Present ,” on view starting June 8 , and “ Jordan Seaberry : We Live Until ,” on view through Nov . 10 . Tues .– Sat . 10 a . m .– 5 p . m .; Sun . noon – 5 p . m . Adults $ 15 ; seniors $ 10 ; college students $ 8 ; military , museum members and children seventeen and younger free . 76 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , 848-8200 , newportartmuseum . org
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Strawberry Thanksgiving
JUNE 8 : With strawberries recognized as a symbol of love and friendship , you ’ ll have the opportunity to honor and celebrate the strawberry season with the Tomaquag Museum during its Strawberry Thanksgiving celebration . Enjoy a day filled with traditional dances , music , tasty food and shopping with Indigenous vendors . Free . Noon – 4 p . m . Ninigret Park Pavilion , Park Lane , Charlestown , 491-9063 , tomaquag museum . org
Veterans Get Outside Day
JUNE 9 : Join this fun-filled event at Fort Adams in Newport that connects veterans with available resources and encourages outdoor activities to improve mental health . Activities include sailing lessons and excursions , adaptive sports opportunities , tours of Fort Adams , informational resources from the Providence VA Medical Center , Rhode Island Veteran Services and more . Free and open to the public . 9 a . m .– 3 p . m . North Lawn at Fort Adams State Park , Newport , militaryveteransadvocacy . org
Oddities & Curiosities
JUNE 22 – 23 : Celebrate all things weird at this year ’ s Oddities & Curiosities Expo , featuring taxidermy , horror and Halloween-inspired pieces , skulls and bones , odd jewelry and more . In addition to the vast assortment of creepy collectibles , you can also enjoy sideshow performers on stage all day and learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo . $ 10 in advance ; $ 15 day of event ; children twelve and younger free . Sat . 10 a . m .– 6 p . m .; Sun . 10 a . m .– 4 p . m . Rhode Island Convention Center , 1 Sabin St ., Providence , riconvention . com
Pride
Drag in RI events
ONGOING : The lovely entertainers who comprise Drag in RI — Jacqueline DiMera , Haley Star , LaDiva Jonz and Vi ’ let Laboss — will hold special drag dinners , brunches and other events to celebrate Pride month . JUNE 2 : Drag brunch at Lake Taco , Coventry . JUNE 4 : Drag dinner at the Tipsy Toboggan , Fall River , Mas-
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