ART & CULTURE
Ca l e nda r | By Casey Williams
The Must List 10 essential events this month May 8: Wrestlemania Backlash is ready to bring down the roof. The Dunkin Donuts Center will be hosting all of your favorite WWE superstars and the fallout from Wrestlemania 38 in a premium live event. DunkinDonutsCenter.com
May 16: Multiple Grammy Award-winner Tori Amos comes to The VETS, touring with her 16th studio album, Ocean to Ocean, considered her most personal collection of songs since her career-defining Little Earthquakes. TheVETSRI.com
May 17-July 8: Immerse yourself in a three-dimensional experience of over 300 of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces – from Starry Night to Sunflowers – at the global smash hit Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. VanGoghProvidence.com
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Don’t miss the signature drumming, colorful explosions, custom-made instruments, and quirky comedy of Blue Man Group, the show that turned the three bald and blue men into an international phenomenon. PPACRI.org
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Catch the final performances of Sueño, adapted from Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s Life is a Dream by José Rivera, about an imprisoned prince caught between destiny and free will. TrinityRep.com
Runners up for the challenge can enter the Providence Marathon and race through the historic sites of downtown Providence. Free beer, live music, and a variety of vendors greet runners at the finish line. ProvidenceMarathon.com
Renegade Music & Concerts presents Operetta Elegance at The Lincoln School Music Center. Singers George Lyons and Jennifer Zamorano perform opera classics with Nathan Johnson on piano. RenegadeMac.com
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May 21-22:
Presented by Hanart Culture, the Asian Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo, celebrating 2,000 years of tradition in an illuminated journey through interactive displays and delicious cuisine. RWPZoo.org
InDowncity kicks off the popular Open Air Saturdays this month with an outdoor stroll, inviting guests to enjoy all downtown has to offer with live music, beer gardens, marketplaces, games, food, and more. InDowncity.com
WaterFire Arts Center will be transformed into a celebration of spring for the May Day Market, featuring artisan-made gifts, home goods, sweet treats, food trucks, and more. FineFurnishingsShows.com
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Photo by Timothy Norris, courtesy of Van Gogh Providence
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