10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 16, 2019

August 16

Spirit Family Reunion at Columbus Theater

Inspired by the social nature of old American music, they packed a 1988 Chevy van with some old-time instruments and a DIY approach and drove south out of Brooklyn. A decade later, their ragged dedication remains with the release of their third full-length album Ride Free.

This joins a wider collection of home recordings, songbooks and singles that the band has shared directly with fans over the years, everywhere from living rooms and barns, to well-known festivals like Austin City Limits, Newport Folk, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Stagecoach.

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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August 16

Annual Greek Festival at 97 Walcott Street, Pawtucket

The festival features Greek imports marketplace; live music, and the famous baklava cheesecake.

The festival begins at 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Greek Festival

August 17

WaterFire's TechFire Lighting 

The WaterFire is sponsored by Virgin Pulse, Tufts Health Plan, and Bryant University and will include a job fair.

The #TechFire Job Fair will open at 6:00 pm on Steeple Street and there will be a Martial Arts Festival starting at 5:00 on the Waterplace Park Basin Stage.

Sunset is at 7:43 pm.

The fires will be lit shortly thereafter and burn until midnight.

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PHOTO: Waterfire 

August 17

Floodfest 2019 at Little Rhody Vasa Park

Join the celebration at Little Rhody Vasa Park in Foster, RI for food, drinks, arts, and the best collection of local musicians you'll find anywhere.

With music ranging from Rock, Blues, Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Funk (and even some Hip Hop)... there is something sure to please everybody who loves hearing a good ol' fashioned guitar and all its friends

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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August 17

Vineyard Voyages at Providence River Boat Company

Join the Providence River Boat Co. & Rhode Island-based Gooseneck Vineyards for a memorable cruise throughout the Providence waterways, paired with a sampling of crisp wines and refreshing Prosecco.

Built on the foundation of authenticity, quality, and passion, Gooseneck Vineyards seeks out the best grape-growing regions throughout the world to bring their favorite varietals to your glass. 

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August 17

Drop-In and Weave at Slater Mill Museum

FREE weaving drop-in every Saturday in August, at Old Slater Mill. 

Suitable for ages 5 and up, from children thru adult.

Try your hand on cardboard looms (children), table-top looms, and Cricket looms for the more adventurous.

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August 17

Coastal Growers Market at New England's Casey Farm

Get a taste of some of the finest produce in Rhode Island, Saturdays at Casey Farm. Support local farmers and shop for specialty products including organic produce, pasture-fed meats, locally raised shellfish, baked goods, sweeteners, flowers, and more. Named “one of the five best farmers’ markets in New England” by Yankee Magazine.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. 

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August 18

30th RI Virgen De Urkupina Festival at RI Statehouse Lawn

Come join in for two fun-filled event with ethnic food, music, and Cultural Dances celebrating our Bolivian Virgen de Urkupina. 

The event begins at 12 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Virgen De Urkupina Festival

August 18

Mary Wilson of The Supremes at Park Theatre

While she is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio – that recorded 12 number one hits such as "Come See About Me," "You Can't Hurry Love," "You Keep Me Hangin' On," and "Stop! In the Name of Love" from 1964 to 1969 – the legendary singer’s career did not stop there.

Wilson is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, former U.S. Cultural Ambassador, the recipient of an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia.

In 2007, Wilson was named international spokeswoman for the Humpty Dumpty Institute, a platform she uses to condemn the death and destruction caused by hidden landmines and unexploded ordinances in less developed countries.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Jay Godwin/Flickr Commons

August 18

Providence Flea Across from 345 South Water Street

Featuring the area's best local vintage vendors, artists and makers, plus community nonprofits, food purveyors and food trucks, and live musicians! Always free with free on-street parking. 

The Flea opens up at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea