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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 23-30

This week: Strawberry picking time, free concert at Roger Williams Park, Newport Pride Fest, walking tours, and more.

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Block parties could return to PVDFest after all

Mayor Smiley is considering backtracking on one of the changes he made to the 2023 festival.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 16-23

This week: PrideFest and a parade, garden tours, champagne and oysters, outdoor movie time and more.

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‘A great loss’: Business owners and patrons react to PVDFest changes
“I don’t think they chose to listen to a lot of the businesses, or asked how it would affect us,” one downtown restaurateur said. But others are supportive of the arts festival’s new location and focus.

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USA Today recently came out with a top 10 list of the best beaches in the Northeast, and these two beaches in New England made the cut.

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Rhody Pride: Events to celebrate Pride around the Ocean State
It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and from a new Pride Center to Pride parades, there are events to celebrate and connect, all over the Ocean State.

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Big changes for Providence’s PVDFest 2023
The annual arts and culture festival in Providence will be held later in the year, in a different location, and with no block parties or open containers of alcohol allowed.

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Young people in costume from Rancho Folclorico of the Portuguese Social Club of Pawtucket marched behind their float and the US and Portuguese flags during PVDFest in Providence last year.

For Day of Portugal, here’s a menu from coffee to cod to cocktails

For the local Portuguese, Portuguese-speaking, and Portuguese-American community, it's a chance to ease your saudade and eat really great food. 9:44 a.m.

The Forum for Racial Equity in Hyde Park will host a Juneteenth celebration on June 17.

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The when and where on everything from the Embrace Ideas Festival, to community gatherings, to arts open houses and concerts. 7:00 a.m.

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Kin Southern Table + Bar in Providence, R.I., kicks off Juneteenth Weekend with the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Block Party on June 16. Above, Antonia Edwards of New Haven wrapped herself in a Juneteenth flag and a Black heritage flag as she took part in a Juneteenth Emancipation Observance parade.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 9-16

This week: the Newport Pride Center opens its doors, a Billy Joel tribute in Providence, sea glass festival, PVD Porchfest, and more. 5:38 p.m.

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Looking for a hotel, tent, or even a tree house? Here are some of the newest and coolest spots for your next getaway. 9:54 a.m.

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R.I. singer-songwriter Allison Rose, on music as medicine

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the musician and mental health counselor talks about how she is using songs to help herself and others heal. 6:00 a.m.

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Oliver Buzzelli glazes his doughnut creations.

Here’s where to get some great doughnuts in Rhode Island

Bakeries in the state have plenty of sweet (or savory) treats to offer. 9:44 a.m.

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The season's first full lighting of WaterFire is Saturday, June 3, in Providence. Fun kicks off at 6:30 p.m., with the lighting set to begin at 8:15 p.m.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 2-9

From free donuts, to Pride, to polo, to the first full WaterFire of the season, and more, this week has a lot to offer. 12:51 p.m.

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WaterFire Providence’s TroopTop Thursdays return to rock the top of WaterFire Arts Center starting June 1.

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: May 26-June 2

This week: Drive-in movie time, rocking at the rooftop beer garden, beach walks, fireworks and more. 4:51 p.m.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 23-30

Block parties could return to PVDFest after all

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‘A great loss’: Business owners and patrons react to PVDFest changes
“I don’t think they chose to listen to a lot of the businesses, or asked how it would affect us,” one downtown restaurateur said. But others are supportive of the arts festival’s new location and focus.

Where are the best beaches in the Northeast? Two in New England made this top 10 list.
USA Today recently came out with a top 10 list of the best beaches in the Northeast, and these two beaches in New England made the cut.

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Rhody Pride: Events to celebrate Pride around the Ocean State
It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and from a new Pride Center to Pride parades, there are events to celebrate and connect, all over the Ocean State.

RI ARTS
Big changes for Providence’s PVDFest 2023
The annual arts and culture festival in Providence will be held later in the year, in a different location, and with no block parties or open containers of alcohol allowed.

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For Day of Portugal, here’s a menu from coffee to cod to cocktails

Nineteen ways to celebrate the historical events of Juneteenth in Boston and beyond

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 9-16

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 23-30

Block parties could return to PVDFest after all

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 16-23

RI ARTS‘A great loss’: Business owners and patrons react to PVDFest changes“I don’t think they chose to listen to a lot of the businesses, or asked how it would affect us,” one downtown restaurateur said. But others are supportive of the arts festival’s new location and focus.

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THINGS TO DORhody Pride: Events to celebrate Pride around the Ocean StateIt’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and from a new Pride Center to Pride parades, there are events to celebrate and connect, all over the Ocean State.

RI ARTSBig changes for Providence’s PVDFest 2023The annual arts and culture festival in Providence will be held later in the year, in a different location, and with no block parties or open containers of alcohol allowed.

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For Day of Portugal, here’s a menu from coffee to cod to cocktails

Nineteen ways to celebrate the historical events of Juneteenth in Boston and beyond

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 9-16

Where to stay in New England this summer

R.I. singer-songwriter Allison Rose, on music as medicine

Here’s where to get some great doughnuts in Rhode Island

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: June 2-9

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‘A great loss’: Business owners and patrons react to PVDFest changes
“I don’t think they chose to listen to a lot of the businesses, or asked how it would affect us,” one downtown restaurateur said. But others are supportive of the arts festival’s new location and focus.

Where are the best beaches in the Northeast? Two in New England made this top 10 list.
USA Today recently came out with a top 10 list of the best beaches in the Northeast, and these two beaches in New England made the cut.

THINGS TO DO
Rhody Pride: Events to celebrate Pride around the Ocean State
It’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and from a new Pride Center to Pride parades, there are events to celebrate and connect, all over the Ocean State.

RI ARTS
Big changes for Providence’s PVDFest 2023
The annual arts and culture festival in Providence will be held later in the year, in a different location, and with no block parties or open containers of alcohol allowed.