Best Bets

Weekend Best Bets

August 7 through 9

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Friday

  • Come sample the best that Rhode Island has to offer at Eat Drink RI’s Feast for the Farms at Casey Farm in Saunderstown. Cocktails will accompany a dinner made from locally sourced ingredients while guests celebrate Rhode Island land, food and history. $150. 6:30-9pm. 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown. 295-1030, More Info...

  • Spend an evening in the sand with your favorite minions at the North Kingstown Movie on the Beach. Despicable Me will play while families enjoy picnics, games and face painting. Events: 6:30pm, Movie: 8pm. 44 Beach Street, North Kingstown. 295-5566, More Info...

  • Head to Westport for the Sunset Music Series at Westport Rivers Winery. Enjoy music from the Blue Light Bandits while you sip on local beer and wine. $15 per car. 4:45-8pm. 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, MA. 636-3423, More Info…

  • WBRU’s Summer Concert Series continues for another night of music at Waterplace Park. This week see In the Valley Below and 2014’s Rock Hunt winners The Rare Occasions. Free. 7pm. Waterplace Park, Providence. More info...

Saturday

  • Catch the Ocean State Summer Pops at the URI Fine Arts Center for a night of great music directed by Conductor Stephen Toro. The group’s repertoire includes a broad variety of light classical pieces, as well as movie and show music, big band, marches, and other pops-style selections. $15. 7pm. 105 Upper College Road, Kingston. 578-1082, More Info...

  • Head to the waterfront at India Point Park in Providence for the 6th annual Waterfront Reggae Festival, featuring six different reggae, roots and ska performers. $40-50. 12-10pm. Gano Street, Providence. 888-900-8640, More Info...

  • Don’t miss Foo Fest, AS220’s annual block party, with headliners Deerhoof and 18 other awesome acts. The event lasts for 12 hours, and the first five are totally kid-friendly, with activities for festival goers of all ages. $7-$10. 1pm-1am. 115 Empire Street, Providence. 831-9327, More Info...

  • Watch 37 individual fires light up the Pawcatuck River in Westerly. Enjoy hayrides through town, live music in 3 locations, dancing, children’s activities, shopping specials and more. 7-10pm. 37 Main Street, Westerly. 596-7761, More Info...

Sunday

  • Enjoy a mashup of music and poetry at Symposium Books in East Greenwich. Sunday’s installment of the Sizzling Hot Summer Poetry Series will feature Rhode Island blues pianist Mark Taber along with many talented poets. 3pm. 1000 Division Road, East Greenwich. 886-1600, More Info…

  • Swing by Mount Hope Farm in Bristol for the annual Cool Jazz Festival. Indulge in lobster, steak and a raw bar while you take in the sunset and dance to jazz music from Nancy Paolino and the Blacktie Band. $65 for members, $75 for non-members. 250 Metacom Avenue, Bristol. 254-1745, More Info...

All Weekend

  • Chow down in Charlestown at the 31st Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival. Sample Rhode Island’s best lobster, steamers, chowder, fish and chips and more. Once you’re completely stuffed, enjoy arts and crafts, rides, music, a car show and fireworks. Hours vary daily. Old Post Road, Charlestown. 364-3878, More Info...

  • The Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival is in full swing this weekend with a block party, premiere celebrations, award ceremonies, educational programs and much more. $40-350. Various times. 220 Weybosset Street. 861-4445, More Info...

  • Celebrate Native American culture and tradition at the 340th Annual August Meeting PowWow with the Narragansett Tribe. Watch traditional dance by everyone from elders to tiny tots in full regalia. Old Mill Road, Charlestown. 364-1104, More Info...

Feast for the Farms, North Kingstown Movie on the Beach, Sunset Music Series, WBRU’s Summer Concert Series, Ocean State Summer Pops, Waterfront Reggae Festival, Foo Fest, Pawcatuck River, Sizzling Hot Summer Poetry Series, Cool Jazz Festival, 31st Annual Charlestown Seafood Festival, The Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival, 340th Annual August Meeting PowWow

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