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Johnston Weekend: Labor Day Weekend Happenings
Enjoy the long weekend with these events in and around Johnston.
What are you planning to do this Labor Day Weekend around Johnston?
The forecast for Johnston is for sunny skies and comfortable temperatures on Friday, with an increasing chance of rain and thunderstorms through Monday — so choose an event and get out and enjoy!
Starting Friday night, Aug. 30, the Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-In is showing:
- Planes [PG] and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters [PG]
- We're the Millers [R] leading into The Conjuring [R],
- and Mortal Instruments: City of Bones [PG-13] followed by Elysium [R].
Gates open at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Monday. Shows start at dusk, around 8:15 p.m.
And while you're there, be sure to pick up the new Rustic Drive-In tee-shirt available at the concession stand. $18, made by Hemlock Ink Custom Screenprinting.
This weekend, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining hosts the guitar stylings of Popa Chubby on Friday night and the high-energy Fat City Band on Saturday.
Online tickets are $20 for Popa Chubby, $12 for Fat City Band. Both shows start at 8 p.m.
And if you're planning a trip to Downtown Providence this weekend, upcoming events include:
- Waterfront Boat Tours, Aug. 30. Leaving from 575 South Water St. Admission is $10 per person [normally $20]. Info: (401) 440-6920 or Providence River Boat Company. You can also reserve a seat for the Sept. 7 Waterfire.
- Savoring Rhode Island Walking Tour, Aug. 31. Starts at 265 Atwells Ave. on Federal Hill. $50 per person. Info: Savoring Rhode Island.
- The Providence Flea, Sept. 1. Upscale urban flea market at Providence River Greenway [across from 345 South Water St.] 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Info: Maria Tocco at (401) 484-7783 or Providence Flea.
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