Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Meet authors and talk all things books at the Summer Book Festival; Listen to jazz trumpet maestro Etienne Charles take the stage during the FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert series and more events July 9 - 16.
Photo courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo
Newport Classical Music Festival
Bear witness to classical performances set in some of Newport’s most iconic locations, coming together to create one-of-a-kind audience experiences. With 30 concerts across 11 venues, it’s almost impossible to miss out.
The Details: July 2–19. Ticket prices vary by event. At various historic venues in and around Newport. newportclassical.org/music-festival/
Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open
Join in on a Newport summer tradition at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where the sport’s best return to compete in ATP Challenger 125 and WTA 125 level tournaments.
The Details: July 5–12. Tickets $70+ per day. All ages. See website for times. The International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave., Newport, ceritypartnershalloffameopen.com/en
Party with Pride at Roger Williams Park Zoo
Celebrate the Queer community with an evening at the zoo! The RWPZ is partnering with LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations for a night of entertainment that will be enjoyed by animals and humans alike. Discover “Nature is Queer” chats and pride-themed animal enrichment activities or enjoy a drag performance with a zoo-themed cocktail in hand!
The Details: July 11. Tickets $18 in advance or $25 at the door; $3 off per ticket for RWPZ members. 6–10 p.m. 21+. Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, rwpzoo.org/event/party-with-pride/
FirstWorks Summer Beats Global Music Series
Watch internationally renowned jazz trumpet maestro Etienne Charles take the stage during the FirstWorks Summer Beats Concert series. A creative conversation with Etienne Charles will be led by Jonathan Pitts-Wiley and Melaine Ferdinand King ahead of the performance.
The Details: July 10. 6 p.m. Roger Williams Park Dalrymple Boathouse Lawn, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, firstworks.org/event/firstworks-summer-beats-concerts-etienne-charles-gullah-roots/
Summer Book Festival
Food trucks, live music, activities for all ages and of course, books! Come out to the Summer Book Festival where authors Patricia Park, Luanne Rice, Debra Curtis and more will be present for discussions and meet and greets.
The Details: July 11. Free entry. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket, bookaround.net/upcoming/ovd9iqwm2vjuni7j24l28084d8f6ao
