10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - April 19, 2019

April 19

“Armenian Artists from Around the World” Exhibit at Gallery Z

April’s featured artist is Harut Aghajanian.

Aghajanian is an Armenian artist born in Iran in 1956.  His highly intricate figurative works on paper are in both black & white and soft wash tones.   

His paintings have been exhibited in Beirut, Lebanon, and Boston.

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PHOTO: Gallery Z

April 19

Migos & 21 Savage at Dunkin' Donuts Center

Southern hip hop trio Migos is quickly making a name for themselves with their swagged-out personal style, high-energy performances, and catchy singles like Versace. Taking the stage donning sunglasses, backpacks, and plenty of bling, the rappers cut a stylish group as they get the crowd bouncing to popular songs like Hannah Montana and Flight Night. Whether they're freestyling between tracks or hyping up the crowd with call-and-response vocals, Migos always brings the party on their can't miss tours.

The show begins at 7 p.m. 

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PHOTO: The Come Up Show/Wikipedia

April 19

True West at Gamm Theatre 

In suburban California, estranged brothers Austin and Lee reunite unexpectedly in their mother’s home. Austin, a family man and budding screenwriter, is at work on a new script. Lee, a drifter with a plan to rob the neighborhood of household appliances, drops in and stays. Soon he is pitching his own idea for a trashy Western to Austin’s Hollywood agent . . . and the battle is on.

Challenges are issued, drinks are downed, and the seemingly opposite brothers find they are more alike than they want to admit. Brutal and hilarious, this modern-day Cain and Abel story tackles the absurdity of archetypal America head on.

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PHOTO: Gamm Theatre

April 19

Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village

Enjoy over 15 locally owned food trucks and local beer from Trinity Brewhouse, while listening to live music. 

Ride the Carousel $2, Jump in the Bounce House $3; Take a ride on the Carousel Train $3, even ride a camel for only $6.

The event begins at 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Food Truck Friday event page

April 20

The Ghost of Paul Revere at Columbus Theatre 

The Ghost Of Paul Revere have a sound that the Portland, Maine-based band describes as "holler folk," not because it involves a lot of hollering, per se, but because it invokes the rich communal tradition of field hollers, with their call-and-response melodies, sing-along hooks, and densely layered harmonies. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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April 20

Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch at Rosecliff 

The Easter Bunny visits Rosecliff for the annual Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch. Bring the children to scramble for candy-filled eggs on the oceanfront lawn and pose for photos with the Bunny. After the hunt, join us inside Rosecliff for a scrumptious brunch.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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April 20

Fairy Garden Days at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

Explore greenhouses and grounds where fairy houses and villages abound! Embark on a scavenger hunt or walk through the Gnome Trail. Enchant others with your creativity by crafting a fairy or gnome home.

Experience the magical interpretation of children's classical literature, as you stroll through the gardens to find whimsical tiny houses constructed of natural materials.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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April 20

Under the Lights & Flashlight Egg Hunt at Old Mountain Field

The Under the Lights Hunt is geared toward children ages 6 and 7 years old, and is located on the softball field.

There is also a "Flashlight Hunt" for kids ages 8–10 years old on the baseball field. Kids, don’t forget your flashlights.(regular size that uses no more than 2 “D” size batteries!)

The event begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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April 21

9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Roll at Ocean House

Children will engage in rolling eggs down the lawn with a wooden spoon over a finish line and receive a prize. All children will receive an Easter treat.

The morning includes a special appearance by the Easter Bunny for pictures.

The event begins at 10 a.m.

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April 21

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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