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Johnston Weekend: Mortal and Musical Instruments

Get out of town this weekend and see what's happening around the Johnston area.

What are you planning to do this weekend around Johnston?

The forecast for Johnston is for clear skies and comfortable temperatures — so choose an event and get out and enjoy!

Starting Thursday night, the Rustic Tri-Vue Drive-In is showing:

  • Smurfs 2 [PG] and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters [PG]
  • We're the Millers [R] leading into The Conjuring [R], 
  • and Mortal Instruments: City of Bones [PG-13] followed by Elysium [R].
Admission is $25 per carload. Shows start at dusk, around 8:45 p.m.

And while you're there, be sure to pick up the new Rustic Drive-In tee-shirt available at the concession stand. $18, made by Hemlock Ink Custom Screenprinting.

This weekend, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining hosts Johnny A on Saturday night and Diane Blue with Jimmy '2 suits' Capone backed by the mighty Chan's Clan Horns.

Online tickets are $18 for Johnny A for both the 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows, $20 for Saturday night's Diane Blue show. 

Also in Woonsocket, the Stadium Theatre hosts a Dinner with Mount Rush 4 Unplugged. River Falls Seafood hosts the show. No online ticket sales — call (401) 762-4545. Note: there is a $1 per ticket service fee for telephone orders.

Josh Gates, host of SyFy's show Destination Truth, is sure to have some interesting stories on Saturday night, starting at 8 p.m.

Online tickets for the Gates appearance are $26 or $31.


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