CALENDAR: This month’s must-do’s

By Abbie Lahmers

THE MUST LIST

10 statewide events happening this month

FRINGEPVD brings indie theater to the city

July 4:

Everyone is invited to Glocester’s Ancients &

Horribles 96th Independence Day Celebra-

tion, a parade of artistic talents, crazy outfits, and outlandish floats – plus the chance to win awards for creativity. GlocesterRI.org

July 7:

Board the ferry with your cowboy hat and swimsuit and head to the Block Island Country Fest for a day of sipping tropical cocktails and swaying to big-name performers at Ballard’s, with no cover charge. Block Island, BallardsBI.com For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

July 7, 15, 23 & 26:

The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse invite visitors aboard the Lady Pomham II to set sail for the island on select days for guided Lighthouse Tours. Riverside, PomhamRocksLighthouse.org

July 9-10:

A 59-year tradition, the Wickford Art Association brings 200+ artists and crafters in all mediums from across New England to the village to show their unique wares for the Wickford Art Festival. WickfordArt.org

July 16:

Blues masters from across the country converge on Mulligan’s Island Golf & Entertainment complex for Rhode Island Blues Fest, with Neal & the Vipers, Victor Wainwright, and others headlining. Cranston, Facebook: RI Blues Fest

July 17-30:

Unjuried indie theater summer festival FRINGEPVD is back with something for everyone, celebrating and promoting local, national, and international independent performing artists. Providence, FRINGEPVD.org

July 20-July 31:

Celebrating 34 years of established musicians playing alongside up-and-coming young talent, the Kingston Chamber Music Festival will showcase the music of Mozart, Bach, Dvorak, and others at URI. KingstonChamberMusic.org

July 21-24:

Experience, learn about, and listen to harp music by internationally known musicians for the Jamestown Harp Festival, a four-day event of multi-sensory programming at the Jamestown Art Center. JamestownHarp.com

July 28-30:

What would a seaside summer be without the Blessing of the Fleet Festival celebrating all things nautical? This three-day Narragansett fest features seafood, a road race, and more. NarragansettLionsClub.org

July 30:

A signature Providence event, WaterFire is back this summer with a schedule of partial and full lightings. Take in the scents, sounds, and sights of the city as braziers are set aglow along the river. WaterFire.org