10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - September 23, 2016

September 23

Wicked at PPAC 

What happened in the Land of Oz before Dorothy got there? 

Learn the story of the witches of OZ who formed the unlikeliest of friendships before the world decides to call one witch "good" and the other "wicked."

Show times vary. 

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September 23

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 23

Food Truck Friday 

It's Food Truck Friday 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.

September 24

Harvard vs. Brown at Brown Stadium 

The Brown Bears football team is coming off a huge come from behind win over in-state rival Bryant University and now they host Ivy League rival Harvard at 2 p.m. 

The Crimson have won the last five games over the Bears. 

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September 24

Yoga at The Chanler 

September is national Yoga month and on Saturday, the Chanler is hosting a yoga class from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

The cost is $10 for locals and complimentary for guests. Mats and block rentals are an additional $5. 

http://www.thechanler.com/services/onsiteservicesClick here for more information. 

September 24

International Octoberfest 

The 24th Annual International Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, September 24 from noon to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, September 25 from noon to 5 p.m.  at the Alex and Ani City Center in Providence. 

The festival will feature Biergartens serving over 50 brews as well as full bars for those who prefer cocktails and other drinks. There will also be German offerings from a variety of food trucks and live bands playing Bavarian music and other international influences like reggae, Latin, and surf rock grooves.

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September 24

Waterfire 

Waterfire in Providence is one of Rhode Island's premier events and if you failed to get to one over the summer, there is still time. 

Waterfire begins at 7:30 p.m. 

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September 25

Design Week RI 

This is the final weekend to enjoy Design Week RI. 

Design Week RI partners with individuals and organizations to bring more than 35 events including speakers, tours, lunches, panel conversations, parties, awards and more. 

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September 25

Lobster Boil to Benefit Culinary Dreams 

Hope & Main and the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Culinary Federation are presenting a three course Lobster Boil fundraiser on Sunday. 

Guests will be able to bid on New England-themed silent auction picnic baskets containing Hope & Main-made products and gift certificates from local restaurants. The night will end with a dessert buffet of Hope & Main member companies’ cupcakes, toffee, cookies, pie, macarons, truffles, and biscotti. Live music provided by Warren-based Beatles tribute band Marmalade Skies. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in the Schoolyard of Hope & Main, 691 Main Street in Warren, RI. 

Proceeds from the event create opportunities for young chefs and food entrepreneurs to pursue their culinary dreams. 

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September 25

Pawtucket Arts Festival 

The final weekend of the Pawtucket Arts Festival is here. This is your last chance to check out some cool at. 

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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