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Five great things to do in RI this weekend: Johnnycakes, Open Studios, a walkabout and more

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By Jenna Pelletier
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Providence Journal photo / Steve Szydlowski

Carol and Les, Crandall, of Westerly, enjoy a plate of Johnnycakes at last year's Johnnycake Festival in West Kingston.

Johnny Cake Festival
Kenyon's Grist Mill hosts a harvest celebration with free samples of local food and beverages, mill tours, a Colonial encampment, live music and period demonstrations. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2 admission. Kenyon's Grist Mill, Rte. 138, West Kingston. Parking available at Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 112, Richmond. (401) 783-4054, johnnycakefestival.com.


Newport Food Truck Festival

More than 50 food trucks from around New England serve a diverse selection of dishes at the Newport Yachting Center. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 10 food tickets for $13. Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. (617) 782-7117, foodtruckfestivalsofne.com.


West Bay Open Studios Tour

Take a free, self-guided tour of 22 artist studios in East Greenwich, Warwick, Exeter, North Kingstown and Saunderstown. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various locations in the West Bay. Visit westbayopenstudios.com for more information, including a tour map.


Warren Walkabout

Live music, sidewalk sales, artist open studios and demonstrations, a pet parade and other festivities are on the agenda at this annual festival. Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. Various venues in downtown Warren. discoverwarren.com.


Soyeon Kate Lee

Renowned pianist Lee, first prize winner of the 2010 Naumburg International Piano Competition, performs at Rhode Island College. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rhode Island College, Sapinsley Hall, Nazarian Center, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence, (401) 456-8000, ric.edu/pfa.


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