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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 24-31

This week: RISD on the runway, Memorial Day festivities, Newport food, drive-in movies, and more!

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FOOD & DINING

Where to eat and drink on Wickenden Street in Providence

From gourmet pizzas to one of the state’s only Uyghur restaurants, these places to eat along Wickenden Street are worth a visit.
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401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 16-23

This week: LEGOs, chocolate, “Jaws,” a fashion show, lobster rolls, South African jazz, and more.
THEATER REVIEW

‘Doubt: A Parable’ is a compelling battle of wills

Intriguing, thought-provoking production ends Gamm Theatre’s 2023-24 season.

Photos: Northern Lights illuminate night skies in New England, and across Northern Hemisphere
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: May 10-17
This week: Quahog Week, SpringFest, Farm Fest, high tea, craft beer, and more!

RI SPORTS
His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.
Lifelong angler William Sisson remembers fishing from open docks as a kid, from places more difficult to access nowadays.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
These are the unwritten rules of Rhode Island
Whether you’re brand new to Rhode Island or you’ve lived in the Ocean State all your life, you’ve probably learned that we do things a little differently here.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: May 3-10

This week: Food truck Fridays, music awards, Cinco de Mayo, Lyle Lovett, and more!

RI ARTS

Giant troll artist Thomas Dambo on turning trash into treasure

“We can make big and beautiful things out of our trash,” the Danish artist says. “It’s not worthless.” His latest installation, “The Thunderstone,” was built out of reclaimed materials in Charlestown, R.I.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: April 26-May 3

This week: Food trucks roll in, the circus comes to town, a brush with birds, guacamole tasting, and more!

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

A modern hotel with a historic pedigree: The Gardiner House offers a glimpse of Newport’s glitterati

The 21-room hotel, which opened last fall, isn't what you might expect. It's more like hanging at your (rich) friends' house. “Sailing knots, anchors . . . that’s not what we’re about.”

TRAVEL

For a small state, R.I. offers many great places to run. Here are a few favorites.

There’s nothing like going for miles along country roads, through parks and cityscapes, to get a feel for a new environment.

TRAVEL

The Globe Rhode Island team’s must-do list for the summer

We asked our Rhode Island reporters to recommend a few of their favorite can’t-miss experiences to Globe readers who might be contemplating a visit this spring and summer. Here’s what they said.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: April 19-26

This week for fun in the 401 there's John Waters’ birthday party, Earth Day doings, Ben Folds, a beer fest and more.

Washington Bridge closure means changes for East Providence Portuguese feast season

Traditional feast celebrations here will look different this year due to the closure of the Washington Bridge westbound, with procession routes changing and one club saying it would have to cancel a major part of its annual events.