Charlestown, 13th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival (9/3 - 9/5): Annual roots musical festival with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, etc. New England's hottest festival of roots music and dance on Labor Day Weekend.

Newport, Newport Waterfront Irish Festival (9/4 - 9/6): Paint the town green as the Emerald Isle sends some of its most entertaining exports and expats to Newport in this three-day celebration of continuous Celtic shenanigans!

Pawtucket, Boston Pops 125th Anniversary Concert (9/4): The Boston Pops, featuring Conductor Keith Lockhart and the orchestra, will continue the celebration of its 125th anniversary season by performing at McCoy Stadium.

Providence, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (9/2 - 9/12): Edward Albee’s masterpiece Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was originally produced in 1962, and is now a staple of American literature.

Middletown, Public Clambake at Kempenaar's Clambake Club (9/3 - 9/4): You are invited to an old-fashion clambake at Kempenaar's Clambake Club for a feast of clam chowder, steamed clams, mussel, lobster, chourico and more.

Bristol, Raptor Weekend (9/11 - 9/12): Swoop into Bristol for the largest celebration of raptors in New England. Eagles, hawks, falcons and owls will be featured in programs and activities for the whole family.

Bristol, An Intimate Garden Tour (9/5): A intimate garden tour of a seaside project by a master gardener showing what is glorious from June through November.

Bristol, Bristol Art Gallery (8/10 - 9/26): Offering an extensive collection of fresh original works of art in a wide variety of media, prices and styles focusing on fine representational art.

Bristol, Bristol Art Museum and The Elements Exhibits (3/12 - 12/31): The Bristol Art Museum is located at Rogers Free Library and is featuring open juried exhibits on the elements. The first is Earth, the second is Air, the third is Fire and the last is Water.

Bristol, Breakfast in the Barnyard (8/7 - 9/11): Breakfast in the Barnyard at Coggeshall Farm Museum. Participants will join the museum's costumed interpreters to help with the morning chores while learning about farm animals in 18th century Rhode Island.

Bristol, Historic Foodways Workshop (9/11): Local food, hearth cooking, and an eighteenth century dinner in one exciting evening!

Burrillville, Autumn Fest Family Field Day (9/12): Autumn Fest Family Field Day to honor our American Veterans with a live radio broadcast, carnival rides, vendors, food and contests.

Carolina, 2010 HCEA Convention & Old Equipment Exposition (9/10 - 9/12): Historical Construction Equipment (HCEA) International Convention and Old Equipment Exposition at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Central Falls, Sundays On The River (6/10 - 10/11): Enjoy a Sunday afternoon River Cruise aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer.

Central Falls, Free Sundays on the River (8/28 - 9/19): Enjoy a Sunday afternoon river cruise aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer!

Charlestown, Jon Campbell (9/3): Multi-instrumentalist Jon Campbell is a prolific composer of humorous and poignant songs about life on the ocean and in the Ocean State.

Cranston, Marquis Birthday Celebration (9/5): Honor the memory of the Marquis du Lafayette on the occasion of his 252nd birthday.

East Providence, Crescent Park Carousel (8/27 - 9/30): Kids love things that go; so do adults who remember what it's like to be a kid; and there are few experiences of motion that are quite so fundamental as a ride on a merry-go-round!

Exeter, Alpaca Farm Tours (6/14 - 9/4): Working alpaca farm tours. Alpaca products for sale.

Kingston, Kingston Free Library Annual Book Sale (9/10 - 9/12): All books are in perfect gift-giving condition at the Kingston Free Library's Annual Book Sale; most books priced well below $5.

Lincoln, Open House at Hearthside Mansion (9/11): Celebrating it's 200th year Anniversary, the Hearthside Mansion will provide tours by guides in period costumes.

Matunuck, Live Reggae with The Mintones (8/5 - 9/6): At Ocean Mist Beach Bar live Reggae music with the Mintones every Thursday.

Matunuck, The Secret World of Bubbles (9/4): Due to unprecedented popular demand, Keith Michael Johnson’s enormously popular production, The Secret World of Bubbles will return for two extra performances.

Newport, Secret Garden Fall Tour (9/10 - 9/12): Enjoy a stroll through the extraordinary gardens of Newport's most exclusive homes.

Newport, 10th Anniversay, National Museum American Illustration (7/1 - 9/14): The National Museum of American Illustration celebrates their 10th Anniversary this year in the Vernon Court Mansion.

Newport, Touro Synagogue: Symbol of Liberty (6/7 - 9/5): It is no accident that America's oldest synagogue, built in 1763, is in Newport. Once you know its history, you'll realize it could not be anywhere else.

Newport, Belcourt Castle (3/26 - 9/30): 60-room mansion built for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont in 1895, guided, candlelight and ghost tours offered.

Newport, Easton's Beach (6/21 - 10/1): Newport's only ocean beach. Located adjacent to the famous Cliff Walk. Outdoor skateboard park, weekly free summer concerts, seasonal carousel, Save the Bay’s "Exploration Center.”

Newport, Newport Gallery Night (9/9 - 12/9): Many Newport galleries host opening receptions, and introduce artists and new exhibits on Gallery Night; Second Thursdays each month.

Newport, Newport Gallery Nights (9/8 - 9/9): Art exhibits at galleries include handblown glass, woodblock prints, award-winning photography, international handcrafts, and fine arts.

Newport, The Newport Historical Society (3/26 - 12/31): The Newport Historical Society was chartered in 1854 to collect and preserve books, manuscripts, and objects pertaining to Newport’s history. Exhibits depict City's role in American Revolution and as Guilded Age Resort.

Newport, Doris Duke's Extraordinary Vision: Saving 18th Century Newport (5/1 - 10/30): Explore how Doris Duke's passion for preservation saved more than 80 historic homes in Newport. This special exhibit is on display in the galleries at Doris Duke's Rough Point Mansion.

Newport, John Townsend Desks on Exhibit (5/1 - 10/31): Whitehorne House is home to a large collection of 18th century Newport and Rhode Island furniture personally assembled by heiress Doris Duke. Two desks by master craftsman, John Townsend are on display.

Newport, Old Colony Railroad Scenic Ride (5/16 - 12/19): Sit Back, relax and enjoy the salt air breeze as you travel along the cozy west shore of Aquidneck island (Newport RI) in an open platform coach built 1904 or an 1884 parlor car.

Newport, The Redwood Library & Arthenaeum (3/26 - 12/31): The nation's oldest library, built by architect Peter Harrison, circa 1748-1750. A National Historic Landmark, art gallery, sculpture and exhibits, including George Washington portrait by Gilbert Stuart.

Newport, International Tennis Hall of Fame (3/26 - 9/30): The International Tennis Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, inspiring and encouraging junior tennis development, enshrining tennis heroes & heroines and providing a landmark for tennis enthusiasts.

Newport, Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards (9/10): Enjoy a rare chance to spend the evening at Rough Point. Stroll through the mansion and view the 2010 exhibit 'Doris Duke's Extraordinary Vision.'

Newport, Summer In Newport, Landscapes . Seascapes . Architecture (6/30 - 9/19): Isherwood Gallery is exhibiting “Summer in Newport” featuring landscapes, seascapes, and architecture of the Newport area by local and regional artists.

Newport, "Alfred Bendiner: Prints and Drawings" (4/3 - 12/31): "Alfred Bendiner: Prints and Drawings," selections from the Redwood's collection by the caricaturist and architect.

Newport, America's Cup Yacht Sails (5/31 - 9/6): Two hour afternoon and evening cruises are available, combining the history of Newport with the unparalleled experience of sailing on an America's Cup contender.

North Kingstown, Quonset Air Museum (5/1 - 10/31): Quonset Air Museum Open for Summer Hours

North Kingstown, RI Lighthouse Cruises & Newport Harbor Tours (5/12 - 10/30): Take a narrated cruise past 10 Rhode Island Lighthouses in Narragansett Bay along with a complete Newport Harbor Tour. This 30 mile cruise also takes you past 10 beautiful islands, under the breathtaking Jamestown & Newport Bridges, past m

Pawtucket, Ronnie and The Satelittes (9/11): Ronnie and the Satelittes at the Pawtucket Arts Festival along with Fireworks at dusk.

Pawtucket, Pops In The Park (9/11): Pawtucket Teacher's Alliance Pops In The Park celebrating the Pawtucket Arts Festival.

Pawtucket, How Many Nights-A Galway Kinnell Tribute (9/12): Galway Kinnell's vivid translations from Rainer Maria Rilke's Sonnets to Orpheus will also be featured in a brand new piece written for Aurea.

Pawtucket, 12th Annual Festival and Taste of Pawtucket (8/27 - 9/12): Enjoy one of Southern New England's premiere arts and entertainment extravaganzas at the 12th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival.

Pawtucket, "Glengarry Glen Ross" (9/2 - 10/3): Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama exposes a dog-eat-dog world in which small-time real-estate brokers vie for the hot leads at a Chicago firm selling shoddy properties.

Pawtucket, Civil Twilight at The MetRI (9/9): We'll be opening in September just over the Providence line. The Met will be presenting the best local, regional and national music artists as well as great food daily

Pawtucket, The Soup Stone Folk Festival (9/11 - 9/12): Free concerts under the music tent at the Pawtucket Arts Festival.

Pawtucket, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - The Musical. (9/10 - 9/19): This delightful musicl comedy invites audiances of all ages to take a walk down emory lane in the life of their favorite Peanuts' characters.

Portsmouth, Jazz Tastings (8/7 - 11/7): Greenvale Vineyards produce fine wine that exemplifies the beauty of the historic farm with award winning live jazz.

Portsmouth, Greenvale Vineyards (5/24 - 12/31): Join us for a tour of our beautiful vineyards which offer stunning views of the Sakonnet River. Tours are available from now through December.

Portsmouth, Feast in the Field (9/10): Enjoy the bounty of southern New England to Benefit Our Farms and Farmers.

Providence, Farm Fresh RI Farmers Markets (6/10 - 10/31): Rhode Island farms bring a bounty of fresh foods into 10 neighborhoods across the city all summer long!

Providence, Happy Grandparents' Day (9/12): Children ages 3 - 11 step into the art studio to collage, create cards and craft memory books with their grandparents.

Providence, Reimagining the Americas (8/1 - 12/31): Current exhibit at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown Univ.

Providence, The Empire Revue (9/5 - 9/26): The Empire Revue brings you sketch comedy, improv, musical interludes, burlesque, magic, and general devilment.

Providence, Irish Traditional Music (9/11): Jimmy and Hannah Devine and friends bring you a fo’ real night of Irish music.

Providence, Every Wednesday Noon Tunes (7/7 - 10/6): Kennedy Plaza will be the setting for regular "Noon Tunes" by the fountain at Burns Park.

Providence, URI Providence Feinstein Gallery (9/10 - 10/10): Sculpture of Anne Mimi Sammis.

Providence, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers (9/10): A night with Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers from Deadliest Catch as they take the audience through some rough situations on the high seas.

Providence, Providence Ghost Tour (9/3 - 9/4): A spooky walking ghost and haunted history tour of the East Side of Providence.

Providence, Tristan Lowe: Under the Influence (7/2 - 10/24): Using low-tech (but labor-intensive) methods and material, sculptor Tristin Lowe (American, b. 1966) created a sizeable version of the moon for RISD Museum's exhibit...(similar to his sculptored whale in photo)

Providence, In Advance of Another Thing (8/1 - 10/10): In Advance of Another Thing at RISD Museum uses mass media and commercial databases to investigate our media-saturated world.

Providence, Camelot (9/10 - 10/10): Lerner & Loewe's Camelot at Trinity Repertory Theatre.

Providence, Movies On The Block (6/3 - 9/30): The city’s only outdoor movie theater is back for its third season.

Providence, Gov. Stephen Hopkins House (5/28 - 10/31): Stephen Hopkins was ten times the Governor of Rhode Island. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and he was Chief Justice in 1772 when the HMS Gaspee was burned.

Providence, Downtown Farmer's Market (6/4 - 10/29): A Farmer's Market at Burnside Park in Providence where you can get the freshest foods RI has to offer!

Providence, Movies on the Block (6/3 - 9/30): The city’s only outdoor movie theater is back for its third season. Grab some food and drinks at Tazza, a picnic basket, some friends and head on down to watch your favorite movies under the stars.

Providence, Public Square Tuesday (6/8 - 10/12): Public Square Tuesday –Featuring performances by local community groups. Non-profit organizations of all kinds present their missions with an interactive approach here in a fun, urban setting!

Providence, Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (4/22 - 12/31): Voted the “Best Urban Oasis” by the 2007 Editor’s Poll in Rhode Island Monthly magazine, it is the Botanical Center is the largest public indoor display gardens in New England about 12,000 square feet of indoor gardens.

Providence, Life of Stars: From Nebula to Supernova (1/30 - 12/31): Developed in collaboration with Brown University, the Museum of Natural History in Providence, RI presents a new astronomy exhibit: Life of Stars from Nebula to Supernova.

Providence, Coming to Rhode Island (4/12 - 9/6): Take a time traveling adventure and meet people who came to Rhode Island from four different countries. Hear their stories and find out why they came, what they brought and how they changed the Ocean State.

Providence, Ultimate Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Tours (6/14 - 10/2): Sail down the West Passage to Newport and return home via the East Passage, viewing more than a dozen active and inactive lighthouses.

Riverside, Rhode Island Lighthouses Presentation (9/13): A General Meeting of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. The program will be a presentation of all 21 Rhode Island lighthouses plus 5 lost lighthouses. Come join us for this cruise on screen to view these beautiful and historic lighthouses.

Tiverton, The Dancing Spirit Open House (9/13 - 12/20): Designated "Newport Magazine's Best Undiscovered Gem." Check out the Dancing Spirit Open House Aug 25th and follow up with classes September through December.

Tiverton, The Dancing Spirit Open House (9/13 - 12/20): The Dancing Spirit Studio - 2010 "Newport Magazine's Best Undiscovered Gem". Open House August 25th. Classes for children 5 - Adult - Expressive Dance, Oriental Ballet, Dancers Pilates

Tiverton, The Art of the Polaroid (8/1 - 9/6): The Art of Polaroid at Gallery 4, Tiverton Four Corners

Tiverton, A Walking Tour of Tiverton Four Corners (6/21 - 10/30): Tiverton Four Corners offers all the charm of a quaint New England village.

Tiverton, A Country Day at Pardon Gray Preserve (9/11): A family fun day... kids' games, crafts, entertainment, great food, exhibitors, pony and hay rides, special 9/11 ceremony.

Tiverton, Watercolor Mystique (5/16 - 12/17): Tiverton Senior Center Artisans exhibit work at the Tiverton Town Hall. Opening reception 2 pm. Ongoing exhibit.

Warren, The Foreigner (8/11 - 9/5): 2nd Story Theatre presents "The Foreigner."

Warren, The Foreigner (8/11 - 9/5): The Foreigner is playing at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren. Cafe available on show nights.

Warren, "Don't Dress For Dinner" (8/5 - 9/5): Newport Playhouse & Caberet presents, "Don't Dress for Dinner", an evening of humorous confusion!

Westerly, No Sex, Please, We're British (8/6 - 9/5): This delightful farce ran in London for over eight years and delighted Broadway audiences - a really funny Broadway show!

Westerly, Friday Night Clambake (7/30 - 9/3): Enjoy a traditional New England clambake on the beach as the sun sets behind Watch Hill Lighthouse

Westerly, Westerly, RI Arts Stroll (2/24 - 11/30): First Wednesday Night in Westerly each month, all year long, the downtown galleries and studios in Westerly, RI will be open in unison to exhibit new works.

Woonsocket, 28th Annual French Farmer's Market and Heritage Day (9/11): Day-long authentic French open-air produce market, with Franco-Canadian entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and both a Dynamite and Apple Pie cook-off,

Woonsocket, 12th Annual Labor Day Open House (9/6): Museum of Work and Culture, Market Square. Admission is free to the museum all day.

Woonsocket, Autumnfest (10/9 - 10/11): Free Entertainment, Artd & Crafts, Kid-Fest, Spectacular Fireworks, 10 Division Parade, Sporting Events and much more. Fireworks on Sunday, Parade on Monday.

Woonsocket, Lenny & Friends (9/11): Joe Rocco and RocJo Productions present Lenny & Friends, The Comedy Event of the Year, with partial proceeds going to the Rhode Island Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund.