10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - November 11

Nov. 11

Dartmouth vs. URI Basketball 

The #23 URI Rams open up their basketball season on Friday night when they host Dartmouth at the Ryan Center. 

The Rams are ranked for the first time since the 2007-08 season. URI begins their season on November 11 at home against Dartmouth.  

Tip off is set for 7 p.m. 

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Nov. 11

Attend One of the Many Veterans Day Events in RI 

Veterans day is on November 11 and there are events all across the state of Rhode Island. 

Be sure to honor those who have served our country by attending one or more of the events. 

For a list of events, click here. 

Nov. 11

Bring Your Own Improv - Family Friendly Comedy Show 

Bring Your Own Improv is in its 9th season at the Warwick Museum of Art. 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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Nov. 12

Breathtaking Barber at The Vets 

The Breathtaking Barber orchestra will perform at The Vets on Saturday, November 12 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

The concert features Larry Rachleff and conductor Alexander Kerr.

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Nov. 12

Rhode Island Comic Con 

Rhode Island Comic Con is back for its 5th year, and this year could be the biggest one yet. 

Guests include comic book legend Stan Lee, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Creator Kevin Eastman, wrestling legend Ric Flair and many more. 

Plus, don't miss out on cool events like the Bruneau & Co Auctioneers live auction on Sunday, November 13 and the Cosplay contest on Saturday night. 

November 12 is the prime day to go because all the celebrities will be there and Comic Con is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

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Nov. 12

Creative Hands Art Sale at Temple Emanu-El

Creative Hands is an art sale celebrating the creative people in the community. Local and regional artists and craftspeople will be displaying and selling a variety of items, including jewelry, glass, wood, textiles, photography, painting, soap, children's books, and more. 

Whether you are looking for something beautiful, whimsical, practical, or just something a bit different for yourself or for a gift, you won't want to miss Creative Hands.

The art sale runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. 

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Nov. 13

Food Truck Sunday Funday at The Hot Club 

`Head over to the Hot Club parking lot every Sunday as it is turned into a Food Truck Festival  called "Food Truck Sunday Funday." 

Each Sunday, there will be different themes and celebrations. Experience great local food trucks and live music. Enjoy local beer and a full bar, live music, and boat rides from Providence River Boat Company.

For those worried about missing football, have no fear because the games will be on. 

Food Truck Sunday Funday begins at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m.

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Nov. 13

Niagara vs Brown Basketball at the Pizzitola Center 

College basketball returns this weekend and the Brown Bears play their home opener on Sunday, November 13 against Niagara at the Pizzitola Center on the Brown campus. 

Tip off is set for 3 p.m. 

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Nov. 13

Greenhouse Open House at Blithewold Mansion

Visit Blithewold Mansion’s special greenhouse “open house” and see what is growing under the glass. Gardens Manager, Gail Read, will be on site to answer questions. 

A botanical exhibit of nature’s curiosities gathered from the grounds will be on display in the potting shed. Come, unplug, and tune in to nature! 

All ages welcome. Refreshments will be served.

The open house runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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Nov. 13

Final Day of Newport Restaurant Week 

This is the final weekend and November 13 is the final day of Newport Restaurant week. Don't miss out. 

Newport Restaurant Week consists of more than 50 restaurants, all serving great food at a great price. 

Restaurants include The Black Pearl, Castle Hill Inn and the Mooring, just to name a few. 

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