RHODE TRIPS
Women Helping Women | May 6
Mark your calendars for the nineteenth annual Women Helping Women, hosted by Crossroads Rhode Island on Wednesday, May 6, at the WaterFire Arts Center. This inspiring evening celebrates the power of women supporting and uplifting one another while raising vital funds to strengthen our community.
For more information, visit crossroadsri. org / about / explore / special-events / women-helping-women-2026.
Meet Me at the MET | May 6
Meet Me at the MET for a lively night of music and giving in Pawtucket, featuring live entertainment from The New Providence Big Band, plus an online auction and raffles benefiting The Empowerment Factory. Proceeds support accessible art programs that promote mental health and wellness in Rhode Island schools and low-income communities.
For tickets visit empowermentfactory. org / fundraiser-2026.
Bakes for Breast Cancer | May 8 – 14
Save room for Rhode Island’ s sweetest charity event! From May 8 – 14, indulge for a cause by ordering a designated dessert from participating bakeries and restaurants across the state; each sweet treat sold will benefit breast cancer research. It’ s a delicious way to give back, support local businesses and make a meaningful impact, one bite at a time.
For more details, visit bakesforbreastcancer. org / events / rhode-island /.
Walk MS Rhode Island | May 17
Join Walk MS at Narragansett Town Beach for an inspiring day centered on Circles of Support, celebrating the people and organizations that improve the lives of those living with MS. Whether you live with MS or support someone who does, every step you take helps move the community closer to a world free of MS. Be part of this powerful movement and make a difference, walk, connect and show your support.
For registration visit events. nationalmssociety. org / 2574. tickets.
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Surprises abound at these events. Round a corner and you may run into a group of plein-air stitchers practicing their embroidery and knitting just outside the Del’ s on Water Street( it happened last summer!) or sing along to some sea shanties just outside Warren Town Hall( also happened!).
Attend one night, or all four. Park on a side street and take in all the art, or pedal along on your bike— most sites are right off the East Bay Bike Path. RIPTA’ s Route 60 bus, which cruises into both towns, is another option.
Whatever mode of transportation you take, you’ re sure to leave with a newfound sense of curiosity, a new skill or the perfect piece of pottery or artwork to make your house feel just a little more fun and funky, just like the East Bay itself.
Visit the website for a map of each Art Night, along with participating artists, shops and galleries. artnightbristol warren. org
Other Art Crawls
Gallery Night Providence Rhode Island’ s OG art crawl, Gallery Night Providence has been going strong since 1996. Tours take place the third Thursday of each month, March – November, from 5 – 9 p. m. You can hop onto a bus for a guided tour or explore the galleries at your own pace. gallerynight. org
Westerly Arts Crawl Hit up galleries, art pop-ups and cute eateries in Westerly and neighboring Pawcatuck, Connecticut, during this crawl, which takes place the first Friday of each month, 5 – 8 p. m. westerly artscrawl. com
Self-Guided Tours
The Avenue Concept Download The Avenue Concept’ s app to take a self-guided tour of the public murals and sculptures throughout the
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