Events

Top 5 Fun Things To Do: July 25 – 31

WED 25

PechaKucha 20×20: Announcing the 111th PechaKucha Night in Providence. It’s 6 minutes and 40 seconds of show and tell for grown-ups. Doors open at 7:20pm and presentations begin at 8:20pm. Schmoozing goes down throughout. The Avenue Concept, 304 Lockwood St, PVD. pechakucha.org

THU 26 – SAT 28
Blessing of the Fleet in Narragansett: Food, drink, nautical-themed entertainment and sidewalk buskers, all anchored by a procession of decorated ships vying to be crowned “best decorated.” The blessing and contest are Saturday at noon, but entertainment takes place all day. There is also a 10-mile road race open to all, including wheelchairs, which over 3,000 people ran in last year, on Friday starting at 5pm. Salty Brine State Beach, Narragansett. narragansettlionsclub.org

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SAT 28

Ultimate Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay: These 7-hour narrated lighthouse cruises are for the true lighthouse aficionados. See 19 active and inactive Rhode Island historic lighthouses, while taking in breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Gaspee Point, Prudence Island and other spots along the way. 9am. Save The Bay Center, 100 Save The Bay Dr, PVD. savebay.org

Southeast Asian Cultural Festival: A unified celebration of various cultures of southeastern Asia, including Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Food, drink, crafts, music and kids activities. 10am+ Heritage State Park, Fall River, Mass. caro-inc.org

SAT 28 – SUN 29

Cultural Survival Bazaar: This crafts market features work by indigenous artists from dozens of countries. 10am. Four Corners Arts Center, 3852 Main Rd, Tiverton. bazaar.culturalsurvival.org