Happy Wednesday, Rhode Islanders!

Wait wut. Wednesday? Yes, this is our first issue on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. You spoke, we acted. Now there is more heads up for 18,000+ of you to make plans and get ahead of ticket purchases.

Happy Hour Poll? From last weeks poll the far-and-away winner was “drinks with food”. Second place was “do something else but let’s do it”. There was a lot of other great feedback, all noted. Therefore…

That’s why today’s reader poll is so important. We want to hear from you to find out what kind of events, opportunities, products—or what have you—that you’d like or think would be fun and add value to your weekends. We’ve boiled it down ONE SIMPLE QUESTION. See the poll below and chime in.

Meanwhile, happy feedback from our reader polls are in. Take a look:

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Check out this weeks Wicked Li’l Trivia, and don’t ask any…librarians…for the answer.

So let’s get right to the lists and plan a stellar weekend for you.

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In This Issue

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Outdoor & Nature

🌿 Grow smarter, not harder: Free Soil Testing at RWP Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center in Providence. Free soil testing to kick off your planting game. Spring’s around the corner—get the dirt on your dirt!

🌸 Pester a plant pro: Ask a Hort at Roger Williams Botanical Center in Providence. Got burning questions about frog ponds or big leafy things? Hit up the on-site horticulturist every Saturday—your plants will thank you!

🍀 Run for the luck of it: Irish 5K - Tour de Patrick in Pawtucket. Celebrate St. Patrick’s with a 5K—runners and walkers welcome, kids get their own race. Afterward, Guinness and Irish vibes at Azul await!

🍂 Step into forest magic: Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton. Endless trails to discover in this Rhode Island treasure. Get out there and breathe in the wilderness! The balmy high 30’s sure feels like spring is around the corner. Mud season, here we go.

🌱 Sprout your spring stash: Start Your Seeds at Westerly Library in Westerly. Kick off your garden from 9 AM to 4 PM—seeds, vibes, and green thumbs unite!

Food & Drink

🥃 Hop on the beer train: 4th Annual Big LeBREWski across 20+ local breweries. Tastings and pours at over 20 spots—best of the best vibes. Raise a glass to epic suds!

🍄 Munch on brunch magic: Stoneacre Brasserie in Newport. Buttery toast and creamy truffles star in this stunner—looks unreal. Your next fave spot awaits.

🍸 Sip in vintage style: CAV Restaurant in Providence. Eclectic eats since ’89 in a historic loft—cocktails, antiques, and killer food. Brunch or dinner, this spot’s a gem!

🥂 Raise a glass early: Wine Club Release Celebration at Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton. Open to all—sample five wines, munch on pairings. Vineyard vibes never tasted so good! Pulling spring in ahead of time, as much as possible.

🍝 Mangia like it’s 35: Basta in Cranston. New 35th anniversary menu drops—Italian faves leveled up. Shout out to a classic for a reason! Not going to hide our bias towards all things Basta.

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Entertainment

🎹 Trio up your Friday: Trio Karénine Performs Schubert and Dvořák at Newport Classical Music Hall in Newport. Acclaimed Trio Karénine rocks Schubert and Dvořák piano trios. Hurry—night’s gonna sing.

🎤 Harvest a wild night: Neil Young - Harvest & Rust at Courthouse Center for the Arts. No repeats, pure Neil Young energy—spontaneous and epic. Get ready to rust!

🎶 Strum along with Butch: Butch McCarthy Performance at Four Corners Gallery in Tiverton. Songwriter and gallery star Butch McCarthy plays live—super chill. Drop in for the coolness.

🎸 Swing into album season: New Album Release at The Parlour at The Parlour in Providence. Jazz so cool it’s unreal—new tunes launch live. Spring fever’s got rhythm!

🎻 String up some classics: Tres Doux at Belmont Chapel in Newport. Sheffield Chamber Players bring Beethoven’s Quartet No. 5 and Ravel’s Quartet in F—looks good! Beautiful vibes for a weekend jam. Get tickets for next week before they run out!

Arts, Crafts & Culture

✍️ Verse up your night: Poetry Reading and Conversation at Imago Gallery in Warren. Three poets unpack “Passage(s)” with readings and talk—IFA nails it. Get lost in the lines. Scroll to the bottom of the page for details.

🛍️ Thrift a spring steal: Little City Thrifty Spring 2025 at The WaterFire Arts Center in Providence. Curated vintage haul—clothes, books, records, art, furniture, decor. Looks fun—shop ‘til you drop!

🏛️ Brew some old-school drama: Preparing for The Providence Tea Party at John Brown House Museum in Providence. Historians reenact tea party chaos—perfect for history buffs. Spill the tea!

🥃 Rum runs the show: RISHM Rum Event in Rhode Island. Music, rum history, and tastings—RISHM throws a boozy bash. Sip your way through the past! “Why is the rum always gone?”, I’d like to ask.

🎸 Jam with the art mob: RAW Artists Providence: ELECTRIC at FarmFresh RI in Providence. Showcase of local talent—art to beats to threads. Vibrant vibes rule here!

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Rhody Moments

🐾 Owl eyes steal hearts: Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of RI in Charlestown. Barred owl’s recovery journey—beauty and grit collide. Wildlife wins big here!

❄️ Glide above the chill: Grays Mill Pond in Adamsville. Drone footage nails the pond’s icy beauty—skaters bring the sparkle. Cool local spot glows.

🍹 Slurp up icy goodness: Slush Puppie Spots in Rhode Island. Craving that classic Slush Puppie? Reddit has fun post where locals are posting all the best “secret” locations. The poor OP can’t seem to find one.

Wicked Li’l Trivia

Community Links

• Bite into Trinity treats: Taste of Trinity by Southside Community Land Trust at Trinity Square in Providence. Delicious local appetizers from top chefs—two seatings for a fun feast. SCLT’s March community vibe rocks!

• Shop local every Sunday: Providence Flea at Farm Fresh RI Market Hall in Providence. Weekly vintage and handmade haul—75+ vendors, art, plants, food. Biggest market around—buy local all spring!

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