FOODIE FUN

Ǎ RI VegFest

FEB . 1 – 2

RI VegFest is back for its fifth year and better than ever ! Enjoy two days of eating and shopping from more than eighty-five vegan restaurants , artisans and vendors . Come enjoy a fun and welcoming vibe filled with plantbased goodies . Noon – 5 p . m .; 11 a . m . VIP early entry . $ 10 ; $ 20 VIP early entry . WaterFire Arts Center , 475 Valley St ., Providence , rivegfest . com

School Campus , 216 Hope St ., Providence , ribff . org

MURDER MYSTERY

Murder on the Grand Bellevue Express

STARTING FEB . 7

Star in your own murder mystery while enjoying a sumptuous

meal , wine and craft cocktails with friends and family aboard a dinner train . The Murder Mystery Company brings you an interactive dining experience where you ’ ll meet the murder suspects , follow the clues and navigate a web of secrets as you try to piece together the puzzle . 6:30 – 9 p . m . $ 144.95 . Grand Bellevue Train Station , 2 Alexander Rd ., Portsmouth , thegrandbell . com

MUSIC

Ǎ Roomful of Blues at the Odeum

FEB . 8

Catch an unforgettable night of soulful sounds with Roomful of Blues , the legendary eight-piece band that delivers a mix of blues , R & B and soul . Be prepared to dance the night away . 8 p . m . $ 35 . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , greenwich odeum . com

CRAFTS

FILM

Black History Month Film Presentation

Ĉ Children ’ s Valentine ’ s Craft and Cookie Workshop

FEB . 6

FEB . 9

Join the Rhode Island Black Film Festival for a special film presentation at the Wheeler School in honor of Black History Month . 9:30 a . m .– noon . The Wheeler

Take a break from the cold and create your own personalized Valentine ’ s Day cards and cookies . Embrace the season and craft a heartfelt creation ( and yummy