Five Fun Things to do: August 7 – 13

THU 8

RI Foundation presents Pops at Roger Williams Park: Annual free classical concert — a full evening leading up to the 1812 Overture. Temple of Music, Roger Williams Park Zoo, PVD. rifoundation.org/pops

Flicks on Bricks: The long running public movie screening is back this summer! The movie is Mid-90s. 8pm. The Plant (courtyard behind Troop), 60 Valley St, PVD. fb.com/events/450469818849601/

FRI 9

Neal & The Vipers: This RI blues band was recently inducted into the RI Music Hall of Fame. This show also foreshadows the RIBluesFest, kicking off the next day at the same location. 6pm. Mulligan’s Island, 1000 New London Ave, Cranston. mulligansisland.com 

FRI 9 – SUN 11

CumberlandFest2019: This annual northern RI festival has music, fried food, carnival rides and more! Times vary. Diamond Hill Park, 4097 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. cumberlandfest.org

SAT 10

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: The Cranking & Skanking Fest 2019 with special guests The Amazing Royal Crowns, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Buck-O-Nine (and more to be announced). 6pm. The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. themetri.com