10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 17, 2020
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10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 17, 2020
This weekend’s events include Herman’s Hermits at the Stadium Theatre, Paula Poundstone at The Vets, the start of Hotel Week RI 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 17, 2020
January 17
Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket
Peter Noone achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits.
Noone’s classic hits include “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” and “Listen People.”
The concert begins at 8 p.m.
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January 17
"Admissions" at The Gamm Theatre
Sherri Rosen-Mason, head of the admissions department at a New England prep school, is intent on diversifying the student body. Alongside her husband, the school’s headmaster, she’s been largely successful.
But when the couple’s only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, progressive values and self-interest collide with shocking results.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
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January 17
Providence Restaurant Weeks
Choose from mouthwatering menus at nearly 100 restaurants.
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 17
The Devil Makes Three at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre in Providence
The Devil Makes Three -- whose latest album Chains Are Broken debuted in the Top 10 Bluegrass Charts and has spurred a successful two-year U.S. and international tour -- will hit The Strand as part of their Winter 2020 Tour.
The concert begins at 9 p.m.
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January 18
Paula Poundstone at The Vets
Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit.
When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.
"Nobody" is a comedy field guide to life complete with taste tests, cats of the weeks and leading experts in everything from beekeeping to ping pong to prosopagnosia.
The show begins at 8 p.m.
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PHOTO: Paula Poundstone Press Photo
January 18
Hotel Week RI at Various Hotels Across State
Many of Rhode Island's top hotels are featured in the first-ever “Hotel Week RI.”
Launched by Visit Rhode Island, “Hotel Week RI” will take place from January 18-31, 2020 and feature four “prix fixe” rates of $100, $200, $300 and $400 per night at hotels across the state.
Newport hotels that are featured include the Hotel Viking, The Attwater, and Gilded, as well as, Wyndham Newport, Hampton Inn & Suites, and the Howard Johnson Inn.
Other Rhode Island hotels featured include the Ocean House on Watch Hill for $400 per night, the 1661 Inn on Block Island for $200 per night, the Graduate Providence for $100 per night and much more.
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PHOTO: Visit RI
January 18
Bryant Basketball vs Long Island at Chace Athletic Center on Bryant's Campus
The Bryant Bulldogs men’s basketball team returns home to host Long Island on Saturday afternoon.
Bryant is currently 9-8 on the season and 1-3 in the Northeast Conference.
Game time is set for 4 p.m.
January 19
Newport Seal and Lighthouse Tours With Save the Bay at Newport Harbor
Join Save The Bay aboard an education vessel as they motor through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360° views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge, in addition to making a stop at Rose Island for a tour of beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse.
Save The Bay provides binoculars, and expert guides offer an educational view of winter marine visitors and the habitat they love.
The tours begin at 10 a.m.
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January 19
Shen Yun Performing Arts at PPAC
Let Shen Yun take you on a journey through China’s five millennia of divinely inspired culture.
Ancient legends of dynasties past, inspiring stories of the modern-day, the world’s finest classical Chinese dancers, and dazzling animated backdrops converge in a spectacular performance, accompanied by a captivating East-West orchestra.
Shows take place at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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January 19
Winter Music Series: Under the Tuscan Sun at Blithewold Mansion
Enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Blithewold Mansion with the music of Encore Opera Company this winter. Each concert features different composers, music, and superb singers.
Enjoy wine, cheese, and desserts during intermission.
Come feel the warmth of sunny Italy featuring Italian operas followed by optional dinner in Blithewold’s Dining Room.
The event begins at 3 p.m.
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