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The Must List

10 essential events this month

February 17:

Bluegrass meets garage rock when Newport Folk Festival alum and widely acclaimed roots musician Jake Blount performs with special guest Rafay Rashid of Ravi Shavi at Askew. AskewProv.com

February 18:

Jonathan Richman from the influential ‘70s proto-punk band The Modern Lovers, said to be an inspiration to the iconic Sex Pistols, takes the Columbus Theatre stage, joined by his drummer Tommy Larkins. ColumbusTheatre.com

February 18-20:

See the Oscar-winning film An O cer and A Gentleman at Providence Performing Arts Center. The romantic musical features iconic hits of the ‘80s, including songs from Pat Benetar, Bananarama, Debbie Gibson, and more. PPACRI.org

RI Veg Fest hosts a variety of vendors o ering vegan eats at WaterFire Arts Center For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

Through February:

The Center for Reconciliation of RI welcomes all to experience Providence

Walks: Early Black History Self-Guided

Walking Tour, with a map available to print out or view on a phone. CFRRI.org

February 4-6:

More than 205 of the hottest cars and trucks, as well as classics from the Audrain Automobile Museum, fill the RI Convention Center for the 2022 Northeast International Auto Show. ProvidenceAutoShow.com

February 18-27:

The Community Players present the world premiere of A Tree Falls In Brookline by award-winning Rhode Island playwright David Christner, about a man rediscovering his identity, at Jenks Auditorium in Pawtucket. TheCommunityPlayers.org

February 18-27:

It wouldn’t be February in PVD without The Providence Children’s Film Festival. Once again held virtually, enjoy curated youth-forward cinema from all over the world, from animation to live action to shorts to features. ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org

Through February:

The exhibit Variance: Making, Unmaking, and Re-making Disability at the RISD Museum looks at representations of disability in more than 30 works of art from the mid1700s through present day. RISDMuseum.org

February 12-13:

Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply plant curious, explore the multitude of delicious plant-based food products from over 85 vendors at RI Veg Fest at WaterFire Arts Center. RIVegFest.com

February 19-20:

Hug time is at risk, and the adorable Trolls are on a mission to save it in this glitter-filled, family-friendly adventure that kicks o their first ever live tour, Trolls Live! at The VETS. TheVETSRI.com