10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - November 4, 2016

Nov. 4

Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory

Frosty Drew Observatory Stargazing Nights is the place to be for all your astronomy needs. They are open every Friday night at 6 p.m. or after sunset, whichever comes later, live views of the night sky and the cosmos are available for all. 

The cost is FREE. 

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Nov. 4

Festival Ballet Providence Presents Up Close On Hope at Black Box Theatre

Festival Ballet Providence’s (FBP) acclaimed Black Box Theatre series Up Close on Hope will feature one of the most popular works by choreographer George Balanchine, as well as two vastly different works by resident choreographer Viktor Plotnikov. 

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Nov. 4

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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Nove. 5

Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I at PPAC

The King and I is considered one of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s best works. 

The play features classic songs such as “Getting to Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers," and many more. 

The story is set in 1860’s tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

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Nov. 5

The Great International Beer Festival at RI Convention Center 

The Great International Beer Festival will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center. 

The festival will feature over 250 beers from all around the world and plenty of brewers to talk to while tasting. 

The event is 21+. 

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Nov. 5

Brown Football vs. Yale 

The Brown Bears play their second to last home game of the season on Saturday afternoon when they host the Yale Bulldogs at 12:30 p.m. at Brown Stadium. 

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Nov. 5

Waterfire Salute to Veterans

One of the most iconic events in Providence, Waterfire, becomes even better when they salute the veterans on Saturday night. 

Waterfire begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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Nov. 6

A Tale of Two Houses in Lincoln

Explore the history of Lincoln by taking a tour of the homes of some of its most prominent families: Arnold House (1693) and Hearthside House Museum (1810). Compare and contrast these houses and the lives of the people who called them home.

Tours run from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

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Nov. 6

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. 6

Newport Restaurant Week 

Enjoy a Sunday in Newport as the celebrate Restaurant week with 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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