10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - December 7, 2018

December 7

Free Public Lecture With Oskar Eustis at First Unitarian Church 

The Providence Athenæum is set to welcome American theater legend Oskar Eustis for a public lecture.

Eustis is returning to Providence after serving as Trinity Rep's Artistic Director from 1994 to 2005. 

He is currently the Artistic Director at New York City's Public Theater. 

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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December 7

The Barr Brothers at Columbus Theater 

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents The Barr Brothers.

The show begins at 7 p.m.

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December 7

First Fridays Featuring Zan Berry's The Alternative Cello at The Music Mansion

In this unique event, three local cellists, Zan Berry (Finalist for 2019 Artist-in-Residence), Laura Cetilia, and Adrienne Taylor, will perform sets of original music aimed at expanding the boundaries and expectations of the contemporary cello.

Although all three performers have a background in Western Classical cello performance, they hope to shine new light on the instrument through a program that includes experimental improvisations between cello and voice, original compositions exploring new terrain on the solo cello, and alternative folk songs for cello and voice.
 

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December 7

PC vs UMass at The Dunkin' Donuts Center

The Friars return to the Dunkin' Donuts Center to host the UMass Minutemen on Friday night. 

PC enters the game with a record of 7-2 on the season after beating Boston College on the road last time out. 

Game time is set for 7 p.m. 

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December 8

Holiday Pops Tour at PPAC 

Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops will perform their signature Sleigh Ride, as well as other Holiday classics, and new arrangements of seasonal favorites.

Santa Claus himself will make a guest appearance during the concert’s finale followed by the traditional Boston Pops Holiday Sing-a-long to bring this special performance to a close.

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December 8

Deck The Trunks With Food Truck Follies at Frerichs Farm

December is certainly a special time at Frerichs Farm. Stroll through the atmosphere, pick the perfect tree, sip some hot cider, enjoy the food trucks, and participate or enjoy our first ever Holiday Trunk Trimming Contest. 

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

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December 8

Boat Rides With Santa at Providence River Boat Company

Climb aboard for a 30-minute boat ride along the Providence waterways with Santa. 

Rides go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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December 9

Songs of Darkness & Light: A Family Holiday Concert at RISD Museum

Community MusicWorks presents its third-annual family holiday concert - “Songs of Darkness & Light,” a musical celebration of the winter solstice. CMW’s resident ensemble - the MusicWorks Collective - will be joined by acclaimed storyteller Val Tutson in a reading of Marion Dane Bauer’s The Longest Night, complete with musical illustrations by Bach, Holst, Vivaldi, and more.

In Bauer’s award-winning children’s book, woodland creatures attempt to “bring back the sun” on the longest night of the year… but only the chickadee and its gentle song can persuade the light to return, reminding us of the hopeful power of music. 

Author Marion Dane Bauer and illustrator Ted Lewin will be present to sign books after the show — a great holiday gift idea

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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December 9

Arcade Pop-Up Holiday Market 

The spirit of Christmas comes alive with the magic of the Arcade at the holidays.

The market will occur every Sunday throughout the month of December, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with food and gift vendors. Shop locally for the holidays and enjoy plenty of family fun. 

The market goes from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

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December 9

"An Old-Fashioned Christmas" at the Hearthside House 

The event will feature holiday music performances, volunteers in period attire, Santa Claus and decorations throughout the mansion.

Tours continue on Sunday between 2 p.m and 6 p.m. when the G-notes, the Gordon School a cappella ensemble of students all under the age of 14, welcome visitors with their holiday carols. Acoustic guitar and harp music will also be featured throughout the afternoon.

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