10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - April 7, 2017

April 7

Rent 20th Anniversary Tour at PPAC

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play RENT is in the midst of its 20th anniversary tour and will be a PPAC this weekend only. 

The original play opened on Broadway in 1996 and helped change the American Theatre landscape. 

Don’t miss out on RENT at PPAC this weekend. 

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April 7

Newport Restaurant Week 

Friday is the final day to enjoy Newport Restaurant Week. 

Newport Restaurant week features 50 restaurants in the Newport and Bristol County area. 

During restaurant week, a three-course lunch will cost $16, while a three-course dinner will cost $35 no matter what restaurant you are at. 

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Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players 

Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB. 

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April 8

Narragansett Beer 1910's Party at The Dorrance 

Narragansett Beer just released a brand new beer brewed in Rhode Island called "It's About Time IPA." 

The company will celebrate their new release on Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Dorrance in Providence. 

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April 8

Waterfire 

The first Waterfire of the season is here and you do not want to miss it. 

Waterfire is one of the most popular events in Rhode Island and throughout New England. It makes for great date nights with a loved one or just a cool place to hang out. 

The Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA) and the New England Hemophilia Association (NEHA) are headlining the fire which starts at approximately 7:20 PM. The Basin fire is in conjunction with the annual HFA Symposium, being held for the first time in New England, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, April 6–9.

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April 8

Easter Egg Hunt at Wilcox Park 

Who doesn't like Easter egg hunts? 

Get into the Easter season witha big Easter egg hunt at Wilcox Park in Westerly. 

The hunt begins at 1 p.m. 

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April 8

Rachmaninoff With Joyce Yang - Rhode Island Philharmonic at Veterans Memorial Auditorium 

Don't miss this concert by the Rhode Island Philharmonic on Saturday. 

Larry Rachleff will serve as conductor Joyce Yang plays the piano for Piano Concerto No.1 and Shostakovich Symphony No.8

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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April 9

Lil Wayne at The Ryan Center 

Four time Grammy Winner Lil Wayne is bringing his act to URI's Ryan Center on Sunday night. 

Lil Wayne has sold over 100 million records worldwide, including sold more than 15 million albums and 37 million digital tracks in United States. 

The concert is set to begin at 8 p.m. 

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April 9

The Original Wedding Expo at Twin River Casino 

It is nearly Summer which means wedding season is coming up. 

Head over to Twin River on Sunday for the wedding expo and get everything you need or even plan your own wedding. 

The expo will feature a bridal down show, a fashion show and tons of prizes. 

The expo begins at 11 a.m. 

Don't miss out. 

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April 9

Bubbles and Beats at Rooftop at Providence G

Spend your Sunday afternoon on the Rooftop at the Providence, and enjoy drink specials all day, music by some of the area's top DJs*, and relax by one of several fire pits. 

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