Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: November 21-24

Don’t let these much-needed showers rain on your parade! Whether bundling up to see a show or shopping unique artisan goods, this weekend hits everything on your pre-holiday checklist. Theater, markets, festive fun, live music, DIY crafting, and even a 5K race keep spirits bright.

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

ALL WEEKEND

A celebration of tradespeople in a wide range of specialties, The Good Trade Makers Market returns to the WaterFire Arts Center with almost 100 independent makers and manufacturers from around the country. November 23-24, tickets online, Providence

Directed by Tony Estrella, Amadeus takes Gamm audiences on a journey of passion, obsession, and the power of music. Set in 1823, Vienna, the tour de force production unpacks the psyches of two musical maestros. Through December 7, tickets online, Warwick

Homer’s timeless epic unfolds on a modern stage for Burbage Theatre’s staging of An Iliad, starring two-time Grammy Award winner and storytelling master Bill Harley conjuring the ancient tale of the Trojan War. Through November 24, tickets online, Pawtucket

ThamesGiving continues with indoor entertainment for all interests in the City by the Sea, along with the ThamesGiving Musical Ensemble aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry on Sunday, performed by the Rogers High School Choir and friends. November 23-24, Newport

FRIDAY, November 22

Haus of Glitter presents Coming Home: A Living Room Concert, a multidisciplinary performance of music, dance, fashion, and poetry that envisions liberation in the living room and justice in the kitchen, combining intimate spaces and resistance. Tickets online, Providence

SATURDAY, November 23

Come out to support a mainstay music venue for the Pump House Second Annual Fundraiser Auction with Poppy Champlin. Passed hors d’oeuvres, live music by Joe Parillo, and an after party with Take it to the Bridge are all part of the fun. Tickets online, Peace Dale

Before Thanksgiving was a national holiday, 18th century families gathered around the hearth to share food and blessings. A New England Thanksgiving at Coggeshall Farm Museum features costumed historians preparing for a feast. Tickets online, Bristol

Nothing beats DIY greenery to deck the halls this season! Mapleville Farm hosts both Boxwood Tree and Wreath Making Workshops throughout the weekend, led by their resident florist in the festively decorated greenhouse. Tickets online, Mapleville

SUNDAY, November 24

Over 45 vendors gather for the Thanksgiving Cranberry-Craze Specialty Farmers Market (sponsored by our own magazine, The Bay!). Find treats infused with this sweet harvest, along with gifts and goods by local craftspeople. 10am-2pm, Tiverton

Limber up for a brisk run around town – the Mews Tavern Gear ‘N’ Beer Road Race partners with South County Health for this spirited 5K, followed by a buffet, brews and cider, and a raffle. Sign up early to get a race shirt! Register online, Wakefield