Five Things: Lunchtime Concert, HDC Meeting

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert: EG Parks & Recreation hosts this monthly lunchtime music series on the lawn at Town Hall. Bring a bag lunch, grab a bite to eat from a local restaurant and listen this month to Atwater & Donnelly (Next month, on Aug. 14) the Ken Vario Quartet will perform. The music starts at noon.

Historic District Commission meeting: The panel meets at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Click here for the agenda.

On Thursday …

Free pre-concert BBQ at St. Luke’s: If you’re planning to attend the concert at Academy Field (see below) you can stop by St. Luke’s for dinner first. The meal is open to all and is free.

Live Music on Academy Field: One of the best parts of summer in EG are the free Thursday evening concerts at Academy Field, located next to the Swift Community Center, for the Summer Concert Series sponsored by the EG Parks & Recreation Department. Each week a different performer is featured. This week features Illusions Band. All ages are welcome to attend. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain the concert will be take place in the Swift Gym. There is no admission fee or pre-registration required. Leave pets at home. (There is no performance next week.) From 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Summer's End needs our help: Summer’s End is the concert on the Friday of Labor Day weekend that’s everyone’s favorite East Greenwich event. But we need to help make it happen. The Summer’s End organization – SAFO – is looking for volunteers and for donations. You can read all about it here.

EG Food Cupboard needs donations: People are hungry all year round, Chris and Steve Bartlett of the Food Cupboard remind us. Items especially needed are jars of jelly, baked beans, canned fruit, tuna, peanut butter, and cereals. The food cupboard is housed at St. Luke’s Church. You can leave food there during normal business hours.

On Friday …

Children’s performance: Come on down to the EGHS auditorium for the weekly children's performance series sponsored by the EG Parks & Recreation Department. Each week a different performer is featured. This week’s show is called Mad Science, an interactive science-magic show. Parents must accompany their child and there is no admission fee or pre-registration required. From 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

On Saturday …

Wickford Art Festival: The popular annual art festival returns for the 51st time this weekend. Stroll the streets of downtown Wickford and check out the more than 200 artists who will be exhibiting their work. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Orange Leaf Summer Block Party: Everyone’s invited to the Summer Block Party at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt at 1000 Division Street. We will be kicking off our summer season with games, free sampling of our summer favorites – root beer float and key lime pie – complimentary beverages and snacks, and chances to win prizes. 4 p.m.