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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 5-12

This week: WaterFire, RiverFire, and fireworks, outdoor movies and concerts, laser light show, and more!

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🎆 Rhode Island fireworks are the best fireworks

It’s officially fireworks season (Providence actually held its big celebration last night), so it’s worth highlighting some of the best shows in the area over the next couple of days.
RI VOICES | SCOTT MACKAY

4th of July in Bristol, R.I.: tradition, patriotism, and civic pride

The annual series of concerts, fund-raising events, galas, beauty contests, and carnivals has ushered in the biggest day on the town’s social calendar.
THEATER REVIEW

Theatre By The Sea’s re-envisioned ‘Tootsie’ trades gender politics for screwball sensibilities

The affectionate sendup of musical theater is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser being given a wonderful, sell-out worthy production.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 28-July 5
This week: Fourth festivities in Bristol, and across R.I., fireworks fun, Newport Pride, paint night, and more!

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 21-28
This week: Music in Woonsocket, movies in Newport, walking tours, soccer games, bouncy houses, and more!

RI HISTORY
Personal narratives of the enslaved people who built Newport have been largely unknown, until now
The voices of tradesmen and women, ropemakers, masons, and carpenters highlight a new tour and exhibit, illuminating the history of early Black Americans and its ongoing impact in Rhode Island.

CHRISTOPER MUTHER
Our travel writer shares his New England summertime favorites, from the best beach to the perfect miniature golf course
Friends, here it is, the inaugural edition of Christopher Muther’s Completely Random and Highly Personal Best-of List.

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RI ARTS

Performers announced for Providence’s 10th PVDFest

PVDFest, the city’s signature arts and culture festival, will return to downtown Providence for its 10th anniversary.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 14-21

This week: Pride Fest, Juneteenth events, bike rides, puppies, beer, and more!

THEATER REVIEW

Burbage Theatre Co.’s ‘The Motherf**ker with the Hat’ is raw, raucous, and not be missed

The poetically profane play premiered on Broadway in 2011 and is currently being superbly staged by the Burbage Theatre Company in Pawtucket.

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Falling head over high heels for Trinity Rep’s ‘La Cage aux Folles’

Theatergoers should come to this production for the extravagance, stay for the audacity, and leave having walked a mile in someone’s stilettos.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 7-14

This week: Big Pride Flea, soccer time, PVD Porchfest, block parties, historic homes, and more!

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Celebrating Pride Month in Rhode Island? Here’s what you need to know.

June’s arrival marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and spirit. Lots of festivities will be happening around the Ocean State. We’ve compiled some highlights.

THEATER REVIEW

‘A Chorus Line’: Singular sensations replace grand storytelling in Theatre By The Sea season opener

Can Theatre By the Sea, given its tendency to go big, go small?

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 31 to June 7

This week: Pride Month celebrations, Italian food, a ‘90s party, RISD exhibition, and more!