10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - February 28, 2020
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - February 28, 2020
This weekend’s events include the Providence French Film Festival, the 2020 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships and more.
To help you figure out which event to go to and when, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - February 28, 2020
February 28
Dustin Ybarra at Comedy Connection of RI
Ybarra is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for his role as Tyler Medina in Kevin Saves the World, and roles in We Bought a Zoo and Hop.
Ybarra's career began with stand-up comedy performances in Texas, where he was a finalist in the Funniest Dallas Comic and Funniest Comic in Texas competitions.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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February 28
2020 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships at Dunkin' Donuts Center
The U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships return to Rhode Island this weekend for the third time in 12 years.
About 3,000 athletes, their families, and coaches are expected to consume close to 5,000 hotel room nights in Providence and Warwick.
February 28
Trump vs Bernie: The Debate at Columbus Theater
Trump Vs. Bernie is a hilarious live comedy experience that stars Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump and James Adomian as Bernie Sanders.
The two debate in venues across America in a town hall-like setting where they go head to head on the most pressing issues facing America
The event begins at 7 p.m.
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February 29
Foundations in Gardening: The Secret World of Wildlife at Blithewold Mansion
This presentation will discuss the secret world of wildlife that resides within Blithewold and detail the gardens and the wildlife species within them. Information about the wildlife will include species profiles, life cycles, symbiotic relationships, and fun facts.
The event begins at 10 a.m.
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February 29
Providence French Film Festival at Granoff Center for the Creative Arts at Brown
The Festival kicks off with a reception and free screening of We Eat Socca Here (Scott Petersen | USA | 2019 | 9 min), the hidden story of a savory local specialty found only on the French Riviera and the surrounding areas.
Socca enjoys a historical and cultural significance that far outweighs its simple and rustic four ingredients.
The festival begins at 7 p.m.
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February 29
Daniel Bernard Roumain at First Unitarian Church of Providence
One of the most innovative artists of his generation, Haitian-American composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) is hailed by the New York Times as “omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets!”
DBR’s genre-bending collaborations span the worlds of Philip Glass, Bill T. Jones, Savion Glover, and Lady Gaga. Although classically trained, his music is infused with electronic, urban, and African American influences, leading Esquire Magazine to name him “New Face of Classical Music.”
The concert begins at 7 p.m.
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March 1
Providence Flea at WaterFire Arts Center
Shop 80+ local artisans, makers & vintage vendors at the WaterFire Arts Center.
Hot coffee and food trucks will be on hand.
The Flea opens at 11 a.m.
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PHOTO: Providence Flea
March 1
URI vs Saint Louis at Ryan Center
The URI Rams continue their push toward the NCAA Tournament on Sunday when they host St. Louis at the Ryan Center.
It is URI's second to last home game of the season.
Rhode Island is currently 20-7 overall and 12-3 in the A-10.
Game time is set for 2 p.m.
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March 1
Drag Brunch at Massimo
Brunch at Massimo features savory favorites like Pork Cheek Carbonara, Short Rib Hash, and Pork Belly Grilled Cheese. Homemade sweets include Bombolinis, Briche French Toast, and Mixed Berry Bread Pudding. Of course, no brunch is complete without some boozy beverages to get the day started.
Massimo has the perfect Strawberry Caipirinha and Boozy Milkshake, along with classics like Blood Orange Mimosas and Dirty Bloody Marys.
Brunch begins at 12 p.m.
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March 1
RIC Theatre: Awake and Sing at Helen Forman Theatre
The battle lines for a lower-middle-class Jewish family in the Depression-era Bronx are drawn between the string-pulling parents, who think they know best, and their resistant offspring who have hatched their own dreams of the future.
Desiring financial stability in tough times, the family is torn between realism and idealism as they try to navigate their lives.
The show begins at 2 p.m.
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