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The Must List

10 essential events this month

Dine on plant-based eats for VegtoberFest

September 9-18:

Local music, theater, film, visual, and folk-traditional arts put the city’s creative and cultural life on full view for the Pawtucket Arts Festival, an annual celebration of art, music, and food, with free programming. PawtucketArtsFestival.org

September 10:

Dance to your favorite ska punk hits at The Strand – Streetlight Manifesto: The Calm Before The Chaos Tour takes the stage with opener Catbite for a reboot you never knew you needed. TheStrandRI.com

September 14:

Mile of History Association sponsors the Music in the Garden series presented by Providence Preservation Society at historic garden Shakespeare’s Head. This month bassist Dave Zinno and his jazz trio are featured. PPSRI.org

September 17:

The 9th Annual RI Herb Festival invites enthusiasts and expert herbalists alike to experience a day packed with workshops, plant walks, community circles, family-friendly fun, food trucks, and more. RIHerbFestival.com

September 17:

Bring the family to Heritage Day at the WaterFire Arts Center and explore world cultures represented in Rhode Island through exhibits, visual art, demonstrations, diverse cuisine, and a multicultural fashion show. Preservation.RI.gov

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September 10-11:

Pack a picnic blanket and soak up the last rays of summer while dining on lobster rolls and clam chowder at the 12th Annual Rhode Island Seafood Festival at India Point Parkt. RISeafoodFest.com

September 17:

Oktoberfest goes plant-based with the VegtoberFest foodie extravaganza at Trinity Beer Garden, showcasing samples from local restaurants and breweries, plus a vegan marketplace of artists and makers. RIVegFest.com

September 24:

Celebrate Roger Williams Park Zoo’s birthday by donning your fanciest attire for the 150th Tails and Trails Gala, featuring a three-course dinner, live music, and animal meet-and-greets in support of animal care and conservation. RWPZoo.org

September 11-18:

Take a wild ride with a rock and roll legend when Providence Performing Arts Center welcomes the national tour of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall to the stage. PPACRI.org

September 23-30:

Rhode Island designers and entrepreneurs gather for DESIGN WEEK RI, an annual celebration of local talent featuring talks, tours, panel discussions, and parties, with Providence Monthly as a sponsor! DesignXRI.com