10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - February 22, 2019

February 22

Foolproof Comedy Night at Comedy Connection of Rhode Island

New England's best comics get paired with the areas finest craft beers in this hilarious and delicious show. Laugh with some of the best comics from all over the northeast and wash it down with a pint...or a few.

The first beer is free!

The comedians include: 

• Ryan Brauth
• Rafi Gonzalez
• Brad Pierce
• Larry Soares
• Jeremy Furtado

The event goes from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

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February 22

Maureen Hancock: Postcards From Heaven at Stadium Theatre 

The star of the Style Network’s Psychic in Suburbia, Maureen Hancock is an internationally renowned Spirit Medium, and author of the bestselling book, “The Medium Next Door: Adventures of a Real-Life Ghost Whisperer.”

Join her Friday for Postcards from Heaven as she delivers messages from beyond.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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February 23

Providence Preservation Society Winter Bash 

Expect surprises, fun, food, music and more! 

The award-winning Winter Bash pops up with a robust following in a different historic city space each year. This year, it is at the Bomes Theater on Broad Street in Providence -- which after being on the PPS "Most Endangered" list, has been rehabbed and back in action. 

All proceeds benefit PPS’s mission to improve Providence by advocating for citywide preservation and thoughtful planning and design.

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February 23

TedX URI 

Check out the second annual TEDxURI on Saturday, February 23, featuring stories of how people have changed the university.

It should prove to be an enlightening afternoon hearing from a diverse group of presenters including Isabella Robinson, exploring issues such as climate change, gender in native cultures, police brutality, poetry in science, and much more.

Don’t miss these ideas worth spreading.

TEDx begins at 1 p.m. 

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February 23

PC vs Marquette at Dunkin' Donuts Center

The Providence College Friars are back in action at the Dunkin' Donuts Center when they host nationally ranked Marquette. 

With the Big East Tournament approaching, the Friars are looking to turn their season around and build some momentum. 

Game time is set for 12 noon. 

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February 23

'Coastal Skye' A Collaboration Between Two Galleries at Coastal Contemporary Gallery & Skye Gallery

‘Coastal Skye’ is a collaboration between two provocative Rhode Island galleries, Skye and Coastal Contemporary.

Featuring: Andrew Bain, Brett Cimino, Natalie Featherston, Shawna Gilmore, Daniel Koterbay, Bill Porter, Sierra Sanchez, Monica Shinn, B Lucy Stevens, Tapia.

The exhibit is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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February 24

Mutual Benefit, Nighttime, There Are No Thieves In This Town at Columbus Theatre

Jordan Lee (aka Mutual Benefit) visits Providence on his tour for his latest album, Thunder Follows The Light, which contemplates the ongoing destruction of the outer world and how it shapes the storms of our inner ones.

There are meditations on collective struggle, death, rebirth, reasons to believe it’s worth the fight.

The show begins at 7 p.m. 

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February 24

RI Health and Wellness Fair at Purple Cat 

Doors are open between the hours of 11 am to 5 pm with an "open-house" style format which showcases over 30 local artisans and vendors.

Health and wellness related seminars will be held throughout the day as well as valuable health checks.

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February 24

Providence Flea Winter Pop-Up at Hope High School 

Quash those winter doldrums with all of your favorite vendors and friends from the summer and holiday markets, plus lots of new additions, too.

Vintage, artisans, makers, live tunes, hot coffee, and food trucks! Always free with free off-street parking.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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February 24

Makerspace Weekend: Arcade Games at Providence Children's Museum 

Collaborate and create to turn PCM's Discovery Studio in to a low-tech arcade! Repurpose recycled materials to design and build a game, and play games built by other visitors.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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