10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - March 10, 2017

March 10

Elan Trotman Performing at Bryant University 

Trotman is one of jazz's most thrilling and emotive performers. Trotman continues to stand out and push boundaries as a composer, performer, teacher and recording artist.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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March 10

RI Songwriters with Chuck Williams at Sandywoods Center for the Arts 

Get down to Sandywoods and listen to some great live music. 

The live show will feature four artists, including folk artist Davey O, performing for 30 minutes. 

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March 10

Arctic Blast: Experiments in Frost at Anchor Bend Glassworks

 Arctic Blast: Experiments in Frost shows off modern sandblasting & silvering techniques. Frosted handblown glass Anchors, Waves, and Sea Creatures are the centerpieces of this show.

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March 11

61st Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Get the St. Patrick's Day celebrations started with the Newport parade. 

The parade kicks off from the Newport City Hall and runs through Washington Square, down Thames Street, and ends at St. Augustine's Church. Parade will be held rain or shine.

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March 11

Kids' Story Time at Books on the Square 

Parents and children can join storytellers for the ongoing story time events with talented storytellers.

 Story Time events last approximately 30 minutes. This event is best suited for children 6 months–6 years old.10:30-11am Mondays, Babies11:00-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, All. 

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March 11

New England Saltwater Fishing Show at RI Convention Center

Get ready for fishing season by attending the New England Saltwater Fishing Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center. 

The fishing show features tackle, rods, reels, lures, electronics, charter guides, boats, motors, kayaks, coolers, clothing and everything else you need for the season. 

Admission is $10 and Saturday’s hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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March 12

Brainweek RI at Brown University 

Award-winning author, TED Talk presenter, and University of Southern California Gould School of Law Professor Elyn Saks will deliver the event’s keynote address. 

Saks is an expert in mental health law and an advocate for those with mental illness. She herself lives with schizophrenia.

The event is FREE and begins at 2 p.m. 

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March 12

Engineer It! Shadow Science at Providence Children's Museum 

Kids investigate the science of shadows as they test objects for opacity, play with scale, and use their bodies to interrupt light beams.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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March 12

Bubbles and Beats at Rooftop at Providence G

Spend your Sunday afternoon on the Rooftop at the Providence, and enjoy drink specials all day, music by some of the area's top DJs*, and relax by one of several fire pits. 

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March 12

Newport Seal Tour 

Take a one-hour tour aboard one of our education vessels as we cruise through historic Newport Harbor and take in 360-degree views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. 

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