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events calendar nights . Sit by the fire pits on the terrace and take part in some friendly competition playing board games . Indoor dining reservations are recommended . Wed . 3 – 8 p . m . $ 15 . Newport Vineyards , 909 East Main Rd ., Middletown , 848-5161 , newportvineyards . com

Rhode Island Philanthropic

EVENTS CALENDAR

Comedy Connection

JAN . 5 – 6 : Jordan Jensen . Fri . 7:30 p . m . and 9:45 p . m .; Sat . 7 p . m . and 9:30 p . m .

JAN . 26 – 27 : Robert Kelly . Fri . and Sat . 7 p . m . and 9:30 p . m . Events sell out fast ; visit the website for updates . 39 Warren Ave ., East Providence , 438-8383 , ricomedyconnection . com

Providence Restaurant Weeks

JAN . 7 – 20 : Indulge your inner foodie with breakfast , lunch and / or dinner choices from the various eateries taking part in Providence Restaurant Weeks . Show your support for local establishments in the Creative Capital and order signature cocktails , specialty apps , family-size entrees and more while sharing your meals on social media using the hashtag # PRW or # PVDEats . Various locations in Providence , goprovidence . com / rw

DIY Charcuterie Board

JAN . 27 : Construct your own homemade charcuterie board with help from groundskeeper Galen Wilbur , who will share proper finishing techniques . This hands-on workshop offers the opportunity to learn basic woodworking skills using both hand and power tools . 9 a . m .– 1 p . m . $ 85 –$ 105 . Blithewold Mansion , Gardens & Arboretum , 101 Ferry Rd ., Bristol , 253-2707 , blithewold . org

Looking Ahead

February

FEB . 2 – 4 : Northeast International Auto Show , Providence , tradefairdates . com

FEB . 3 – MAR . 24 : Hot Chocolate Bar , Newport , thechanler . com

FEB . 6 – 11 : To Kill a Mockingbird , Providence , ppacri . org

FEB . 16 – 25 : Newport Burger Bender , Newport , discovernewport . org / burger-bender

Providence Bruins vs . Springfield | Jan . 7 The P-Bruins take on Springfield in the first home game of 2024 . Be there as the team celebrates the Tomorrow Fund during a special Sunday matinee at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence . Visit amicamutualpavilion . com for more information .

Rev . Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . Scholarship Breakfast | Jan . 15 This event supports deserving students through scholarships while honoring the legacy of Rev . Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . Immerse yourself in the spirit of equality , justice and unity as we commemorate King ’ s remarkable achievements and cheer on the future leaders of Rhode Island . Sponsored by the Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island , the event takes place at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet . For details , visit ministersallianceri . org .

Warren Land Trust ’ s Annual Meeting | Jan . 16 Join the Warren Land Trust for its annual meeting , where Doug Arion will chat about the September 2023 eclipse and the annular eclipse that will be traversing New England in April 2024 . Arion will also discuss the importance of dark sky communities and design . For more information and tickets , go to warrenlct . org .

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