Etcetera
The Bit Players
ONGOING : Witness improvisation at its best from this award-winning comedy troupe as they present side-splitting musical numbers , games and amazing characters made up on the spot . Every show is unique in this BYOB facility . Fri . 8 p . m ., Sat . 7 p . m . and 9 p . m . $ 18 . Firehouse Theater , 4 Equality Park Pl ., Newport , 849-3473 , bitplayers . net
Weekapaug Inn
MAY 7 : Giddy up for the Kentucky Derby viewing party at the Meeting House of Weekapaug Inn . Sport your Southern best and grab a Derby-themed cocktail or two to couple with food and quaint views of Quonnie Pond . 6 – 8 p . m . $ 65 . Weekapaug Inn , 25 Spray Rock Rd ., 888- 565-5023 , Westerly , weekapauginn . com
Under the Crimson Moon
MAY 16 : Witness the total lunar eclipse from the Frosty Drew Observatory alongside family and friends . Bring the essentials like snacks , a lawn chair and blankets to watch as the moon passes into the Earth ’ s shadow . 9 p . m .– 3 a . m . Adults $ 5 , kids four and younger free . 61 Park Ln ., Ninigret Park , Charlestown , 859-1450 , frostydrew . org
Looking Ahead
June
ONGOING : Afternoon Tea , Stoneacre Brasserie , Newport , stoneacrebrasserie . com
JUNE 2 – OCT . 29 : Roller Disco , BankNewport City Center , Providence , theprovidencerink . com
JUNE 4 – SEPT . 24 : Newport International Polo Series , Portsmouth , nptpolo . com
JUNE 4 : Sand Bar and Bites , Weekapaug Inn , Westerly , weekapauginn . com
The MAE Organization for the Homeless : “ Taking the Reigns ” on Homelessness | May 7 The MAE Organization is inviting you to attend the first annual “ Taking the Reigns ” on Homelessness Kentucky Derby Party . This event will be hosted at the Wyndham Newport at the Atlantic Resort . Guests are encouraged to wear their best attire from big hats to bowties to fancy dresses . All traditional derby attire is welcome . The event will include delicious hors d ’ oeuvres , a pasta chef station , one complimentary Jefferson Julep and a best hat and tie fashion show . The mission of this is event is to provide you with an entertaining and enjoyable experience while supporting homeless and at-risk individuals in Rhode Island .
The MAE Foundation : Silent Disco Fundraiser | May 26 The MAE Foundation strives to offer support and deliver resources to individuals affected by cancer with the goal of improving one ’ s quality of life . This Silent Disco Event will be the first in-person fundraiser in three years . The event will be held in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center where you ’ ll be surrounded by floral scenery and offered a variety of music channels in your silent disco headset . The fundraiser will include food catered by Karma Kitchen , as well as many raffles and silent auction items . Join the MAE Foundation for an evening full of fun , smiles , and dancing to support individuals who have been impacted by cancer .
For a listing of all upcoming events , or to submit your own , visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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JUNE 10 – 12 : PVDFest , Providence , pvdfest . com �
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