10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - April 12, 2019

April 12

And the Kids at Columbus Theatre

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents And The Kids.

The show is good for people of all ages. 

The event begins at 8 p.m. 

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April 12

Friday Night Live at Everett Stage

Hilarious Improv Comedy featuring live music from pianist Keith Munslow. 

Performances are intended for audiences of all ages, personality types, and food groups.

Friday Night Live unites a diverse cast of veteran Everett artists and young up-and-coming performers, in the production of fun, funny, creative, and meaningful performances.

The show begins at 7 p.m. 

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April 12

United We Stand: A Concert To Honor Our Country's Veterans at Blithewold Mansion

Performed by the Barrington Christian Academy High School Choir and Barrington Christian Academy | K-12 Christian college prep school. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

The concert goes from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Blithewold Mansion

April 13

Revelfest at the Revel Factory

Revelfest will rock Rhode Island with a first-of-its kind, multi-media festival celebrating the energy that pulsates through the state’s arts, music & fashion cultures. Revelfest will feature a diverse line up of Rhode Island musicians, artists, and fashion designers.

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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April 13

Stomp at Providence Performing Arts Center 

The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows.

The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. 

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April 13

Providence's Best Bloody Mary at Roger Williams Casino 

The second annual Providence’s Best Bloody Mary event will pit local bartenders against each other to see whose bloody mary will be deemed Providence’s Best.

15 local bars will compete, where they will be granted a table at the event to create their spicy concoction.

Guests will taste samples from each of the bars and place votes for their favorite taste and garnish.

The event raises money for bleeding disorders.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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April 13

Little Shop Of Horrors at Trinity Rep 

Little Shop of Horrors was written by the famous duo of Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music) and served as the basis for the 1986 film adaptation.

In the sci-fi inspired cult favorite, a strange and unusual plant seems like just the thing to save a struggling Skid Row flower shop, but things get complicated and messy when the plant turns out to feed only on blood.

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April 14

Roving Eye Film Festival at Roger Williams University

This year’s programming features over 70 films from across the world including Academy Award nominees and winners, numerous World, and US Premieres; panel discussions/symposia; visiting filmmakers and student film showcases.

The event will conclude with the Spring 2019 Edwin S. Soforenko Foundation Film/Speaker Series On The Jewish Experience.

Times vary by day. 

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April 14

Providence Flea Winter Pop-Ups at Hope High School

Quash those winter doldrums with all of your favorite vendors and friends from the summer and holiday markets, plus lots of new additions, too.

Vintage, artisans, makers, live tunes, hot coffee, and food trucks! Always free with free off-street parking.

The Flea opens at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea

April 14

Providence Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds at Dunkin' Donuts Center

The Providence Bruins take on the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday, April 14 at The Dunk.

The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a FREE T-Shirt. 

Puck drop is set for 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Bruins