CityState : To-Do List
back in time to witness sixty roaring life-size animatronic dinosaurs . For a more immersive experience , check out the walking dinosaur rides , meet and greets with baby dinosaurs , selfie stations with the creatures and handson fossil dig sites . Visit the website for times and ticket prices . Roger Williams Park Zoo , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 785-3510 , rwpzoo . org
Music
Kingston Chamber Music Festival
THROUGH AUG . 8 : The University of Rhode Island ’ s thirty-fifth annual Kingston Chamber Music Festival features a variety of classical concerts for music lovers to enjoy . Visit the website for times . $ 35 . Edwards Hall , 64 Upper College Rd ., Kingston , 308-3614 , kingstonchamber music . org
RWP Pops at Roger Williams Park
AUG . 2 : Join the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra at Roger Williams Park and take part in the tribute to composer John Williams , most known for his work in the popular Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises . Conductor
Troy Quinn will lead the orchestra in honoring some of Williams ’ most memorable works while the audience enjoys a selection of food trucks . 7:30 – 9 p . m . Free admission . 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 248-7070 , riphil . org / summer-pops
Warren Folks Festival
AUG 19 : The Warren Folks Festival combines live music from Rhode Island acts with craft beer and cocktails , food from local restaurants , creative art and more . Choose from a variety of eateries like Chomp Kitchen and Drinks , Basil & Bunny and Hunky Dory , then check out the vendors stocked with intriguing wares . Stop by the kids ’ craft table so your younger ones can explore their inner artists . 1 – 7 p . m . Free ; donations encouraged . 30 Cutler St ., Warren , 903-0969 , the collaborative02885 . org
Sports
Newport International Polo Series
THROUGH SEPT . 30 : Watch action-packed events every Saturday during the thirtysecond season of the Newport Polo Series , including USA vs . Sweden and Newport vs . Palm Beach . Enjoy fan prizes , special weekly features , concessions and more . Sat . 5 p . m . $ 20 –$ 125 ; children ages fifteen and younger free ( lawn seating ). 250 Linden Ln ., Portsmouth , 846-0200 , nptpolo . com
Benefits
Cruise-In for a Cause
AUG . 13 : Join the James D . Rielly Foundation for its sixth annual Cruise-In for a Cause charity car show and toy drive at Mount Hope Farm , benefitting the Bristol Santa House , families and children of the military , law enforcement and first responders . Gaze at muscle cars , antiques , classics , hot rods and special interest cars of all varieties . Then head over to the food trucks , take part in a raffle , and vibe to music by Triple J DJ . Free admission ; $ 20 per registered car or $ 10 when you bring a new , unwrapped toy . 9 a . m .– 3 p . m . Mount Hope Farm , 250 Metacom Ave ., Bristol , jdrfoundation . org
Museums
RISD Museum
ONGOING : Check out exhibitions like “ Eating in Edo ,” “ Passive Pollination ” and “ The Performative Self-Portrait .” Tues ., Wed .,
50 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l AUGUST 2023