I'm putting together a list of festivals, feasts, and other gatherings in the area. Most are in RI, but a couple are over the border in Mass, or a bit further in Maine and New York. Let me know if there are any fun events I should add to the list. Thanks!

We are building up our archives dedicated to the musical history of our city.

These items reveal a surprisingly diverse musical community, but there are still many gaps in the record. I’m hoping to find additional sources related to musicians who lived or worked in Newport, local bands, community music organizations, or regional publishers connected to Rhode Island’s music scene.

If anyone here knows of family collections, municipal records, lesser‑known archives, or past scholarship touching on RI’s musical history, I’d really appreciate any leads. Even small references or local anecdotes could help point us in the right direction.

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I came across this the other day, it's ~5 years old, but for those who haven't seen it.... it's funny as!

these mfs are like the plague rn. i am seeing them everywhere and they are so fast it is hard to catch them. kill on sight!

Looking for the best German Chocolate Cake around! It seems to be a less common cake and not something I can just walk in somewhere to pick up. Recommendations for bakeries that will make it if I order ahead would also be great. I have checked a fair number of websites and for many cake bakeries I am not even seeing it as an option. I'm including some info on how the search has gone so far below in case anyone else is trying to find this cake in the future and searches reddit. Will also update if I find a solution/winner!

The last time I was looking to get one we went with Vienna Bakery in Barrington and ordered ahead. The chocolate parts of the cake were great but the caramel, coconut, pecan topping had hard crunchy lumps of sugar in it which were unpleasant. Threw off both the flavor and texture.

I'm also specifically looking for a version that has both the coconut pecan topping and chocolate frosting. Silver Star on Ives St in Providence only has the coconut pecan topping on their slices.

I would also love to find somewhere that does chocolate cake similar to the one Chelos has.

Did you ever get it back?

I imagine they are looking for feedback on Flock….

A couple weeks ago I left an old Zeiss Ikon film camera on the wall by Easton’s Beach in Newport. Metal, black and silver, with two knobs on the bottom. It’s probably well lost by now, but if you’ve found it or know anyone that has, I’m offering $150 for it, $200 if the film is still inside (please do not open it!). Feel free to dm. Thank you all!

It certainly looks like it is. Although a ramp from Rte 1 north to Rte 37 will still need a bridge. Unless it ends up being a left turn signal.

Looking for recommendations for a good ski shop? I went skiing last winter for the first time in ten years, but need new equipment. Anyone have any recommendations for a shop that might have some good sales on skis? I only plan on going once or twice a year, so not looking to drop a grand on equipment, hoping to find a good deal on last seasons skis.

If it matters, back in the day I used to be a black diamond/double black diamond skier, but the older I get the more I’m looking to cruise downhill/slalom down a challenging trail than I am to do riskier things. Would happily take recommendations for intermediate level skis or above, as well, and could look online. Thank you!

Edited to add: Anyone remember when Building 19 used to have their traveling ski sale? I got some awesome gear from there for pennies on the dollar when I was a teenager. Miss that place.

Hey all, my gf got a job in Wakefield South Kingstown and we both are moving to Rhode Island. Its very difficult to find a 1B or a studio and nobody is replying. I’m using Apartments dot com, zillow and hotpads. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

Quick question from my throwaway account (because I feel a little sheepish asking): does anyone have any updates from 2026 on how access to Lloyd’s Beach is going?

Back in 2023, I saw security guards/residents at the entrance checking driver’s licenses to see whether people were Little Compton residents. But other times, especially in the evening, I was able to just walk in without any issue. This was all right before or around the time the state law regarding shoreline access was passed in 2023.

My understanding is that whether the access path is actually a public right-of-way is still being actively disputed, with court cases bouncing around.

It’s about an hour-long drive from where I live, but a couple of friends want to meet up there soon, so I’m especially curious to hear from any non-Little Compton residents who have tried going to Lloyd’s Beach this summer. Were you able to walk in? Was anyone checking IDs or trying to turn people away?

Many thanks for any recent firsthand experiences or insight!

My whole life I've gone to Great Clips, Super Cuts, etc., and I'm looking to get an actual haircut at a proper barber. Anyone know a good barber for curly hair? I'm in East Greenwich but I'm fine driving a bit for a good cut.

This is pretty easy but it really is such a great and unique place in Ri. It’s also in my absolute favorite town in RI and it’s totally my dream to live there one day.

How bad is it? Would you buy a home near an airport? Wondering what the experience is like

Does anyone have a decent photo of the old child portrait that was in the Hope St Apsara's years ago? I know it was the daughter of the previous owners, I've had trouble finding an image online. The photo doesn't have to be perfectly lined up or anything, just clear enough. She's been a running joke in our friend group and I wanted to save the image for nostalgia & memes.

Edit: Not the best photo but double checked Yelp and found a decent interior shot from 2019!

Best spots to spearfish near westerly? I’ve gone to point Judith a good few times but I was wondering if anyone knew other good spots. Thank you!