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🌱 Patch AM: Paint Pottery! and 10 more events
Also check out Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI on the Johnston Patch calendar
Good morning Johnston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI
- Paint Pottery! at Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio
- Taco Barn – Johnston, RI at Taco Barn
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy morning rain, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Johnston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston
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★ Featured events ★
- Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
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Other local events
- 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
Sunday August 30
Saturday September 12
Monday September 21
📣 Johnston Shout Outs!
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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
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Commercial Real Estate Agent in Johnston. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Providence
- See high school football teams hit the practice fields across RI (newportri.com)
- 2 killed in fiery Rhode Island interstate crash that shut down traffic for hours (komonews.com)
- Outdoors in RI: Packed Calendar and Weather Review – Lanternflies – New Forest Rules (rinewstoday.com)
Cranston
- Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing (bryant.edu)
- TGIF: Ian Donnis' Rhode Island politics roundup for Aug. 21, 2026 (oceanstatemedia.org)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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