Weekend 401
From a sharp school-board satire at The Gamm to Black storytelling, chamber music and medieval fencing, here’s what’s happening this weekend and beyond in Rhode Island
This weekend, visit the animals at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in a snowy habitat, check out the P-Bruins’ retro jerseys, learn about Rhode Island’s wild coast, or catch a documentary about John Prine. Plus: The Marian Anderson String Quartet plays a concert at RISD to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
The film celebrates the life and music of legendary songwriter John Prine – featuring interviews, archival footage, and a star-studded lineup of performances by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
For this year’s final episode of the Weekend 401, we have some New Year’s tips — from Deer Tick at the Uptown Theater, to the last Waterfire of the year, to the 30th annual ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon at the Whaling Museum. Plus: kick off the new year with an ice-cold splash at First Beach
A festival of indigenous arts and culture from around the world, an evening of short films on the longest night of the year, and a holiday variety show at Myrtle
The Wilbury Theatre Group’s latest production, “Octet,” explores the many ways technology can damage our lives and relationships
From choir takeovers to Krampus markets, here are our picks for what to see and do across Rhode Island this week
“La Cuesta Mágica” at Teatro ECAS, the Bristol Christmas Festival, and a conversation about news media in the misinformation age. Plus: Concerts by Ocean State Media favorites Nova One, Hawk in the Nest, Jake Blount, and the Vox Hunters
From Warren’s town-wide celebration to artisan markets in Providence, Pawtucket and beyond, here’s where to shop, stroll, sip and support local this holiday season
Trinity Repertory Company’s 49th “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Richard and Sharon Jenkins, offers a traditional but delightful take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale