THE MUST LIST

10 Essential Events Happening This Month

May 12-14:

Misquamicut SpringFest returns with a variety of events and activities, including an outdoor carnival and amusements, food truck rodeo, classic car show, knockerball, and more. Westerly, Misquamicut.org

May 5-13:

There Was and There Was

Not: Telling Armenian Stories is a moving one-woman show from playwright and performer Susie Chakmakian about what it means to be Armenian in America. Wakefield, ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com

May 9:

Indulge in bites from local restaurants, breweries, and more at the Taste of North Kingstown , with raffle proceeds benefiting the NK Food Pantry, in the Hangar at Flightlevel Aviation. NorthKingstown.com

May 11:

RI comedy legend Poppy Champlin, who once trained at Second City in Chicago and has made numerous national television appearances, performs her Hot Mic show at the Pump House. Peace Dale, PumpHouseMusicWorks.com

May 12:

Take mom out for a Spring Lantern Paint & Sip at Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery, and decorate floral decor with Painted by the Shore while sipping whites, reds, and fruit wines. West Greenwich, PaintedByTheShore.com

May 19:

Grammy-nominated blues artist Eric Gales has a lot to say about the world around him – through his lyrics and on his guitar. Admired by B.B. King and Eric Clapton, Gales brings pure blues energy to the stage. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com

May 20:

Step back in history at the South County Museum for the second annual Civil War Reenactment, and tour the exhibits and maker space while you’re there. Kids under 11 visit free. Narragansett, SouthCountyMuseum.org

May 28:

Memorial Day Weekend means it’s time to head to the South County shore as state-run beaches, including East Matunuck, Misquamicut, and Scarborough North, o cially open for the summer season. RIParks.RI.Gov

May 29:

The annual Kite Fly-Inn at the Weekapaug Inn features demonstrations and multi-colored kites high in the sky. Participants can attend a workshop to decorate their own kite to bring home. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com

May 30:

Enjoy classical music over craft brews at LineSider for a special Music on the Hill Festival performance, Baroque, Mozart, and BEERS, Oh My! Food trucks will roll up for this casual chamber music concert. East Greenwich, 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.