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Free . Tiverton Middle School , 10 Quintal Dr ., Tiverton , 474-1064 , tivertonfarmersmarket . com
Providence Farmers Market
ONGOING : Get to know various food and farm vendors ( more than sixty-five of them , to be exact ) at this farmers market . Don ’ t forget to visit the businesses that call Farm Fresh RI home , like New Harvest Coffee and Spirits , Anchor Toffee , Robin Hollow Flowers , Rhed ’ s Hot Sauce , Providence Brewing Co ., Wright ’ s Creamery and Tallulah ’ s Taqueria . Sat . 9 a . m .– 1 p . m . Free admission . Please take note that pets are not allowed . Farm Fresh RI , 10 Sims Ave ., 312-4250 , farm freshri . org
Trips and Tours
Newport Mansions Self-Guided Tours
ONGOING : Explore Gilded Age mansions at your own pace to learn about their fabulously wealthy owners and their eagerness to be part of high society , as well as the buildings ’ famed architectural designs . Bring your phone and earbuds then download the Newport Mansions tour app to participate . 10 a . m .– 4 p . m . Visit the website for tickets . Rosecliff , the Breakers , the Elms , Marble House and Chateau-sur- Mer , Newport , newportmansions . org
PVD Valley Neighborhood Victuals Tour
ONGOING : Explore Providence ’ s Valley neighborhood with delicious food samples and alcohol ( or nonalcoholic ) pairings at local eateries like Tallulah ’ s Taqueria , Providence Brewing Co . and Wright ’ s Creamery . Reservations required . Sat . 11 a . m . $ 74 ; $ 89 with alcohol . Ages twelve and up . Meet under the Robin Hollow Flowers sign at 498 Kinsley Ave ., rhodeislandredfoodtours . com
Kids ’ Stuff
Studio Playground
JAN . 27 – MAR . 2 ; JAN . 28 – MAR . 3 : Find your voice and grow your theatrical skills with Studio Playground . The six-week long sessions offer theater games , performance projects and more to learn clever storytelling and how to engage an audience . Classes available for children and adults . Visit the website for session times . Sat . and Sun . Grades K – 6 . $ 225 –$ 325 . Rhode Island School for the Deaf , 1 Corliss Park , Providence ; 188 Valley St ., Providence , studioplayground . org
Music
Contemporary Theater
JAN . 11 – MAR . 28 : Rule the stage and put your vocal cords to the test during Wakefield Idol , Contemporary Theater ’ s famed singing competition with a $ 1,500 grand prize . Or just join the audience to support the talented performers . Thurs . 7 p . m . $ 30 . 327 Main St ., Wakefield , 218-0282 , contemporary theatercompany . com
Rhode Island Philharmonic
JAN . 19 – 20 : Take in the RI Philharmonic Orchestra ’ s Romeo and Juliet , conducted by Ruth Reinhardt with Zlatomir Fung on the cello . Amica Rush Hour Series , Fri . 6:30 p . m . Students from the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School will perform alongside the orchestra during the TACO Classical program on Sat . 8 p . m . $ 20 –$ 165 . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , 248-7000 , tickets . riphil . org
Newport Classical
JAN . 26 : Pianist Eric Lu will make his Newport Classic debut performing works by Bach and Mendelssohn . Join in on an immersive musical experience as the musician showcases his talents . 7:30 – 9:30 p . m . $ 48 –$ 58 . Newport Classical Recital Hall , 42 Dearborn St ., Newport , 401-846-1133 , newportclassical . org / event / eric-lu
Benefits
Frozen Clam Dip and Obstaplunge
JAN . 1 : This New Year ’ s Day tradition continues at Warwick ’ s Goddard State Park Beach . Sprint through an obstacle course or take a cleansing plunge into the chilling ( and extra refreshing ) waters of Narragansett Bay . Funds help support MENTOR Rhode Island ’ s work to ensure young people have access to supportive relationships they need to grow into confident adults . The obstacle course runs every fifteen minutes starting at 11 a . m .; the traditional Frozen Clam Dip begins at noon . Print and sign forms beforehand and bring to the event . Adults $ 44 ; children $ 22 . Goddard State Park Beach , 1095 Ives Rd ., Warwick , 727-7700 , mentorri . org
Sports
Amica Mutual Pavilion
JAN . 3 : Providence College Friars vs . Seton Hall University . 7 p . m . $ 22 –$ 150 .
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