Picks of the Week March 13 | Entertainment

United Table series: Fungi Dialogue

6:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly

Chef James Wayman, co-owner of Nana’s, River Bar, and Moromi, and farmer Chris Pacheco, owner of Seacoast Mushrooms, will host a conversation on mushrooms. The event is sponsored by Yellow Farmhouse Education Center. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

6 p.m.; Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck.

Historic Stonington will host a performance by the Band of Steady Habits, along with an overview of life of the Irish in Connecticut from 1640’s to present. The event is free. For more information, visit historicstonington.org or call 860-535-8445.

Sloane Crosley author talk

6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.

Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Sloane Crosley for her book “Grief is for People.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.

Various times; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.

Granite Theatre will present Tony-award nominated comedy “The Full Monty,” directed by Marla Ladd. Performances will be held Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. The show is currently sold out. To join the wait list, or for more information, visit granitetheatre.org or call 401-596-2341.

Various times; Shaw Mansion, 11 Blinman St., New London.

Flock Theatre will present the tragedy “Hedda Gabler” by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Derron Wood. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit flocktheatre.org/Hedda.

7 p.m.; Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.

Wakefield Idol is a karaoke-style singing competition held on Thursday nights from Jan. 9 to March 27, with 64 local singers competing for a cash prize. For tickets or more information, visit contemporarytheatercompany.com or call 401-218-0282.

“Once on This Island”

Various times; Chestnut Street Playhouse, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich.

Chestnut Street Playhouse will present musical “Once on This Island,” directed by Christopher Faison. Performances will be held on Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit chestnutstreetplayhouse.org.

Olean Center fundraiser with Sugar

6:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

A fundraiser concert to benefit the Olean Center will be held with local group Sugar providing the entertainment. For tickets or more information, visit oleancenter.org/oleanevents.

MBA Craft Beer and Wine Tasting fundraiser

5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Venice Ballroom, 165 Shore Road, Westerly.

The Misquamicut Business Association will hold a Craft Beer & Wine Tasting to raise funds for the road and clean-up crew that keep the Misquamicut beach area clean all season. There will be beer and wine, food stations followed by music and dancing with Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang, with Sugar Ray Norcia and Bobby Christina. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. For tickets or more information, visit misquamicut.org.

Exhibit opening reception: Emerging Artists

5 to 7 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.

La Grua Center will host an opening reception for the fourth annual Emerging Artists Exhibit featuring works in various styles and media from students from are high schools, including Westerly, Stonington, Wheeler, Fitch, Grasso Tech, and Ledyard. There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit lagruacenter.org or call 860-535-2300.

6 p.m.; Cross’ Mills Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown.

Cross’ Mills Library will host an evening of Irish Music with Mary King, Ed Sweeney, and Catherine Clasper Torch. The event is free. For more information, visit crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.

Mary Pierce Women Folk Band

7 p.m.; St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Road, Charlestown

St. Andrew Lutheran Church will host a performance by the Mary Pierce Women Folk Band. The concert will feature original, traditional, and Irish songs with guitar, fiddle, bodhran, whistle and vocals. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. For more information, visit musicofmarypierce.com.

Friday Night Folk: Claudia Schmidt

7:30 p.m.; All Souls UU, 19 Jay St., New London.

Friday Night Folk will host a night of music and poetry with Claudia Schmidt. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students and active military with ID. For tickets or more information, call 860-443-0316 or visit fridaynightfolk.org.

Carl Palmer: An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

8 p.m.; Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London.

Garde Arts Center will host a performance by Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with his band. For tickets or more information, visit gardeartsorg or call 860-444-7373, ext. 1.

7:30 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich.

Norwich Arts Center will host a performance by the Callithumpians featuring music from Ireland, Scotland, New England and the South. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.

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 Bad Company tribute band Rock Steady. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.

Various times; Babcock Hall auditorium, 23 Highland Ave., Westerly.

The Westerly High School Stagedogs will present the Tony Award winning musical “Hadestown.” Performances will be held on Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.; and on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10, $5 for students and seniors, in advance; $12, $7 for students and seniors, at the door. For tickets or more information, visit sites.google.com/westerly.k12.ri.us/stagedogswesterlyhighschool.

“Westerly’s Gold: Sweet, Spicy and Full of Tradition”

8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United will host the world premiere of the soupy documentary “Westerly’s Gold: Sweet, Spicy and Full of Tradition,” by filmmakers Chris Walsh and Betty Jo Cugini. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Debbi Michiko Florence author talk

3 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.

Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Debbi Michiko Florence, in conversation with Grace Lin, for her young adult book “Last Chance Academy: A Study in Secrets.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.

Westerly Irish Film Festival

1 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The Irish Coastal Club of Westerly will present the Westerly Irish Film Festival with a screening and reception “Wolfwalkers.” For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Aftermath: Memorializing the Battle of Gettysburg, Part II

2 p.m.; Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite St., Westerly.

The Babcock-Smith House Museum will host the second part of a talk by John Linton on the Smith Granite Company’s monuments and the sculptors and stonecutters who produced them, along with the Gettysburg National Military Park’s commitment to repairing the damage to its monuments. Cost is $5; free for members. For more information, visit babcocksmithhouse.org or call 401-596-5704.

Noon to 1:30 p.m.; Calvary Church, 27 Church St., Stonington.

Calvary Church will host its 60th annual Lenten Luncheons. Meals are available for dine-in or take-out basis. Meals include entrée, salad, rolls, and dessert. This week’s entrée will be turkey tetrazzini. Lunches are $12 each, cash or check payable at the church. To order take-out, visit calvarychurchstonington.org/events or call Lucia at 860-912-4144. For more information, call 860-535-1181.

Bridget Shirvell author talk

5:30 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton.

The Groton Public Library will host a talk by Bridget Shirvell for her book “Parenting in a Climate Crisis.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information, visit grotonpl.org or call 860-441-6750.

8 p.m.; Garde Oasis Room, 325 State St., New London.

Garde Arts Center will host a performance by Ye Vagabonds, featuring brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn from Ireland. For tickets or more information, visit gardearts.org/events/vagabonds or 860-444-7373, ext. 1.

5 p.m.; Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington.

The Stonington Free Library will host a performance of Celtic music by Entwyned, performed on instruments including the Celtic harp, lutes, mandolin, Baroque flutes, and Viola da Gamba. The concert is free. For more information, visit stoningtonfreelibrary.org or call 860-535-0658.

Various times; North Stonington Elementary School, 311 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington.

The North Stonington Elementary School Drama Club will present Disney’s “Aladdin, Jr.” Performances will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m.; Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5; free for North Stonington Elementary School students. For more information, visit facebook.com/northstoningtonelementaryschooldramaclub.

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”

Various times; Burbage Theatre Company, 59 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket.

Burbage Theatre Company will present “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted for stage by Simon Stephens, directed by Karen Carpenter. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit burbagetheatre.org.

7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United will host a performance by the original Beatles drummer Pete Best and the Pete Best Band. For tickets, visit unitedtheatre.org.

8 p.m.; Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly.

The Knickerbocker Music Center will host a performance by blues artist James Montgomery. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit knickmusic.com.

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 Mötley Crüe tribute band WildSide. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.

Forensic Science Seminar Series

3:30 p.m.; Richard E. Beaupre Center, University of Rhode Island, 140 Flagg Road, Kingston.

The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Seminar Series will host a talk by Michael DiLauro on “The coldest case in Rhode Island: R.I. versus John and Nicholas Gordon.” The lecture is free. For more information, visit uri.edu. 

SoupyFest series: Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti 

7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United’s SoupyFest series will host a performance by crooner Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, with his nine-piece big band. For tickets, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Cormac O’Malley author talk

1 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.

The Irish Coastal Club will host an author talk by Cormac O’Malley for the book “The Enchanted Bay: Tales and Legends from Ernie O’Malley’s Folklore Collection.” For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.

2 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.

La Grua Center’s Family Concert series will host a performance by Surcari, a multi-cultural, multi instrumental group who play a variety of traditional and indigenous instruments and music. Tickets are $5; free for children age 4 and under. For tickets or more information, visit lagruacenter.org.

1 p.m.; Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic.

The 2025 Mystic Irish Parade will kick off from the Mystic Seaport parking lot on Greenmanville Avenue, proceed to downtown Mystic and end at the Mystic Museum of Art. For more information, visit mysticirishparade.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 by the Doors tribute band Crystal Ship. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.

7 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich.

The New England Studio Theatre will present Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya,” adapted by Annie Baker, directed by Michael Hinton. Tickets are $18; $17 for military/student/seniors and $15 for members. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.