10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - April 8
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - April 8
To help you decide where to go and what to do this weekend, GoLocalProv has compiled a list of ten great things to do.
No matter if you're young or old, GoLocalProv has an event that will make your weekend memorable.
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10 Great Things to do in RI this Weekend - April 8
April 8
Memoirs of The Last Sicilian at The Granite Theatre
Writer Nick Albanese tells the viewers about what it was like growing Sicilian in America.
Nick narrates and performs true stories about his grandparents, his parents, his own childhood and much more.
The Granite Theatre is located on 1 Granite Street in Westerly.
Click here for more information
April 8
Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute Band at Twin River
Get over to Twin River for Tribute Friday's.
This Friday Storm Front & Bennie and the Jets will pay tribute to both Elton John and Billy Joel together.
The two groups are considered one of the best Elton John/Billy Joel tribute acts in the Northeast.
You don't want to miss it. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Click here for more information.
April 8
Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show
Bring Your Own Improv is in it's 9th season. The show is an interactive show that is fun for the entire family and encourages audience participation.
The show goes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, military & Children 12 and under.
April 8
Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory
Look at the stars and look how they shine. Can you find any constellations? Maybe another planet.
You never know what you may see.
Viewing begins at 6 p.m. and goes to 11:30 p.m.
Click here for more information
April 9
Freshwater Fishing Season Opening Day
Grab the fishing pole and fishing gear and get out to the ponds because it's freshwater fishing opening day.
Ponds across the state will be stocked with 80,000 trout for your fishing pleasure, including a couple of ponds which are just for kids.
Fishing season officially opens at 6 a.m.
April 9
Ragtime at PPAC
Ragtime is coming to PPAC with a new touring production that tells the story of an upper class wife, a determined Jewish Immigrant and young Harlem musician. The play is set at the turn of the century in New York City.
Show times vary by day.
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April 9
Newport Seal Tour
Go for a one or two hour tour through Newport Harbor and view 360 seals on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge.
A one-hour tour costs $22 for non members while a two hour tour costs $42 for non members.
Photo courtesy of SaveTheBay
April 10
Cupcake Challenge at the Purple Cat Winery Spring Festival
Some of the top cupcake bakers in the area will get together at the Purple Cat Winery to see who has the best cupcakes.
The winner will be selected by challenge ticket holders after taste testing.
The cupcake challenge goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for more information.
April 10
Rosanne Cash at The Vets
Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash, comes to The Vets for a 6:30 p.m. show. Cash will play songs off her Grammy Award winning album The River & The Thread.
April 10
The Original Wedding Expo at Twin River Casino
Planning a wedding soon? Be sure to get over to Twin River for the original wedding expo that takes place on Sunday starting at 11 a.m.
The event will feature some of the area's best bridal merchants, a bridal gown sale, fashion show and a lot more.
Click here for more information.
