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Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

A ticketed dinner serving small plates, a bar takeover from a Boston sake expert, smash burgers, and more.

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🥊 The biggest fight of Boo Boo Andrade’s career

Andrade, 32-0, takes on David Benavidez, 26-0, in Las Vegas, with an opportunity to carve his own path to the elusive showdown with Canelo Alvarez.
Globe Magazine

30 tiny, perfect things about winter in New England

Globe staffers and other writers share the special places and experiences that keep them cozy — and make the cold months worth savoring.
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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Nov. 24-Dec. 1

This week: Paddling reindeer, a glowing zoo, circus acts, hot chocolate bar, farm animals, and more!

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Nov. 17-24
This week: Lukas Nelson, PVD’s own Deer Tick, an illuminated boat parade, a hip-hop take on Shakespeare, and more!

SURVEY SAYS
Secret tourist hot spots and hidden gems, revealed!
A study says these are the top underrated attractions across the country.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Nov. 10-17
This week, a massive iron pour, Newport’s “ThamesGiving,” jewelry making, a brewery party, and more.

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The importance of Diwali, India’s festival of lights, and where you can celebrate in Mass. and R.I.
Here’s a basic guide with what you need to know about Diwali, the importance of seva, and where you can celebrate with great Indian food in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Nov. 3-10

This week: Comic Con comes to Providence, restaurant week, stargazing, a salute to veterans, and more.

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🎃 A one-stop guide to trick-or-treating in Rhode Island

The best and worst candies for Halloween, and reader recommendations for the best neighborhoods for filling your pillowcase sacks.

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For ‘Cosplay Dad,’ Rhode Island Comic Con is a place for full expression

“Even if you’re dressed up as an obscure character, somebody there is going to recognize it and get excited about it, and then you can share your fandom,” Tom Quinn said.

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Oct. 27-Nov. 3

This week: Haunted mansions, grape-stomping, costumed full moon bike rides, and more!

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Oct. 20-27

This week: Scary and seasonal fun, an oyster fest, Colin Quinn, the annual Witches Paddle, and more.

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10 of the spookiest places in Rhode Island with a peculiar past

Looking for a scare? If you dare, travel to a haunted factory, the remains of an abandoned city, or learn about the state’s history of vampires.

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The macabre bookstore you need to visit for spooky season

The Lovecraft Arts & Sciences Council in Providence is a tribute to all things weird and wonderful.

RI ARTS

Real-life couple starring in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ at PPAC

Actors Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis play the lead characters in the North American tour of the musical, in which McClure transforms into the title’s older Scottish nanny 31 times during each show.