MAY EVENTS to discover in Rhode Island

Live Music Nights At Moonshine Alley

Join us at Moonshine Alley for LIVE MUSIC every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Get a taste of Nashville with great music, craft cocktails and Southern bites! Our stage is featuring a variety of amazing local artists, with styles ranging from country to rock to blues. We can't wait to see y'all there! Wondering about parking? We've got you covered!

Complimentary valet available Wednesday through Saturday after 5 pm.

Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Location: Moonshine Alley

Address: 52 Pine St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 861-0001

Time: 7:00 PM

Randy Feltface Live Comedy

Since beginning his comedy career in Melbourne, Australia in 2005, Randy Feltface has written and performed eight solo stand-up comedy shows, released three comedy specials, played sold out seasons in London and New York and been nominated for Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He made his US television debut on NBC’s Bring The Funny in 2019 and has been invited to perform at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal on four separate occasions. In 2010 Randy joined forces with musical comedian Sammy J to create Ricketts Lane, which won Best Show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and went on to become a television series of the same name, airing in 2015 on ABC TV in Australia,

Seeso in the US and Netflix in the UK. Randy's role in Sammy J & Randy in Ricketts Lane earned him an AACTA Award nomination for best performer in a comedy series, the first non-human performer to be recognised in this category. He opened his most recent show Modus Operandy at the Sydney Opera House as part of the 2019 Just For Laughs Festival before shows in London, Amsterdam and an extensive North American tour. Randy’s live show is a high energy existential crisis, full of biting observations, razor sharp crowd work and rapid arm movements.

- Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or hecklingduring the show. No backpacks / large bags allowed. No outside food or drink.

Dates: May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023

Recurrence: Recurring daily Location: Comedy Connection of Rhode Island

Address: 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Price: $25

Dinosaurs Among Us

By popular demand, dinosaurs are roaring to life at Roger Williams Park Zoo this spring!

Dinosaurs Among Us opens on April 7 and runs through August 13, 2023. Travel back 65 million years in this immersive, walk-through experience that transports visitors through a world of prehistoric wonder. Featuring nearly 60 life- size animatronic dinosaurs, this is one of the most extensive outdoor dinosaur exhibits of its kind.Walk up to an 18-foot-long Dreadnoughtus, an 8-foot tall Brachiosaurus, and other well-known species, including T-rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus and many more. These huge ancient creatures, and some of their babies, will be stationed along the Zoo’s wetlands trail. The animatronic dinosaurs feature life-like movements and intimidating roars; many are being seen for the first time anywhere. The Zoo team researched and provided specifications for the dinosaurs to look as “real” as possible. With moving heads, eyes, arms, and mouths, this interactive experience will make guests feel like these extinct animals were brought back to life. Families and children can also experience walking dinosaur rides, dinosaur-themed selfie stations, meet and greets with baby dinosaurs, and hands-on fossil dig stations.

Dates: April 7, 2023August 13, 2023

Recurrence: Recurring daily

Location: Roger Williams Park

Zoo & Carousel Village

Address: 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER ARRANGING

Learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements using a simple vase and locally sourced flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day and spring! The talented Terry Converse will guide the group using fundamental design principles. Class size is limited to 12 students.

Presented By: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum

Dates: May 11, 2023

Location: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Address: 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809

Phone: (401) 253-2707

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Price: $75 Members| $85 Nonmembers

Doug Anderson was born and raised in Rhode Island, first growing up in Warwick, and then moving to Cumberland where he happily lives with his wife and (slightly psychotic) dog. He graduated in 2018 from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in English Literature. Since a young age, Doug has always loved to write stories. With no prior publishing credits, he released his debut novel, Among the Founders this past October.