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🌱 Patch AM: Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI and 11 more events
You won't want to miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Johnston Patch calendar
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Coming up on the calendar:
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair at Providence Marriott Downtown
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI
- Paint Pottery! at Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio
... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Paint Pottery! →
Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
1:00 pm - Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
9:00 pm - Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 12
Monday September 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
8:00 pm - CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
6:00 pm - Comedy Night →
Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
8:30 pm - NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Los Tigres del Norte →
Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
8:00 pm - Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
9:00 am - Justin Hayward – The Story In Your Eyes Tour →
Historic Park Theatre and Event Center, 848 Park Ave, Cranston
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi guys.
Several months ago I lost my heart and soul named Kiki, she got her wings. I'm still devastated, I miss her. Terribly, she used the lick baby food… (Nextdoor Plainfiled Pike)
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Johnston. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- In the News… quick recap of the news of the week ending August 21, 2026 (rinewstoday.com)
Cranston
- Everyone Is Outraged—Right on Schedule: Political Issues Made to Go Viral (rinewstoday.com)
Providence
- One of Providence's Premier Italian Restaurants Is Being Sold (golocalprov.com)
- Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late (newstribune.com)
- RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Aug. 22, 2026 (providencejournal.com)
Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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