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17 ways to avoid Black Friday madness & alleviate that post-Thanksgiving lethargy

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Thursday

  • Take a break from your hectic schedule to relax at the Providence Shambhala Center for Awake Providence!, an event featuring meditation, film watching, and discussion of the world around us. More info…
  • Put on your dancing shoes for Salsa Fever Thursdays at Tantric Lounge; bring a partner or come alone and socialize. More info…

Thursday & Friday

  • Race along a scenic route in Pawtucket during the Family Turkey Trot. Thursday is the pre-race, and the official race takes place on Friday; both days are fun for the whole family. More info…

Friday - Sunday

  • The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre presents Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Tony Estrella. It’s a tale of a beautiful but haunted 1889 woman who returns from her honeymoon already bored of her academic husband. More info...

  • Head to Block Island for the 25th annual Christmas Holiday Stroll. Shops open up for their discounted holiday sales offering strollers bargains on all Block Island souvenirs, gifts, apparel and more! More info...

Friday

  • Get your turntable ready because What Cheer Record Store & Vintage is throwing a special Black Friday Record Day celebration. More info...
  • The Providence College Friars men’s basketball season is in full swing. Root for the home team and cheer for this year’s freshest talent at the PC Friars vs. Yale University game at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. More info...

  • God bless America. The classic rock band has been performing together for 44 years now and will grace Twin River’s event center this month, playing your favorite songs including “A Horse With No Name” and “I Need You.” More info...

  •  Attend the Buy Nothing Day Winter Coat Exchange on the State House Lawn. Drop off a coat you no longer wear or pick up a coat that’s new to you. If you’re feeling adventurous do both. More info...

  • Multi platinum selling group Mannheim Steamroller presents Christmas by Chip Davis. More info...

Saturday - Shop local today in support of Small Business Saturday!

  • Hang out at Aurora in downtown Providence for the Indowncity Holiday Social, where they'll be showing movies throughout the day. Get your photo taken with Santa and order something from the bar. There is no set schedule of movies, we'll be running them back to back from 12 - 6. Follow us on Twitter @indowncitypvd to be tuned into what's playing and what's up next. More info...

  • Get out and enjoy a special basin Waterfire beginning at 4:17 PM. More info...
  • Make Thanksgiving weekend special this year with Audubon’s annual Winter Waterfowl & Seabird Caravan, departing from Salty Brine State Beach in Narragansett. Bob Kenney will lead a caravan to all the birding hotspots in South County. More info...

  • Get ready to laugh your butts off... Comedy Central's Danny Kelly comes to the Comedy Connection. More info...

  • Meet jolly St. Nick and get in the holiday spirit at Santa's Holiday Parade at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Animals AND Santa Claus? Ho ho ho indeed. More info...

Sunday

  • Cellist Paul Cienniwa and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra present A Thanksgiving Musical Feast at the Zeiterion Perfor ing Arts Center. Enjoy classics from master composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. More info...
  • What's better than hot, meaty 'wurst in your mouth? A holiday craft show to complement your meal! Don't miss the Chez Pascal Holiday Craft Show on Hope Street in Providence. More info...

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