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Rhode Island is bursting with opportunities for cultural and historic engagement. Bookmark this page to stay up to date on exciting events near you hosted by the Humanities Council, our grantees, and community organizations.

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Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks

April 1 - May 31
Multiple Locations RI United States + Google Map
Free

The Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) and the Rhode Island Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries (RIACHC) present RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks in April - May 2022. Our Calendar of events features tours, clean-ups, gravestone conservation demonstrations, and additional free outdoor programs that raise awareness about Rhode Island's historic cemeteries and promote their preservation. Please […]

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Jane’s Walk

May 6 - May 8
Multiple Locations RI United States + Google Map
Free

Explore Providence neighborhoods on foot during Jane’s Walk, a global weekend festival on May 6-8, inspired by the great urban activist Jane Jacobs. These interactive walks are led by local residents and community activists who share stories that get people thinking, talking, and connecting with each other. Jane’s Walks are free, and anyone can participate! […]

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Spiritual Accounting: Benjamin Franklin and Rabbi Mendel Lefin’s Course of Character Development

March 13 @ 10:15 am - June 26 @ 11:45 am
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI 02906 United States
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Free

Providence's Congregation Beth Sholom, Core Connects Rhode Island, the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island, Providence's Temple Beth-El, and Providence's Temple Emanu-El are collaborating to offer a 12-week in-person program: "Spiritual Accounting: Benjamin Franklin and Rabbi Mendel Lefin’s Course of Character Development." Taught by Providence’s Rabbi Eliahu Klein, a musar (practical Jewish ethics) instructor […]

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TGIF Performance with The Portermen

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 United States
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$15

Grab your blanket, a basket of snacks, and your favorite people to celebrate Friday! Now in its second year, Rough Point’s monthly outdoor arts performances return in the Formal Garden with a rousing show by the Portermen, a traditional sea shanty group from Newburyport. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m. Please […]

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