Rhody Weekend Must-Do's: April 3-6

From comic books to hot wing challenges, April is starting out strong! Grab tickets for vibrant performances, live music shows, crafty workshops, and even a yoga session for emo music fans. Don’t let a little rain keep you inside!

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

THURSDAY, April 3

Turn up the heat with Black Sheep’s Hot Ones Challenge. With 10 different hot sauces that range from mild to extreme, the spicy evening will be hosted by comedian Brad Pierce to keep things exciting! Tickets online, Providence

The Red Baraat Festival of Colors promises a celebration full of kaleidoscopic imagery and sounds of the South Asian diaspora. Wear your brightest colors and enjoy joyful dancing with music that merges hip hop, jazz, and punk. Tickets online, Providence

FRIDAY, April 4

Step into the tropical vibes at the Misquamicut Beach Luau. With live music, raffles, and delicious food, this beach party at the Windjammer Surf Bar is a can’t-miss occasion. Grab your hula skirt and join the fun! Tickets online, Westerly

SATURDAY, April 5

Comic book lovers are in for a treat with RetroXpo 2025. Featuring special guest artists, vintage toys, and pop culture vendors, the event has over 100 vendors and a costume contest that promises something for everyone. Tickets online, Tiverton

Drinks and live music await at Ragged Island’s Barn Sessions. Eddy’s Shoe will play original music with a Grateful Dead jam band sound with all styles of craft brews and seltzers on tap in the barn venue. Tickets online, Portsmouth

Nico Scout hosts Candle Making with Aster Candle, a workshop that lets participants choose scents from the fragrance wheel, pour their candle, and design a creative label for it. Go home with a DIY creation, and candle-making know-how. Tickets online, South Kingstown 

 Bring something you want to mend and visit the Creative Reuse Center for their Mending Cafe. Whether it’s a sweater with a hole, a shirt with a missing button, or pants that need a new hem, volunteers will help you learn how to fix it yourself. 1-3:30pm, East Providence

SUNDAY, April 6

Bring a yoga mat and join Crystal for Emo Yoga at Long Live Beerworks! Stretch through an all-levels vinyasa class with a playlist of Paramore, MCR, and more pop-punk jams, and then enjoy a beer and mingle with fellow emos. Tickets online, Providence

Highlighting female artists in Britain and France from 1760-1830, Women Artists in the Age of Revolution is part of Jamestown Art Center’s series of talks. Historian Paris A. Spies-Gans dives into these often overlooked contributions. 4pm, RSVP online, Jamestown

Enjoy a fun evening out for a great cause at The Harvey Cataldo Fundraiser at George’s of Galilee, with proceeds supporting the owner of Bluff Hill Cove Oyster Co. Guests are in for a catered buffet and live music by Lucky B & Jay Ray. Tickets online, Narragansett