10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - September 13, 2019

September 13

Friday the 13th Paranormal Investigation at Slater Mill

Join renowned New England paranormalist and Old Slater Mill interpreter Carl L. Johnson for a guided, 90-minute, after-dark investigation of the historic 1793 Old Slater Mill factory, the 1810 Wilkinson Mill waterwheel bay, and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House.

The investigation begins at 8:30 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Photophilde/Flickr Commons

September 13

Providence Improv Festival at AS220

The 16th Annual Providence Improv Festival will be taking place at AS220 Black Box at 95 Empire St. and AS220 Main Stage, in downtown Providence on September 12-14. 

Audiences who attend this year’s offerings will enjoy favorite acts from previous Fests, as well as be treated to exciting new groups from across the continent.

Over the previous 15 years, New England has experienced a growing interest and passion for improvisation – exploring its application for entertainment, education, and professional training purposes.

The festival begins at 7 p.m. 

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September 14

Misquamicut Fallfest at Misquamicut State Beach

Features World Class Carnival and Amusements, non-stop music tent entertainment, Food Truck Rodeo, an international food court, two-day classic car show, Antique Fire Truck Muster and more.

Featuring Saturday night music headline acts and more.

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PHOTO: Misquamicut Fallfest

September 14

Pops In The Park: Rhode Island Philharmonic at Slater Park

The RI Philharmonic Orchestra announces four Summer Pops concerts in various locations throughout Rhode Island. Resident Conductor Francisco Noya conducts the concerts, which are FREE and open to the public.

The event begins at 2 p.m. 

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PHOTO: RI Foundation

September 14

Providence WaterFire (Full Lighting)

A full WaterFire is a multisensory experience that has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city.

This series of bonfires, installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, entices with aromatic wood smoke, flickering firelight, and enchanting music. 

The fires will be lit at sunset. 

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PHOTO: Providence WaterFire

September 14

Rhode Island Music and Arts Festival at  India Point Park

Rhode Island's own Music & Arts Festival, live music, artists, local food and beverages at the waterfront India Point Park in downtown Providence.

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September 14

Coastal Growers Market at Casey Farm

Get a taste of some of the finest produce in Rhode Island, Saturdays at Casey Farm.

Support local farmers and shop for specialty products including organic produce, pasture-fed meats, locally raised shellfish, baked goods, sweeteners, flowers, and more. Named “one of the five best farmers’ markets in New England” by Yankee Magazine.

The market opens at 8:30 a.m. 

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September 15

32nd Annual Apple Festival at Johnston Memorial Park

With over 100 vendors in Artisan Row, festival-goers will have the opportunity to shop at a variety of vendor booths offering everything from seasonal home décor to unique gift items.

The festival will be a one-stop-shop for holiday shopping.

There will be sausage & peppers, GottaQ BBQ, clam cakes and chowder, Poppy’s gourmet kettle corn & Poppy’s waffles, hot dogs, burgers, pizza homemade ice cream and of course the festival favorite fresh apple cider doughnuts.

There will also be live local entertainment all weekend onstage.

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PHOTO: Northern RI Chamber of Commerce

September 15

Los Lobos at Greenwich Odeum

After celebrating their 40th anniversary with the cleverly titled 2013 live album Disconnected In New York City, the hard-working, constantly touring band – David Hidalgo, Louie Perez, Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano and Steve Berlin – leaps headfirst into their fifth decade with an invitation to join them as they open fresh and exciting new Gates of Gold, their first full-length studio album since 2010’s Tin Can Trust (a Grammy nominee for Best Americana Album) and second with Savoy/429 Records.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Thoughtmatters/Wikipedia

September 15

Surge - Lgbtq+ Tea Dance - "Back To School!" at Rooftop G

Go “back to school” from 4-9 PM with special drag performances by Ninny and Danuel, and with music from DJ Jake! As always, SURGE is 18 to enter, 21+ to drink, and there’s no cover. 

The Rooftop is located at 100 Dorrance Street, and complimentary valet parking is available.

The event begins at 4 p.m. 

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