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• Critically acclaimed series Up Close on Hope will be at the Festival Ballet Providence’s Black Box Theater. Witness impressive displays of dance and enjoy an intermission reception with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. More Info…

The Meeting, A “fascinating and dramatically compelling play” by Jeff Stetson, will be premiering at the Ocean State Theatre Company. The Meeting is a depiction of the imagined meeting of Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and their differing thoughts on how to achieve equality among all people. More info…

Your Theatre, Inc. presents The Story of My Life, a play that follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas, two men from a small town who reunite after Alvin’s death while Thomas struggles to write his eulogy. More info...

• As part of The Contemporary Theater’s Springboard Season, you have two chances to see The Breakup/Love Possibly, a pairing of an original short comedic opera and an improvised romantic comedy. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7pm. More info...

• The Kingston Free Library hosts Community Reiki on Friday and Saturday. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Several practitioners will be on site to provide free Reiki sessions to visitors. Free. More info...

Car lovers rejoice! The Northeast International Auto Show takes over the RI Convention Center. More info...


Friday

• Watch Dick Lupino and different musicians perform Jazz & American Songbook every Friday at The Chanler in Newport. More Info…

• Visit the Venice Restaurant Ballroom for their 10th annual Aloha Luau and enjoy great food from local restaurants, entertainment, a huge raffle and silent auction with vacation destinations. More Info …

• Join the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce for the First Friday Coffee event, in which you can mingle and network with the area’s best and brightest business owners and professionals. Bring your business cards. More info...


Saturday

• C&D Promotions presents The Illest Takeover featuring Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo from G Unit, Memphis Bleek and Freeway from The Roc, Teairra Mari from Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, and many more. More info...

• The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly hosts an Opening Reception for The Rhode Island College Student and Alumni Show, an exhibit that is coordinated by the Visiting Artists Committee. More info...

• The Herreshoff Marine Museum will be hosting their third annual Frost Biters Bash. Taste foods from local restaurants and vendors, explore full open bars, dance in the historic Hall of Boats and much more! More info…

• Reserve your spot today to see Italian guitarist Diego Campagna perform at The Redwood. Campagna is known as “an excellent guitarist who combines Italian spirit with training from Mozarteum in Salzburg…” More info…

• Venture to East Providence and watch Lachlan Patterson, one of the most acclaimed stand-up comedians today (he is known for his memorable debut performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno), perform at the Comedy Connection of RI. More info...

• Head over to the Newport Grand Event Center at 9pm and watch 5 Comedians in one night for free! More info…

• It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Citizens Bank Foundation Free Family Fun Day at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Enjoy crafts, nature stories, animal discoveries, hikes and more! Free. More info...

• Attend the Winter Sparkle Fundraiser to break out of the doldrums of the frigid season. Enjoy delectable food as well as wine, spirits and merriment, all to benefit the Junior League of Rhode Island.  More info...

• For an afternoon of family-friendly music, juggling, comedy, magic and merriment, bring the brood to Ocean State Theatre for Professor Paddy-Whack’s One Man Extravaganza of Songs & Silly Stuff. More info...


Sunday

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and attend an interactive family comedy that takes a look at protecting the environment with these three “R”s. Join the Providence Children’s Museum for four lighthearted, 20-minute shows. More info…

Audubon, Mystic Seaport, and artist Andrew Glass talk about the environmental, cultural and economic impact that whaling has on the marine ecosystem during the Chasing Giants event. During this unique exhibit, see pictures about the history of whaling with Andrew Glass’s paintings that he created for children’s book, Moby Dick: Chasing the Great White Whale. More info…

NBS Behind The Scenes: Turtle Edition – Take a look behind the scenes at the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s animal care program. Take care of turtles and take a tour of the NBS animal facilities. More info…

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