10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - September 2, 2016

September 2

Bret Michaels at Twin River 

Bret Michaels is formerly the lead singer of the metal band Poison who have sold more than 45 million records all over the world and 15 million records in the United States. 

Poison has ten singles in the to 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, including 6 top 10 singles and a number one single "Every Rose Has its Thorn." 

Michaels also released multiple solo albums including the soundtrack album for the movie A Letter from Death Row, Songs of Life. 

Michaels released his latest album in May of 2015 titled True Grit. The album featured 21 new and classic hits and a new single titled "Girls on Bars." 

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September 2

Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show 

Bring Your Own Improv is in it's 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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September 2

Food Truck Friday 

It's Food Truck Fridayt at Roger Williams Park Zoo at Carousel Village from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Enjoy great food, live music and a beer garden tonight and every Friday until October 28. 

The event is free to attend, but there are nominal fees to ride the carousel, participate in pony rides, or to enjoy the bounce house.

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September 3

Pawtucket Arts Festival 

The Pawtucket Arts Festival in Bristol is in its second weekend of action and you don't want to miss out.The festival runs through September 25. 

The festival celebrates creative and cultural life in the City of Pawtucket by presenting vibrant arts events during the month of September for resident audiences and for visitors to the City and the Blackstone River Valley. 

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September 3

Body Worlds Vital at RI Convention Center 

BODY WORLDS Vital celebrates the potential of the human body and the body in motion. Featuring authentic human bodies, the exhibition shows the body in health, distress, and disease. These detailed anatomical studies, compositions, and representations allow visitors a penetrating gaze at what lies beneath the skin.

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September 3

Hope Street Farmers Market 

The Hop Street Farmers market takes place at Lippit Park starting at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. 

Head down there for  a full day of shopping for any product that you may need. 

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September 4

3rd Annual Water Safety Festival 

The 3rd annual Water Safety Festival is set for Sunday at Slater Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The event is a FREE community event and open to the public. 

Participants can learn CPR, become an organ donor, donate blood, back to school backpack drive, face painting, photo booth, FREE life jackets and door alarms, meet Coastie the tug boat, Josh The Otter, Larry the Life Vest, Sparky The Fire Dog and go into his smoke house to learn about fire safety, entertainment

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September 4

6th Annual Guatemala Festival 

The 6th annual Guatemala FEstival is set for Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. at India Point Park in Providence.

Admission is FREE. 

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September 4

Providence Flea 

Sunday is the first day of the Providence Flea taking place on 345 South Water St. in Providence. 

Head to the Flea to pick up some vintage finds, fashion, furniture, art, local artisans and much more. 

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September 4

Waterfire 

Its Labor Day Weekend, no work on Monday so why not spend the night in Providence a Waterfire? 

Waterfire is one of the most popular events in the state  and is well known across New England and the country. 

Waterfire starts at 7:35 p.m. 

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