10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - November 2, 2018

November 2

Gallery Z Affordable Art Exhibit 

Gallery Z on Federal Hill has announced the opening of its Affordable Art exhibit.

A range of sizes, mediums and subject manner are on display including original paintings, drawings, and photography – still lifes, studies and portraits, landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes, abstracts, figuratives and geometrics.

There are local artists’ glass bowls, vases, pottery, sculpture and assemblages, limited-edition prints and intricate handmade fine jewelry by local jewelry artists, including Richard Bradley’s ornate theatrical creations, as well as an area featuring RI-themed small artworks and fun gifts.   

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November 2

Friday Night Live at Everett Stage

Hilarious Improv Comedy featuring live music from guitarist/composer Bertrand Laurence and pianist Keith Munslow! Get beside yourself with FNL’s interactive scenes, on-the-spot musicals, improvised song, dance, and skits! Performances are intended for audiences of all ages, personality types, and food groups. 

The event goes from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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November 2

Pride and Prejudice at Trinity Rep

This playful and comedic adaptation of Austen’s much-beloved novel runs. The play premiered in 2017 and has quickly become one of the most popular new plays for regional theaters around the country.

The adaptation remains true to Austen’s story while infusing a new sense of hilarity and effervescence.

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November 3

RI Comic Con at Dunkin' Donuts Center and RI Convention Center & The Omni

Rhode Island Comic-Con is returning to downtown Providence this weekend for the seventh straight year, but this time with an added venue - The Omni Hotel.

RI Comic-Con takes place from Friday, November 2 to Sunday, November 4.

Comic-Con will be open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.  

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November 3

Cornucopia Celebration at The Pennfield School 

The Pennfield School announced the schedule for its is set to host its 27th annual Cornucopia Arts Celebration.

Professional artisans will display for sale their works of art including woodworking, jewelry, clothing, pottery, photography, home decor, and other high-quality crafts. Cornucopia is a juried show and artisans are selected to participate based on the quality and uniqueness of their art.

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November 3

Clay Camero And The County Line Bandits With Violet, Mille And Virusse at Columbus Theatre

The Columbus Cooperative proudly presents Clay Camero and the County Line Bandits with special guests Violet, Mille, and Virusse.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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November 3

Newport Restaurant Week 

This is the first weekend of Newport Restaurant Week. 

Newport Restaurant Week takes place both in the spring and in the fall with more than 50 participating restaurants offering extraordinary two-course prix fixe lunches for $20 and three-course prix fixe dinners for $35, and a three-course premier prix fixe dinner for $50.

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November 4

Greek Food Fair & Christmas Bazaar at Annunciation Church

Delicious Greek food and pastry including lamb dinners, Greek-style chicken, pastichio (Greek lasagna), souvlaki, Gyro's, Greek rice pudding, baklava and more!
All served indoors in the Demetrakas Hall for dine in or take out!

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

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November 4

Drag Brunch at Massimo 

Brunch at Massimo features savory favorites like Pork Cheek Carbonara, Short Rib Hash and Pork Belly Grilled Cheese. Homemade sweets include Bombolinis, Briche French Toast and Mixed Berry Bread Pudding. 

The brunch begins at 12 p.m. 

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November 4

PVD Grub Crawl at The Black Sheep

PVD Grub Crawl, a Downtown Providence Foody ExpeRIence :) each stop on the grub crawl will offer a tasting from participating eatery partners.

Between tastings soak up all that downtown has to offer - amazing shopping, architecture, public art and history.

The event runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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