10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - May 6

May 6

Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy at PPAC 

Two superstar comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will reunite on the RFD-TV presents "We've Been Thinking Tour" in Providence. 

The show will feature both comedians delivering tons of laughs  using all new material. 

You don't want to mis this night. 

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May 6

Harvard vs. Brown Ivy League Lacrosse Tournament 

The Brown Bears men's lacrosse team won the Ivy league regular season title outright and are #2 in the country. 

Brown hosts the Ivy League Tournament starting on Friday when they face Harvard at 8 p.m. at Stevenson-Pincince Field. 

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May 6

Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show 

Bring Your Own Improv is in it's 9th season. The show is an interactive show that is fun for the entire family and encourages audience participation. 

The show goes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors, military & Children 12 and under. 

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May 7

Free Comic Book Day 

Free Comic Book is set to take place for the 15th year and presents a great opportunity to pick up a cool book for free. 

The day also presents a great opportunity for new readers and or collectors. to get into comics. Got to store, pick up a cool book and see if you like it. If you don't, oh well, it was free. 

But if you do, you may read comics forever. 

Click here for a list of local shops particpating. 

May 7

Children's Book Week Celebration 

Head to Books on the Square in Providence for Children's Book Week Celebration. This is the final weekend. 

The celebration goes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and all in stock children's books are 20% off. 

Great time to get some new books. 

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May 7

Kentucky Derby Brunch and Viewing Party 

It's Derby Day. 

The Arcade in Providence will host a Kentucky Derby brunch and viewing party from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

The party will feature Two Roads Brewing Company Conn'tucky Lighting 2016 craft beer tapped & Mint Juleps with Berkshire Mountain Distillers bourbon on draft!

So grab the fanciest hat you have and head on down to the Arcade. 

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May 7

Great International Spring Beer Festival 

The 10th annual Great International Spring Beer Festival will be held outdoors at Mulligans Island in Cranston from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

The festival will include a performance by Steve Smith & The Nakeds and feature over 250 beers from more than 40 brewers. 

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May 8

Mother's Day Brunch at Garde 

Garde, the ProvidenceG restaurant venue which is developing a significant reputation for its new American preparation of French-inspired seafood and meat using the freshest, locally sourced seasonal ingredients – will offer à la carte brunch and dinner throughout the weekend, with featured specials, on Sunday, May 8.

Crafted by Garde's new Corporate Executive Chef Robert Sisca moms and their families can enjoy brunch at Garde from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner beginning at 5 p.m. 

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May 8

Wright's Farm for Mother's Day 

Wright’s Farm Restaurant is another option to celebrate with all the special mothers this Mother’s Day,  Sunday, May 8th.  Wright’s famous family-style chicken dinners will be served from 11:30 am – 8:00 pm.  Reservations are recommended for parties of all sizes.  

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Mother's Day Evening at Pot Au Feu 

Jac & Co - Jacques & Corinne will be playing again this year on the Saturday night before Mother’s Say. 

In 2015 Jac & Co played the Jazz & Dinner Series to a sold out house with two standing ovations.

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