CALENDAR: This

By Karen Greco

THE MUST LIST

10 essential events happening this month

Folk at the Farm features toe-tapping tunes and tasty bites in Warren

Through October 16:

Explore the grounds of Blithewold Mansion and peep images of photographer David Bird’s nature characters constructed of acorns, sticks, and other backyard finds at Becorns Come to the Mansion. Bristol, Blithewold.org

October 1-2:

Celebrate the harvest season at the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s annual Harvest Fair, an award-winning event featuring sack races, a home and garden competition, live music, a crafter’s tent, and more. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

October 2:

Atwater-Donnelly Band is joined by The Whelks, Caribbean Soul Duo, and Magnolia for The Collaborative’s Folk at the Farm at Frerichs Farm, featuring food and bevvies from favorite East Bay purveyors. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org

October 6-9:

Yuck it up with top national and local stand-up comedians performing eight shows at three venues around the island at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the state’s only stand-up comedy fest. Newport, RogueIslandComedyFest.com For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

October 7:

Flutist Adam W. Sadberry, who’s committed to expanding the Black diaspora in classical music, brings his radiant, lyrical playing to Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church for Newport Classical’s chamber series show. NewportClassical.org

October 8:

Celebrate Warren’s shell fishing heritage at the Portside Picnic, the annual gala for the Warren Heritage Foundation. Sing sea shanties and enjoy upscale picnic fare from Blount Clam Shack by the river. WarrenHeritageFoundationRI.org

October 9:

Lace up your sneakers and cheer on the contenders at the Newport Marathon & Half Marathon. Runners qualify for the Boston Marathon on this USATF-certified course, which offers stunning views and a beach finish. NewportMarathon.com

October 16:

Tiverton Farmers Market, in collaboration with Tiverton Land Trust, hosts the second annual Harvest Market, featuring artisanal food, local makers and artists, food trucks, live music, and more at the Pardon Gray Preserve. TivertonFarmersMarket.com

October 16, 23 & 30:

Explore the eclectic downtown at the Warren Walkabout, an annual festival of arts, food, independent businesses, and history; live music all over town and artist demonstrations add to the scene. DiscoverWarren.com

October 26:

Catch Tail Light Rebellion, billed as a fusion of Tom Waits, The Pogues, and Bruce Springsteen, during their tour supporting the album Live at the Station Bar & Curio at the Galactic Theatre. Warren, GalacticTheatre.com

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