time , craft making , games and more . Even though the event caters to children ages seven and younger , all ages are welcome to join the fun . From free books to carousel rides , there are plenty of activities to choose from at this literacy event . 10 a . m .– noon . Free . Roger Williams Park and Carousel , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , rorri . org
Music
Music on the Hill
THROUGH JUNE 10 : Start off the fifteenth annual Music on the Hill music festival with the Narragansett Brass Quintet in a casual setting on the Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum lawn . Visit the website for venues and times . $ 25 . Various venues in East Greenwich and Cranston , musiconthehillri . org
Annual Gala Concert with Renée Fleming
JUNE 3 : Leonard Slatkin conducts with Metropolitan Opera soprano Renée Fleming singing . The night features Verdi ’ s overture to “ La Forza del Destino ,” Richard Strauss ’ “ Four Last Songs ” and more . 5 p . m . $ 35 –$ 250 . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , 248-7000 , ticketsriphil . org
Sports
Newport International Polo Series
JUNE 3 – SEPT . 30 : Watch action-packed events every Saturday during the thirty-second season of the Newport Polo Series , including USA vs . Spain and the Independence Cup . Enjoy fan prizes , special weekly features , concessions and more . Sat . 5 p . m . $ 20 –$ 125 ; children fifteen and younger free ( lawn seating ). 250 Linden Ln ., Portsmouth , 846-0200 , nptpolo . com
Benefits
GloriDays
JUNE 9 – 11 : The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation is hosting its “ GloriDays ” weekend journey — a walk to celebrate , honor , remember and support those touched by breast cancer . Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the “ glamping ” tents to rest between days . Join in the post-walk cookout , volleyball games or massages administered by a physical therapist . All walkers must raise a minimum of $ 1,500 . Registration fee is $ 65 . Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation , Colt State Park , Bristol , 861-4376 , gloriagemma . org
Fresco Italiano — A Night of the Arts
JUNE 24 : The St . Ann Arts and Cultural Center presents Fresco Italiano , an evening of food , music and art with a delicious buffet of Italian favorites like shells with sauce , meatballs ,
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JULY 5 & 6 • 12PM – 6PM
Join us for this educational but interactive event while gaining a greater understanding and appreciation for the powwow experience and how it helps sustain a sense of community for America ’ s first people .
FREE WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION .
For more information , visit pequotmuseum . org
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