July 6

Ocean State BBQ Festival at The Steel Yard 

The 3rd Annual Ocean State BBQ Festival is back and ready to celebrate all that's locally smoked & grilled with RI based BBQ joints, enthusiasts, and backyarders. Emphasis on local smokers, Local brews, and Local music

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July 6

Providence Shipboard With Save the Bay

 Save The Bay’s week-long Shipboard Camp for pre-teens who have completed grades 5-7 promises hands-on, Bay-centric activities that are as much fun as they are educational. Each day, campers depart from the Bay Center aboard one of Save The Bay’s education vessels to make their way to explore and research several natural habitats along Rhode Island’s shoreline. 

The camp goes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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July 6

Sleeping Beauty at Theatre by the Sea

A king who snores, a dragon who roars, a prince whom love misses until a princess he kisses, when all is said and done a whole lot of family fun! It's more than just magical... It's a Kaleidoscope musical. 

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July 7

Head Space at ArtProv Gallery 

ArtProv Gallery presents “Head Space,” a new group show that dives deep into the human psyche. Eight artists utilizing a variety of mediums to portray the human condition will be exhibiting at “Head Space:”

The exhibit is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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July 7

Magnet Play at Providence Children's Museum 

Explore the playful power of magnets. Experiment, sculpt and design with magnets of all shapes and sizes.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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July 8

Casey Farm Artists Meetup 

Come to Casey Farm for a day of outdoor painting, drawing, photography, or the medium of your choice. You bring your art supplies and talent, and this gorgeous seaside farm will provide inspirational vistas and vignettes, along with the chance to meet artists from around South County. 

Bring a picnic lunch and stay to explore the farm's hiking paths to the bay and woods.

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m 

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July 8

3-Hour 12 Meter Racing Experience at 12 Meter Charters 

Race aboard a 12 Meter America’s Cup contender! Aboard the 12 Meter racing yachts our professional and friendly crew will coach those interested in a “hands on” sailing experience, but participation is not required. No sailing experience necessary.

Fun for sailors of all ages. 

The event goes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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July 8

43rd Annual Cape Verdean Independence Festival at India Point Park

The festival goes from noon to dusk and features traditional music, dance and food, along with a cultural, health/wellness and educational tents.

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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July 8

Providence Restaurant Weeks

Three-course lunches cost just $16.95, and three-course dinners are $29.95 or $34.95, with several restaurants offering 2-for-1 specials. 

Don't miss out on Providence Restaurant Weeks. 

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July 8

Schoolyard Market at Hope & Main Street 

A farmers-makers marketplace where locals and visitors come for breakfast, stay for lunch, and leave with dinner.

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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