R.I. events, Nov. 14 weekend
Newport Gallery Night: Newport Gallery, 26 Mary St. info@newportgalleries.org, newportgalleries.org. The event will include free guided walking tours. Thu 4-8 p.m.
Turkey Trot: East Providence Elks Lodge No. 2337, 60 Berkeley St. 437-8857, 434-8565. Raffle prizes will include a two-night stay on Cape Cod, $50 gas card, a large turkey basket and a $100 Parkside Rotisserie & Bar gift card. Fri 7 p.m.
Stargazing: Frosty Drew Observatory, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Lane, Charlestown. 859-1450, frostydrew.org. Ages 5+. Fri 7 p.m. Weather permitting. $5.
Blackfriars Dance Concert: Angell Blackfriars Theatre, Smith Center for the Arts, Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square. theatre.providence.edu. $13 adults, $9 seniors and $5 for students. The Providence College Dance Co. will perform its annual Blackfriars Dance Concert. The production will present original dance works created by guest choreographers and dance faculty. Fri 7:30 p.m. and Sat 2 p.m.
Let's All Give Thanks breakfast: Slocum Grange Hall, 96 Slocum Rd., North Kingstown. 294-2989. Blueberry pancakes, eggs, bacon or sausage, cheese omelets, home fries, jonnycakes, pumpkin bread, oatmeal, coffee, tea and cocoa. $10 adults, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. Sat 7-10 a.m.
"Community Dreamweaving: Radical Joy for Hard Times" workshop: Four Corners Art Center, 3852 Main Rd., Tiverton. info@fourcornersarts.org, fourcornersarts.org. Attendees will create crafts using natural materials such as flowers, grass or leaves, as well as fabric scraps, yarn and other trinkets or adornments. $5 suggested donation. Sat 11 a.m.
Dulcimer workshop: Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, riverfolk.org. Aubrey Atwater will lead a session for continuing players and Elwood Donnelly will lead one for beginners. $30. Registration required. Sat 1-4 p.m.
A Midnight Visit in Smith's Castle: Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive, Wickford. 294-3521, smithscastle.org. Join paranormal group RISEUP as you walk same floors trod by Benjamin Franklin and Roger Williams. For ages 16+. Spots are currently filled, but call to be put on waiting list. $35. Sat 7 p.m.-midnight.
Holiday bazaar: St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Ave., Woonsocket. 762-2222; mail@stjameswoonsocket.org. Items for Christmas and Thanksgiving, door prizes, candy, crafts, jewelry, books, children's, silent auctions, drawings, soup, bread, sandwiches and refreshments. Proceeds will benefit the church. Sat 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society bazaar: Bridgeton School, 16 Laurel Hill Ave., Pascoag. 568-8449, 500-0433. Holiday gifts, cards, penny social, bake sale, indoor yard sale and book sale. Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aquidneck Growers Market: Rotunda on Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport. aquidneckcommunitytable.org/aquidneck-growers-market. Locally sourced foods, vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, fish, bread, pastries and juices. Sat 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Christmas Wonderland 2019 bazaar: St. Eugene's Church, 1251 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. 568-5102. Baked goods table, penny social, door prizes, gift baskets, white elephant, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus. Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Christmas at Coney Island Bazaar: Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence St., West Warwick. 826-3150. Crafts, raffles, white elephant, cookies, baked goods, fudge and concessions with Coney Island hot dogs and chili. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tours, talks, walks
Haunted Bristol walking tours: Bristol State House Foundation, 240 High St., Bristol. 286-1209; hauntedbristol@gmail.com. The lantern-led tour lasts about an hour and includes discussions of ghosts, scandalous stories, Native Americans and architecture. $15. Reservations required. Daily 7:30 p.m.
"No Man Ever Would Have Been Treated So": Old State House, 150 Benefit St., Providence. form.jotform.com/92955338838171. Stages of Freedom's one-woman play about Elleanor Eldridge, a black entrepreneur who was cheated out of property and funds and successfully pleaded her case in a court of law, exposing the officials who lied about the process. Free; registration required. Thu 5:30 p.m.
Cranston Historical Society's Third Sprague Mansion Early Evening Tour with Tea: Governor Sprague Mansion, 1353 Cranston St., Cranston. 944-9226. Call to see if seating is available. Thu 6:30 p.m.
"Faith Under Fire": St. Michael's Church, 399 Hope St., Bristol. 253-7717, stmichaelsbristolri.org. Richard Dujardin will discuss how religion is under attack in today's culture. Thu 7 p.m.
Lippitt House Museum behind-the-scenes tour: Lippitt House Museum, 199 Hope St., Providence. 453-0688; lippitthouse@preserveri.org. The tour offers visitors a chance to see and hear about various aspects of Lippitt House not included in regular tours. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Sat 10 a.m. $15.
"Tales from Beyond the Ban — Folktales from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen": Music 'n' More at Lily Pads, 27 North Rd., Peace Dale. 789-0651, musicatlilypads.org. Milbre Burch will present folk tales and oral traditions framed by excerpts of oral histories of immigrants affected by the Trump administration's initial travel ban aimed at seven predominantly Muslim countries. $15. Sat 7 p.m.
Armenian Historical Association of R.I. meeting: Bliss Place, 245 Waterman St., Providence. info@armenianhistorical-ri.org. Ruth Thomasian, founder and president of Project Save Armenian Photograph Archives. The event will feature refreshments at 12:30 p.m. and a lecture at 1 p.m. The museum will be open 2-3:30 p.m. Attendees can bring family photos for evaluation. Sun 12:30 p.m.
"What's That Plant Growing in My Backyard?": Canonchet Farm Nature Trail, Anne Hoxsie Lane entrance across from the Narragansett Town Beach South Pavilion, 39 Boston Neck Rd. 783-3951; 556-6036. Tom Hoagland and Alan Woodmansee will conduct a guided walk and discuss identifying characteristics, growth habits, best remediation practices and how to identify invasive plants in a suburban backyard. Free. Sun 1-3 p.m.
Field of Artisans x Salve Regina: Ochre Court, Salve Regina University, Newport. Fieldofartisans.com. Emerging artists, photographers, designers, builders and musicians take part in a pop-up exhibit that encourages collaboration and experimentation. Fri 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ed Hughes photography exhibit: Crestar Picture Framing, 51 Liberty St., East Greenwich. c@crestarmfg.com. View the latest work by wildlife photographer Ed Hughes. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be available. Fri 5-9 p.m.
"Luscious" opening reception: David Winton Bell Gallery, List Art Building, Brown University, 64 College St., Providence. brown.edu/bellgallery. Paintings and drawings by Wendy Edwards. Edwards will be in conversation with Ruth Fine at 5:30 p.m., and a reception will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through March 15, 2020. Fri 5:30-7:30 p.m.
"New Faces" gallery night: DeBlois Gallery, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 847-9977, debloisgallery.com. The featured artists are Katie Gray, Kelley Donnelly, John Keppel, Elizabeth Hughes and Cheryl Perry. Sat 5-8 p.m.
Mary Ann Rossoni opening reception: Blackstone River Theatre's Art Gallery, 549 Broad St., Cumberland. 725-9272, riverfolk.org. Sat 6-7 p.m.
"Norman Rockwell & His Contemporaries — Fabulous Forties to Sensational Sixties": National Museum of American Illustration, Vernon Court, 492 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 851-8949, americanillustration.org. Highlights the changes to daily life in America during three very different decades. Fri 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $20, 60 and older $18, students $14, children 5-12 $10.
"Floralism" artist reception: Coastal Contemporary Gallery, 491 Thames St., Newport. 612-6121, coastalcontemporarygallery.com. The exhibit will be on display through November featuring the works of Rhode Island artists Barbara Owen, Alicia Renadette and Kate Blacklock. Sat 5-9 p.m.
Small Works Show and Sale: Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach St., North Kingstown. 294-6840, wickfordart.org. 45 member-artists will display their work in all media priced under $300. Sun 11 a.m.-3 p.m.