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The Must List

10 essential events this month

Through February 5:

Award-winning Broadway classic Annie returns to the Providence Performing Arts Center for a week-long run. Fans old and young will enjoy the classic story of the little orphan who overcomes all. PPACRI.org

Through February 28:

The Center for Reconciliation of Rhode Island invites all to experience Providence

Walks: Early Black History Self-Guided

Walking Tour with a map available to print out or view on your phone. CFRRI.org Broadway musical Annie takes over PPAC

For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

February 3-5:

Listen for the sound of engines revving – family fun awaits as Monster Jam returns to the AMP. As Big as it Gets features 12,000-pound rigs tearing up the dirt at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. AmicaMutualPavilion.com

February 4-5:

Vegetarian or plant-curious? Reserve your ticket for RI VegFest, a weekend of eating and shopping over 85 plant-based vegan restaurants, makers, artists, and more at the WaterFire Arts Center. RIVegFest.com

February 5:

If you were anywhere in Rhode Island in the 1970s or ‘80s, you’ll remember Rizzz, a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee. Don’t miss the band’s reunion show at The Met. Pawtucket, TheMetRI.com

February 9:

Enjoy a winter brew while designing a tree at the Bonsai Bar Workshop at Long Live Beerworks, one of the region’s top micro-breweries. Take home your own tree and a six pack. LongLiveBeerworks.com

February 9:

Get ready to laugh out loud. Menopause the Musical, a humorous “Celebration of Women and The Change” set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s returns to Providence for one night only. TheVetsRI.com

February 10-12:

It’s never too early to start making summer travel plans; fans of the great outdoors will want to motor over to the Rhode Island RV & Camping Show for the latest makes and models. TheRhodeIslandRVShow.com

February 17-26:

The annual Providence Children’s Film Festival returns to in-person screenings during school vacation week with a wide selection of films in and around the city. ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org

February 24-March 4:

/A.Dick.Ted/ is a new solo punk rock epic poem described as “a mostly true entirely honest tale of recovery” by Providence playwright Teddy Lytle, featuring Bay McCulloch. TheWilburyGroup.org