10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - September 27, 2019

September 27

The Eagles’ Don Felder at Greenwich Odeum

Don Felder is renowned as a former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time. The bandʼs record-setting compilation Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) sold over 29 million copies in the U.S. alone and was awarded by the RIAA the top-selling album of the 20th Century.

Currently, Don and the Eagles have sold more than 83.5 million albums.

A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eaglesʼ biggest hit –the iconic, Grammy-studded smash “Hotel California” –along with fan favorites like “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes”.

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Phil Konstantin/Wikipedia

September 27

Salsa Night at 650 Roosevelt Ave, Central Falls

Come enjoy a rotating lineup of food trucks provided by PVD Food Truck EventsOpens a New Window., beer and wine from Laughing Gorilla Catering Opens a New Window., a photo station, and fun for all ages.

There will be free salsa lessons from 8-9 pm and a live band from 9-11 pm.

The event begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Brendan/Flickr Commons

September 27

The English Garden: A Lecture Series at Blithewold Mansion

The gardens of “olde England” are celebrated in poetry, painting, and prose and are considered one of the nation’s great contributions to the world’s cultural heritage.

This lecture series explores the creation and restoration of landmark gardens from the Middle Ages to the early 18th century, the period when England developed its own distinct horticultural and design traditions.

The lecture begins at 11 a.m. 

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September 28

Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Stadium Theatre

Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show so hot, it carries its own health warning.

The achievements of the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have reached incredible heights with a groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems, which the band proudly calls “bagrock.”

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Red Hot Chilli Pipers press photo

September 28

Providence Waterfire 

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

This lighting features the 2nd Annual Big Bang Science Fair presented by Brown University. 

Lighting starts at sunset. 

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PHOTO: Providence Waterfire

September 28

RI Philharmonic Orchestra at The Vets

Artistic Director and Conductor Bramwell Tovey conducts the first concert of Season 75 featuring Grammy-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.3.

The Orchestra also plays Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra.

The concert begins at 8 p.m. 

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September 28

Boat Tour of Green Jacket Shoal at Providence River Boat Company

Join University of RI Graduate School of Oceanography Marine Archaeologist David Robinson for a 60-minute exploration of the Providence waterways & Green Jacket Shoal.

David has found the remains of a historical floating dry dock & 26 wooden-hulled vessels, deemed “Rhode Island’s largest ship graveyard” and a reminder of the industrial fervor that transformed Providence into a thriving commercial waterfront.

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PHOTO: Providence River Boat Company

September 29

Final Outdoor Providence Flea of Season Across from 345 South Water Street

Featuring the area's best local vintage vendors, artists, and makers, plus community nonprofits, food purveyors and food trucks, and live musicians! Always free with free on-street parking.

The Flea opens at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Providence Flea

September 29

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville at PPAC

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all — and stay to find something they never expected. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforgettable songs from one of music’s greatest storytellers.

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September 29

Oyster Festival at Legal Sea Bar in Garden City

Back by popular demand, Legal Sea Foods’ 11th annual Oyster Festival is a celebration of all things oyster.

Stop by to enjoy a special feature menu of these mollusks served baked, fried and raw.

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Photo: RI DEM