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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, Aug. 2-9

This week: Jazz fest, film fest, seafood fest, bugs, elephants, and more!

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 26-Aug. 2

Didn't score tickets to the sold-out Folk and Jazz fests in Newport? No worries, there's so much going on in the Ocean State this week, including the Blessing of the Fleet, Kitchen Dance Music, the FringePVD finale, Joan Baez, Cirque du Soleil, and more.
TRAVEL

The top 10 campgrounds in New England

There are hundreds of campgrounds in New England, from primitive, walk-in sites to resort-style properties, and everything in between. These are some of our favorites.
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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island July 19-26

This week: Norman Bird turns 75, beers, fish-printing, edible plant-foraging, biking at night, and more.

PODCAST
FringePVD brings ‘all things weird and wonderful’ to R.I.
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Wilbury Theatre Group founder Josh Short talks about the 300 artists performing dance, theater, music, mixed media, and “a mashup of all of those great things,” at Providence's Fringe Festival.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 12-19
This week: Fringe PVD returns, elephants roam Newport, restaurant deals, an art festival, and more!

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FringePVD returns to showcase and celebrate outside-the-box artists
The two-week Providence Fringe Festival takes place July 14–27 in indoor and outdoor venues across the city.

4TH OF JULY
Photos: From the Bristol parade to WaterFire, the most extravagant Fourth of July celebrations in Rhode Island
The oldest commemoration of the nation’s founding drew thousands of people to watch floats, listen to music, and see local celebrities. Celebrations took place around Rhode Island as well. Here’s what it all looked like.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, July 5-12

This week: WaterFire, RiverFire, and fireworks, outdoor movies and concerts, laser light show, and more!

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🎆 Rhode Island fireworks are the best fireworks

It’s officially fireworks season (Providence actually held its big celebration last night), so it’s worth highlighting some of the best shows in the area over the next couple of days.

RI VOICES | SCOTT MACKAY

4th of July in Bristol, R.I.: tradition, patriotism, and civic pride

The annual series of concerts, fund-raising events, galas, beauty contests, and carnivals has ushered in the biggest day on the town’s social calendar.

THEATER REVIEW

Theatre By The Sea’s re-envisioned ‘Tootsie’ trades gender politics for screwball sensibilities

The affectionate sendup of musical theater is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser being given a wonderful, sell-out worthy production.

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 28-July 5

This week: Fourth festivities in Bristol, and across R.I., fireworks fun, Newport Pride, paint night, and more!

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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, June 21-28

This week: Music in Woonsocket, movies in Newport, walking tours, soccer games, bouncy houses, and more!

RI HISTORY

Personal narratives of the enslaved people who built Newport have been largely unknown, until now

The voices of tradesmen and women, ropemakers, masons, and carpenters highlight a new tour and exhibit, illuminating the history of early Black Americans and its ongoing impact in Rhode Island.

CHRISTOPER MUTHER

Our travel writer shares his New England summertime favorites, from the best beach to the perfect miniature golf course

Friends, here it is, the inaugural edition of Christopher Muther’s Completely Random and Highly Personal Best-of List.