Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: May 15-18

Most of us are itching to be outside as much as possible this time of year, so here’s a list of (mainly) outdoorsy activities coming up this weekend. So many different ways to enjoy Rhody in the springtime!

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

ALL WEEKEND:

La Dama Boba (The Silly Lady) at Teatro Ecas is a genre-defying comedy from playwright Lope de Vega about two sisters engaged to marry two suitors but in love with the same man. The play is presented in Spanish with English supertitles. Tickets Online, Providence

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Bristol Raids with events including the re-enactment of the Burning of Bristol, sea shanties, tours of the tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry, and an evening concert with The Whelks. Tickets online, Bristol

The Daydream Theatre and the Rhode Island Stage Ensemble collaborate at the Bell Street Chapel to present Jerry and Joe: Birth of the Superhero, the story of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of the first comic superhero. Tickets online, Providence

THURSDAY, May 15

Whisky for Wildlife is a fundraiser for the Roger Williams Park Zoo where attendees enjoy a curated selection of whiskies with guidance from whisky mentor Irene Tan, along with great food, animal encounters, and more. Tickets online, Providence

 SATURDAY, May 17

Don’t miss Rhode Island’s own Billy Gilman and his band The Ragged Impresarios, celebrating 25 years in show business with a mix of original hits and show-stopping covers at the Greenwich Odeum. Tickets online, East Greenwich

The Coggeshall Farm Museum Sheep & Wool Festival offers an opportunity to learn about and view demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool processing, dyeing, weaving, and spinning, along with vendors and artisans from around the region. Tickets online, Bristol

Enjoy the bounty of local aquaculture at the 9th annual Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival, a free event showcasing the region’s oyster farms, plus exhibitors and live music from The Teledynes, The Ravers, and The Blue Light Bandits. The festival continues on Sunday. Newport

The WaterFire Arts Center hosts Newport Contemporary Ballet’s production, “Beyond, Distance, Time and Space,” a bold exploration of human existence and a glimpse of what life might be like somewhere else. Tickets online, Providence

Join local performers Chris Monti, Leland Baker, Museum Legs, and others at the Air Tanganyika Music Festival, which celebrates diverse musical traditions while raising funds to support Providence World Music’s ongoing community work in Burundi. Tickets online, Providence

SUNDAY, May 18:

The newest farmer’s market in the state opens at Garden City Center this weekend. The community-driven event brings local growers, artisans, and small businesses to the heart of the shopping center's gazebo green, weekly through September 28. Cranston