Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Learn about geology at the Museum of Natural History Planetarium; Look back at Iconic film Casablanca and more events Jan 15 - 22.
SUFFS. Photo courtesy of PPAC/Joan Marcus
Casablanca
Steven Feinberg hosts this night celebrating old films. Feinberg will provide information on the films history and influence. The iconic film is set during World War II and covers ideas of love, sacrifice, and integrity.
The Details: Jan 15. 6pm. $14. The Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, greenwichodeum.com/odeum-classic-films-casablanca/
Springboard
The Newport Art Museum’s members’ juried exhibition, “Springboard,” invites artists to look at history as a living source of inspiration. Julie Keyes, founder and principal of Keyes Art in Sag Harbor, New York, will jury the exhibition.
The Details: Opening reception is Jan. 22 from 5–7 p.m. $15; $10 seniors; free ages seventeen and younger. Visit website for hours. The Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, newportartmuseum.org
Men as Furniture
The most creative housewarming party of the year! Drink refreshments courtesy of Red Eyed Spirits and indulge in light bites while walking The Bimbo Factory’s new space! As the name suggests, men will be used as furniture. All of the rugs, sofas, lamps, food platters, tables etc. will be background checked men.
The Details: $25 per person. Jan. 17. 8pm- 10pm. The Bimbo Factory, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket,bimbofactory.com/men-as-furniture-tickets
Geology Rocks
Planetarium shows, family fun activities and more! The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium welcomes visitors to explore geology during this even that spans the weekend. Perfect for kids, arts and crafts, rock cycle puzzles and geology quests are just a few of the offerings that will make this weekend both fun and educational.
The Details: Jan 17 – 19. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Roger Williams Park, 100 Elmwood Ave., Providence, providenceri.gov/rwpmuseum-geology-rocks-2026/
SUFFS
See this Tony Award-winning musical about how American women had to fight for the right to vote. The musical explores the still-ongoing fight for equality in the United States using humor and lively songs to enrich the tale.
The Details: Jan 20 – 25. $54–$96. Visit website for times. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri.org
