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By Karen Greco
THE MUST LIST
10 essential events happening this month March 17: Speculative fiction lovers should head to the United Theatre for a lively conversation with acclaimed authors Kevine Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, and Chuck Wendig, presented by the Savoy Bookshop and Cafe. Westerly, UnitedTheatre.org
So Rhode Island is a proud sponsor of Narragansett Restaurant Week
March 19: Lace up your running shoes at North Kingstown High for the Shamrock Shuffle, the North Kingstown leg of the Tour De Patrick, a three-part 5K race series through the state. North Kingstown, TourDePatrick.com
Kick off Narragansett Restaurant Week (March 25-31) with So Rhode Island and Narragansett Chamber of Commerce at a special opening celebration at the Towers sampling delicious nosh and bevies from participating restaurants. Narragansett, NarragansettCOC.com
March 26: Shake your bones at Whalers when The ArtLake Band, which counts the Grateful Dead among its influences and we suspect was named for the local newscaster, brings its psychedelic rock to the SK brewery. Peace Dale, Whalers.com
Through March: A must-see for Agatha Christie fans, the Contemporary Theater Company’s talented cast of improv performers solve a new murder mystery every week in Whodunnit: An Improvised Murder Mystery. Wakefield, ContemporaryTheaterCompany.com
March 11: Tony Award-nominated songstress Ann Hampton Callaway performs The Linda Ronstadt Songbook, a joyous and rousing celebration of the iconic songwriter’s love songs, including duets with musical director Billy Stritch. East Greenwich, GreenwichOdeum.com
March 27: Have some fun in the mud at the BoldrDash Winter Dash, Rhode Island’s only winter obstacle course, featuring a three-mile, a five-mile, and a kids and family course. North Kingstown, BoldrDashRace.com
March 9: Lawn game enthusiasts can play for bragging rights and a $500 cash prize at the Cornhole Tournament at LineSider Brewing to raise money for Bayside Impact 2005G FB girl’s soccer club. East Greenwich, EventBrite.com
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Please note that events may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status. Be sure to check each venue for updates.
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Spend the day listening to cool jazz and swing while supporting RI’s young musicians at the juried RIMEA High School Jazz Band Festival, featuring ensembles from across the state. Kingston, Events.URI.edu
Photo by Charlie Gomes, courtesy of the Narragansett Chamber of Commerce
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March 26: Help preserve the beauty of Weekapaug’s shores at a Beach Cleanup hosted by the Weekapaug Inn, which will provide all the tools needed to protect our state’s most beautiful resource. Westerly, OceanHouseEvents.com
