10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - March 3, 2017

March 3

The Lion King at PPAC 

"Hakuna Matata" it means no worries because the Lion King is in town. 

What better way to kick off a weekend than by seeing Disney's "The Lion King" at PPAC. 

"The Lion King" has won six tony awards and features the class music of Elton John and Tim Rice. 

Grab the kids and head to the theater for a night you will never forget. 

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March 3

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 3

Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players 

Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB. 

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March 4

Book Sale at Knight Memorial Library 

Looking for a new book to read? 

Knight Memorial Library in Providence is hosting a book sale from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. featuring thousands of books. 

The sale will also consist of videos, CDs, DVDs and much more. 

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March 4

Cornell vs Brown 

The Brown Bears men's basketball team plays their final home game of the season on Saturday night at the Pizzitola Center against Cornell. 

Prior to the game, seniors J.R. Hobbie, Tavon Blackmon and Steven Spieth will be honored for their four years at Brown. 

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. 

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March 4

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 4

Fight for Air Climb at Omni Providence Hotel 

This "vertical road race" will see 1,000 participants, including firefighters in full gear, racing up 22 floors inside the Omni Providence Hotel.

Climb solo or start a team for this unique fitness event and, after climbing, head over to the after party at Union Station Brewery to get awards for fastest climbers and teams!

Funds raised benefit the American Lung Association.

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March 5

Seussational at the Providence Children's Museum

Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with a weekend-long celebration full of characters, Dr. Suess related l activities, silly stories and other Seuss-inspired fun. 

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

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March 5

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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March 5

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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