Wilbury Theatre Group
MAY 19 – JUNE 19 : Based on Leo Tolstoy ’ s novel War and Peace , award-winning composer Dave Malloy presents Natasha , Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 , an electropop opera that amplifies the possibilities for the genre with its vivid storytelling and striking score . Thurs .– Sun . Visit the website for times . $ 15 –$ 55 or make a pay-what-you-can donation . WaterFire Arts Center , 475 Valley St ., Providence , 400-7100 , thewilburygroup . org
Fairs and Festivals
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village
ONGOING : Select from more than fifteen local food trucks as well as beer from Trinity Brewhouse during the eighth annual Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park ’ s Carousel Village . Enjoy live music from Sidy Maiga Music , Catnip Junkies , Pat Lowell Acoustic and more while picnicking on the lawn . Play in the Hasbro Boundless Playground for free , or hop on the carousel ride or train for a fee . Fri . 5 – 8:30 p . m . Free admission . 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , foodtrucksin . com / food-truck-events
Mount Hope Farmers Market
ONGOING : Head over to Mount Hope Farm for your weekly groceries , courtesy of local farmers and artisans like Edible Homescapes , Roots Farm , Delicious Deli , Buns Bakery and Two Gals Cocktails . Inside the barn , browse through unique gifts , enjoy live entertainment and more . Sat . 9 a . m .– 12:30 p . m . Free admission . Mount Hope Farm , 250 Metacom Ave ., Bristol , 254-1745 , mounthopefarm . org
Providence Flea Winter-Spring Markets
THROUGH MAY 29 : Obsess over vintage finds and locally sourced products while shopping at the Providence Flea , now at the Farm Fresh RI market hall . Sun . 11 a . m .– 3 p . m . Free . 10 Sims Ave ., Providence , 484-7783 , providenceflea . com >>
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