10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 16, 2016

Dec. 16

The Nutcracker at PPAC

Christmas is only a week away and if you are not in the holiday spirit yet, seeing the Nutcracker on its opening night at PPAC will put you there. 

The Christmas classic is at PPAC for this weekend only so do not miss out. 

Show times vary, click here for more information.

Dec. 16

Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory 

Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown hosts Stargazing Nights and it is the place to be for all your astronomy needs. They are open every Friday night at 6 p.m. with live views of the night sky. 

The observatory closes around midnight. 

The cost is FREE. 

Click here for more information

Dec. 16

SNL's Jim Breuer at Comedy Connection 

Saturday Night Live's Jim Breuer is taking his stand-up comedy routine to the Comedy Connection in East Providence. 

He was named one of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time by Comedy Central and has over 20 years of experience with stars like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Denis Leary and others. 

Breuer will perform from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with the cost of admission being $30. 

Click here for more information

Dec. 17

Christmas at Linden Place 

Visit the Linden Place mansion and check out their amazing display of holiday decorations that will make you want to go home and decorate your own house even more. 

Be sure to stop by the gift shop and pick up a gift or two. 

Click here for more information. 

Dec. 17

Wagner vs. PC 

After a week off for final exams, the Providence College Friars men's basketball team returns to action on Saturday when they Wagner at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. 

Providence is 8-2 on the season and has only two non-conference home games remaining before Big East play begins. 

Tip-off is set for noon. 

Click here for tickets

Dec. 17

The Train to Santa's Workshop 

Go visit Santa before he loads up his sleigh and goes for his annual journey around the world delivering presents to those on the nice list. 

The train leaves from the Newport and Narraganset Railroad Co. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. 

Click here for more information. 

Dec. 18

Christmas Village at Purple Cat Winery 

The Christmas festivities continue at the Purple Cat Winery as their 2nd annual Christmas Village is once again hosting a full FREE weekend of holiday activities with Sunday, December 18 being the final day. 

The village hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

Click here for more information

Dec. 18

Providence Flea Holiday Market 

The 4th Annual Sunday Holiday Markets are back! This year there will be a rotating lineup of over 50 local vintage vendors, artisans and makers each week for over 80 different vendors in all-- and many new to the Flea lineup. So, you won't want to miss a single Sunday!
 

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Dec. 18

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep 

It is the weekend before Christmas and it's time for the holiday tradition of seeing "A Christmas Carol" at Trinity Rep. 

Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy and sour businessman, is well known for his lack of Christmas cheer. "Bah humbug," he says.

However, when three ghosts pay him a visit, Scrooge is given the chance to examine his life. 

Click here for more information. 

Dec. 18

Holy Cross vs. URI 

The URI Rams return home after a week off for exams to take on the defending Patriot League Champs, the Holy Cross Crusaders at the Ryan Center. 

Tip-off is set for 12:30 p.m. 

Click here for more information.