 |
 |
Rhode Island Events
|
Featured Events |
|
|
Space available |
Space available |
|
2008 Events |
| Click Here to View 2008 Events |
|
2009 Events |
February 21 - Mardi Gras Ball, Cranston - Popular annual event with dance, live music, costume contest with prizes, Cajun food for purchase, cash bar. Bands will all jam together at end of night. See website for schedule. Partial proceeds benefit Very Special Arts RI. 401-783-3926 Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Ballroom (3828) April 2 - 5 - SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival, Providence - The Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts Festival showcases the best in independent films from across the country and around the world. To offer their audience a richer festival experience, SENE also includes musical performances and art exhibits as part of the four-day festival. SENE's mission is to promote independent film, music and art with year-round screenings, music concerts, art exhibits, educational programs and events and provide a fun, exciting and festival experience for their filmmakers, musicians, artists and audience. 401-568-7959 (3825) April 13 - 19 - Party for the Planet- Zoo Earth Day Event, Providence - Roger Williams Park Zoo, the third oldest zoo in the country, has entertained and delighted Rhode Islanders since its opening in 1872. Its beautiful Victorian buildings have been home to many legendary animals. (401) 785-3510 Roger Williams Park Zoo (3829) May 16 - Spring Craft Show and Bazaar Benefit, Woonsocket - To Benefit the American Cancer Society 401-349-0210 (4425) June 2 - 7 - Newport International Film Festival, Newport - Week-long film festival in historic Newport, features documentaries, shorts, feature-length films and animation and includes competition, themed sidebars, a retrospective and extensive children's program. (401)846-9100 Opera House Theater (3409) June 12 - Gaspee Days Fireworks Extravaganza, Warwick - Starts at dusk (401)781-1772 Salter's Grove Park, Narragansett Parkway (3411) June 12 - 14 - Gaspee Days Colonial Encampment, Warwick - Authentic encampment gives visitors a feel for Colonial military life. Dozens of milita camp out for the weekend in authentic Revolutionary style. Hosted by the Pawtuxet Rangers, RIM. 401-781-1772 Pawtuxet Park (5556) June 13 - Gaspee Days Parade, Warwick - Colonial fife & drum corps, Civil War era units, modern day drum & bugle corps,& much more! The Mummers are the grand finale unit. 10 a.m. (401) 781-1772 Pawtuxet Village Narragansett Parkway (3410) June 13 - Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival, Carolina - Entertainment, competitions, Highland dancing, heavy athletics, sheep herding, and more. 401-596-5849 Washington County Fairgrounds (5557) June 20 - Annual Summer Pops Concert, Westerly - Bring your picnic and a blanket and welcome summer with the Chorus of Westerly, the Boston Festival Orchestra,special guests, and Grucci Fireworks. 401-596-8663 Wilcox Park (5558) June 20 - Health and Fitness Summer Open House at Rondeau's, Johnston - Free Health & Fitness Event. Free Classes 10a,11a,12p,& 1p. Fun for entire Fam! (401)996-5425 (5574) June 27 - 28 - Narragansett Art Festival, Narragansett - Over 95 artists exhibiting in fine art only show. Proceeds to Rotary scholarships and charities. Free admission. Veteran's Memorial Park at the Towers, Memorial Square, Narragansett. 401-789-7713 Veteran's Memorial Park (5559) July 4 - Bristol Civic, Military & Fireman's Parade, Bristol - Nation's oldest 4th of July parade. Thousands of visitors and marchers, dozens of floats, bands, veterans' and patriotic organizations and military units. Patriotic exercises, a tradition dating to 1785, are held prior to the start of the parade. 401-253-0445 (5560) July 4 - Linden Place Museum's Annual 4th of July Picnic, Bristol - Linden Place, an 1810 Federal mansion in the heart of Bristol will once again host its annual Fourth of July Parade Picnic. Linden Place Mansion (5561) July 5 - 11 - SoundSession'09, Providence - SoundSession'09 is New England's premier summer music festival in Rhode Island's capital city. A multi-stage, genre-defying event, the festival is produced by the Providence Black Repertory Company in collaboration with the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism. 401-351-0353 (3835) July 10 - 26 - Newport Music Festival, Newport - The 2009 Newport Music Festival celebrates its 41st season. Continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport. 401-846-0700 Newport Mansions (5562) July 18 - 20 - 48 Hour Film Project, Providence - 202-966-7960 (3826) July 17 - 19 - South County Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kingston - Balloon Glow and entertainment Friday night. Hot air balloons, crafts, car shows, Revolutionary War encampment, music, fun kids events, shows and demo food, carnival. 401-783-1770 University of Rhode Island Athletic Fields (5564) August 1 - 2 - Newport Folk Festival, Newport - Founded in 1959, the Newport Folk Festival is legendary for presenting well known folk stars along with the best known talents of the day. All day Sat. and Sun. (800) 514-3849 Fort Adams State Park (5565) August 4 - 9 - The Rhode Island International Film Festival, Providence - The Rhode Island International Film Festival has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema; earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. 401-861-4445 Columbus Theatre Arts Center (3827) August 7 - 9 - Newport Jazz Festival, Newport - The legendary Newport Jazz Festival is a spectacular 3-day outdoor event that features the best in classic and contemporary jazz. Recent line-ups have included Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr., Wynton Marsalis and many more. Friday Night, all day Sat and Sun. (800) 514-3849 International Tennis Hall of Fame & Fort Adams State Park (5566) August 12 - 16 - Washington County Fair, Carolina - Rhode Island largest authentic county fair. Annual fair with country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children's games and more. Daily, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. 401-782-8139 Washington County Fairgrounds (5567) August 28 - September 13 - Pawtucket Arts Festival, Pawtucket - A City-wide arts festival showcasing the arts and artists in the City of Pawtucket. 401-724-2200 (3803) August 29 - 30 - Newport Arts Festival, - Experience the excitement of Newport Arts Festival - Browse through a colorful marketplace of fine and functional art on Newport's scenic waterfront. You'll view the work of select regional and national artists, including wearable art, wood and glass work, paintings, photography, pottery and more. 401-847-0960 Newport Yachting Center (3832) September 4 - 6 - Rhythm & Roots Festival, Charlestown - Annual roots musical festival with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, Americana & other roots music. Features two huge dance floors, 4 music stages, dance lessons, wide array of food vendors (from Cajun & Creole cuisine to southern style barbecue, Greek, and Middle Eastern foods, vegetarian dishes and fresh native seafood along with beer, wine, and an assortment of other beverages plus an array of New Orleans style pastries, desserts, and fresh ground coffees including espresso and cappuccino). 888-855-6940 Ninigret Park (3833) September 5 - 7 - Newport Waterfront Irish Festival, Newport - On Labor Day weekend, Newport sheds its nautical theme and takes on a shade of green, during the three day family event. Live entertainment and authentic Irish cuisine note the festival, as people from around the area come celebrate their Irish pride. Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 11am-8pm, Mon. 11am-6pm 401-846-1600 Newport Yachting Center (5569) October 10 - 12 - International Oktoberfest, Newport - It's all here, German Food, Beer, and Entertainment. There will be three stages of authentic German music and folk dancing. Experience Bavarian culture throughout our festival village. Also enjoy the best of German and Domestic Oktoberfest Brews in the International Biergarten. For your shopping needs take a stroll through the Harvest Marketplace. International Oktoberfest in a community event supporting our charitable partners. 401-846-1600 Newport Yachting Center (3834) October 11 - Columbus Day Parade, Westerly - Rhode Island's largest Columbus Day Parade takes to the streets of Downtown Westerly. 401-596-7761 (5568) October 17 - 25 - Spooky Zoo, Providence - Spooky Zoo is one of the most popular seasonal events at the zoo. On the last two weekends in October, the zoo is transformed into a sea of ghouls and goblins. A festive Halloween celebration, Spooky Zoo is filled with entertainers, parades, pumpkin carving, animal encounters and music. Thousands flock to the zoo to enjoy these autumn festivities. Event sponsorship is a great opportunity to reach the family demographic and to gain valuable exposure to zoo visitors for an extended period of time. 401-785-3510 Roger Williams Park Zoo (3831) November 15 - Christmas Craft Fair 2009, Middletown - Please join us in Our 4th Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Arts & Crafts for the Kids. 401-396-9921 (5553) |
|
2010 Events |
February 13 - Bride On A Buget Wedding Expo 2010, Bristol - Welcome Brides and Guests, 11am-4pm. Fashion Show 1pm & 3pm. Admission $5.00. 401-396-9921 (5943) |