Nothing salutes the start of a Rhode Island summer like Quint the shark hunter, Broadway Street Fair, and a refreshing drink in hand, courtesy of local brewers and wineries.
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) sets summer into motion with showings of cult classic films to remind viewers that beach days and warmer weather are just around the corner.
“We’re celebrating our biggest Memorial Day week line-up ever with electric live concerts, world-class comedians, thirst-quenching beer tastings, and the best summer blockbuster of all-time—JAWS. JAWS has been thrilling audiences for half a century and there’s nothing like the party experience we create at the JPT,” said Alex Whitney, General Manager of The JPT. “Due to our long successful history showing Steven Spielberg’s classic, the JPT is one of a few select theaters permitted to show JAWS this summer, so come see it in pristine 4K on our big screen!”
Relive the Amity Island Thrill this Memorial Day Weekend
Join the three-day celebration of Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster JAWS as Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Murray Hamilton hunt down the killer shark that haunts the coastline of Amity Island. Catch live music, a live shark touch-tank experience from Save The Bay, and free swag, merch, and sips from Narragansett Beer and Juggernaut Wines.
- Friday, May 23: Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music from The Teledynes at 6:30 p.m. A shark touch-tank will be in the lobby from Save The Bay.
- Sunday, May 25: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with live music from Los Duderinos at 6 p.m.
- Monday, May 26: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with a discounted ticket price for the holiday.
Bonus: Attendees of all three shows receive a raffle ticket for a Narragansett Beer X Jaws prize pack.
Support Locally Loved Summer Events
Hey Nineteen kicks off the beloved Broadway Street Fair on May 22. Jam to hits like “Do It Again,” “Your Gold Teeth II,” “Reelin’ in the Years,” and “Doctor Wu” with this premier Steely Dan tribute and People’s Choice Winner. VIP tickets score you a meet and greet, photo op and seat selection. All proceeds benefit the street fair.
Kicking off on May 24, the JPT’s leg of the Rogue Island Comedy Festival features headliners Natasha Leggero (4 p.m.), Ian Lara (7 p.m.), and Andre D. Thompson (9:30 p.m.), hosted by Rhode Island’s own Doug Key.
A nod to last year’s Rogue Island Comedy Festival host Mark Normand, Anxiety Club follows stand-up stars of his kind, including Tiffany Jenkins, as they confront mental health struggles with humor and honesty. Catch the May 25 screening, followed by a Q&A with director Wendy Lobel.
Sip Back and Relax
Looking to watch something weird and funky? Join the beer tasting from Ragged Island Brewing before the hypnotic Mulholland Drive, considered David Lynch’s best film to date tonight, May 21. Celebrate the state’s newest cannabis regulations as Hangar 420 will be handing out free vouchers and swag. Note: No consumables will be distributed on-site.
Cool down with a cocktail as you crank up the temperature with Heat, a part of the JPT’s three-film tribute to the late great Val Kilmer. Tame the heat of the 30th anniversary action-adventure film with a tasting of JPT’s newest summer concoctions on May 29.
Coming Soon:
Sail into summer with Around Alone on May 31 and explore the 1985 circumnavigation of Dodge Morgan’s sailing vessel. Ticket sales will benefit the Rozalia Project.
