Events

Top 5 Fun Things To Do: August 2 – August 8

SAT 5

Providence Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival: While the kids participate in fun activities, sample craft beers and delicacies from popular New England food trucks in scenic India Point Park. Noon, India Point Park, 201 India St, PVD. eatdrinkri.com

Leapfest: Jump for joy as this longest standing international static line parachute-training event and competition hits the drop zone. Teams of five, mostly from militaries around the world, compete jumping out of helicopters. West Kingston Elementary School, 3119 Ministerial Rd, West Kingston. leapfest.com

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SUN 6

Empire Revue Presents the Cool Show: Burlesque, music and comedy. 8pm, AS220, 115 Empire St, PVD. as220.org

TUE 8

Rhode Island International Film Festival Opening Night: Attend the opening night of New England’s largest and internationally recognized festival showcasing world premieres and a collection of entertaining short films. 7pm, PPAC, 220 Weybosset St, PVD. downtownprovidence.com

THU 3

Movies on the Block: Moonlight: Last year’s Best Picture Oscar winner, the story of a young black man growing up with intersecting identities. 8pm, Grant’s Block, 260 Westminster St, PVD. moviesontheblock.com