatre's stage.
Palmer is the star of the show, though, as she is a rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, TED speaker, and author of "The Art of Asking".
Photo courtesy of: Shervin Laenez
July 11
Newport Kite Festival
12 - 4 PM
Brenton Point State Park in Newport
This free festival has events in store for those of all ages. There will be a candy drop, kite demo, contests, and more!
July 11
Field of Artisans
11 AM - 4 PM
The Village Green in South Kingstown
This new summer market brings together approximately 20 emerging artists, photographers, designers, builders, yogis, and musicians.
July 11
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour
9 AM & 11:30 AM
575 South Water Street in Providence
For $39 you can receive a guided tour of this 1871 lighthouse from lighthouse expert Dave Kelleher.
There is also a boxed breakfast or lunch included, depending on which tour you take.
July 12
"I Hate Hamlet" by Paul Ruddnick
7:30 PM
28 Market Street in Warren
The character of Andrew Rally is the star of the show, as he tries to balance playing Hamlet, a love life, and the ever-present character of John Barrymore. Tickets are $25 and can be bought online or at the door.
Photo courtesy of: 2ndstorytheatre.com
July 12
Pawtucket / Slater Park Farmers Market
12 - 3 PM
Slater Park in Pawtucket
Get your dose of local ingredients from many of Rhode Island's top farms. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat will all be on hand.
July 11 & 12
Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Family Weekend
10 AM - 3 PM
194 Bellevue Avenue in Newport
For just $7 (kids) or $15 (adults) head out and enjoy a weekend full of tennis clinics, lessons from pros, and museum activities.
The Rosetti twins, who hold the Guiness World Record for longest rally with 25,944 strokes, will give special clinics at noon on both days.
July 11 & 12
Wickford Art Festival
Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM; Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Wickford Village in North Kingstown
More than 200 artists from the US and abroad will come to the streets of Wickford this weekend. Admission is free, so be sure you don't miss all the paintings, sculptures, and pictures.
