10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 10, 2020
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 10, 2020
Events include the start of Providence Restaurant Weeks, the Fiber Market at Old Slater Mill, live music featuring Mark Cutler at The Met 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 - January 10, 2020
January 10
PC vs #6 Butler at Dunkin' Donuts Center
The Providence College Friars men’s basketball team has won four straight games, including 3-0 in the Big East.
On Friday night, PC hosts #6 Butler at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in an early-season battle for first place in the conference.
Game time is set for 9 p.m.
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January 10
"How Many Bushels Am I Worth?" at AS220
This original play, making its Providence debut, captures a Kiev family’s agonizing decision in 1976 to flee the Soviet Union for the United States.
Based on the life of playwright Bena Shklyanoy, “How Many Bushels Am I Worth?” marks close to five decades of Soviet-Jewish immigration to America.
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January 10
Hardcore Comedy at Comedy Connection in East Providence
Brian Beaudoin and comics Derek Furtado, Ray Harrington, Andrew Williams are part of the Hardcore Comedy Show that features 6-7 of top headliners and pro comics each week.
What is the difference between this and another show? According to the Comedy Connection, the Hardcore Comedy Show is "dirtier" than a normal show...and "rowdier."
The event begins at 10:30 p.m.
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January 10
Louie Likes it Hot Featuring Jack Babineau at Stadium Theatre
If you’re into rock and blues, then check out Louie Likes it Hot with Rhode Island’s own Jack Babineau.
Jack has opened for such greats as Blues Traveler, John Cafferty, Southside Johnny, and Clint Black.
Get ready for a night of originals and covers of your favorite hits.
The show begins at 8 p.m.
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January 11
Knitting Weekend Fiber Market at Old Slater Mill
Want to feel cozy?
If knitting is your thing, check out this even in one convenient and very historic location: 30 fiber producers, farmers, dyers, spinners, and vendors from all over New England convene at the 1793 Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket over two days for the annual Knitting Weekend Fiber Market.
The event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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PHOTO: Dougtone/Flickr Commons
January 11
Kids Story Time at Books on the Square
Parents and children can join storytellers twice each week for the ongoing Story Time event lasting approximately 30 minutes.
This event is best suited for children 6 months–6 years old.
The event begins at 11 a.m.
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January 11
"Suddenly Last Summer" at Epic Theatre at Artists Exchange in Cranston
Suddenly Last Summer begins after the death of a handsome young man away on holiday.
The only witness to it was his cousin, who seems to be coming apart after the trauma of watching her relative's demise.
As his Southern stalwart of a mother continues to demand the truth about what happened to her son, Catherine, his cousin, finds herself pressured to reveal a dark family secret that might bring them all to their knees.
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January 12
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Choose from mouthwatering menus at nearly 100 restaurants starting January 12 and running through January 25.
Enjoy three-course lunches at $16.95 and three-course dinners at $29.95, $34.95 or $49.95, as well as two-for-one specials.
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January 12
Carl “Doc” Sugarman Benefit at The Met
The concert will feature the following musicians:
Spogga, Joe Silva, Kris Hansen, Mark Cutler, Boney and Manny Vincent from the Probers, Greg Rourke Band, The Bickersons, Dan Lilley and The Keepers with Juxo, Greg Allen Fringe Religion, Eric and the Nothing, and more.
The event begins at 4 p.m.
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January 12
P-Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds
The Providence Bruins are back at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Sunday afternoon to host the Springfield Thunderbirds.
The Bruins are currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, just one point ahead of the Thunderbirds.
Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.
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