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FOOD
 Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival
MAY 16 – 17 A whole weekend dedicated to slurping down fresh oysters and comforting chowder! With more than seventy-five oyster farms in the Ocean State, no two oysters are truly alike, and this event is the perfect excuse to taste the difference for yourself. Freshly shucked oysters from select farms and award-winning chowder from local restaurants offer seafood lovers a chance to indulge and learn. Free admission. 11 a. m.– 6 p. m. Bowen’ s Wharf, Newport, bowenswharf. com
SINGER-SONGWRITER
à An Evening with Vanessa Carlton
MAY 17
Catch Vanessa Carlton perform at The Met during her Veils tour ahead of her seventh studio album release. The tour invites
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audience members to think about what veils they’ re putting on and what veils they’ re finally choosing to lift. $ 46 in advance; $ 51 day of. 7:30 p. m. The Met, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, themetri. comg
THEATER
Ä Disney’ s The Lion King
MAY 20 – JUNE 7
The six-time Tony Award-winning musical returns to PPAC, bringing all the animals of the Serengeti with it. Adapted from the beloved Disney film, this production includes breathtaking perfor-
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mances, stunning set design and songs audiences know and love. Whether you’ re a Disney adult, Broadway fanatic or first-timer, seeing this sensational musical live is a must. Visit website for ticket prices and times. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri. org
FESTIVAL
Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
MAY 23 – 25
Come out to shop and support more than 100 fine artisans, com-
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munity groups and nonprofits during this year’ s Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival. Set on Narragansett Parkway, the event offers attendees local bites and the chance to discover one-of-akind arts and crafts. Live music performances from the Rob Davis Band, Kidd Katy and The Senders will round out the weekend. Free. 10 a. m.– 5 p. m. Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, gaspee. com
MUSIC FEST
 Providence Porchfest
MAY 30 Enjoy live local music at the fourth annual Providence Porchfest! All bands will play from porches, driveways and front yards on Providence’ s East Side. Stroll through the streets, stop at a food truck or local eatery and mingle with other music lovers. Event is rain or shine. Visit the website for a map of performers and locations. Free. Noon – 6 p. m. Providence, providenceporch fest. com 🆁
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PHOTOGRAPHY( CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP LEFT): COURTESY OF SOJOURNER HOUSE, PAINTING BY DOUGLAS LEE BROOKS; DISCOVER NEWPORT; COURTESY OF VANESSA CARLTON, PHOTOGRAPH BY
PATRICK MCPHERON; COURTESY OF DISNEY’ S THE LION KING / PHOTOGRAPH BY EVEN ZIMMERMAN; COURTESY OF PORCHFEST; DISCOVER NEWPORT; AUDUBON SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND, PHOTOGRAPH BY ED HUGHES.
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