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Rhode Island Tourism - Event Listings
Statewide events for the next 30-days

  • Victorian Christmas Concert
    Join the Beechwood Theatre Company for an evening of classical Christmas music, both a capella and accompanied. Sponsored by the Beechwood Foundation. All seats 10.
  • Sweeney Todd
    The infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. His thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie recipe
  • Amahl and the Night Visitors
    This holiday show is about three kings on their way to Bethlehem who stop to rest at the home of Amahl, a crippled boy, and his mother. Though they are very poor, they offer the kings hospitality, shelter and entertainment from their shepherd friends. Late that that night, Amahls mother is caught trying to steal some of the kings gold, but when she explains that it is for her starving child, she is forgiven. Amahl offers his crutch as a special gift to the baby Jesus and is miraculously cured.
  • The Community Players present A Chorus Line
    The Community Players, now in their 89th season, present the Tony-award winning musical, A Chorus Line, November 6-22. FriSat at 8 pm, Sun at 2 pm. Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket across from McCoy Stadium. Reserve at www.thecommunityplayers.org or call 401 726-6860.
  • Visit with Santa
    Celebrate the holiday season in wild style at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Meet the Jolly Old Elf himself while enjoying a hearty breakfast buffet or afternoon cookies and milk with a variety of activities for the whole family. A photo with Santa for each child and admission to the Zoo for the day are included. Tickets must be purchased in advance either at the ticket window or by calling 401-941-4998. For more information, call or visit www.rwpzoo.org.
  • Santas Arrival and Holiday Parade
    Usher in the holiday season with the Jolly Old Elf himself at Roger Williams Park Zoo. See Santa arrive in grand style, then take part in a festive holiday parade, see the animals receive some gifts of their own and enjoy a number of other activities thatll get the whole family glowing with holiday cheer. Activities are free with regular Zoo admission. Toy donations and coat donations for those in need will be accepted. Visit www.rwpzoo.org for details, or call 401-785-3510.
  • Boy Scout Pin and Beltloop Days
    Boy Scouts are invited to the Zoo for a day of fun and discovery just for them. While enjoying the exhibits, scouts will learn about wildlife from Zoo staff and earn their Wildlife Conservation Pin and Beltloop. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.rwpzoo.org beginning in mid-summer, or call 401-785-3510 x352
  • Rhode Island Philharmonic Presents Hello, Cello
    Larry Rachleff, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello DE FALLA The Three-Cornered Hat ELGAR Cello Concerto STRAVINSKY Petrouchka
  • Rhode Island Philharmonic Rush Hour Series
    Have you always wanted to try out a classical concert -see what all the fuss was about , but never seemed to find the time A Rush Hour concert is the place for you Join hundreds of other music lovers who enjoy these short, classical, informal and informative concerts on 4 early FRIDAY evenings throughout the Season.
  • Hayes Greenfields Music For A Green Planet
    Joyful, jazzy and witty music that celebrates the environment. Great for families, little kids and people of all ages. Bring a picnic blanket and come and enjoy your favorite folk songs put to words about keeping our planet green. Trader Joes food for free Tickets 7.00 under 16 and 12.00 for adults.
  • FirstWorks presents Cirque Mechanics
    The incomparable Cirque Mechanics fly, climb and contort their way through rotating gears, trampoline walls and aerial hoops. Headlining FirstWorks Festival 2009, this international troupe of veterans from Cirque du Soleil, Pickle Family Circus and Moscow Circus transform PPAC into a wondrous Birdhouse Factory. Inspired by the masterful industrial murals of Diego Rivera, the illustrations of Rube Goldberg, and the political slapstick of Charlie Chaplin, these literally off-the-wall performers delight audiences of all ages.
  • FirstWorks presents Providence Singers with Boston Modern Orchestra
    The 100-voice Providence Singers season opener features masterworks expressly written for chorus and percussion. Highlighted by a world premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Tarik ORegan, the program includes the New England premiere of Lou Harrisons epic La Koro Sutro The Heart Sutra, featuring an American gamelan ensemble, a world premiere by Grammy-nominated composer Tarik ORegan, a double-chorus work by Rhode Island-raised Nico Muhly, and works by American Masters Philip Glass and Steve Reich. Presented in collaboration with Boston Modern Orchestra Project.
  • If These Walls Could Talk... RI Reds Hockey Its Past and Present
    The Rhode Island Reds havent played a hockey game in 32 years, but theres still a group of fans cheering for them the Rhode Island Reds Heritage Society. Join us in welcoming Buster Clegg, a former Reds general manager and the groups current president, to share the teams history and the growth of its Heritage Society today.
  • Caring for your Family Papers
    You can take steps to ensure that your familys papers last well into the future. Join us for the first session of a two-part series in which you will learn techniques to care for your family records. Library staff will discuss options for arranging and storing documents. The second session, which will take place during the spring, will focus on caring for books. The fee is 30 for RIHS members, 35 for non-members. The cost of registration includes an archiving starter kit with sample archival materials. Please register in advance by calling 273-8107 x12. Space is limited to 20 participants.
  • New Beginnings 188th Annual Meeting of the RI Historical Society
    The Rhode Island Historical Society will hold its 188th Annual Meeting to renew the past year and celebrate our progress and achievements, looking to our new beginnings for the future This year, we are delighted to have highly successful and noted historian, Dr. Maury Klein as our keynote speaker.
  • 2nd Annual Turkey Two-step Dinner Dance
    Our Thanksgiving bash featuring award winning Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp playing cajun and Creole plus Girl Howdy playing Western Swing. Complimentary holiday buffet
  • Shakespeare in Rep
    One company, two classics. See each play on alternating days or see both in one day for a special price of just 57.
  • Concert and contradance
    AtwaterDonnelly perform traditional folk music and dance, with the added feature of offering a contradance - no partner or experience necessary.
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra
    With the long awaited new album Night Castle on the verge of being released, Trans-Siberian Orchestra one of rock musics biggest areana attractions, announces it will once again launch another momumental North American tour.
  • Music in the Galleries
    On November 15th the Newport Art Museum presents Musica Dolce String Quartet Early Romantic Music featuring Ann Samuelson, Paulinka deRochemont violins Diane Guillemette viola and Elizabeth Reardon cello playing string quartets by Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Schubert. Museum members 5 non-members 10 member households 10 non-member households 15
  • Circo Aereo
    Intellectual circus - mixes traditional circus arts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative theatre, movement and charming humor.
  • Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
    The exquisite charm of Ukrainian folk dancing and the wealth of its traditions.