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The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 6.2024

CityState : To-Do List l By Tabitha Pereira

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Big Pride Flea

WHAT : While normally only open on Sundays , Providence Flea will host a special Pride-themed market hall in celebration of Pride month . You ’ ll find familiar favorites from more than seventy-five local vendors , vintage sellers and artists — complete with a stunning backdrop of all things rainbow and Pride decorations . Free to attend . 5:30 – 9:30 p . m . WHERE : Farm Fresh RI Market Hall , 10 Sims Ave ., Providence . MORE INFO : 484-7783 , providenceflea . com

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La Cage aux Folles at Trinity Rep

WHAT : The sidesplitting Best Musical Tony Award-winner La Cage aux Folles showcases the lives of Georges , the owner of a drag club , and his husband , Albin , the marquee star . Hilarity ensues when Georges ’ son announces his engagement and Georges and Albin try to hide their true selves for the sake of conformity . A funny , genuine fable about staying true to yourself . Visit the website for times . $ 24 –$ 74 . WHERE : Dowling Theater , 201 Washington St ., Providence . MORE INFO : 351-4242 , trinityrep . com

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Juneteenth RI Festival

WHAT : The sixth annual Juneteenth celebration commemorates June 19 , 1865 , and the liberation of enslaved African Americans throughout the nation with a day of celebration , complete with local food vendors , food trucks , live entertainment , songs by the Juneteenth RI Choir , and a performance by Stokley , a renowned singer-songwriter and record producer . Free . Noon – 7 p . m . Visit the website for more details . WHERE : 195 District Park , Providence . MORE INFO : 288-7864 , juneteenthri . com

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