Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Embrace your inner nerd at Rhode Island Comic Con; Step into a modern retelling of an ancient Greek myth with Hadestown and more events Nov 6 - 13.
RISD Museum Collection: A Shared Journey: The Barkan Contemporary Ceramic Collection
The RISD Museum recognizes the art of connection with A Shared Journey, a lovely exhibit drawn from the Hope and Mel Barkan Contemporary Ceramic Collection. The exhibit showcases six decades of art, from the 1960s to the 2010s, a beautifully vibrant collection showing how ceramics can tie people together along with cultures and ideas. Visitors can explore the variety of sculptures and functional pieces that show creativity and passion among different generations and backgrounds.
The Details: Nov. 11 and ongoing. Admission varies. RISD Museum, 20 N. Main St., Providence, risdmuseum.org
Rhode Island Comic Con
The Ocean State’s biggest pop culture event has returned once again with the R, bringing together fans of comics, movies, TV, anime, and gaming for an off-the-charts weekend in downtown Providence. It was nicknamed “the biggest show in the smallest state” for good reason; it fills the city with excitement and creativity as fans dress up and can meet their favorite celebrities, explore the food vendors, interactive panels, and show off their best cosplays. Whether you’re there with your fandom, to discover new artists, or to experience the thrill of shared creativity, the Rhode Island Comic Con welcomes you and your imagination.
The Details: Nov. 7–9. Friday, 3–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission varies. Rhode Island Convention Center & Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Sabin St., Providence, ricomiccon.com
Hadestown at PPAC
Step into a modern retelling of an ancient Greek myth with Hadestown at PPAC. The Tony Award-winning production weaves together the story of love, hope, and the underworld with incredible music and the kind of choreography that makes you want to join in. It is a theatrical journey you soon won’t forget, but remember: once you step in, there’s no turning back.
The Details: Nov. 6-11. Ticket prices vary. Providence Performing Arts Center, 22 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri.org/events/detail/hadestown-1
American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble Featuring Wu Man at PPAC
Also at PPAC, experience a musical journey across multiple cultures with the Silkroad Ensemble, featuring the virtuoso pipa player Wu Man. American Railroad celebrates the stories and sounds of the railroads that shaped our nation, blending classical, folk, and contemporary music into a performance that honors harmony and history.
The Details: Nov. 9. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Providence Performing Arts Center, 22 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri.org/events/detail/firstworks-presents-american-railroad-silkroad-ensemble-featuring-wu-man
Sip and Shop
Combine seasonal shopping and lovely beverages and bites at Mount Hope Farm’s Sip and Shop. You’ll have the opportunity to browse unique gifts for the upcoming holiday season, local artisans, and festive finds while enjoying cider, wine, light bites, and a charming historic setting. It’s the perfect way to enter into the best time of year with friends or family.
The Details: Nov. 8. 1–5 p.m. Admission is $5. Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, mounthopefarm.org/upcoming-events/sipandshopholiday
