Friends of the Library Pop-up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Friends of the Westerly Library will be hosting a pop-up book sale on the trails at Wilcox Park every Thursday through Sept. 5. Payment is by cash or check only. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
11 a.m., Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.
Granite Theatre presents the children’s storybook “Rumpelstiltskin” in the theater lobby. The 25-minute shows run Thursday and Saturday. Tickets are $15 per family. For tickets or more information, visit granitetheatre.org or call 401-596-2341.
Various times; Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield.
Theatre by the Sea presents the musical “42nd Street.” Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit theatrebythesea.com or call 401-782-8587.
6 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The League of Women Voters of South County will celebrate Women’s Equality Day with an evening of entertainment featuring Eden Castile and Dot Reiser, performing songs and stories celebrating the journey and triumph of the women’s suffrage movement. Tickets are $40. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Resource Center Anniversary Party
3 to 7 p.m., Westerly Mental Health Resource Center, Bushell Sposato Park, 3 Lilac Drive, Westerly.
Westerly Mental Health Resource Center will host a free anniversary party in the parking lot behind the Johnnycake Center with food, ice cream, drinks, music, games, face painting, guest speakers, car seat checks and more. For more information, visit facebook.com/westerlyMHRC.
6 p.m., Cross’ Mills Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown.
Cross Mills Library will host a summer concert featuring surf jazz by Steve DeConti on the library grounds. For more information, visit crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.
6:30-11 p.m., Frosty Drew Observatory, 61 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Frosty Drew Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on Friday. Observatory astronomers will be on hand with telescopes to survey the night sky. A $5 donation is requested. Visit frostydrew.org for more information.
6 p.m., Gazebo Park, 5 Ocean Road, Narragansett.
Possm will be performing as part of the Gazebo Summer Concert Series. The concerts are free.
7:30 and 10 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
Comedian Brett Goldstein, best known for his role as Roy Kent in “Ted Lasso,” will perform. For tickets and more information, visit ppacri.org.
Art Heist by Artists Cooperative
6 to 8:30 p.m., Westerly Armory, 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
Westerly’s Artists Cooperative Gallery will host its seventh annual Art Heist fundraiser. The evening will feature a banquet, wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, fresh oysters, live music and the right to “heist” one piece of art. For tickets or more information, visit westerlyarts.com or call 401-596-2221.
Parando’s Symphony of Laughter
7:30 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
United will host an evening of humor and harmony featuring footage of Charles Chaplin and other comedy greats performed by the Pearland Orchestra. Tickets are $35. For tickets and more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
10 a.m., Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Master Gardeners from the University of Rhode Island will lead free tours of Wilcox Park’s specimen trees, beginning and ending at the Esplanade outside Westerly Library. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
Farm Fest 2024 PACS2 Fundraiser
Noon-10 p.m., Highland Homestead, 170 Pawcatuck Ave., Pawcatuck.
Sinooka Productions will host FarmFest 2204: Addie’s Hope, a fundraiser to raise funds for PACS2 research in support of Addisson Hope. The event will feature music throughout the day from Connecticut bands including Pond View, Dead Man’s Blues, Primo, Queen Moo, Stadia, Juno Fuzz, Sinooka and Three Chord Attitude. There will also be food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities. For tickets and more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/farmfest-2024-addies-hope-at-highland-homestead-tickets-917391130567.
Robert Guarino “A Singer’s Journey”
4:30 p.m., Martin’s home, 34 Quanaduck Road, Stonington.
Salt Marsh Opera and TheGuild will host an evening with tenor Robert Guarino to talk about the challenges and successes of being a professional singer. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. For tickets or more information, email info@saltmarshopera.org or call 860-535-3456.
1-3 p.m., Bank Square Books, 53 West Main St., Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing with author Sara Levine for “A Terrible Place for a Nest.” For more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
7:30 p.m., Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Billy Joel tribute band River of Dreams. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
5 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
United will present a charity concert featuring United Jazz Band, As Time Goes By, Time and Changes Jazz Orchestra and the New London Big Band. Proceeds and donations from the show will go directly to local school music programs, including United’s Music School. Tickets are $10, $5 for children. For tickets and more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Rowena Zarnley autograph session
1-3 p.m., Bank Square Books, 53 West Main St., Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing with author Rowena Zahnrei for “The Adventures of Nicki and Ricki Volume 1: Baffling Birds.” For more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Rhode Island Folk Festival
Noon-6 p.m., Rose Larissa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence.
The 10th annual Rhode Island Folk Festival will feature live performances across three stages, including Olivia Charlotte, Tom Rush, Mark Douglas Berardo, Mark Cutler and Alisen Callery. There will also be food trucks, a drop-off table for donations to the RI Food Bank and a craft tent for children. Admission is free. For more information, visit rhodeislandfolkfestival.com.
Chamber Ensemble Concert
3 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington.
The Barrington Chamber Orchestra will present a wide-ranging program of music performed by four chamber ensembles. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. There will also be a canned food collection for St. John’s Outreach Programs. For more information, visit cobsj.org.
Ocean House Author Series
5 p.m., Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill.
Bank Square Books and Ocean House will host a talk by author Jenny Jackson about “Pineapple Street,” moderated by Deborah Goodrich Royce. Tickets are $45 and include a copy of the book. For tickets and more information, visit oceanhouseevents.com.
6 p.m., Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington.
Wheeler Library’s Free Summer Music Series will feature a performance by Nick Bosse on the library lawn. Concert-goers are invited to bring a blanket or chair. Food trucks will open at 5:30 p.m. before the music begins. For more information, visit wheelerlibrary.org or call 860-535-0383.
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones
7:30 p.m., Norwich Arts Centre, 62 Broadway, Norwich
The Norwich Arts Center Blues on Broadway series will feature a performance by Sugar Ray and the Bluetones. Tickets are $25, $23 for military/students/seniors and $20 for members. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.
7:30 p.m., Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.
Jim Rice and Valerie Sneed Roy will perform as part of the Arctic Playhouse Cabaret Club series. For tickets and more information, visit thearchticplayhouse.com.
Ocean House Author Series
Bank Square Books and Ocean House will present a talk by authors Annabel Monaghan and Alix Strauss, moderated by Deborah Goodrich Royce. Tickets are $45 and include a book. For tickets and more information, visit oceanhouseevents.com.
6 p.m., La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
Historic Stonington will host a talk by author Harry Martin about his new biography of Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer. The talk is free. For more information, visit historicstonington.org/event.
Friends of the Library Pop-up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Friends of the Westerly Library will be hosting a pop-up book sale on the trails at Wilcox Park every Thursday through Sept. 5. Payment is by cash or check only. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
“A one-act play that doesn’t work”
Various times; Burbage Theatre Company, 59 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket.
Burbage Theatre Company presents “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong,” a Tony Award-winning comedy directed by Jeff Church. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit burbagetheatre.org/ptgw or call 401-484-0355.
6 p.m., Gazebo Park, 5 Ocean Road, Narragansett.
Jesse Liam will be performing as part of the Gazebo Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free.
Rhythm & Roots Festival
Various times; Ninigret Park, Old Post Road, Charlestown.
Rhythm and Roots Festival will feature headline performers Emmylou Harris, Shemekia Copeland, Will Evans and Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas. The stage and concession area will open at 4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Music begins at 4 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To purchase tickets, visit rhythmandroots.com.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Contemporary Theatre Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
The Contemporary Theatre Company will host a Renaissance Faire with live sword fighting, Dungeons & Dragons games, drinks, food, vendors, a costume contest and a maypole. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit contemporarytheatercompany.com/ren-faire.
7:30 p.m., Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
Courthouse Center for the Arts will present an evening of impressionism and comedy with Jimmy Maz. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Various times; Portuguese Holy Spirit Society, 26 Main St., Stonington.
The Portuguese Holy Spirit Society will hold the Feast of the Holy Spirit on Saturday from 5pm, with Portuguese and American stalls and an auction, followed by dancing and music in the club. On Sunday, the parade starts at 10am, followed by the blessing of the crowns, a free traditional Portuguese dinner and a sweetbread auction.
7:30 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz. For tickets and more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.