5 things to do in Rhode Island for May 30 weekend

Meet the craftspeople

Meet and view the works of painters, potters, weavers, jewelry designers, wood workers, fiber artists, sculptors and more during the Shady Lea Mill Open Studio Tour, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 215 Shady Lea Rd., North Kingstown. (401) 290-7548, themillatshadylea.com.

Hear the songwriters

The Rhode Island Songwriters Association presents its annual Women of RISA concert on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Mediator Stage, 50 Rounds Ave., Providence. Performing will be Kim Moberg, a finger-pick-style acoustic guitarist; Kathleen Healy, who draws from her experiences living and raising a family on Cape Cod; and folksinger Rachel Marie, in addition to host Jan Luby. risongwriters.com.

Roller Derby double header

Providence Roller Derby presents a double header on Saturday at the Alex and Ani City Center rink in downtown Providence. The first whistle is at 5 p.m. It'll be the Killah Bees vs. Boston Common, and the Sakonnet River Roller Rats vs. The Mob Squad. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 ages 5-12. Rain date is Sunday. providencerollerderby.com.

Tour the Tall Ship Providence in Newport

The newly restored Tall Ship Providence will be at Bowen's Wharf in Newport on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can tour the ship and learn what life was like for the ship's crew in the Continental Navy. Tickets are $12, $6 for children. tallshipprovidence.org.

Blessing of the fleet

The Gaspee Days Blessing of the Fleet takes place on Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Rhode Island Yacht Club, 1 Ocean Ave., Cranston. Bring your boat to be blessed and participate in the Gaspee Days parade of boats, or just come and watch from the lawn. Free. gaspee.com.