Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island

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Dinner Party W/ Ceramics

Fill your belly with yummy Central American inspired food by Chef Julia while drinking alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks made by Machines W Magnets. Participants will be given a pound of white stoneware clay and step-by-step guidance to help you make a special gift for someone in your life. Slow Bloom Ceramics will be on location to help you create something unique. The dinner menu includes tamarind aguachile crudo, cabbage salad, dulce de leche flan and more. Come hungry and ready to create!

The Details: Nov 21. 6–8 p.m. Visit website for pricing. The Venue at Machines with Magnets, 400 Main St., Pawtucket, eventbrite.com/e/dinner-party-w-ceramics-tickets

Holiday Market by Kid Entrepreneurs

Talented, homeschooled youths sell their creations at this holiday market! Whether you’re looking for sewing, baking, or even crafting vendors, this market has what you’re looking for. Support the next generation of entrepreneurs while finding gifts for your loved ones.

The Details: Nov 22. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Free entry. West Warwick Elks Lodge, 60 Clyde St., West Warwick, eventbrite.com/e/holiday-market-by-kid-entrepeneurs

Friendsgiving

Celebrate Friendsgiving with a potluck in an accepting and open environment. The Great British Baking Show will be screening in the background as you connect with friends old and new. Pajamas are encouraged to feel as cozy as possible. Cocktails and mocktails will be available at the bar. Non-perishable food items will be collected as well as winter jackets, new socks and blankets. Support community while expanding your own!

The Details: Nov 23. 4–10 p.m. Free. The Bimbo Factory, 1005 Main St., #2130, Pawtucket, bimbofactory.com

Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff

Step into the holiday magic with the Newport Contemporary Ballet as they celebrate their twenty-fifth year of The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. The tradition takes the stage at a Gilded Age mansion where the classic tale unfolds in a room full of sparkling magic. This year’s second act pays tribute to the beauty of Newport itself – “The City by the Sea” –blending that timeless choreography with the local flair. The Ballet will partner with other local establishments, such as the Tennis Hall of Fame, Sweet Berry Farm, and The Blue Garden. Experience the music, the magic, the mansion that makes Newport’s Nutcracker unlike any other.

The Details: Nov. 26–Dec. 5. Performance times vary. Tickets range from $148–$248. Rosecliff Mansion, 548 Bellevue Ave., Newport, newportcontemporaryballet.org/performance/newport-nutcracker-at-rosecliff

Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot

Before you feast, why not get the blood flowing with a Turkey Trot? This 5k will be sure to wake you up on Thanksgiving morning. Youth race for kids 12 and younger starts at 9:30 a.m. After the kids race those 12 and older have the chance to run the turkey trot. Think of a stack of mashed potatoes covered in gravy and juicy turkey as your reward!

The Details: Nov 27. 9:30 a.m. $22.03–$41.11. Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, findarace.com/us/events/rhode-island-family-turkey-trot-5k