Cemetery Safari with Jeff Belanger
6 p.m.; Ashaway Free Library, 15 Knight St., Ashaway.
Ashaway Free Library will host a program Cemetery Safari with storyteller Jeff Belanger. The event is free with reservations required. To register, email ashawayfreelibrary@gmail.com.
Stephan Brigidi artist talk
6 p.m.; South County Art Association, 2587 Kingstown Road, Kingston.
South County Art Association will host a talk by photographer Stephan Brigidi about Simply Human, a collaborative photography portrait project that addresses and embraces inclusivity. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more information or to make reservations, call 401-783-2195 or visit southcountyart.org/by-start-date.
Various times; Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
Providence Performing Arts Center will host the national tour of the musical “A Beautiful Noise,” the story of Neil Diamond’s life. For tickets or more information, visit ppacri.org or call 401-421-2787.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
Various times; Waterfire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence.
Wilbury Theatre Group will present “What the Constitution Means to Me” by Heidi Schrieck, directed by Brien Lang. For tickets or more information, visit thewilburygroup.org/once.
Various times; Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
The Gamm Theatre will present the drama “The Effect by Lucy Prebble,” directed by Steve Kidd. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit gammtheatre.org.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United’s Hopsium series will host a talk by Master Cicerone Max Finnance on fall beers and offer a tasting. Tickets are $30. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
5:30 p.m.; AiR Gallery, 19B Railroad Ave., Westerly.
Artist and gallery owner Annie Wildey will give a talk about Curating Summer Crush, an artist’s approach to curating and hanging an exhibition. The talk is free with reservations requested. To make a reservation, visit airstudiogallery.net.
7 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
Arts Café Mystic will host a poetry reading featuring Valzhyna Mort, with opening voice Abbot Cutler, and music. Tickets are $20; free for students. For more information, visit theartscafemystic.org or email info@theartscafemystic.org.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance of Simon and Garfunkel songs by Aztec-Two Step 2.0. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
7:30 p.m.; Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St., Newport.
Newport Classical will host a performance by the Ariel Quartet of the music of Mendelssohn and Britten. For tickets or more information, visit newportclassical.org.
Various times; Connecticut College, Crozier-Williams Student Center, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London.
Connecticut College Department of Dance will host “Reveries,” an evening of dance performances on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The program will feature works by Lisa Race and guest artist Kendra Portier. Tickets are $12; $6 for seniors; and free for Connecticut College students, faculty, and staff. Visit Onstage.conncoll.edu or call 860-439-2787 for reservations.
“The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong”
Various times; Burbage Theatre Company, 59 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket.
Burbage Theatre Company will present the Tony award winning comedy “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong,” directed by Jeff Church. Performances will be held on at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit burbagetheatre.org/ptgw or call 401-484-0355.
Dante Society lecture: Michelangelo La Luna
1 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Dante Society of Westerly will host a talk by Michelangelo La Luna who will discuss Italian at University of Rhode Island. He will also discuss his translation of “Il Ballo Tondo” by Carmine Abate. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
10 a.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners will lead a free tour of specimen trees Wilcox Park beginning and ending at the Esplanade outside the Westerly Library. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
Monsters in the Mills author talk
7 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly
The United will host We are Providence writers for a book talk and signing to kick off the Halloween season. They will give readings from their newest collection of horror stories, “Monsters in the Mills.” Tickets are $5. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Mystic Chamber Music Series
5:30 p.m.; Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Groton.
Mystic Chamber Music Series will present “The Music of Mystic’s History” featuring chamber music from the time of Mystic’s founding to its height as a seaport. For tickets or more information, visit mysticchambermusicseries.com.
Art in the Courthouse opening reception
Noon to 2:30 p.m.; McGrath Judicial Complex, 4800 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield.
An opening reception will be held for an exhibit of photographs, Night Lighthouse Photography, by David Zapatka. The exhibit will be on display through May of 2025. For more information, visit starsandlighthouses.com.
3 to 5:30 p.m.; 622 Pendleton Hill Road, Voluntown.
Keeping North Stonington Affordable will host a benefit concert featuring the Neybas and local talent. Tickets are $40; $100 per family. Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and may bring picnics. Food will be available for purchase. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit knsainc.org/event.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by the Pousette-Dart Band featuring Jon Pousette-Dart. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Watch Hill Fire of October 1916 talk
4 p.m.; Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly.
The Arts Commission of Christ Church will host a talk by Capt. Jack Sprat, retired Watch Hill firefighter, about the Great Watch Hill Fire of October 1916. The talk is free with a reception following the talk.
Noon to 7p.m.; Downtown Westerly.
Sunday Funday is an outdoor marketplace featuring street vendors and artists, live music, and restaurants and bars set up on High Street which will be closed to vehicular traffic. There is a mini-golf course and lawn games. Retail stores will have sidewalk sales and special discounts. Admission is free. For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit oceanchamber.org.
6 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The fall season of the Roots Music Stomp series will feature mulit-instrumentalist and dancer Sophie Mae Wellington, with host Craig Edwards. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Democracy in Peril: Andrew Ifedapo Thompson
7 p.m.; University of Rhode Island, Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road, Kingston.
University of Rhode Island’s Democracy in Peril honors colloquium will host a talk by Andrew Ifedapo Thompson on race and democratic backsliding in the United States. The talk is free with registration requested. To register or for more information, visit web.uri.edu/hc/2024-honors-colloquium
Exhibit opening reception
5 to 7 p.m.; Hoxie Gallery, Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Westerly Library will host an opening reception for an exhibit, Gathered Memories, featuring Ivona Herzog Verbeke. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 31, during library hours. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org or call 401-596-2877
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
5 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center will host “An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe,” featuring actor Campbell Harmon. Harmon will perform Poe’s haunting prose and Gothic poetry. The event is co-hosted with the Stonington Free Library. There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit lagruacenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Rea Frey for her book “In Every Life.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Author talk: Peter Schwartzstein
6 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center’s On Our Minds series will host a talk by author Peter Schwartzstein who will discuss his book “The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence.” There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit lagruacenter.org.
10 a.m.; Grills Preserve, Hopkinton.
Westerly Land Trust will lead a hike through the Hopkinton Land Trust property Grills Preserve. The 3 to 4 ½ mile hike is over primarily flat terrain along the Pawcatuck River. To register, contact hike leaders Sue & Geoff Sewall at 401-377-2826. For more information, visit westerlylandtrust.org.
“The Lone Star Love Potion”
Various times; Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.
The Arctic Playhouse will present “The Lone Star Love Potion,” written by Michael Parker and directed by Tony Annicone. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit thearcticplayhouse.com.
“Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B”
Various times; Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence.
Trinity Rep will present the comedy “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B,” by Kate Hamill, directed by Laura Kepley. For tickets or more information call 401-351-4242 or visit TrinityRep.com.
8 p.m.; Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Nigerian songwriter and guitarist Mdou Moctar at the Knick. Tickets are $30. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
5 to 8 p.m.; Downtown Westerly.
The Westerly arts community will hold an arts crawl featuring open studios and galleries. For a list of locations, visit airstudiogallery.net/art-crawl.
Exhibit opening reception
5 to 8 p.m.; Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, 14 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly will hold an opening reception for its annual All-Members exhibit. The exhibit will run from Oct. 2 to 27. The gallery is open Wednesday, to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 401-596-2221 or visit westerlyarts.com.
Exhibition opening reception
5 to 8 p.m.; AiR Gallery, 19B Railroad Ave., Westerly.
An opening reception will be held for an exhibit, Stories Told by Sarah Z. Short. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 27. For more information, visit airstudiogallery.net.
“The Barber of Seville”
Various times; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
Salt Marsh Opera will present “The Barber of Seville” on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
10 a.m.; Bradford Preserve, 199 Bradford Road, Westerly.
The Westerly Track Club will host its annual Run for the Pumpkins, featuring 5K and 8K races and a free kids run for ages 10 and under. Participants must wear at least 200 square inches of orange. Visit westerlytrackclub.org to register or for more information.
Stephanie Francis Memorial event
3 to 7 p.m.; Crandall Field, 188 Main St., Ashaway.
A fundraiser will be held featuring PVD food trucks, a touch-a-truck event, live music from Steve Readey at 3 p.m., and the Rumble at 4:30 p.m., a raffle and candlelight vigil at dusk. Proceeds will benefit the children of the late Stephanie Francis. For more information, visit facebook.com/share/aJoPV5YtJFkrMYo6/
Rocking Out for Andrew concert fundraiser
6 to 10 p.m.; Mystic VFW, 60 Stonington Road, Mystic.
The Mystic VFW will host a benefit concert, Rocking Out for Andrew, featuring headliner Purple Tide, with Corvus and Death by Beez. Proceeds from the event will support the Andrew Heylmun Legacy fund. Tickets are $20; $10 for ages 17 and under. For tickets or more information, visit purpletide.org/andrew-heylmun-benefit.
Mystic Art Colony Walking Tour
9:30 a.m.; Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic.
The Mystic River Historical Society will host a walking tour focused on the Mystic Art Colony. Cost is $10; free for members. To register or for more information, email info@mystichistory.org or call 860-536-4779.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian St., Groton.
The Bill Memorial Library will present its’ annual Artisan Market showcasing over 30 local artisans and vendors. The variety of small businesses will be selling handmade items including jewelry, décor, art, soaps, knitted goods, and woodcrafts. Proceeds from the event will benefit the library. For more information, visit billmemorial.org or call 860-445-0392.
Noon to 7 p.m.; Downtown Westerly.
Sunday Funday is an outdoor marketplace featuring street vendors and artists, live music, and restaurants and bars set up on High Street which will be closed to vehicular traffic. There is a mini-golf course and lawn games. Retail stores will have sidewalk sales and special discounts. Admission is free. For more information, call 401-596-7761 or visit oceanchamber.org.
U.S. Coast Guard Band concert
2 p.m.; Leamy Hall, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London.
The U.S. Coast Guard Band will present a free concert, Dance and Romance, under the direction of Cmdr. Adam Williamson. The concert is free to attend. For more information, visit uscg.mil/Community/Band or call 860-701-6826.
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