Good morning, Providence.

Providence's 195 District Park Pavilion will open mid-to-late May and host The Guild beer garden & Seven Stars coffee shop in a renovated 3,500 sqft space at the intersection of Ship Street and Elbow Street.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled April 21 with local officials.

This spring break, families can enjoy free events like Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park on April 17 and a guided Narcissi tour at Blithewold starting April 12.

Adventureland opens April 18, while special zoo activities and nature walks in Bristol round out outdoor options.

Kayla Viveiros became the first female CEO of Munroe Dairy last September—she now leads the historic dairy in Providence while planning to update its paper-based delivery routes—and is set to bring modern changes to the trusted company.

Local food experts list Makmak Eatery in Cranston as a standout brunch spot — serving creative dishes like Caramelized Banana Pancakes every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owners Mike Kudzma and Crystal, with experience from Matunuck Oyster Bar, offer a BYOB dining experience.

A recent SmartAsset study shows Rhode Island households are considered middle class when earnings range from $55,669 to $167,008 — the state ranks 17th nationwide and has a median income of $83,504.

Rhode Island's electric rates dropped 16% on April 1, lowering a typical 500-kWh household bill by about $7 per month as seasonal market trends ease prices — though the new rate of 11.1 cents remains the highest summer rate since 2000.

Rhode Island Airport Corp. approved a key step on Thursday, April 9 to support Electric Boat’s multibillion-dollar expansion at Quonset that will remove the 4,000-foot runway and prompt an FAA review — some pilots worry losing the runway may compromise safety.

Joan Bloom, a 90-year-old teacher in East Providence, has volunteered three days a week at Silver Spring Elementary School and is retiring for a second time.

Bloom, who returned six years ago to volunteer, said her final school year will leave a lasting impact on students.

Nearly 400 high schoolers from Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls attended Brown's annual College Day on April 8 and explored campus life through mini-classes, hands-on labs, and a college life fair — sparking curiosity about their future college pathways.

On Wednesday, a federal judge halted the lottery for up to 24 recreational cannabis licenses after out-of-state applicants challenged Rhode Island’s residency rule.

The ruling may lead the state to refund fees for retailers who secured storefronts (pending new regulations).

Judge Maureen McKenna Goldberg celebrated 35 years on the East Side court building today — once the only woman on a male-dominated court — and reflected on her tough decisions and vision for reform in gun crime sentencing.

She remains a pillar of fairness and experience.

Providence native Thawn Sherenté Harris, 47, will run the Boston Marathon in honor of his great uncle (Tarzan Brown), the only indigenous North American winner, as he trains on the same routes his great uncle ran and aims to capture his legacy on Heartbreak Hill.

Davey Lopes, a renowned Dodger and South Providence native known for his record-breaking base stealing, died Wednesday at a hospital in East Providence after battling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

He was 80.

Bloom Flower & Home Market

12-5 p.m. — The WaterFire Arts Center — Admission includes a drink ticket — Celebrate spring with 90+ vendors of plants, home decor, and art.

PACE-RI Information Presentation

3-4 p.m. — Community Libraries of Providence: Washington Park Library — Free entry — Discover the benefits of enrolling with PACE-RI during this informative session.

The Outsiders Musical

7 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the Tony Award-winning tale of friendship and belonging in 1960s Oklahoma.

Locked Shut Concert

7-10 p.m. — Alchemy — $16 adv — Experience live performances from local bands including Locked Shut, Rust, and Dropdead.

The Wolff Sisters Live

6-9 p.m. — The Parlour Providence — $20.40 — Experience harmonious tunes from a sister trio influenced by classic artists.

Stavros Halkias Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious evening with one of comedy's rising stars.

Club 9Ball Performance

9 PM – 1 AM — The Parlour Providence — $13.60 — Experience an awesome local show with live music featuring Club 9-Ball.

An Evening with Alton Brown

7-10 p.m. — Providence Performing Arts Center — Ticketed — Enjoy a unique blend of humor, science, and food with Alton Brown's engaging performance.

Relax with RICBA

4-5 p.m. — Wanskuck Library — Free entry — Discover exciting children's literature and help choose your favorites in the Rhode Island Children's Book Awards.

Project Chick Presentation

1-2 p.m. — Washington Park Library — Free entry — Engage in a hands-on presentation about Dominique chickens and eggs led by a Casey Farm educator.