10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - Dec. 18

Dec. 18

A Christmas Carol at Trinity Rep

End one holiday weekend by getting ready for another one.

The tradition continues at Trinity Rep as Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol performances are under way.

Friday's show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $25.

This is a perfect way to welcome in the Christmas season

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Dec. 18

Sparkle! An Outdoor Family Event

Festive holiday fun for the entire family! Stroll through Blithewold’s illuminated gardens and Greenhouse, breathe in that crisp winter air, or join the carolers as they spread holiday cheer. Enjoy singing, hot-cocoa, and s’mores around a roaring bonfire.

Tickets are $14 Adults, $3 for Children 3 or older, $28 Family Pass (2 adult + 2 children)

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Dec. 18

Holiday Annual Pops Concert

This 60 piece Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra, along with talented vocalists, will perform your favorite traditional and international holiday songs.

With just a few days to go before the holidays, this is the perfect way to get you ready.

The show starts at 8 p.m.

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Dec. 19

Rider vs. #14 Providence

After a week off for exams, the #14 ranked Providence College Friars return to action on Saturday night to host Rider.

This is the final home game for the Friars before conference play begins on New Years eve.

Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.

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Dec. 19

Skate With Santa

Tell Santa what is on your Christmas list while skating at the Alex & Ani Center in Providence. 

Skate with Santa goes from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Skate rentals will be available.

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Dec. 19

Iona vs. URI

After a tough road losss to Nebraska last week, the URI Rams are back in action to host Iona on Saturday night at the Ryan Center.

this is Rhody's final home game before conference play begins.

Tip  off is set for 7 p.m. 

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Dec. 19

Shop Till You Drop

Need to get some last minute Christmas shopping done? Shop Till You Drop at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Greenwich is the perfect place for you to do so.

The event is FREE to enter and goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Dec. 20

Nutcracker at PPAC

End your weekend on a high note by seeing the Nutcracker Ballet at the Providence Performing Arts Center to get you into the holiday spirit.

Sunday's show tme is at 1:30 p.m.

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Dec. 20

Martin Boyce Exhibit at RISD Museum

The Martin Boyce exhibit is the first solo exhibition at an American museum by Scottish artist Martin Boyce.

The exhiition shows off Boyce's works spanning his entire career.

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Dec. 20

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.  

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