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By Casey Williams & Editors
THE MUST LIST
10 essential events happening this month A Field of Artisans pop-up at South Kingstown beach – watch or them on May 14 at Shaidzon Beer Co.
May 15:
The Wakefield Rotary’s Children’s Festival takes place at the South County Museum and will feature tunes by Grammy Award-winner Bill Harley, pony rides, ice cream sundaes, and more. Proceeds benefit community charities. WakefieldRotary.org
May 16:
Music on the Farm, a four-week interactive adventure at Pat’s Pastured, kicks off. Led by Lindsay Meehan of Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children, it’s sure to entertain littles five and under and their grown-ups. East Greenwich, PatsPastured.com
May 18:
May 28-30:
Shaidzon Beer Co. hosts Shakedown Street, a Grateful Dead-themed evening of sipping tasty brews on tap while perusing handmade wares, presented by Field of Artisans. West Kingston, FieldOfArtisans.com
Shop over 100 artisans, dine on craft fair eats, and hear live music at Pawtuxet Park for the annual Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival, a long-time Memorial Day weekend tradition. Warwick, Gaspee.com
May 7: Don your best Derby-inspired attire and join the Weekapaug Inn at their Kentucky Derby Viewing Party. Enjoy a Maker’s Mark Mint Julep with a Southern food-inspired buffet. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com
May 8:
May 29: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a sensory-friendly concert from Narragansett Brass Quintet, featuring music spanning four centuries, kicking off this year’s Music on the Hill summer concert series. Warwick, MusicOnTheHillRI.org
May 7:
May 13-15:
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 14:
Smith’s Castle celebrates Opening Day with tours of the historic house museum, colonial reenactors, and a book and bake sale, plus lots of period-appropriate crafts, games, and music for the whole family. North Kingstown, SmithsCastle.org
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What’s better than karaoke? Karaoke with a live band! Head to Pump House, jump on stage, and indulge your rock star fantasy by singing at their Live Band Karaoke. Peace Dale, PumpHouseMusicWorks.com
You know warmer months are ahead when it’s time for the Misquamicut Spring Fest, a world-class carnival full of food trucks, games, vendors, magicians, car shows, and more. Westerly, MisquamicutFestival.org
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Casablanca, the 1942 film starring the dashing Humphrey Bogart and a luminous Ingrid Bergman, plays at the United Theatre as part of their Unwind Film Series screenings of classic movies. Westerly, UnitedTheatre.org
