Five Things: Ramadan & Coming Art Fest

Ramadan begins: The holiest month in the Islamic faith – Ramadan – starts today and lasts through Aug. 8, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. Eating and drinking is prohibited from sunrise to sunset; the evening meal breaking the fast is called Iftar.

Gina the Camel’s birthday: Roger Williams Park Zoo continues its Animal Birthday Party Club series with a celebration today of Gina the camel. Special activities go from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Weather: Better. Highs in the mid-80s, I’m told. Fingers crossed. But if you are in need of free AC, the NK Free Library is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

51st Annual Wickford Art Festival this weekend: This year’s festival features more than 200 artists who will display their artworks throughout Wickford Village. On Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Wednesday …

Lafayette Band Concert & Ice Cream Social: The Lafayette Band plays music for all ages. At this week’s concert at Chapel of St. John the Divine, enjoy the music while also enjoying one of several ice cream flavors from Brickley's. Donations accepted. Bring a lawn chair. Chapel of St. John the Divine, Church Way at Willett Road in Saunderstown. 6 p.m.

NK Arts Council meeting: The panel meets at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. Click here for the agenda.