10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - August 23, 2019

August 23

Yoga in the Garden at Blithewold Mansion

All are invited to join in for an inspiring morning class under a canopy of trees, amidst the gardens and waterfront property.

Bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing. Dates subject to change. Please check the website beforehand for weather updates.

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. 

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Chapo Trap House Plays Call Of Cthulhu Live at Columbus Theater

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents Chapo Trap House Plays Call Of Cthulhu Live.

In honor of Necronomicon 2019, the intrepid hosts of the podcast Chapo Trap Housewill once again descend into the abyss of mystery, madness, and race science that is Call of Cthulhu, the tabletop roleplaying game based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft. 

The event begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Chapo Trap House

August 23

HP Lovecraft Film Festival at RISD

A collaboration between the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and the Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council, with the partnership of the Rhode Island School of Design - returns to Providence. 

Lovecraft is a noted racist.

Author readings, panel, and storytelling events are for ticketed fest-goers - Those with full convention passes are all set. 

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Portrait by Lucius B. Truesdell/ Wikipedia

August 23

Providence Ghost Tour at Prospect Terrace Park

Discover Providence's Dark Side over the course of this 90-minute haunted history tour. Legends come to life and paranormal activity tingles through the atmosphere as we explore the haunted happenings of this College Hill neighborhood. 

The tours begin at 8 p.m. 

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August 24

Godflesh, Jarboe, Morne – Necronomicon 2019 at Columbus Theatre

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents Godflesh, Jarboe and Morne, part of Necronomicon 2019.

Godflesh are an English experimental metal band from Birmingham. They were formed in 1988 by Justin Broadrick (guitar, vocals, and programming), after Broadrick left the first recorded line up of Napalm Death on the SCUM album, and G. C. Green (bass) and temporarily disbanded in 2002.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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August 24

Brew at the Zoo at Roger Williams Park Zoo 

Tap into your wild side at Brew at the Zoo, an adults-only evening event, and sample more than 170 beers from 80+ local, regional and national brewers.

Enjoy live music, animal encounters and more at Rhode Island's largest outdoor beer festival.

The event begins at 5 p.m. 

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August 24

Coastal Growers Market at 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 market begins at 8:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Casey Farm

August 25

Loyal 9 Summer Music Festival at Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co

There's no better way to celebrate summer than with great live music, refreshing drinks and delicious food. Loyal 9 Cocktails, Sons of Liberty Beer & Spirits Co. and Pump House Music Works have teamed up to put together two days of music with 25 amazing local bands on two separate stages.

The festival goes from1 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. 

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August 25

Sam's MIll Fest at Old Slater Mill 

Live music under a tent, artisan vendors, free mill tours all day, fiber art demonstrations, food trucks, festive libations, and more.

The event begins at 12 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Dougtone/Wikipedia

August 25

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 event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea