Prov Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Starts Pokemon Go Blog
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Prov Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Starts Pokemon Go Blog
The first blog series launched on Friday and features the Riverwalk in downtown Providence. The series will continue over the course of the next week and will cover the following areas.
· Federal Hill
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· Downtown Providence
· Benefit Street
· The State House area
· The West Side
· Wickenden Street/India Point Park
· and other hot spots.
Pokemon Go
Since its launch on July 6, millions have downloaded the Pokemon Go app. The game uses augmented reality, driving gamers outside to hunt for Pokemon, collect items at Pokestops, and battle other gamers at gym locations.
Downtown Providence and surrounding areas has over 200 Pokestops, 10 gyms and many different types of Pokemon.
10 Great Things to do in RI This Weekend - July 22, 2016
July 22
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.
July 22
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.
July 23
Providence Restaurant Week
Saturday is the final day of Providence Restaurant week so get down to any one of the nearly 100 restaurants all over the state and enjoy the great deals and more importantly the great food.
Enjoy a three-course lunch at $14.95 and or a three-course dinner at $29.95 or $34.95.
Plus so much more.
Click here for more information.
July 23
Newport Folk Festival
Newport Folk weekend is finally here. This year, the Festival welcomes dozens of top acts including Patti Smith, Ray LaMontagne, Norah Jones and Elvis Costello. Music begins at 11AM at Ft. Adams State Park starting today with over 50 artists scheduled. Wear some sunscreen, be patient in traffic and respect thy neighbor. That’s all you need to do enjoy the top music attraction of the year!
July 23
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.
Click here for more information.
July 23
Waterfire
Waterfire is one of the premier events in Providence and in all of Rhode Island during the summer and it is back this weekend.
Head down to Providence and enjoy a great night out.
July 24
Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea
"We are off to see the wizard..."
This is the opening weeken of Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea. Wizard of Oz is one of the great movies of all-time and is a great stage show as well.
July 24
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.
Click here for more information.
July 24
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard Sunday Jazz Series
The jazz series will take place on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Vineyard and there is NO COVER charge to get in.
Enjoy great music, food, beverages and much more.
Click here for more information.
July 24
Providence Ghost Tour
Do you believe in ghosts? No?
Well you might after taking a ghost tour around Providence.
Tours run from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Click here for more information.
