Northern R.I. – As we head into the Easter holiday and Spring Break begins at schools across the state, there is much to enjoy – and accomplish – here in northern Rhode Island.
Welcome to The Weekend, where we list all of the entertainment and special events taking place right here in your community. Our roundup covers fundraising and volunteer events, and activities geared toward families, as well as entertainment that aims to attract a more adult crowd.
With Earth Day cleanups and the ongoing celebration of Rhode Island Cemeteries Weeks, opportunities abound to add a little volunteerism to your leisure time over the next few days. Many establishments are closed on Easter Sunday, but there’s still opportunity for some live entertainment on the holiday.
Our hope, as always, is to support local businesses while providing you all information you need to enjoy a fabulous weekend, right here in northern Rhode Island.
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Thursday, April 14
Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, Fundraiser for Burrillville High School’s senior all-night graduation party with Dinolicious Food Truck, 5 to 8:30 p.m
Gator’s Pub, 1402 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Karaoke, 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m.,
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 7:30 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, 3 Can Jam, 7-10 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Don Holt, 7-10 p.m.
Friday, April 15
Liberty Farm, 60 Ironmine Road, Harrisville, Easter Weekend Carriage Rides with kids scavenger hunt along route, 5 p.m. through Sunday, April 17. Reservations required at libertyfarm.net
Chapman’s Food & Drink, 1950 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, Cornhole tournament, 5:30 p.m., $10 buy- in
Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, Little B’s food truck, 4-8 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Live music, 8:30 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Karaoke with DJ Serge, 8 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke with DJ Richard Brisette, 8 p.m.
Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Friday Meat Raffle, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Bridgeton School, 16 Laurel Hill Road, Pascoag, Hop Into Spring Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Indoor Yard Sale with Easter/spring themed items, books, penny social, bake sale, old farm tools exhibit featuring equipment from Indian Acres Dairy at Sweet’s Hill & copies of “Burrillville Revisited.” For information call 401-568-8449 or 401-500-0433.
Tarkiln Road, Mapleville, Group Earth Day cleanup of street, 9:30 a.m.
Hotchkiss Cemetery on Smithfield Road & other locations, Cemetery Cleanup, North Smithfield Heritage Association celebrates Cemeteries Weeks, 9:30 a.m. To volunteer contact nsha@nsheritageassn.com.
Rhode Island Credit Union, 60 North Main St., Pascoag, Shred Event, 10 a.m.- noon. Also collecting supplies for the Burrillville Animal Shelter.
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Easter at the Assembly, 5 p.m. Glad Tidings Community Church hosts a full worship service followed by an Easter production by the GTPlayers. Free, community event open to all.
Bravo Brewing Company, 75 Pascoag Main St., Pascoag, Farm to Sandwich food truck, 4-8 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Ron Jones, 2 p.m. Dirty Old Men, 8 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Steve Smith & the Nakeds, 3 p.m.; Back Rhodes, 9 p.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 17
Easter Sunday
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Nolan Leite, 2-5 p.m.; Meat raffle, 6:30 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam, 3 p.m.
