Creativity, Community, & a Season of Return 🎨

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If last night proved anything, it’s that Rhode Island knows how to show up in a big way. We had an absolute blast celebrating our 2026 Who to Watch honorees with all of you, filling the room with bold ideas, electric energy, and that warm, unmistakable community vibe. As much as we’d love to stay floating in that post-event glow, the second half of the week is already calling, and so are those “what should we do this weekend?” texts. Stay in the know with today’s newsletter, your go-to for local businesses, fresh happenings, and everything worth building your plans around.

Paint Outside the Lines in Narragansett

Ever talk yourself out of trying something creative? A tiny Boon Street studio flips that script with ocean-soaked calm, four-person classes, and a refreshing take that talent isn’t born, it’s practiced. Think watercolor that flows like the tide, low-pressure guidance, and the kind of quiet confidence boost that might just leave you with something worth framing. Read more online.

Movies on the Block Returns to Downtown Providence for Outdoor Summer Movie Nights

Spring is the season of fresh starts, and for Fiona, Harriet, and Leslie, that means finding a place to call home. From playful puppy energy to quiet, sun-soaked companionship, these adoptable Rhode Island pets are ready to bring a little more heart into your everyday. Read more online.

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The Coastal Cultivator’s Classic Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

The Coastal Cultivator’s Classic is back on May 16, turning Rhode Island into a full-day celebration of cannabis, creativity, and culture, from dab bars and sound baths to live glassblowing and curated markets. With 200+ vendors and immersive experiences around every corner, it’s less of an event and more of a choose-your-own-adventure for the state’s most curious crowd. Read more online.

Fall in Love with April’s Adoptable Rhody Pets

Meet Kaia, Buster, and Miss Kitty, three Rhode Island rescues ready to trade their foster homes for forever ones this spring. Whether you’re looking for an active adventure buddy or a quiet companion, these adoptable pets are proof that your perfect match might already be waiting. Read more online.

This Week on Hey Rhody Weekly: The Comeback We’ve Been Hungry For 😋

Food truck season rolls back into Rhode Island with Warwick, Roger Williams Park, and soon Diamond Hill serving up easy, no-plan-needed nights filled with local favorites. With a few smart moves like arriving early, scoping the scene, and splitting your order, this week’s lineup turns dinner into a low-effort win.

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Rhody Reads: Spring Books to Add to Your Coastal Reading List

Just in time for slower spring days, Ocean House’s Deborah Goodrich Royce shares a fresh lineup of reads rooted in coastal homes, garden inspiration, and sweeping love stories. From seaside architecture to romantic intrigue and beachy page-turners, consider this your cue to press pause and pick up something good before summer speeds things up. Read more online.