5 Weekend Musts: Bubbles, Beer + More

Friday, September 30, 2011

Leah Michaels, GoLocalProv Contributor

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That's just a few of the gazillion bubbles at PPAC

Looking forward to the beginning of October? We are. Here are five fun weekend events to help you celebrate the start of autumn in Rhode Island.

Bubble Extravaganza in Providence

Friday-Sunday The Providence Performing Arts Center is hosting the world premiere of the Gazillion Bubble Show this weekend. Extraordinary bubble artist Fan Yang creates bubble masterpieces that will amaze you and your family. For the ultimate interactive bubble experience, make sure to grab seats in the “Bubble Zone.” PPAC, 220 Weybosset St. For tickets and more info go here.

African American History in Providence

Saturday Ray Rickman will lead an African American history tour around Providence’s College Hill. On the walking tour, Rickman will lead a discussion on the history and importance of African Americans in Providence, while also offering perspective on the people and buildings of the oldest neighborhood in the capital city. The tour leaves at 10 AM from the RISD Auditorium, on the Providence River between College and Waterman Streets. Tickets are $15 and include a copy of Blacks on College Hill. For more info, call 421-0606.

Celebrate like the Germans in Pawtucket

Oh! O Fest!

Friday-Sunday Don’t want to buy plane tickets to Germany? O Fest RI 2011 brings the everything you’d want from Octoberfest right here to Pawtucket. With German and American bands, food, and of course ice-cold beer over three days, O Fest has it all. Only 21+ attendees allowed. Every ticket comes with a pint of Sam Adams Octoberfest. Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave. Go here for more information.

Say farewell to summer from Newport

Saturday and Sunday Stop and Shop Harborfest at the Newport Yachting Center has it all. Featuring Festival Fete’s Newport Debut, there will be arts and crafts, a farmer’s market, multiple entertainment groups, local food, culinary samplings and demonstrations, and games and rides. It’s the perfect way to say good bye to summer while enjoying the beauty of the Rhode Island waterfront. Tickets are $10, children under 12 are free with an adult at the Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. More information is available here .

Rhode Island Football Showdown

It’s that time of year again, the time when Brown and the University of Rhode Island duke it out in football to compete for Rhode Island pride. The annual Governor’s Cup is taking place at the Brown Stadium, 400 Elmgrove Ave on the East side of Providence this Saturday. Come watch the Bears take on the Rams at 6:00 PM in the second-ever Brown night football game. Tickets are free for students, $20 for the general public.

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