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By Casey Williams

THE MUST LIST

10 essential events happening this month

Mount Hope Farm hosts music and vendors for Spring Fest

Through May 15:

The Handicraft Club of Providence visited Blithewold last year to paint, draw, and sketch en plein air. See the results of both students and instructors in Impressions, an exhibition of their varied prints. Bristol, Blithewold.org

May 2:

The Giusto team partners with hospitality friends Yagi Noodles, TSK, Sup Dog Supper Club, and others for Restaurants For Relief, a culinary experience supporting humanitarian aid for Ukraine through World Central Kitchen. Newport, GiustoNewport.com

May 5-7:

NYC-based comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer Luis J. Gomez – known for TV appearances on the likes of Last Comic Standing and Roast Battle – brings the laughs to Comedy Connection. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com

May 7:

Bring mom and the whole family to Mount Hope Farm for Spring Fest, a day of food and artisan vendors, crafts and activities for kids, a plant sale, live music by Bristol-based Jon Tyler, a ra e, and more. Bristol, MountHopeFarm.org For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

May 7:

Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts an hourlong guided workshop, Gardening for Wellness, on cultivating self-improvement with a green thumb, covering healthy produce, mindfulness, and horticulture design. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

May 8:

Vendors fill the Tiverton Middle School Gym for a special Mother’s Day Farmers Market. Shop a selection of flowers and herbs, pottery, planters, jewelry, gifts, and more while dining on tasty local eats. Facebook: Tiverton Farmers Market

Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. Be sure to check each venue for updates.

May 10:

Inkfish Books brings local author Ann Hood to Imago Gallery for an evening discussing and signing copies of her latest memoir, Fly Girl. A portion of proceeds will go toward organizations supporting Ukraine. Warren, InkFishBooks.com

May 14-15:

Grab a lawn chair and head over to Fort Adams State Park for the Newport Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, featuring over 30 local food trucks, dozens of craft brewers, face painting, games, and more. Newport, FoodTruckFestivalsOfAmerica.com

May 21-22:

Local flower designers and artists exhibit their creative flair with original artwork and arrangements inspired by the 1810 historic house and gardens for Linden Place Mansion’s Art Blooming. Bristol, LindenPlace.org

May 26:

Art Night Bristol Warren kicks off their 11th summer season, celebrating the towns’ creatives with a walkable tour of galleries, this month focusing on special exhibits along Main and Market Streets in Warren. ArtNightBristolWarren.org

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