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Pawcatuck River Duck Race
Twenty-thousand rubber ducks will be dumped into the Pawcatuck River for a race to benefit nearly 50 local charities. The event also includes other family-friendly activities, including children's games and rides. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Downtown Westerly, Main and Mechanic streets. (401) 596-7761, westerlychamber.org.
SENE Festival
Take in screenings of several films, including shorts, features and documentaries produced everywhere from Rhode Island to New Zealand. Saturday and Sunday (visit website for full schedule). $10 per screening (unless otherwise noted). Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence; Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main St., Providence; Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House, 209 Douglas Ave., Providence. senefest.com.
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Bob Breidenbach
Dozens of artists and artisans sell handmade goods, including jewelry, photography, ceramics, food, paper goods and soap. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. rhodycraft.com.
Newport Craft Beer Festival
About 30 brewers, many of them Rhode Island-based, serve up craft beer samples to benefit the Rhode Island Brewers Guild and Newport Historical Society. Saturday. Session 1 from noon to 3 p.m.; Session 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. $45, ages 21+. Great Friends Meeting House, 21 Farewell St., Newport. newportcraftbeerfestival.com.
Calder Cup Playoffs
The Providence Bruins take on the Hershey Bears in Round 1 of the American Hockey League playoffs. Sunday at 3:05 p.m. $32. Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. (401) 331-6700, dunkindonutscenter.com.
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