The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 3.2023
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The Feast of St . Joseph
WHAT : Join the big Italian feast on Federal Hill in celebration of St . Joseph , the patron saint of Sicily who saved residents from a devastating drought . Sport all the red apparel you have and stop by one of the neighborhood ’ s bakeries to stock up on the famous Italian delicacy , zeppole : a cream puff shell stuffed with pastry cream ( some even come in different flavors , like Irish cream and chocolate ) and topped with powdered sugar and a cherry . Delizioso ! WHERE : Federal Hill , Providence . MORE INFO : federalhillprov . com .
PHOTOGRAPHY ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ): GETTY IMAGES ; NEWPORT FOODIES STROLL ; LITTLE CITY THRIFTY .
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Little City Thrifty
WHAT : Browse through books , art , home decor and furniture , clothing and records — shall we go on ? — during this two-day shopping experience . Bring home nostalgic , pre-loved and rare items from Little City Thrifty , featuring more than eighty vendors throughout the 15,000-square-foot space . Early buying hour tickets grant guests a complimentary drink and an extra hour of shopping , starting at 11 a . m . General admission begins at noon . $ 8 –$ 15 . WHERE : WaterFire Arts Center , 475 Valley St ., Providence . MORE INFO : 273-1155 , waterfire . org .
Ongoing
Newport Foodies Stroll
WHAT : Rediscover Thames Street through delicious meals on this one-mile food tour . Savor offerings plus wine pairings from places like Bar and Board Bistro and Midtown Oyster Bar with tour guides Thomas and Susan Maxwell . Fri . and Sat . 6 – 8:30 p . m . $ 117 . WHERE : Meet in front of O ’ Brien ’ s Pub , 501 Thames St ., Newport . MORE INFO : 508-505-5299 , newportfoodiesstroll . com .
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