The month ’ s can ’ t-miss events 5.2022
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Angelique M . C ‘ Dina , Erik Robles and Nora Eschenheimer will perform in the Gamm ’ s production of A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream this May .
5 / 5 – 29
A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream
WHAT : Accompany four young lovers during the notable Shakespearean play , A Midsummer Night ’ s Dream , as they flee their homes and escape into the woods only to find themselves living in otherworldly turmoil . With direction from Fred Sullivan Jr ., the Gamm Theatre presents its first-ever staging of Shakespeare ’ s most iconic comedy about how swiftly our world can be turned around , and how love , ingenuity and art can solve the dilemma . Visit the website for dates and times . $ 36 –$ 71 . WHERE : Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre , 1245 Jefferson Blvd ., Warwick . MORE INFO : 723- 4266 , gammtheatre . org .
PHOTOGRAPHY ( CLOCKWISE FROM TOP ): COURTESY OF GAMM THEATRE / PHOTOGRAPH BY JESSE DUFAULT ; COURTESY OF DISCOVER NEWPORT ; COURTESY OF ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO .
5 / 7
Yoga with the Elephants
WHAT : Spend an hour of your Saturday morning doing yoga poses alongside the friendly elephants of Roger Williams Park Zoo . Follow along with yoga instructor Tom McGunigal as he performs poses designed to strengthen your body and calm your mind . After class , enjoy all-day zoo admission . Don ’ t forget your yoga mat and water bottle . 7:30 – 8:30 a . m .; check-in at 7 a . m . $ 40 . WHERE : Roger Williams Park Zoo , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence . MORE INFO : 785-3510 , rwpzoo . org .
5 / 21 – 22
Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival
WHAT : Pair live music , cocktails and camaraderie with fresh seafood staples at the Newport Oyster and Chowder Festival . Held rain or shine , this shellfish-honoring weekend invites you to dig into shucked oysters , creamy chowder and more from local vendors and growers along the waterfront . Food can be purchased directly from vendors , and onsite cash bars will offer libations as well . 11 a . m .– 6 p . m . Free admission . WHERE : Bowen ’ s Wharf , Newport . MORE INFO : 849-2243 , bowenswharf . com .
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