10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 12, 2016
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 12, 2016
Reggae Fest takes place on Saturday, the final showing of The Wizard of Oz and much more.
To help you decide where to go and what to do this weekend, GoLocalProv has compiled a list of ten great things to do.
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 12, 2016
August 12
Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show
Bring Your Own Improv is in it's 9th season at the Warwick Museum of Art. 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.
August 12
Food Truck Friday
It's Food Truck Fridayt at Roger Williams Park Zoo at Carousel Village from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy great food, live music and a beer garden tonight and every Friday until October 28.
The event is free to attend, but there are nominal fees to ride the carousel, participate in pony rides, or to enjoy the bounce house.
August 12
Junior PGA Championship Final Round at Wannamoisett Country Club
The best young players in the country are competing for the Junior PGA Championship at Wannamoisett Country Club and Friday is the final round.
Click here for more information
August 13
Waterfront Reggae Festival at India Point Park
The 7th annual Reggae Festival is set for Saturday with the doors opening at noon.
The performance list at this year's festival is nothing short of spectacular as it features The Wailers, Maxi Priest, Etana and many more.
Plus there will be great food, drinks and more to celebrate.
Click here for more information.
August 13
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Flickers will kick off their 20th annual Rhode Island International Film Festival this weekend.
The Festival will screen 273 films over a six day period and feature 96 World/United States Premieres. Films will be shown at locations in Providence, Newport, Jamestown and Woonsocket.
August 13
Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea
"We are off to see the wizard..."
This is the final showing of Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea. Wizard of Oz is one of the great movies of all-time and is a great stage show as well.
August 13
Hope Street Farmers Market
The Hop Street Farmers market takes place at Lippit Park starting at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.
Head down there for a full day of shopping for any product that you may need.
Click here for more information.
August 14
Body Worlds Vital at RI Convention Center
BODY WORLDS Vital celebrates the potential of the human body and the body in motion. Featuring authentic human bodies, the exhibition shows the body in health, distress, and disease. These detailed anatomical studies, compositions, and representations allow visitors a penetrating gaze at what lies beneath the skin.
August 14
Providence Flea
Sunday is the first day of the Providence Flea taking place on 345 South Water St. in Providence.
Head to the Flea to pick up some vintage finds, fashion, furniture, art, local artisans and much more.
Click here for more information.
August 14
Providence Ghost Tour
Do you believe in ghosts? No?
Well you might after taking a ghost tour around Providence.
Tours run from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Click here for more information.
