10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - September 22, 2017

September 22

14th Annual Providence Improv Fest at AS220 

This year’s festival will feature over 40 improv comedy troupes from across the country.

Included in this year’s line-up are headliners Orange Tuxedo and Trew +2, and acts from Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Vermont, New Orleans, Boston, and, Rhode Island. 

The festival starts at 7 p.m. and goes until midnight. 

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September 22

The Onion's Ian Abramson at Columbus Theatre 

Ian was recently named the “Best Experimental Comedian” and is a regular contributor for The Onion.

Comdien Ken Reid will open the show. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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September 23

Styleweek 2017 - Closing Night

Join Styleweek as they get set to close out the 2017 celebration at the Rhode Island Convention Center. 

Closing night festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. 

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September 23

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 

The 12th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival returns.

Signature events include the Grand Tasting with hundreds of wines and celebrity chef demonstrations; the Wine & Rosecliff Gala; Burgundy Grand Cru Dinner; the Vintner Dinner, a Sunday Jazz Brunch, food and wine seminars, and the Newport After Dark Party.

The festival goes from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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September 23

Waterfire 

Waterfire is the premiere event in Providence and if you haven't gotten to one yet during the summer or fall season, now is the time to plan.

Waterfire is a great night out with different vendors, music and other entertainment lining the city streets while the river is lit up by the fire. For a really romantic and fun night, hop on a gondola ride.

Waterfire begins at 6:41 p.m. 

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September 23

Fordham vs Bryant Football 

The Bryant Bulldogs will celebrate homecoming on Saturday when they host Fordham. 

Bryant is 1-2 on the season and looking to get back in the win column following back-to-back losses to Maine and then Brown. 

Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. 

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September 23

Doors Open RI Festival 

During the Doors Open RI Festival participants will have behind-the-scenes access to over 20 great places and spaces across Providence, for free.

Using a widely distributed event guide and mobile-enabled website, participants will be able to build their own explorations of participating venues.

No tickets or reservations necessary. 

The festival goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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September 24

Land, Sea, Sky Exhibit at ArtProv Gallery 

The exhibit features works by Karen Rand Anderson, Jeanne Tangney, Michelle Courier, Nick Paciorek, Jana Matusz, Nina Weiss, and Ewa Romaszewicz

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September 24

XOS Exchange Street Open Studios 

Visit 40 creative artists in studios and work/live lofts in 3 renovated mill buildings just steps from each other in Pawtucket’s Armory Arts District.

See an array of fine art and crafts, chat with artists about their concepts and techniques, watch demos, and make purchases tax-free.

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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September 24

Stranger Than Paradise at 224 Benefit Street 

The exhibit uses works of different styles, sensibilities, and eras, suggesting how human perspectives on the natural world have shifted over the centuries. 

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