Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: June 13-16

It’s a big weekend for Pride in Providence, along with Father’s Day and Juneteenth just around the corner! This lineup has something for every kind of reveler, whether you’re into pop culture, illuminated festivities, theater and music, environmental fun, and more. Get ready to hit the town and celebrate with the community! 

In case of weather delays or last-minute cancellations, always call the venue or check online for updates before you go.

ALL WEEKEND 

Fans from all over flock to experience the largest anime convention in the smallest state at Rhode Island Anime Con, with vibrant cosplay, engaging panels, celebrity guests, and unique vendors. June 15-16, Tickets online, Providence

Don't miss the Tony-winning musical sensation Once, featuring romantic folk-rock ballads telling the story of a street guitarist who meets a curious woman and embarks on a music-making journey, performed by Wilbury Theatre Group. Tickets online, Providence

THURSDAY, June 13

The Big Lebowski Party returns to the JPT Film and Event Center for a cult classic screening with live music by Los Duderinos, a beer tasting, and swag from Hangar 420 and Sweetspot Dispensary. The Dude abides! Tickets online, Newport

FRIDAY, June 14

Join Kin Southern Table + Bar for the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Block Party, an evening of food, specialty cocktails, games, live entertainment by The Blend Compadres and DJ LadyRuck, and dancing. Tickets online, Providence

SATURDAY, June 15

Celebrate RI PrideFest at District Park with live music, a vibrant vendor exhibition, eight full-service bars, and a family-friendly Kids Zone. Don’t miss the parade at 8pm, visible from Dorrance, Washington, and Weybosset streets. 11:30am, Providence

Join the Water Lantern Festival at Slater Park, where attendees can decorate their own lanterns to set afloat, as well as enjoy food trucks and live music while mingling with neighbors in anticipation of the dazzling lantern launch. Tickets online, Pawtucket

Back for its 31st year, the free-admission Burrillville Family Fair invites the community to gather for live music by Jim Lawrence Wilson, hayrides, balloon art, kids’ activities, roving characters, lawn games, and more. Rain date is June 22. 10am-1pm, Harrisville

At Polo Lake in Roger Williams Park, Stormwater Innovation Center and Below and Above Collective present the Floating Wetland launch. Learn about the role of biodiversity to clean water and hear a Land Acknowledgement by Lorén M. Spears. 12pm, Providence

A River Day Celebration hosted by the Southern RI Conservation District invites the public to learn about a riverfront renewal project while enjoying family-friendly activities, food vendors, live music, and more. 11am-2pm, Westerly

SUNDAY, June 16

Cruise into Father’s Day at the Newport Motor Car Festival, a family-friendly gathering showcasing over 30 classes of cars, with peer judging, plus food trucks, over 50 vendors, raffles and music with Cruisin’ Bruce. 9am-3pm, Portsmouth