Sure, there might be a few stray clouds in the forecast, but with lots of bright sun and cool breezes, this is looking to be one A-plus summer weekend. And there are plenty of eclectic and interesting events to keep you busy! Here is just a sample:

Friday the 13th, don't miss a unique artistic event to raise funds for the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. Held at the Pell-Chafee Performing Center on Empire Street downtown (next to AS220), featured artists will include Brian Kane, a founding member of the Emergency Broadcast System, whose videos were featured in the U2 Zoo Tour; Benton-C Bainbridge, a video artist; Steve Nalepa, an LA artist titled Flavorpill's "beat guru"; Richard Devine, sound designer; Duncan Laurie, an artist, scientist, and thinker; and Aerostatic, collaborators Michele Darling and Terry Golob. There must be something in there to intrigue just about anyone!  

Two great events are coming up on Saturday... and well, probably many more, too, but here are two of our favorites. Save The Bay launches the first of its all-day summer lighthouse tours, which run from 9 to 4 and visit a dozen lighthouses. And People's Power & Light hosts its annual Turbine Festival at Portsmouth Abbey, from noon to 3, where visitors can learn about wind power, hang out in a beautiful spot overlooking woods and fields and the Bay, enjoy live music from the awesome Gnomes, and try some local food and coffee.

Also on Saturday, you can check out an arts & crafts fair at Sakonnet Vineyards, with a focus on art created from recycled materials. And try some local wine, too! Other local art shows to check out -- Audubon hosts a bird-intensive show at their site in Bristol, and Save The Bay is showing art inspired by the ocean at their Bay Center, but you need to catch that Monday to Friday. 

Sunday, of course, is Fathers Day. You could do the same-old barbecue thing, or you can take Dad paddling on the Ten Mile River. On this two-hour down-river trip, which is good for all levels of experience, you can explore the surprising urban wilderness of Pawtucket. Refreshments and a shuttleback to your car at the end. Sponsored by the Ten Mile River Watershed Council.  Contact Keith Gonsalves 401.474.3813 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info. 

And of course there is lots more -- farmers markets, hikes, bike rides, river cruises, and more, all to be found at our NNN Community Calendar, built by What Grows On in RI.