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Bring Your Own Improv - Family Show

Presented by Warwick Museum of Art at Warwick Museum of Art

January 1, 2012 - Ongoing

Bring Your Own Improv (BYOI) is an interactive improv show that welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in one of three ways: Applaud at a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you're ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage!!! We perform at every Sunday at 6pm at the fabulous Warwick Museum of Art and tickets are only $5 for regular shows. All ages are ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Lego Club Presented by Providence Community Library at Knight Memorial Library January 5, 2012 - Ongoing Stop by the library every Monday to build with legos and have them displayed. All are welcome! ...More
	Tell-a-friend Game Day! Presented by Providence Community Library at Washington Park Library January 6, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Friday from 2pm - 5pm to play checkers, chess, Manacala, Sorry!, Chutes & Ladders, Battleship, cards, puzzles, Bananagrams, and more! ...More
	Tell-a-friend Storytime For 4s & 5s Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston Library Knightsville Branch January 23, 2012 - Ongoing Children who are four or five years old are invited to join us for storytime on Mondays beginning on January 23rd. There will be stories, songs and a craft each week. Registration ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Tiny Tales for Toddlers Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library January 25, 2012 - Ongoing Tiny Tales for Toddlers is for 2- and 3-year-olds, with a caregiver. Each session includes books, movement, and a craft. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! ...More
	Tell-a-friend Book Babies Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 2, 2012 - Ongoing Babies from birth to 24 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, books and playtime in each lively Book Babies session. Book Babies gives your baby the opportunity ...More
	Tell-a-friend Bedtime Stories Presented by Cranston Public Library at Cranston William Hall Library February 7, 2012 - Ongoing A nighttime story time for children ages 3 ½ to 5 and not yet in Kindergarten with a parent or caregiver. This story time features books, music and flannel boards. Wear your ...More
	Tell-a-friend Museum of Natural History Planetarium Show Presented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Cosmic Collisions Take a thrilling trip through space and time—well beyond the calm face of the night sky—to explore cosmic collisions, hypersonic impacts that ...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
Art, Theatre, Music, and Ceramic Summer Camps Art, Theatre, Music, and Ceramic Summer Camps Presented by Artists' Exchange at Artists' Exchange June 24-August 27, 2013 Art, Theatre, Music, and Ceramic Summer Camps at Artists’ Exchange allow children to thoroughly explore their chosen medium in fully equipped professional art studios and our state of the art theatres. Camps begin June 24th and run through August 27th, extended care is available. Ages 5 to 17. 2012 Best Summer Camps voted by Rhode Island Monthly. Visit our website for full descriptions, pricing and find out how to receive a 20% discount!	Artists' Exchange	06/24/13- 08/27/13	Cranston
Save the Bay Beach Slam Save the Bay Beach Slam Presented by Save the Bay at Goddard State Park September 22, 2013 At the Slam, families enjoy a leisurely day of FREE beach activities, arts & crafts, field games, rock climbing, live entertainment and delicious local foods. Beach Slam is generously sponsored by some of Rhode Island's most recognizable brands and major network media outlets. This event is to raise money to support Save The Bay's education program.	Save the Bay	09/22/13	East Greenwich
Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum Presented by Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum at Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum July 24, 2012 - Ongoing Our exhibits focus on Southern New England highlighting the Narragansett Tribe. Learn about the amazing life of a real Rhode Island hero, the prominent marathon runner and Olympic athlete Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, who was first and foremost a Narragansett. Explore Narragansett history through The Pursuit of Happiness: An Indigenous View which reflects on the denial of our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The exhibit focuses on Education, Spirituality,...	Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum	07/24/12- Ongoing	Exeter
Mariner Marketplace 2013 Mariner Marketplace 2013 Presented by Narragansett High School PTO at Narragansett High School November 23, 2013 The Narragansett High School PTO is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Mariner Marketplace. There will be thousands of dollars in raffle prizes and nearly 100 artists and vendors. Join us for a fun-filled day of wonderful shopping, catching up with friends, and kicking off the holiday season with some mariner style! There will be fine art, unique crafts, health and wellness, handmade jewelry, wreaths and ornaments, beauty products and more! Something for everyone on your shopping list!	Narragansett High School PTO	11/23/13	Narragansett
PJ Time Story Time PJ Time Story Time Presented by Newport Public Library at Newport Public Library February 14, 2012 - Ongoing Teens reading to Tots (ages 5-8 years). All Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old are invited to join us for a pajama time story time from 7 - 7:30 in the children's program room. Trained teen readers will be here every Tuesday to read you some of their favorite books from childhood. Come early or stay late to select some books for reading at home this week. Join us in your jammies. Stuffed snuggle buddies welcome.	Newport Public Library	02/14/12- Ongoing	Newport
Father's Day Hike Father's Day Hike Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park June 16, 2013 Start Father’s Day with fresh air and a hike of the trails at Ballard Park! Friends of Ballard Park staff will host a guided tour of the thirteen acre park providing information on its unique features and history. Meet at the Wickham Road entrance across from Rogers High School. $10 suggested donation per family.	Friends of Ballard Park	06/16/13	Newport
Concert by The Toe Jam Puppet Band Concert by The Toe Jam Puppet Band Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park July 24, 2013 Offering a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment, the Toe Jam Puppet Band encourages kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, shadow puppetry and storytelling. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the performance to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Use Hazard Road entrance. FREE	Friends of Ballard Park	07/24/13	Newport
4th Annual Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea Party 4th Annual Mad Hatter (Iced) Tea Party Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 5, 2013 Enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of iced teas in between playing croquet, making your own crazy hat and participating in the Alice in Wonderland-themed scavenger hunt along the trails of Ballard Park. Use Hazard Road entrance. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children and should be purchased prior to Thursday, August 1. E-mail us for an invitation at events@ballardpark.org or send your check made payable to Friends of Ballard Park, 226 Bellevue Avenue #10, Newport, RI...	Friends of Ballard Park	08/05/13	Newport
Movies on the Rocks: Mary Poppins Movies on the Rocks: Mary Poppins Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 7, 2013 From the moment Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) floats into the Banks’ household, things are never the same. The children are swept into magical romps across the English countryside, tea parties on the ceiling, and madcap dances over the rooftops of London. Winner of five Academy Awards. Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke. Rated G; 140 minutes; 1964. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening to ensure a place to park and time to make...	Friends of Ballard Park	08/07/13	Newport
Movies on the Rocks: Grease Movies on the Rocks: Grease Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 14, 2013 A musical about teens in love in the 50s. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school will they be able to rekindle their romance? Starring John Travolta and Oliva Newton-John. Rated PG; 110 minutes; 1978. Seating is on the grass- bring a blanket or lawn chair and arrive 15 minutes prior to the screening to ensure a place to park and time to make your way down to the quarry meadow. Movies begin...	Friends of Ballard Park	08/14/13	Newport
Movies on the Rocks: Moonrise Kingdom Movies on the Rocks: Moonrise Kingdom Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park August 21, 2013 Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, this film tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. With scenes filmed in Ballard Park! Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray. Rated PG-13; 94 minutes; 2012....	Friends of Ballard Park	08/21/13	Newport
Jenkins Construction presents Concert by The Moldy Suitcases Jenkins Construction presents Concert by The Moldy Suitcases Presented by Friends of Ballard Park at Ballard Park July 24, 2013 The Moldy Suitcases is a tribute to the underground music of 1920’s. The Suitcases are an original band that resuscitates long lost hits from over the decades. Kelsey holds the front with lead vocals and her bluesy "Can" solos. In addition, Tom Poitras showcases his unique flair for the guitar on both ukulele and banjolele. Greg holds the groove on upright bass while drummer, washboard player, suitcase specialist, and all around percussionist Tom O’Leary adds the stomp...	Friends of Ballard Park	07/24/13	Newport
International Oktoberfest! International Oktoberfest! Presented by Newport Waterfront Events at Newport Yachting Center October 12-October 13, 2013 Oktoberfest on the Newport waterfront—our official sendoff to summer, and salute to the arrival of autumn. Join us for our annual reunion of friends and family enjoying the tastes, sights, and sounds of our little Bavaria by the Bay. Seasonal brews, and savory German cuisine compliment the lively and spirited sound of music spilling from the Biergartens. Prost!	Newport Waterfront Events	10/12/13- 10/13/13	Newport
32nd Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off 32nd Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off Presented by Newport Waterfront Events at Newport Yachting Center June 1, 2013 Featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel, the legendary Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off officially kicks off summer in Newport on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The original and longest running chowder championship draws competitors and crowds from across the country. Attendees enjoy endless samples of traditional and exotic creations from dozens of restaurants and then vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative. The winners walk away with overflowing prize pots...	Newport Waterfront Events	06/01/13	Newport
The Polar Express Experience The Polar Express Experience Presented by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council at Blackstone Valley Visitor Center November 24-December 22, 2013 Let the Door Man greet you and meet Frosty, Rudolph, the Engineer, and Conductor. Santa Claus appears, spreading joy and merriment. Every youngster receives a coloring book and crayons, free photo with Santa, and a very special gift, presented personally by Santa to each and every child. A jolly holiday sing-a-long carries us back to the Polar Express Station to be greeted by favorite characters ready to pose with your children for snap shots. Unique toys and gifts are...	Blackstone Valley Tourism Council	11/24/13- 12/22/13	Pawucket
Museum of Natural History Museum of Natural History Presented by Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at Museum of Natural History & Planetarium February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium. For more than a century the Museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibitions, workshops and presentations that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people. The Museum houses collections containing over one quarter million objects pertaining to natural and cultural...	Museum of Natural History & Planetarium	02/10/12- Ongoing	Providence
New Urban Arts After-School Programs New Urban Arts After-School Programs Presented by New Urban Arts at New Urban Arts February 10, 2012 - Ongoing Meet new friends! Meet artist mentors! Participate in arts workshops afterschool for free! Learn ways of creating art that you will take with you for the rest of your life! Providence public high school students are eligible to participate in New Urban Arts' after-school arts programs. Registration is open year-round. To sign up, please download this form, print and fill it out and mail...	New Urban Arts	02/10/12- Ongoing	Providence
Pre-Kindergarten Storytime Pre-Kindergarten Storytime Presented by Providence Community Library at Wanskuck Library July 16, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Monday morning with the exception of national holidays from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for a developmentally appropriate storytime session with related crafts. Children between 3 and 5 years of age are invited to participate, and PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED in order to have craft materials available for all children. Call or email for more information or to pre-register your child(ren)!	Providence Community Library	07/16/12- Ongoing	Providence
Thursday Movie Series @ Wanskuck Thursday Movie Series @ Wanskuck Presented by Providence Community Library at Wanskuck Library December 27, 2012 - Ongoing Join us each Thursday at 5 p.m. to view a movie on the big screen in our community room. Bring a snack and a friend. All movies selected to be viewed are rated G, PG, or PG-13. Of course, parents are encouraged to attend this fun family event!	Providence Community Library	12/27/12- Ongoing	Providence
Tours for Tots: Photo Play Tours for Tots: Photo Play Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum May 28, 2013 Start them young! These themed interactive tours with read-aloud story time and gallery activities introduce small children to big ideas in art. Children learn alongside their parent or caregiver. Free with Museum admission. Ages 3-5	RISD Museum	05/28/13	Providence
Tours for Tots: Photo Play Tours for Tots: Photo Play Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum May 30, 2013 Start them young! These themed interactive tours with read-aloud story time and gallery activities introduce small children to big ideas in art. Children learn alongside their parent or caregiver. Free with Museum admission. Ages 3-5	RISD Museum	05/30/13	Providence
Tours for Tots: Photo Play Tours for Tots: Photo Play Presented by RISD Museum at RISD Museum June 1, 2013 Start them young! These themed interactive tours with read-aloud story time and gallery activities introduce small children to big ideas in art. Children learn alongside their parent or caregiver. Free with Museum admission. Ages 3-5	RISD Museum	06/01/13	Providence
After the Beanstalk: Jack, Jill and the Giant After the Beanstalk: Jack, Jill and the Giant Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum May 31-June 2, 2013 Help Jack and his sister Jill solve the giant's puzzling spatial challenges in an interactive performance that expands on the classic tale. Shows at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 1:30 PM; recommended for ages 3 and up. Underwritten by Dominion Foundation.	Providence Children's Museum	05/31/13- 06/02/13	Providence
Block Party at Providence Children’s Museum Block Party at Providence Children’s Museum Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 8-June 9, 2013 Kids mix and match the Museum’s massive collection of colorful building materials! Stack imaginative blocks of all shapes and sizes to create towering structures, construct room-sized block cities and more.	Providence Children's Museum	06/08/13- 06/09/13	Providence
Happy Father’s Day! \| Providence Children’s Museum Happy Father’s Day! \| Providence Children’s Museum Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 16, 2013 Admission is free all day for dads and granddads! From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, families use the power of air to blast a rocket high in the sky in the Museum’s Children's Garden.	Providence Children's Museum	06/16/13	Providence
MetLife Family Friday & Summer Reading Kick-Off MetLife Family Friday & Summer Reading Kick-Off Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 21, 2013 Kids start off a summer of reading with activities and recommended booklists from Rhode Island children’s librarians, presented by The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services. Recommended for ages 4 to 10. The Museum is open free from 5:00 - 8:00 PM for “MetLife Family Friday – Free at Five!,” sponsored by MetLife Foundation.	Providence Children's Museum	06/21/13	Providence
Mud Play at Providence Children’s Museum Mud Play at Providence Children’s Museum Presented by Providence Children's Museum at Providence Children's Museum June 29-June 30, 2013 Scoop, build and mess around with mud and natural materials and mix up mud pies in celebration of International Mud Day.	Providence Children's Museum	06/29/13- 06/30/13	Providence
BankRI Independence Day Celebration @ India Point Park BankRI Independence Day Celebration @ India Point Park Presented by City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism at India Point Park July 4, 2013 The BankRI Independence Day Celebration kicks off on July 4th at India Point Park at 7:30pm with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops. The Pops is conducted by Francisco Noya, a well-known figure in the Boston-New England music scene. He served as Music Director of the Longwood Symphony Orchestra in Boston for 12 seasons and is a prominent member of the Conducting Faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. As Resident Conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, he conducts...	City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism	07/04/13	Providence
Sandwich Skateboarding Event Sandwich Skateboarding Event Presented by Greater Kennedy Plaza at The Providence Rink @ Bank of America City Center June 6, 2013 The Avenue Concept brings you the Sandwich Project! Skateboarding, street art, b-boy dancing and djs to keep the energy going. Free to the public. Whether you are starting out or advanced, all are welcome to learn and participate.	Greater Kennedy Plaza	06/06/13	Providence
Day Of Portugal Day Of Portugal Presented by Greater Kennedy Plaza at The Providence Rink @ Bank of America City Center June 8-June 9, 2013 A weekend celebration of Portuguese heritage in Rhode Island!	Greater Kennedy Plaza	06/08/13- 06/09/13	Providence
Ring Of Honor Ring Of Honor Presented by at Rhode Island Convention Center July 27, 2013 In August of 2012, ROH hit the road and headed to Rhode Island for the very first time! That night we presented “Boiling Point 2012” live on iPPV featuring Kevin Steen defending the World Title against Eddie Kingston, Sara Del Rey & Eddie Edwards taking on Mike Bennett & Maria Kanellis, and a gut-wrenching 2/3 Falls match between Tommaso Ciampa & Jay Lethal in which “The Sicilian Psychopath” suffered an injury that has kept him on the shelf to this...		07/27/13	Providence
RISD Graduate Thesis Collection RISD Graduate Thesis Collection Presented by RISD Museum at Rhode Island Convention Center May 17-June 1, 2013 Open to the public, RISD's annual Graduate Thesis Exhibition features work in a wide range of media created by the 194 master's degree candidates graduating on June 2. Each student showcases a final body of work produced as the culmination of his or her experience in one of RISD's 16 graduate departments: Architecture, Ceramics, Digital + Media, Furniture Design, Glass, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Jewelry + Metalsmithing, Landscape Architecture, Painting,...	RISD Museum	05/17/13- 06/01/13	Providence
BMM 2013 BMM 2013 Presented by Dunkin' Donuts Center at Rhode Island Convention Center July 5-July 7, 2013 BMM 2013 is an endeavor to connect the best in the western and the eastern world, and to bring forth the inter-connections between art, education, and business. It is the tradition of the BMM Conventions to host business conference, continuing medical education conference, and the expo. For the first time, we are planning to offer the business conference free of cost to the interested attendees to provide the entrepreneurial spirits a forum to build the important networks and to renew the...	Dunkin' Donuts Center	07/05/13- 07/07/13	Providence
6th Annual Urban Pond Procession 6th Annual Urban Pond Procession Presented by Urban Pond Procession at Alvarez High School June 1, 2013 6th Annual Urban Pond Procession: A Creative Celebration of Our Local Watershed. The Urban Pond Procession (UPP) returns to Providence on Saturday June 1 (rain date 2nd) to celebrate the protection of our Pawtuxet River Watershed and raise awareness about the ecosystem in and around Providence's last remaining natural pond, Mashapaug Pond. Over 200 participants are expected to participate in this 6th annual procession, including school-aged children, artists, environmental groups, musicians,...	Urban Pond Procession	06/01/13	Providence
Washington County Fair Washington County Fair Presented by Washington County Fair at Washington County Fairgrounds August 14-August 18, 2013 Owned and operated by the volunteers of the Washington County Pomona Grange, the Washington County Fair, a non-profit organization, has been a great New England tradition for the past 47 years! The Fair is Rhode Island’s largest agricultural event. One of the biggest draws to the Fair is today’s Country Music Stars! The Fair runs for five days (Wednesday – Sunday), taking place August 14– 18, 2013. Admission includes access to all daily concerts, special acts...	Washington County Fair	08/14/13- 08/18/13	Richmond
Summer Art Camp Summer Art Camp Presented by Warwick Museum of Art at Warwick Museum of Art July 8-August 16, 2013 Art Camp for Children 6-12 July 8 - August 16 on Weekdays from 9:00-4:00 pm Creative kids crave summer stimulation and that's what they'll get with art workshops like Improv Comedy, Make a Monster, Painting, Jewelry Making, Drawing, Cartooning -- and more. Camp runs Monday-Friday with three weeklong workshops at 9:00-11:00, 11:30-1:30, 2:00-4:00. Workshops are taught by experienced instructors with emphasis on trying new materials, stretching imaginations, and having fun...	Warwick Museum of Art	07/08/13- 08/16/13	Warwick
Museum Of Work & Culture Museum Of Work & Culture Presented by Rhode Island Historical Society at Museum of Work and Culture February 10, 2012 - Ongoing The Museum of Work & Culture is a true community museum, managed by the Rhode Island Historical Society, supported by volunteers, the city of Woonsocket, and the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission. It exhibits the culture of the French-Canadian residents of the area, the broad story of the other ethnic communities of the Valley, and the role that work and organized labor played in the shaping of these Rhode Islanders’ lives. The museum...	Rhode Island Historical Society	02/10/12- Ongoing	Woonsocket
Math Maniac Show Math Maniac Show Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre June 5, 2013 Math Matters! If you want to add fun, subtract boredom, multiply test scores and keep your students’ undivided attention, then The Math Maniac Show is your answer to an A+ educational program. Whether reviewing the material, previewing the material or learning the material for the first time, students they know they are on a fun-filled journey to being successful in mathematics the moment Max Millions leaps onstage. Best for Grades: K-6:Curriculum...	Stadium Theatre	06/05/13	Woonsocket
New England's Got Talent New England's Got Talent Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre September 28, 2013 The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre presents “New England’s Got Talent” A talent show in Rhode Island featuring the diverse talent of New England! Don't miss this amazing display of talent from all over the region! Come and enjoy the region’s best up-and-coming entertainers who will square off in this dynamic, intense and diverse competition! With thousands of dollars in prizes! The most talented performer will also win the opportunity...	Stadium Theatre	09/28/13	Woonsocket
Disney's My Son Pinocchio Disney's My Son Pinocchio Presented by Stadium Theatre at Stadium Theatre November 15-November 17, 2013 The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "I've Got No Strings." Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the "perfect child."This...	Stadium Theatre	11/15/13- 11/17/13	Woonsocket