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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 o . 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

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May 14:

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

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 bu et. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com

May 7: 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 May 8: 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

May 13-15: 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 May 18: 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

May 28-30: 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 29: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a sensory-friendly concert from Narragansett Brass Quintet, featuring music spanning four centuries, kicking o this year’s Music on the Hill summer concert series. Warwick, MusicOnTheHillRI.org

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.