Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: January 9-12

Don’t let a few flurries keep you from making weekend plans! Whether you’re a theater fan or foodie, we’ve got you covered with can’t-miss shows, culinary happenings, and live music. If you’re shaking up the new year by refreshing your wardrobe or diving into a new interest, there’s happenings to check every box.

In case of weather delays or last-minute cancellations, always call the venue or check online for updates before you go.

ALL WEEKEND

Girls & Boys is a one-woman show exploring a whirlwind romance through unflinching humor and raw emotion. Catch this limited-run show at The Gamm that will leave audiences glued to their seats from start to finish. Tickets online, January 8-19, Warwick

The Chorus of Westerly presents A Celebration of Twelfth Night, a community musical and stage extravaganza returning after a 10-year hiatus. The revival of this post-Christmas holiday show merges drama, poetry, dance, and good humor. Tickets online, January 10-12, Westerly

Celebrating nine years, the Long Live Beerworks Anniversary kicks off with a bottle release Thursday, followed by a lineup of food trucks, Cellar Day on Saturday featuring bottles from the past, and a ticketed Barrel Aged Beer Tasting Sunday. January 9-15, Providence 

THURSDAY, January 9

Take a culinary journey at Gooseneck Vineyards for their Wine & Cheese Pairing Event, featuring a selection of fine wines and artisanal cheeses curated to enhance all the flavors on the table. Come home with tips to select your own pairings. Tickets online, North Kingstown

SATURDAY, January 11

Eat and drink to your heart’s content at The Towers during the Ocean State Wave Brew Tour. Support the baseball team ahead of their summer campaign while indulging in fare from some of the state’s best vendors. Tickets online, Narragansett   

Contemporary Theater Company’s longest running signature event, the 24-Hour Play Festival is a mad-dash for creatives to write, rehearse, and perform an original play. Expect plenty of surprises, heart, and downright strangeness. Tickets online, Wakefield

Explore the depths of Narragansett Bay from the comfort of the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium when URI grad student Rebecca Venezia leads the all-ages Seaweed Science in Narragansett Bay, diving into the important roles these organisms play. Tickets online, Bristol 

Blackstone River Theatre presents a split concert of two musical duos: Torrin Ryan and Amy Law performing traditional Irish tunes (and Ryan’s album release), followed by Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, a Boston-based Scottish fiddle and cello duo. Tickets online, Cumberland

SUNDAY, January 12

Out with the old and in with the new (to you)! The Nest hosts a Clothing Swap, inviting guests to bring clean, good-quality unwanted gems from their closets to trade for fashion treasures from others’ closets. It’s good for your wallet, and the planet. Tickets online, Providence 

Set intentions in a fun, high-vibe community setting at Vision Board Party 2025 at HER Collaborative. Amy Chauvin hosts this immersive workshop for manifesting goals through image collages, along with mocktails and meditation. Tickets online, Coventry