10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - June 7, 2019

June 7

Providence Gay Men's Chorus Presents “Rights of Passage” at Greenwich Odeum 

The Providence Gay Men’s Chorus is topping off the 2019 concert season with a performance of “Rights of Passage.”

“This year is an iconic and historic year for the LGBTQ community as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ movement. The PGMC honors Stonewall’s 50th anniversary by musically celebrating the milestones achieved in the LGBTQ movement that were only possible because of the trailblazers who first stood up for their rights. Join us as we celebrate all of the things that unite all of our hearts, minds, and communities through song,” said artistic director Kim Kuda.

The performance will take place at 7 p.m.

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PHOTO: Jack Hartwein-Sanchez/website

June 7

Marisol at Trinity Rep 

The Obie Award-winning play was first produced in 1992. Its themes remain relevant to contemporary audiences trying to make sense of a world they don’t recognize.

The fantastical and surreal story centers on Marisol Perez’s attempt to find hope among the ruins when she wakes up one day to find her reality displaced by the effect of a war between God and the angels.

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PHOTO: Trinity Rep 

June 8

PVD Fest

For the fifth straight year, PVDFest is set to bring more than 60 performances to downtown Providence over a span of four days. 

Performers include local musicians like Rose Weaver and Briana White, to dance shows and more.

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PHOTO: PVD Fest

June 8

Gaspee Days Parade at Narragansett Parkway

Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community – and there's no better way to do that than by celebrating over 50 years of the Gaspee Days Parade. Combining colonial groups from all over with our modern and vibrant community, this is truly a show not to miss.

Each year, friends and neighbors crowd along a two-mile stretch of Narragansett Parkway anxiously awaiting the march of the parade.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Gaspee Days Committee 

June 8

Worldwide Knit In Public Day at Old Slater Mill

Free and open gathering of knitters of all levels and interests - from learners and novices, to experienced artists - simply to practice and share their craft in an open public space.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Slater Mill event page

June 8

RI Day of Portugal at Downtown Providence 

RI Day of Portugal hosts a variety of events throughout the community. These events showcase our heritage and culture through entertaining and family-friendly activities.

There is something for everyone to enjoy as we prepare for the crown jewel of the schedule with the celebration of Day of Portugal in RI.

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June 9

Arena Curling Club Championship at Schnieder Arena

The Ocean State Curling Club is hosting its 10th annual Grand National Curling Club (GNCC) Arena Curling Club Championship at Schnieder Arena. 

The tournament brings 32 teams (128 curlers) to RI from nineteen Arena Curling Clubs, located from Florida to Maine.

The multi-bracket play-down format ends with the four event finals matches on the last day of the event.

Spectators may attend the event for free to watch some curling.

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PHOTO: BinoCanada/Flickr Commons

June 9

Warwick Symphony Orchestra: Pop Up Concert at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Listen to the sounds of the Warwick Symphony Orchestra. 

Find them in the Wilderness Plaza near the Zoo's newest exhibit, Faces of the Rainforest. Please note: Concert is FREE with Zoo admission.

The concert begins at 1 p.m. 

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June 9

Music On The Hill: Johann Sebastian Bach at St. Gregory the Great Church

Music of Bach, with Anne Marie Gabriele, oboe; Nicholas Goluses, guitar; Gregory Cardi, Anton Miller & Kristen Pellegrino, violin; Rita Porfiris, viola; Trevor Handy & Elisa Kohanski, cello; John Pellegrino, bass

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann/ Wikipedia 

June 9

Providence Flea Across from 345 South Water Street

Featuring the area's best local vintage vendors, artists and makers, plus community nonprofits, food purveyors and food trucks, and live musicians! Always free with free on-street parking. 

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

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PHOTO: Providence Flea