Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Find hidden treasures at the Little City Thrifty market, watch this years Oscar nominated animated short films and more fun things to do from March 5-12.
Little City Thrifty. COURTESY OF LITTLE CITY THRIFTY/Carly Rae Photography.
Little City Thrifty
Add shopping sustainably to your March calendar by attending Little City Thrifty, a curated secondhand market offering vintage and preloved furniture, clothing, books, records, home decor, art and more. Search through more than ninety booths and vendors for one-of-a-kind items just for you. Bring a used book to participate in a book swap. Tickets include one cocktail, mocktail or beer from New Harvest Coffee while other food and drink offerings will be for sale.
The Details: Sat. and Sun., Mar. 7–8. $8–$16. Noon–6 p.m. WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence, littlecitythrifty.com
Grown-Up Book Fair
The Guild’s soon-to-be neighbors, An Unlikely Story bookstore, will be popping up at the Pawtucket brewery for a book fair! Expect curated gifts, prizes, books and, of course, beer. Be sure to stay up to date on The Guild’s beer garden, opening across from An Unlikely Story in Plainville, MA.
The Details: Sun., Mar. 8. Noon–4 p.m. Free. The Guild, Pawtucket, theguildpawtucket.com
2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animated
Watch Oscar nominated short films in the City by the Sea. All films are animated and delve into an array of topics. Grab some popcorn and your favorite movie theater sweet treat and get ready to see what short films are competing for best of the year.
The Details: Fri. through Wed., Mar. 6–11. 3:30 p.m. $15. Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro St., Newport, janepickens.com/shows/hamnet
Bristol Romance Con: Ballrooms and Beyond
Attend panels filled with bestselling authors as they discuss their work. A cocktail party takes place after all of the panels have been completed. Authors include Sarah MacLean, Joanna Shupe, Adriana Herrera, Elizabeth Everett, Caroline Linden and Ginny B. Moore.
The Details: Sat., Mar. 7. 9:30 a.m–4:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Linden Place, 500 Hope St., Bristol, lindenplace.org/romancecon
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window
Come out to watch Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window at a screening hosted by Steven Feinberg. Starring Jimmy Stewart, this suspense thriller tells the story of a man confined to his apartment with a broken leg who spends his day watching his neighbors go about their days. Convinced he has seen a murder, the man attempts to solve the crime without being caught.
The Details: Mon., Mar. 12. 7 p.m. $14. The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, greenwichodeum.com/odeum-classic-films-rear-window
