Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Jam out to Flo Rida at the Ryan Center, get into the Easter spirit during egg hunts at Butterfly Farm and more evens Mar. 26-Apr. 2.
Courtesy of Lil Rhody Laugh Riot
Flo-Rida at the Ryan Center
The world-famous rapper out of Miami is stopping into RI this week for a show at the Ryan Center. Known for hits like Low, Right Round, and more, if you love rap from the 2000’s and 2010‘s, this concert is for you. The Grammy nominated artost hits URI for an unforgettable, and nostalgic night of music!
The Details: Mar. 26. 8 p.m. $45-$60 per ticket. The Ryan Center, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston, uritix.evenue.net/events/FLORIDA
Lil Rhody Laugh Riot
Some of the best comedians in the world are coming to our small state this weekend for Little Rhody Laugh Fest. A celebration of comedy featuring world famous comics like Andrew Santino, Mark Normand, Andrew Schulz and many, many more! New England’s biggest comedy festival is sure to have you laughing ‘til it hurts.
The Details: Mar. 26-29. See website for various show times and venues. lilrhodylaughriot.com
Ars Poetica Performs Dance and Transfiguration
Comprised of a colorful array of Baroque instruments, including viola, lute, recorder, and voice, Ars Poetica is an ensemble of acclaimed musicians who share a passion for bringing historical music to the stage. The program “Dance and Transfiguration” finds its inspiration in music that has taken previous material and turned it into something new. This is celebrated in the beauty of bastarda repertoire, diminution practices, and in music with strong text settings. Each of these genres rely on previously written material to come to life.
The Details: Mar. 27. 7:30 p.m. Newport Classical, 42 Dearborn St., Newport, newportclassical.org
Easter Egg Hunt at Butterfly Farm
It’s the 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the farm! During your visit you will have the opportunity to go out and search for Easter eggs in their giant hay field and Christmas Tree Fields, visit with your favorite farm animals, see some of the new lambs and calves that have been born, visit with the Easter Bunny and get your face painted!
The Details: Mar. 28-Apr. 4. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $13 per ticket. Butterfly Farms, 679 Great Rd., Lincoln, events.ticketleap.com
RIFC vs. Hartford Athletic
Rhode Island soccer at the beautiful Centreville Bank Stadium! Come support RI FC, as they take on Hartford Athletic Wednesday night. As the weather gets nicer, what’s better than grabbing a beer and supporting a local team? Bring the family and enjoy an electric night.
The Details: Apr. 1. 7 p.m. Visit website for tickets. Centreville Bank Stadium, 11 Tidewater St., Pawtucket, rhodeislandfc.com/schedule
