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The following is a chronological listing of events scheduled for the 2013 Rhode Island Tattoo Expo. Please check back often as this itinerary is updated frequently.

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FRIDAY, MAY 10

5pm  Expo doors open to the public.

5pm-11pm  Registration for all Tattoo Contest categories at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

5pm-11pm  Registration for the Ms. Rhode Island Tattoo Pageant at the registration booth in Hall C.

5pm-11pm  Custom & Classic Hot Rods and Choppers on display from Choppahead Kustom Cycles, Murray’s Cycles, Sin Alley Saints Car Club, and more.

5pm-11pm  Members of the Providence Roller Derby roster will be on site.

7pm  Digital Dirtbags begin spinning on the Main Stage.

9pm-10pm  Judging for Tattoo of the Day contest in the Judging Room in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

9:50pm  Deadline to register for the Tattoo of the Day contest at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

9:45pm  Event Hostess and Feature Model Jeselyn performs on the Main Stage.

10pm  B. Dolan performs on the Main Stage.

10:30pm  Awards Ceremony for Tattoo of the Day on the Main Stage hosted by Jesse Pimp'N Ivey. Presented by H2Ocean.

11pm  Expo closes to the public.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

12noon  Expo doors open to the public.

12noon-11pm  Registration for all Tattoo Contest categories at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

12noon-7:45pm  Registration for the Ms. Rhode Island Tattoo Expo Pageant at the registration booth in Hall C.

12noon-11pm  Custom & Classic Hot Rods and Choppers on display from Choppahead Kustom Cycles, Murray’s Cycles, Sin Alley Saints Car Club, and more.

12noon-11pm  Members of the Providence Roller Derby roster will be on site.

1:30pm  Digital Dirtbags begin spinning on the Main Stage.

2:30pm-4:30pm  94HJY's Jenn Dower and Doug Palmieri will be on site along with the 94HJY Street Team.

3pm  Body Paint Art Fusion presented by Party To U in the Main Stage Foyer.

4pm  Exclusive Rhode Island screening of feature length documentary film Tattoo Nation: The True Story of the Ink Revolution in Room 550A/B.

5pm  Special guest appearance by CES MMA lightweight contender Dinis "Sweatbread" Paiva, Jr.

6pm-9pm  Judging for Small Color, Large Black & Grey, Arm Sleeve, Overall and Tattoo of the Day in the Judging Room in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

7:45pm  Deadline to register for the Ms. Rhode Island Tattoo Expo Pageant at the registration booth in Hall C.

8pm  Ms. Rhode Island Tattoo Pageant on the Main Stage hosted by Bettysioux Tailor.

8:30pm  WAAF's Mistress Carrie will be on site along with the WAAF Street Team.

8:50pm  Deadline to register for Small Color, Large Black & Grey, Arm Sleeve, Overall and Tattoo of the Day at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

9pm  Ms. Rhode Island Tattoo Pageant coronation on the Main Stage hosted by Bettysioux Tailor.

9:15pm  Event Hostess and Feature Model Jeselyn performs on the Main Stage.

9:30pm  Awards Ceremony for Small Color, Large Black & Grey, Arm Sleeve,  and Overall on the Main Stage hosted by Jesse Pimp'N Ivey. Presented by H2Ocean.

9:45pm  Reason To Fight performs on the Main Stage.

10:15pm  Awards Ceremony for Tattoo of the Day on the Main Stage hosted by WAAF's Mistress Carrie & Jesse Pimp'N Ivey. Presented by H2Ocean.

10:30pm  Death Before Dishonor performs on the Main Stage.

11pm  Expo closes to the public.

11pm  Official Rhode Island Tattoo Expo After Party at The Whiskey Republic - 515 South Water Street in Providence hosted by Spike TV's Ink Master Season 2 Winner Steven Tefft.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

12noon  Expo doors open to the public.

12noon-4:15pm  Registration for all remaining Tattoo Contest categories at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

12noon-6pm  Custom & Classic Hot Rods and Choppers on display from Choppahead Kustom Cycles, Murray’s Cycles, Sin Alley Saints Car Club, and more.

12noon-6pm  Members of the Providence Roller Derby roster will be on site.

1pm  Black & Grey's Finest dual seminar presented by both Jack Rudy and Bob Tyrrell in Room 550A/B (open to professionally licensed tattoo artists only).

1:30pm  Digital Dirtbags begins spinning on the Main Stage.

1:30pm-4:30pm  Judging for Large Color, Small Black & Grey, Leg Sleeve, Back Piece, and Tattoo of the Day in the Judging Room in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

2pm  Exclusive Rhode Island screening of feature length documentary film Tattoo Nation: The True Story of the Ink Revolution in Room 550A/B.

3:30pm  Fashion Show featuring Roland Marquis and Suki's Dareware begins on the Main Stage hosted by Bettysioux Tailor.

4pm  Event Hostess and Feature Model Jeselyn performs on the Main Stage.

4:15pm  Fashion Show featuring Punky Fresh, Lost Boutique and Pretty Thoughts continues on the Main Stage hosted by Bettysioux Tailor.

4:15pm  Deadline to register for all remaining Tattoo Contest categories at the registration booth in Hall C. Presented by H2Ocean.

5pm  Awards Ceremony for Large Color, Small Black & Grey, Leg Sleeve, and Back Piece on the Main Stage hosted by Jesse Pimp'N Ivey. Presented by H2Ocean.

5:15pm  The Tattoo Band Experience featuring Tony Romel, Bob Tyrrell, Tim Boor, and Andy Engel perfom on the Main Stage.  

5:45pm  Awards Ceremony for Tattoo of the Day on the Main Stage hosted by Jesse Pimp'N Ivey. Presented by H2Ocean.

6pm  Expo closes to the public.

8pm  The H2Ocean Roast of Tony Olivas at Vanity Restaurant & Lounge at 566 South Main Street in Providence.