The weekend: Noises Off, Rhode Rage & Building the Puzzle; 35 things to do in northern Rhode Island

Northern, RI – Welcome to the weekend, northern Rhode Island, your weekly guide to all the fun you can find in a three-town radius.

As the weather turns colder, indoor events become the focus, with holiday bazaars and shopping-related events on the schedule. Notable exceptions include venues with heated and covered outdoor pavilions such as Lindy’s Tavern, where live music continues this week in the plastic palace, and Johnny’s Victory Diner, where they’ll feature BBQ & Bourbon Saturday on the patio.

We’re starting you off a day early this week so you can get a jump-start on the fun at these great local events and venues.

However you spend your time, as always, we hope you enjoy it.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Wright’s Farm Restaurant, 84 Inman Road, Harrisville, Red Bag Sale, Guests get 20 percent off everything you can fit into a red bag, through Sunday

Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 7:30 p.m.

Hill’s Tavern, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Rhode Rage, 7-10 p.m.

Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Gator’s Pub, 1402 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18  

The Taco Shop, 459 Chapel St., Harrisville, Fundraiser to benefit the Steere Farm Elementary School PTA, 3-8 p.m. Ten percent of proceeds from all sales on dine in or take out orders will be donated to the organization.

Alashan Cashmere, 866 Broncos Highway, Burrillville, Sample Sale, 5-8 p.m. Read more about the event, which features hundreds of fine clothing items at discount prices, here.

Chapman’s Food & Drink, 1950 Broncos Highway, Harrisville, Cornhole tournament, 5:30 p.m., $10 buy- in. 

Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Noises Off with Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 or $15 for students and seniors at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swamp-meadow-presents-noises-off-tickets-445997008057

Heritage Hall, 101 Green St., North Smithfield, Heritage Night, Building the Puzzle, The Making of Slatersville, 7 p.m.

Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, The Core, 7 p.m. 

Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, The Sharing Room, 8 p.m.

Dev’s Cafe, 341 Chapel St. Harrisville, Friday Meat Raffle, 8 p.m.

Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Karaoke with DJ Sergio, 8:30 p.m.

Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, DJ Don, 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Bridgeton School, 16 Laurel Hill Road, Pascoag, Holiday Bazaar & Indoor Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday decor & gifts, books, bake sale, penny social, holiday cards & more. Donations welcome.

Alashan Cashmere, 866 Broncos Highway, Burrillville, Sample Sale, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Read more about the event, which features hundreds of fine clothing items at discount prices, here.

Willow Grove Farm, 475 Whipple Grove Road, Pascoag, Vendor/Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature vendors and artists as well as a donation bin for Grace’s Food Pantry.

Jesse Smith Memorial Library, 100 Tinham Lane, Harrisville, Scarecrow & Turkey drop in craft event for kids, 1 -2:30 p.m. Best for kids ages 10 and under with an adult caregiver.

The Chepachet Grange, 28 Chopmist Hill Road, Glocester, High-low-jack card game, 1 p.m. The event includes a penny social, prizes and refreshments. All are welcome.

The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Meat raffle, 3:30 p.m.

Johnny’s Victory Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, BBQ & Bourbon, 5 p.m. Outside under heated pavilion with music by Fit to be Red. Tickets $65, call or text Johnny to reserve at (401) 602-5198.

Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Don Colt & Co., 7 p.m.

Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Steve Smith & the Nakeds, 3-7 p.m. Jukebox Heroes, 8 p.m.

Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Noises Off with Swamp Meadow Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 or $15 for students and seniors at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swamp-meadow-presents-noises-off-tickets-445997008057.

Toti’s Tavern, 8 Callahan School St., Harrisville, Drew Carey, 7 p.m.

Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 8 p.m.

Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Brothers All Band, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20

St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 School St., North Smithfield, BSA Troop 438 North Smithfield Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Fundraiser for the troop to renovate a newly purchased used trailer and to support their service project efforts. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Pancakes, sausage, baked goods, coffee, milk and juice will be offered.  

Art Box Studio, 180 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Van Gogh-Inspired Brunch Painting Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All refreshments & materials included, $40 per person. Call (401) 568-5000 or register online at www.artboxstudiori.com

Pinewood Pizza & Pub, 16 Terry Lane, Chepachet, Glocester Lions Club meat raffle, doors at noon. The event will include a free buffet with the purchase of meat raffle tickets, a 50/50 raffle and the chance to win a turkey. Visitors will also be able to watch the New England Patriots game against the New York Jets on TV.

Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Don Colt’s open mic, 1 p.m.

Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, TBA.

Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam, 3 p.m.