Northern, RI – Rain is coming Saturday afternoon, cancelling at least one major event scheduled to take place in northern Rhode Island – the Fountain Square Spring Splash in Pascoag – but there’s still plenty happening in our little corner of the state this weekend.
Welcome to The Weekend, northern RI, our weekly roundup of local happenings to help you make the most of your free time.
This weekend, Johnny’s Victory Diner kicks off BBQ season with live music on the outdoor deck, set to continue every Friday through the end of October. Pascoag Community Baptist Church will host its annual Armed Forces Day on Saturday, and on Sunday, highlights include a gravestone conservation workshop at Pascoag Cemetery and Bombshell Betties of RI’s 4th Annual Sunday Funday for Vets Classic Car Show at Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club.
As always, however you spend your weekend, we hope you enjoy it, and keep it local if you can to support our great area businesses and organizations.
Friday, May 19
Johnny’s Victory Diner, 2731 Victory Highway, Harrisville, BBQ & live music on the deck with The Illusions Band, 6-9 p.m.
Heritage Hall, 101 Green St., North Smithfield, Heritage Talk with author Andrew Noone discussing his book on Bathsheba Spooner, 7 p.m.
The Island, 1600 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Lighthouse, 7 p.m.
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Swap Meadow Community Theatre Urinetown, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 or $15 for seniors/students
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, True North, 8 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Karaoke with DJ Sergio, 8:30 p.m.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Sweetner, 7 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Papa Joe & Acoustic Chaos, 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 20
Burrillville Public Works, 200 Clear River Drive, Pascoag, The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department will hold an Eco-Depot Hazardous Waste Collection, rain or shine, 8 a.m. to noon. Accepted items include household hazardous waste such as chemicals and stains. Appointments are required by calling Rhode Island Resource Recovery Center at (401) 942-1430 ext. 3241.
First Universalist Church, 134 Harrisville Main St., Harrisville, Spring Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with more than 20 local vendors and pick up a copy of Burrillville Revisited from the Burrillville Historical & Reservation Society.
Halliwell Elementary School, 358 Victory Highway, North Smithfield, Plant sale with the North Smithfield Community Garden, 10 a.m. Visit to check out the garden and meet with gardeners, and browse a wide selection of vegetable plants.
Pascoag Community Baptist Church, 111 Church St., Pascoag, Armed Forces Day, 10:30 a.m. Current and former member of the armed forces will be honored, followed by a free cookout. All are welcome. Call ahead if you plan to stay for the cookout at (401) 568-4063
The Art of You, 73 Eddie Dowling Highway, North Smithfield, Dropin flowerpot crafts, 1-2:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per child and $15 per adult.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit Cheryl Etheridge, 2 to 8 p.m. There will be several raffle items available and a 50/50, with ticketed entry at the door. Down to Earth, 8:30 p.m.
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Swap Meadow Community Theatre Urinetown, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 or $15 for seniors/students
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Neal & the Vipers, 8 p.m.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Fixed Income, 7 p.m.
Pascoag Cafe, 150 Main St. Pascoag, Karaoke with RVB Entertainment, 8 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern, 2692 Victory Highway, Nasonville, Music Bingo, 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 21
Mammouth Mill Park, Mill Street, North Smithfield, Park cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon
Pascoag Cemetery, Route 107, Burrillville, Gravestone Conservation workshop, 9-4 p.m. Betty and Carlo Mencucci will present a hands-on activity for those wishing to learn the proper methods to clean, conserve and reset/repair gravestones. Registration is required by contacting bmencucci@verizon.net.
Harmony Products, 474 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, A special event with local photographer Bryon Baron of Double B Photography set up in the train station gift shop with photos for sale, and Wintergreen Carving demonstrating chainsaw carving out front. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the usual train rides, Jumpalooza Inflatables will offer bouncing for the kids and Little B’s BBQ food truck will also be on site, along with vendors on the deck.
Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club, 200 Brook Road, Harrisville, Bombshell Betties of RI’s 4th Annual Sunday Funday for Vets Classic Car Show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Raising money for veterans with food trucks, a cigar bar, beer bar, retail vendors, a pinup pageant and more. Bands for the day are The Teledynes, The Supermags, Neutral Nation and Secret Agents. All pre 1980 automobiles are welcome.
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave., Harrisville, Swap Meadow Community Theatre Urinetown, 2 p.m. Tickets $20 or $15 for seniors/students
Chepachet Baptist Church, 1213 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Music at the Meeting House, A Bicentennial Party; 2:30 p.m. Illustrated talk about the history of the church, its building, its historic bell, and its contributions to RI history, accompanied with music. Refreshments to follow.
Lindy’s Tavern, 98 School St., North Smithfield, Open Mic with Don Colt, 7 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern & Grill, 417 Putnam Pike Chepachet, Dirty Old Men, 2:30 p.m.
Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, Roadhouse Blues Jam with guest artist Chris Stovall Brown, 3 p.m.
