10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 31, 2020
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - January 31, 2020
This weekend’s events include Monster Trucks at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, the final night of Hotel Week RI, ice skating in Providence 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 31, 2020
January 31
Final Night of Hotel Week RI
Friday night is the final night of the first annual Hotel Week RI.
This is your chance to take advantage of amazing savings at Rhode Island's new, historic and distinguished hotels across the state.
This 14-day features flat rates of just $100, $200, $300 and $400 per night for hotels that typically charge upwards of $500 per night.
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PHOTO: Visit RI
January 31
URI vs VCU at Ryan Center
The URI Rams men's basketball game hosts Virginia Commonwealth University Rams in a big game at the Ryan Center on Friday night.
Rhode Island has now won seven straight games, improving to 15-5 overall and 7-1 in the A-10.
On Monday, Rhode Island received six votes in the AP Top 25 poll, ranking them 35th in the country.
According to the latest bracket projections by ESPN’s Joe Lunardi posted on Tuesday, the Rams have moved onto the NCAA Tournament bubble, listed as one of the “First Four Out.”
Game time is set for 7 p.m.
January 31
Monster Jam Triple-Threat Series at Dunkin' Donuts Center
Monster Jam Triple Threat Series™ brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country.
This points-based format showcases athletes as they go head-to-head in seven different competitions, driving three different vehicles – Monster Jam trucks, speedsters and ATVs.
The event begins at 7 p.m.
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February 1
Foundations in Gardening: Small Gardens for Big Enjoyment at Blithewold Mansion
This class will focus on basic garden principles applied to small spaces to maximize your garden enjoyment.
Small gardens can be both beautiful and functional: from creating a mini wildlife sanctuary to expressing dynamic tastes to providing a space for relaxation.
Learn from Gail’s photo visits to friend’s gardens – discover how they enjoy their small gardens in a big way.
The event begins at 9:30 a.m.
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February 1
Admissions at 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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February 1
Curtains Up: Peek Behind The Scenes At PPAC
You may have enjoyed a Broadway show or concert at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), but have you ever peeked behind the curtains to see how the magic really happens?
You are invited to a special open house event at PPAC where you can:
- Admire the intricacies and grandeur of the historic interiors
- Explore the projection booth for truly unique views of the theatre below
- Step onstage and behind the curtains to see the mechanics of PPAC’s acclaimed productions
- Experience the powerful and reverberating sounds of the theatre’s 1927 mighty 5-manual Wurlitzer pipe organ, one of only three of its kind ever made and meet house organist Peter Krasinski
The event begins at 1 p.m.
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February 1
Urban Wildlife Workshop “Making Science Visual” at Sprout CoWorking in Providence
Artists in this workshop will find inspiration for new work from among the myriad scientific facts about the lives of wild animals in urban areas.
Through a series of exercises, artists will practice making science -- biology, urban ecology, zoology -- visual. Skills practiced include active listening, note-taking, idea generation, and thumbnail sketching.
The event begins at 12:30 p.m.
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February 2
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.
The brunch begins at 12 p.m.
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February 2
Ice Skating in Providence
Lace-up the skates and hit the ice in Providence for a day of skating.
The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the last skating ticket being handed out at 9:30 p.m.
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February 2
Unfinished Business: The Long Civil Rights Movement at The Center for Reconciliation at Brown University
The Center for Reconciliation presents the gripping and inspiring exhibition Unfinished Business: The Long Civil Rights Movement, curated by the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ) at Brown University.
The Civil Rights Movement (The Southern Freedom Movement) was a catalyst for social change in America, disrupting the legal system of Jim Crow and racial segregation. It was composed of ordinary Black women, men, and children, many of whom placed their lives on the line to fight the laws of racial segregation.
This exhibition tells the story of the relationship between the Black organizing tradition and the movement from the moment of emancipation until the presidential campaigns of Jesse Jackson.
The event begins at 11 a.m.
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