Weekend Best Bets

Friday
Fet at The Met presents The Uprising, an epic event like no other, featuring performances from Jodi Jolt and The Volt, RKO Army, DJ Sugar Slut and DJ Slice. 18+. Doors 8:30pm, show at 9pm. $10-$15. More info...

Providence Children's Museum is open free of charge Friday evenings this summer for MetLife Family Friday - Free at Five!, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play and discover My Sky, a traveling exhibit exploring the wonders of the universe. 5-8pm. More info...

This Friday is the last Food Truck Friday at the Carousel Village at Roger Williams Park. Enjoy food from the city’s best food trucks, live music, a beer garden provided by Foolproof Brewing and Trinity Brewing and, of course, rides on the carousel. 5-8pm. More info...

North Kingstown Movie on the Beach presents Finding Nemo. Visit the North Kingstown Town Beach at dusk with a picnic dinner, or you can purchase picnic style food from the food booth, and settle in for this family classic. More info...

The Rehoboth Contra Dance will feature music curated by Lisa Greenleaf and will raise funds for the dance series to support its operations and to cover costs of sound equipment updates. Beginners are welcome. 8-11pm. $10. More info...

Saturday
Do Your Dance presents the Fair Trade Music Series at The Met, with performances by Mike Maven, Nostalgia, Beth Killian, Sun of Sound, Big Scythe and the S.O.L. and Aubrey Mable. Doors 7pm, show at 8pm. $10-$12. More info...

Brew at the Zoo is back at Roger Williams Park Zoo! Roam the zoo while sampling over 100 craft beers from more than 50 of the regions’ finest brewers at Rhode Island’s most popular outdoor venue. 4:30-9pm. More info... 

Wakefield’s Revival Brewing Company presents The Red Penny's CD Release with Whiskey Kill, Zack, Slik and DJ Easy Ed. Cover includes a free CD. 3-10pm. $10. More info...

Live Jazz Saturdays at Greenvale Vineyards offer family fun and great music. Feel free to bring a picnic or visit for a tasting. 1-4pm. $3 general admission, $12 for a tasting, which includes a souvenir wine glass. More info...

Dewey Field at the Newport Naval Station will host the Salute to Summer Concert and Fireworks Show this Saturday. There will be concessions, a kids area, performances from two bands and fireworks at dusk. 4pm. More info...

The Providence Roller Derby presents the Mob Squad vs. The Sakonnet River Roller Rats this Saturday at the Providence Rink. The event will feature music by DJ Tank Jones, beer from Trinity Brewhouse, food trucks and a half time performance by Extraordinary Rendition Band. 6pm doors, bout starts at 7pm. More info...

This Saturday offers a WaterFire full lighting. Stroll along the river, browse the vendors and enjoy live performances illuminated by the string of beautiful fires. 7:26pm. More info...

Come out to the Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra Concert to enjoy energetic performances of movie themes, patriotic marches and light classical pops as performed by Rhode Island’s only 60-piece pops orchestra. 7pm. $16-$26, free for children under 12. More info...

Saturday and Sunday
Slater Mill’s Arts and Manufacture Festival (SAM Fest) is free and open to the public, and features live bands, like The James Montgomery Band and The Jon Butcher Axis, a film screening, art making, food trucks and festivities in Hodgson Park. 11am-5pm. More info...

The 7th annual Rock the Bay Concert Series will feature five bands, family fun, face painting and more. Enjoy a beautiful relaxing day in the big field in the park, right on the water. Free. 12-6pm. More info... 

Sunday
EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side will welcome classical pianist Ben Nacar for a performance on Sunday Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. A Providence native and Brown University graduate, Nacar frequently performs at local venues. The event is free and open to the public. More info...

The Redwood Library Garden Party takes place on the historic Redwood lawn and features hors d'oeuvres, drinks and summertime music by the Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio. Purchase tickets for this classy end of summer affair on their website. 5-7pm. More info...

The Providence Folk Festival takes place this Sunday. Stop by the Roger Williams National Memorial downtown for this free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and singer-songwriter acts in the RI area on two stages of music. 12-6pm. Free. More info...

Bring a blanket and enjoy the 9th Annual Newport Independent Music Festival at the King Park Gazebo. Featured artists include Bob Kendall Band and ZanRicky. 3pm-6pm.

This Sunday is the last of the Alex and Ani Sunday Jazz Series, so jazz lovers should head to Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard for this final jazzy summer event. 1-4pm. $10 parking. More info... 

Seamen’s Church in Newport presents the 9th Annual Rock the Docks Fundraiser. Food, auctions and music by Tropical Beat will fill the evening. 6-10pm. $125. More info...