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SUMMARY:Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
DESCRIPTION:Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina turns Tuesday nights in downtown Westerly into a mix of tacos\, drinks\, and friendly competition. With $3 tacos running from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and trivia kicking off at 7 p.m.\, the weekly event blends casual dinner plans with the kind of lively group atmosphere that keeps tables talking\, laughing\, and debating answers long after the first round begins. \nTrivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI brings a more energetic spin to the usual trivia-night format thanks to DJ Trivia’s fast-moving style and crowd interaction. Teams gather around baskets of tacos and drinks while competing through rounds that can shift from pop culture and music to sports\, movies\, and random knowledge. The setup works especially well inside Surf Cantina’s coastal-inspired atmosphere\, where the laid-back vibe keeps the night social even for people who are mostly there for the tacos and margaritas. \nTuesday nights in Westerly tend to feel quieter before the summer weekend crowds fully arrive\, which gives events like this a strong locals-night feel. Surf Cantina’s Canal Street location adds to that energy\, drawing groups of friends\, coworkers\, and trivia regulars looking for an easy midweek outing that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Between the taco specials\, upbeat trivia atmosphere\, and downtown setting\, the night offers a fun excuse to break up the workweek without overcomplicating it. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/trivia-taco-tuesday-with-dj-trivia-ri-at-surf-cantina/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Surf Cantina\, 15 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Surf Cantina
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SUMMARY:At The Table: Summer Wines + Simple Bites
DESCRIPTION:At The Table: Summer Wines + Simple Bites brings together seasonal wines\, chef-driven small bites\, and coastal summer atmosphere for an intimate tasting event on May 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Windie’s. Built around easy-drinking spring and summer wines\, the evening focuses less on formal wine culture and more on relaxed conversation\, food pairing\, and discovering bottles meant for warm-weather gatherings. \nThe guided tasting is led by Kylie Sarosi\, who will introduce guests to a curated lineup of crisp whites\, rosés\, and versatile reds selected for casual seasonal sipping. Alongside the wines\, attendees will sample a collection of bites created by Chef Olivia Ferraro of Nana’s Westerly\, pairing fresh flavors and lighter dishes with the tasting selections. Guests will also receive a discount toward purchasing featured wines after the event. \nWhat makes the evening stand out is its intentionally approachable atmosphere. Rather than turning wine into something overly technical or intimidating\, the event leans into the pleasures of sharing good food\, discovering new favorites\, and slowing down for a couple of hours with friends. The oceanside-inspired setting and seasonal focus give the tasting a distinctly shoreline feel that fits naturally into the rhythm of spring turning toward summer in southeastern Connecticut. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/at-the-table-summer-wines-simple-bites/
LOCATION:Windies\, 80 High Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Windies
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SUMMARY:Grey Sail's Pints and Pony Tails
DESCRIPTION:Grey Sail’s Pints and Pony Tails offers dads a different kind of bonding experience with an afternoon focused on beer\, braids\, and father-daughter memories at Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. Set in the brewery’s beer garden\, the event combines relaxed social atmosphere with hands-on hairstyling lessons designed to help dads feel more confident tackling ponytails\, braids\, and everyday hair routines at home. \nLed by local stylists\, the workshop teaches simple hairstyling basics in a casual\, approachable setting where dads and daughters can learn together without pressure or perfection. The focus stays lighthearted and practical\, encouraging participants to laugh through uneven braids and messy first attempts while building skills that turn into small everyday moments of connection long after the event ends. \nTickets are $10 and include a pint for participating dads\, adding to the easygoing atmosphere Grey Sail is known for during community-focused gatherings. What makes Pints and Pony Tails stand out is the balance between humor and sincerity. Underneath the beer garden setting and playful concept is a genuinely thoughtful event built around spending time together\, learning something new\, and creating memories that daughters will probably bring up years later. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/grey-sails-pints-and-pony-tails/
LOCATION:Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island\, 63 Canal St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance Night at The Knick with Eight to the Bar & UNITED Big Band and Jazz Combo
DESCRIPTION:Dance Night at The Knick with Eight to the Bar & UNITED Big Band and Jazz Combo brings swing\, Motown\, jazz\, and dance-floor energy to Knickerbocker Music Center for a lively evening hosted by The UNITED. Headlined by Eight to the Bar\, the event also celebrates the release of Jazz on a School Night\, a new album performed by students in The UNITED’s Big Band and Jazz Combo programs. \nKnown for blending swing\, boogie-woogie\, rhythm and blues\, and Motown into a high-energy live experience\, Eight to the Bar has built a devoted following through decades of touring across the United States\, Europe\, and the Caribbean. Their polished arrangements\, strong musicianship\, and female-led vocals create the kind of classic dance-hall atmosphere that keeps crowds moving from the first song to the last. Over the years\, the band has shared stages with artists including Ray Charles and Roy Orbison. \nOpening performances from The UNITED Big Band and Jazz Combo spotlight young musicians from schools across the region\, performing an energetic mix of jazz\, funk\, swing\, and horn-driven favorites inspired by groups like Tower of Power and Earth\, Wind & Fire. Album sales from Jazz on a School Night will support The UNITED’s jazz education programs\, adding a strong community element to a night already built around live music\, dancing\, and celebrating regional talent. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dance-night-at-the-knick-with-eight-to-the-bar-united-big-band-and-jazz-combo/
LOCATION:Knickerbocker Music Center\, 35 Railroad Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Knickerbocker
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SUMMARY:Misquamicut Drive-In: JAWS
DESCRIPTION:Misquamicut Drive-In: JAWS brings one of the most iconic summer thrillers ever made back to the big screen just steps from the shoreline at Misquamicut Drive-In. Steven Spielberg’s legendary 1975 blockbuster transformed beach season forever with its story of a quiet coastal town terrorized by a great white shark lurking just offshore. Even decades later\, the tension still works. The slow build\, the unforgettable score\, and the feeling that something might be circling beneath the water make JAWS the kind of movie that feels especially perfect to watch near the ocean on a warm summer night. \nThe Misquamicut Drive-In has become one of Rhode Island’s most nostalgic seasonal attractions\, blending old-school drive-in culture with the atmosphere of a beach town summer evening. Cars line up facing the massive outdoor screen while families\, couples\, and groups of friends settle into lawn chairs\, truck beds\, and open tailgates with snacks and blankets. On nights when the ocean breeze rolls through the area\, the experience feels less like a normal movie screening and more like a community gathering wrapped in neon lights\, salt air\, and movie quotes everyone somehow already knows by heart. \nPart of what gives the drive-in its charm is how immersive the setup becomes after dark. Guests tune their car radios to 96.3 FM\, where the movie audio is broadcast directly into vehicles\, creating an unexpectedly cinematic experience\, especially with the windows down on a cool night. Speakers near the front rows also project sound toward the screen area\, adding another layer to the atmosphere for guests sitting outside their vehicles. Between the beachside setting\, the giant screen glowing against the night sky\, and the collective reactions during JAWS’ most famous scenes\, it becomes the kind of summer memory people talk about long after the credits roll. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Tune vehicle radios to 96.3 FM for movie audio\n• Guests sitting near the screen can also hear audio through front speaker systems\n• Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged for guests watching outside their vehicles\n• Arrive early for better parking spots and easier entry\n• Be respectful of neighboring vehicles by keeping headlights off during the movie\n• Outside snacks may be allowed\, but guests should check event policies before arriving\n• Beach evenings can become cool after sunset\, so bringing layers is recommended \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/misquamicut-drive-in-jaws/
LOCATION:Misquamicut Drive-In\, 316 Atlantic Avenue\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misquamicut Drive-In
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SUMMARY:Denison Pequotsepos Horseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree
DESCRIPTION:Denison Pequotsepos Horseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree offers a rare chance to explore one of the most beautiful and ecologically important stretches of coastline in southern New England during one of the most active times of year for horseshoe crabs. Hosted along Napatree Point Conservation Area in the village of Watch Hill\, the evening program guides participants across the shoreline as horseshoe crabs emerge to mate and lay eggs along the beach. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Little Narragansett Bay on the other\, Napatree feels almost untouched in places\, a long sandy peninsula shaped by storms\, tides\, dunes\, and protected coastal habitat. At sunset\, especially\, the area becomes one of the most visually striking places anywhere along the Rhode Island shoreline. (Visit Rhode Island) \nAs participants walk the beach with educators\, the program focuses on the unusual biology and ancient life cycle of horseshoe crabs\, creatures that have existed for hundreds of millions of years and still return to local shores every spring. The experience is designed to feel immersive and hands-on\, with participants moving directly through the natural habitat where the animals gather during spawning season. Napatree itself has become internationally recognized for its environmental importance\, serving as protected habitat for migratory birds\, endangered species\, and coastal wildlife while remaining one of the region’s most scenic beach walks. (The Watch Hill Conservancy) \nHorseshoe Crab Walk at Napatree takes place Saturday\, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers note that participants should expect to walk at least two miles over sandy and rocky terrain and be prepared to get wet during the program. The walk is suited for adults and families with children who can comfortably handle the conditions. Pre-registration is required\, and participants can register by clicking the event link below. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Pre-registration is required\n• Participants should expect wet and sandy footwear conditions\n• The walk includes at least two miles of sandy and rocky terrain\n• Appropriate footwear is required\n• Flip flops and Crocs are not permitted\n• The program is suited for adults and families with children able to handle the terrain and conditions\n• Member and non-member pricing applies \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/denison-pequotsepos-horseshoe-crab-walk-at-napatree/
LOCATION:Napatree Point\, Fort Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Napatree Point
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SUMMARY:Prince/Bowie at The UNITED
DESCRIPTION:Prince/Bowie at The UNITED brings together the music of Prince and David Bowie in a genre-blending live concert experience at The UNITED Theatre. Rather than functioning as a traditional tribute act focused on one artist\, Prince/Bowie merges the catalogs\, styles\, and stage energy of two of music’s most influential performers into a single high-powered show filled with funk\, glam rock\, pop experimentation\, and theatrical live performance. \nCreated by Eric Gould\, founder of Pink Talking Fish\, the project pulls together musicians from nationally touring acts including Pigeons Playing Ping Pong\, Cool Cool Cool\, and The Giant Country Horns. The result is a band built around technical musicianship\, improvisation\, and creative reinterpretation rather than simple imitation. Horn arrangements by composer Matt Wayne add another layer to the performances\, giving familiar songs a fresh live energy while preserving the spirit of the originals. \nThe setlist itself becomes part of the appeal\, blending iconic songs from both artists into seamless mashups and transitions that feel designed for a concert crowd rather than a nostalgia act. Audiences can expect combinations like “Let’s Dance” flowing into “1999” or “Moonage Daydream” colliding with “Purple Rain\,” creating a show that constantly shifts between Bowie’s art-rock atmosphere and Prince’s explosive funk and pop energy. For fans of live musicianship\, classic music catalogs\, and tribute shows willing to experiment creatively\, Prince/Bowie offers one of the more unique concert experiences on the regional calendar. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/prince-bowie-at-the-united/
LOCATION:United Theatre\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Theater
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SUMMARY:Misquamicut Drive-In: GREASE
DESCRIPTION:Misquamicut Drive-In: GREASE turns a summer movie night in Misquamicut Drive-In into a nostalgic singalong filled with leather jackets\, chrome-era romance\, and iconic musical numbers that still pack crowds decades after the film’s release. Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John\, GREASE became one of the most beloved movie musicals ever made thanks to its catchy soundtrack\, colorful energy\, and endlessly quotable scenes. Songs like “Summer Nights\,” “Greased Lightnin’\,” and “You’re the One That I Want” have become part of pop culture history\, making this the kind of movie audiences don’t just watch\, they participate in. \nThe Misquamicut Drive-In has become a summer tradition for locals and visitors looking to combine classic entertainment with Rhode Island beach town atmosphere. As the sun disappears and the giant outdoor screen lights up\, the area fills with families\, couples\, and groups of friends settling into lawn chairs and open tailgates with snacks and blankets. There’s something timeless about watching a movie under the stars near the shoreline\, especially one built entirely around youthful summer energy\, romance\, and music. The setting fits GREASE almost too perfectly. \nPart of the experience comes from the drive-in’s old-school audio setup\, which gives the night an immersive\, communal feeling. Guests tune their car radios to 96.3 FM to hear the movie soundtrack directly through their vehicles\, and on warm evenings with the windows down\, the music drifts across the lot like surround sound. Speakers near the screen also project audio for guests parked close to the front rows\, adding even more atmosphere for those sitting outside. Between the beach breeze\, neon glow\, and an audience quietly mouthing lyrics together under the night sky\, this becomes less of a movie screening and more of a summer event. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Tune vehicle radios to 96.3 FM for movie audio\n• Front-row guests can also hear sound through outdoor speaker systems\n• Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged for guests sitting outside vehicles\n• Arriving early is recommended for preferred parking and setup time\n• Keep headlights off during the movie to avoid disrupting the screen\n• Bringing layers or hoodies is a good idea once temperatures cool after sunset\n• Guests should check event policies regarding outside food and beverages before arriving
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/grease/
LOCATION:Misquamicut Drive-In\, 316 Atlantic Avenue\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Misquamicut Drive-In
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SUMMARY:The Wailers 50 Years of Positive Vibrations Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Wailers 50 Years of Positive Vibrations Tour brings a landmark reggae performance to United Theatre on May 17 at 8:00 PM. The show celebrates the 50th anniversary of Rastaman Vibration\, one of Bob Marley & The Wailers most influential albums\, placing its message and music at the center of a live concert experience. The tour continues the legacy of the original band while introducing the music to new audiences. \nThe Wailers perform selections from Rastaman Vibration alongside classic songs that have defined reggae music for decades. The setlist blends deeper album cuts with well-known hits\, maintaining the spirit and sound that made the original recordings resonate worldwide. The live format emphasizes rhythm\, groove\, and audience connection\, staying true to the roots of the genre. \nSet in a modern theater environment\, the performance offers a focused listening experience that highlights both the music and its cultural impact. The combination of anniversary celebration and timeless material makes the event appealing to longtime fans and those discovering the catalog for the first time. As part of an ongoing tour\, the Westerly stop brings a globally recognized sound to a local stage. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-wailers-50-years-of-positive-vibrations-tour/
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CATEGORIES:United Theater
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