United Theatre , 5 Canal St ., Westerly , 388- 8208 , unitedtheatre . org
Etcetera
WaterFire Providence
ONGOING : As the sun sets on the Creative Capital this summer , feel the warmth of the partial and full lightings , which will feature several lit-up braziers at Waterplace Park and traveling all the way down to South Main Street Park . Visit the website for times . Free . Memorial Boulevard , Providence , 273-1155 , waterfire . org
Newport Boat Show
SEPT . 14 – 17 : Test out your nautical knowledge while walking the docks and checking out several new sailboats and powerboats at one of the largest boat shows in the country , spanning more than thirteen acres of historic downtown Newport . Thurs .– Sat . 10 a . m .– 6 p . m .; Sun . 10 a . m .– 5 p . m . $ 31 –$ 40 ; children twelve and younger free . Newport Yachting Center Marina , 4 Commercial Wharf , Newport , 846-1115 , newportboatshow . com
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
SEPT . 28 – OCT . 31 : Get into the Halloween spirit early this season by admiring the iconic symbol of autumn . As the late afternoon turns into a dark evening , behold the sight of thousands of creatively carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular . 6 – 10:30 p . m ., last admission 10 p . m . Visit the website for admission prices . Roger Williams Park Zoo , 1000 Elmwood Ave ., Providence , 785-3510 , rwpzoo . org
Looking Ahead
October
OCT . 6 – 9 : Atlantis RIsing International Sand Sculpture Competition , Westerly , southcountyri . com
OCT . 14 : Annual Solar Eclipse , Charlestown , frostydrew . org
OCT . 14 – 15 : Little City Thrifty Vintage Market , Providence , littlecitythrifty . com
OCT . 14 – 15 : Bowen ’ s Wharf Seafood Festival , Newport , bowenswharf . com
OCT . 17 – 22 : Mrs . Doubtfire , Providence , ppacri . org 🆁
Family Fun Festival & Vendor Event | Sept . 23 About : The Michael Lorenzen Foundation wants students on the spectrum to feel supported , financially and academically , as they move into adulthood . The Family Fun Festival and Vendor Event is back at the Tavern on the Hill . We will have vendors , a bouncy house , games , face painting and more . Location : Tavern on the Hill , 809 Nooseneck Hill Rd ., West Greenwich When : Saturday , September 23 , 1-7 p . m . Tickets : $ 5 in advance and $ 7 at the door . Kids three and younger are free . For more information , visit michaellorenzenfoundation . com
Fifth Annual Passport Gala | Sept . 22 About : Join Children ’ s Wishes for their annual fundraiser and support their mission of granting Wishes to Rhode Island children between the ages of 2½ and 18 years of age who are facing life-threatening medical conditions . Spend the evening mingling with their Wish families while enjoying cocktails , hors d ’ oeuvres and dinner from local vendors and dancing . Location : Rhodes On The Pawtuxet , 60 Rhodes Pl ., Cranston When : Saturday , September 22 , 6-11 p . m . For more information , visit childrens-wishes . org / gala
MAE Organization for the Homeless Benefit | Sept . 22 About : Join us for an evening of delicious pasta and meaningful support as we host a fundraising dinner to benefit the MAE Organization for the Homeless . Together , we can make a difference in the lives of those in need . Location : Brightridge Club , 59 Brightridge Ave ., East Providence When : Friday , September 22 , 6:30 p . m . Tickets : Adult : $ 25 . Child : $ 15 . Table of 10 : $ 200 For more information , visit maeorg . org
For a listing of all upcoming events , or to submit your own , visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do and select the Community category .
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