Rhode Island continues to warm up as we step into May. To celebrate the new month, this weekend brings options ranging from live music to a peaceful bird walk. If that isn’t tempting enough, combine wellness with adorable kittens!
In case of weather delays or last-minute cancellations, always call the venue or check online for updates before you go.
ALL WEEKEND
Prepare to be razzle dazzled by Chicago at PPAC. Set in the Jazz Age, the show follows two notorious murderesses and their rivalry through a media frenzy set to show-stopping songs and astonishing dances. Tickets online, Providence
FRIDAY, May 2
Get ready to rock with The Samples at The Guild, a night of live music and craft beer. With free venue parking and catchy tunes, your night includes two opening bands to set the stage for the night’s main event. Tickets online, Pawtucket
Pouring Over Pages combines flavorful wines paired with curated romance novels for an intimate evening at Leyden Farm Vineyard and Winery. Bring a snack and enjoy this book and wine tasting experience that includes raffles, games, and more! Tickets online, West Greenwich
SATURDAY, May 3
Celebrate Rhode Island’s young chefs with the Menu For Success, a student food truck roundup at Crescent Park. Sample impressive culinary dishes from school districts across the state as students compete for the top prize. Tickets online, Riverside
The Burrillville Family Fair collaborates with the Clear River Electric & Water District for a day of food, raffles, giveaways, games, music, and more! Now in its 32nd year, the day is sure to be fun for the whole family. 10am-1pm, Harrisville
Grab your gloves and celebrate spring at the Tree Corps Kickoff. Help out your local park by caring for its trees. No experience is necessary to learn how to mulch, prune, and more in Newport’s urban forest. 10am-12pm, Newport
Don’t miss two local cover bands, The Stowaways and The Funkademics, playing the Narragansett Brewery taproom in a fundraiser for the Providence Porchfest, a community music event happening on June 7. 6pm-9pm, Providence
Wings by Sight: Birding for the Beginner Birder at the Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge is a guided walk led by environmental educator Marina Flannery, who teaches new enthusiasts ways to identify our feathered friends by sight. Tickets online, Coventry
SUNDAY, May 4
A day of shopping for mom awaits at the Mother’s Day Market, an event featuring over 25 women-owned vendors, workshops, and wellnesses services, selling everything from candles to embroidered clothing. 10am-2pm, Warwick
Kitten Yoga promises to be a heartwarming day of community and serves as a fundraising and adoption opportunity. Practice your wellness while helping a kitten get one step closer to their forever home with Rhode Island Feline Rescue. Tickets online, Smithfield
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