10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - March 22, 2019

March 22

Phantom of the Opera at PPAC 

The Phantom of the Opera has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of Phantom, the most successful musical of all-time, has been hailed as "an intense and spectacular new production with a stunning new design, fresh drama, and added momentum."

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PHOTO: PPAC

March 22

Star Wars Night at P-Bruins vs Belleville Senators

The Providence Bruins take on the Belleville Senators on Friday, March 22 at The Dunk on the first night of Star Wars Weekend.

Game time is set for 7 p.m. 

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March 23

Vic DiBitetto at Greenwich Odeum

Best known for his YouTube videos (over 100K followers and millions of views), DiBitetto brings his kinetic energy and outrageous sense of humor back to the Greenwich Odeum.

He has appeared on television's America's Funniest People(ABC) where he was a $10,000 Grand Prize winner as well as Stand-Up Spotlight (VH1) and Last Laugh at Pips and acted in a pilot with Woody Allen and Danny Aiello. Vic was featured in Kevin James' movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.

In addition, he has warmed-up hundreds of audiences for hit shows such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and The Ricki Lake Show. Vic has performed at many of the nation's best comedy venues such as New York City's Dangerfield's, Los Angeles' Laugh Factory, Las Vegas' Riviera Hotel, Resorts World Casino and Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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March 23

RIPS Stamp Show 2019 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Rhode Island Philatelic Society hosts its annual postage stamp show and bourse. Free admission, free parking, handicap access, free appraisals, door prizes and special show cachet, stamp dealers, kids area with free stamps.

The show goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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PHOTO: RIPS 

March 23

Fuego! Benise Tour at Stadium Theatre 

Direct from his PBS special! Benise, ‘The Prince of Spanish Guitar,’ is backed by a stage full of musicians and elaborate Spanish dancers for the national tour of Fuego, a musical adventure that includes the ‘Dress of a Thousand Roses’, the world’s largest Flamenco fan, and celebrates the passion and spirit of Spain!

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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March 23

The Z Boys and Muddy Ruckus at Columbus Theatre

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents The Z-Boys and Muddy Ruckus celebrating the release of their new split 7" with special guest The Low Cards.

The Z-Boys is a power trio playing surf rock, soul and funk for your listening and dancing pleasure.

Muddy Ruckus is an alternative rock duo of “darkly inventive americana” according to the New York Music Daily. Guitarist Ryan Flaherty and drummer Erika Stahl of Portland, Maine play a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues. This stripped-down power-duo blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit, and is known for a full rock band sound. 

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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March 23

Coastal Growers Market at New England's Casey Farm

Get a taste of some of the finest produce in Rhode Island, Saturdays at Casey Farm. Support local farmers and shop for specialty products including organic produce, pasture-fed meats, locally raised shellfish, baked goods, sweeteners, flowers, and more. Named “one of the five best farmers’ markets in New England” by Yankee Magazine.

The market goes from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

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March 23

Family Day & Youth Programs Open House at Central Rock Gym in Warwick

Are you ready to see how high you and your family can climb?!

Join in for a day of fun climbing and ice cream! With the purchase of a day pass, anyone can enjoy free staffed climbing with gear included! Not to mention free ice cream at 2! We'll also have our coaches here to answer questions and tell you all about our youth programs. All ages welcome! 

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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March 24

Three Little Pigs at Festival Ballet Providence 

Get a crash course in home construction with this delightful new chatterBOXtheatre adaptation based on the beloved childhood story of the three little pigs.

The big bad wolf can huff and puff, but one smart little pig has him outsmarted brick by brick. 

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PHOTO: Festival Ballet
 

March 24

Providence Flea Winter Pop-Ups at Hope High School 

The Providence Flea returns indoors on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the New Year through April.

Quash those winter doldrums with all of your favorite vendors and friends from the summer and holiday markets, plus lots of new additions, too.

Vintage, artisans, makers, live tunes, hot coffee, and food trucks! Always free with free off-street parking.

The market goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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