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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
STAYCATION GETAWAY: The Loom Hotel Loom Hotel leans into its history as a textile manufacturing plant and former Fruit of the Loom mill by paying homage to textiles through design and decor. The rooms are beautifully appointed, and the on-site restaurant, The Brook Kitchen and Bar, serves up a substantial dinner and next-day brunch menus. Warwick, theloomhotel. com
OVER-30 UPSCALE LOUNGE: Medici Lounge Thirty-somethings now have a place to go where the beats are early-2000s nostalgic with a little trance and techno mixed in— this time, with a fancy martini in hand instead of a watered-down well drink in a plastic cup. Providence, mediciprov. com
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LINE DANCING LOCATION: Mishnock Barn Yes, we’ re in the Northeast, but once you step into Mishnock Barn, you’ re transported to the South in the best way possible. The barn offers weekly line-dancing lessons where you can enjoy light bites and drinks from the bar while dancing with an all-levels crowd. West Greenwich, mishnockbarn. com
INCLUSIVE DANCE SPACE: In Your Skin Studio Salsa, bachata, hip-hop in heels, pole, Afrobeats, contemporary— you’ ll find almost every dance style at In Your Skin Studio in downtown Pawtucket, where owner Sada Velasquez doles out confidence like confetti. Pawtucket, iysstudio. com
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BREWERY BITES: Screaming Unicorn Chef Stephanie Rapoza serves up mouthwatering takes on pub classics from inside the Sims Avenue taproom, including smash burgers, Unicorn Fries and wood-fired pizzas fresh from the built-in oven. Providence, screaming unicornri. com
VINEYARD ESCAPE: Gooseneck Vineyards Stop in at Gooseneck’ s new digs inside a historic barn in North Kingstown on your way to or from the beach. The tasting room pays tribute to its previous life as a horse barn with oval stalls converted into cubbies, a beautiful bar and cozy seating for friends to gather. North Kingstown, gooseneckvineyards. com
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NEW LITERARY EVENT: Booked Author Series Katie Kinnell quadrupled the state’ s literary prowess when she launched the Booked Author Series. Each month, Kinnell brings together three to five authors from around the nation for a panel discussion, nibbles, drinks and booksignings at Fleur in the Omni Providence Hotel. bookedauthorseries. com
INTERGALACTIC MINI-GOLF: The Dusty Planet Mini-golf meets Meow Wolf— with some neon paint and disco balls— is the vibe inside The Dusty Planet, the coolest mini-golf course this side of the Woonasquatucket River. Drinks, snacks, pinball machines and super-friendly staffers round out the fun. Providence, thedustyplanet. com
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