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Thursday, August 18
Tim Spofford author talk
6 p.m.; Savoy Bookshop & Café, 10 Canal St., Westerly.
Savoy Bookshop & Café will host an author talk with Tim Spofford on the book What Kids Tell Us.For more information, please visit banksquarebooks.com Or call 401-213-3901.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Friends of the Westerly Library will host a pop-up book fair on Esplanade in Wilcox Park. Only cash or checks are accepted.For more information, please visit westerlylibrary.org.
Summer Concerts and Movies
5:30 p.m.; Nine Gray Park, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Charlestown Parks and Recreation will host Summer Nights concert and film at 5:30pm, music and food trucks will be followed by film at 8pm Music of the week will be performed by Will Evans, opening performance by Kayla Farnham, film will be “The Sands” land.” Access charlestownri.gov/parksandrec to know more information.
Rudd Concert Series: Jordan Ober
6:30pm; Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library Street, Mystic.
As part of the 2022 Roode Summer Concert Series, the Mystic & Noank Library will be hosting a free concert by Jordan Auber on the lawn. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets for seating.For more information, please visit mysticnoanklibrary.org or call 860-536-7721.
river fire
6-8pm; various locations, Main Street, Wakefield.
The Wakefield Village Association will host the RiverFire, featuring the fire on the Saugatucket River, to music by Chakulla and the Friends and Peace Collective. We gratefully accept donations of non-perishable foods to benefit the Jonny Cake Center in Peace Valley.For more information, please visit wakefieldvillageassociation.com/riverfire.
Afterglow Concert: Wakefield Icons
8 p.m.; Contemporary Theatre Company Terrace, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
The Contemporary Theatre Company Afterglow Summer Concert Series will host Wakefield Icons after the RiverFire on the Saugatucket.For tickets or more information visit contemporary theatre company.
August 18-21
Washington County Fair
Various times; Washington County Fairgrounds, 78 Richmond Townhouse Road, Carolina.
The 56th annual Washington County Fair will include daily concerts, special events and activities, Rockwell rides, agricultural events and shows, exhibits and displays, tractors and horses, a farm museum, and more. Featured performers include Rodney Atkins, Eli Young Band, Frank Ray and Drew Parker. The show is open daily at 9am, lasting until 10pm Wednesday through Saturday, and until 6pm on Sunday.For more information and schedule, please visit Washingtoncountyfair-ri.com.
August 18-27
“California Suite”
Various periods; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.
The Granite Theatre will present Neil Simon’s comedy “California Suite.” Shows will be held Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.For tickets or more information visit granitheatre.org Or call 401-596-2341.
August 18-28
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Various periods; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Stage Door Theatre Company will present Shakespeare’s unconventional work “The Tragedy of Macbeth” directed by Eugene J. Celico. Shows will be held August 18-20 and 27 at 6pm; and August 21st and 28th with free admission at 3pm; donations gratefully accepted. For more information, please call 860-514-5821.
August 18 to September 11
“Perverted Boots”
Various periods; Seaside Theatre, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield.
Theatre By The Sea will present the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots”. Shows are scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday at 8pm, Thursday at 2pm, Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 5pm. theatrebythesea.com Or call 866-811-4111 or 401-782-8587.
Friday, August 19
underground choir
7 p.m.; Union Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
Westerly’s Speakeasy Choir is a monthly event that gathers an all-night choir to learn a song with harmony and perform with the United House Band at the end of the evening. This month’s song will be “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by Proclaimers. Tickets are $10.For more information, please visit United Theatre Network or chorusofwesterly.org.
stargazing night
6.30pm-11pm; Frosty Drew Observatory, 61 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Frosty Drew Observatory hosts stargazing nights on Friday. Astronomers at the observatory will observe the night sky with telescopes in hand. A $5 donation is suggested.access frostydrew.org to know more information.
Green Concert: Bergin O’Malley
6 p.m.; The Crane Center Green, 32 Water St., Stonington.
The LaGrua Centre’s Green Series concerts will feature the family-friendly music show “Sing and Play with Lady Birkin,” starring Birkin O’Malley. The concert is free and registration is required.access lagruacenter.org Call 860-535-2300 to register or learn more.
Saturday 20 August
Friends of the Library Tea
1 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Friends of the West Wind Library will hold a tea party for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the library. Tickets are $30. Proceeds will benefit the library.For tickets or more information visit westerlylibrary.org Or call 401-596-2877.
Steve Ross
8 p.m.; Union Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
United Theatre’s George Moore Cabaret Series will host performances by singer and pianist Steve Ross. The concert will celebrate Broadway music and American songbooks. Tickets are $75.For tickets or more information visit United Theatre Network Or call 401-388-8208.
Sunday, August 21
Book signing by Michael Fine
2-4 pm; Savoy Bookshop & Café, 10 Canal St., Westerly.
Savoy Bookshop & Café will host a book signing for The Rhode Island Story with Debra Zannelli.For more information, please visit banksquarebooks.com Or call 401-213-3901.
story on screen
10 a.m.; Union Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United Theatre Story to Screen monthly series will feature story time for children followed by a screening of a film based on the book. This month’s feature is “Shaun the Sheep”. Tickets are $8.For tickets or more information visit United Theatre Network.
Tuesday, August 23
Sunset Concert: Ward Hayden and Outliers
6 p.m.; Watch Hill Village Green, Bay Street, Westerly.
The Watch Hill Sunset Concert series will feature performances by Ward Hayden and Outliers. Concerts are free. It will rain next Tuesday.access facebook.com/WatchHillSunsetConcerts to know more information.
norman rockwell talk
5:30 p.m.; Museum of Mystery Art, 9 Water St., Mystery.
The Museum of Mysterious Art will host Don Trachte, who will tell the story of Norman Rockwell’s ‘Breaking Family Bonds’, a painting owned by his father, the Cartoonist for the Saturday Evening Post. Lectures are $10, including museum admission; free for members.For more information, please visit mysticmuseumofart.org or call 860-536-7601.
Wednesday, August 24
Summer Writers Series
5 p.m.; Ocean House,​​​1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill.
The Ocean House Summer Writers Series will feature a collaboration with Savoy Bookshop & Café, a conversation with author Annabel Monaghan on the book “Nora Goes Off Script” and a conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce.For tickets or more information visit banksquarebooks.com.
“sleeping Beauty”
10am and noon; Seaside Theatre, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield.
The Seaside Theatre will present the children’s fairy tale musical “Sleeping Beauty,” with books, music and lyrics written by David G. Payton.To purchase tickets, please visit theatrebythesea.com Or call 866-811-4111 or 401-782-8587.
Westwind Land Trust Farmers Market
3-6 p.m.; Westerly Land Trust, 85 Main St., Westerly.
Westerly Land Trust will host a farmers market where local farmers sell local produce including fruit and vegetables, oysters, honey and baked goods.For more information, please visit westerlylandtrust.org.
Thursday, August 25
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Friends of the Westerly Library will host a pop-up book fair on Esplanade in Wilcox Park. Only cash or checks are accepted.For more information, please visit westerlylibrary.org.
Summer Concerts and Movies
5:30 p.m.; Nine Gray Park, 5 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Charlestown Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Summer Nights concert and film at 5:30pm, music and food trucks will be showing a film at 8pm, this week the music will be produced by Forever Young and the film will be “Meatballs”.access charlestownri.gov/parksandrec to know more information.
Lauren Acampora Author Talk
6 p.m.; Bank Square Bookstore, 53 West Street, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a conversation with author of Lauren Acampora and Mona Awad on the book Hundreds of Waters.For more information, please visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Afterglow Concert: Billy Lord
8 p.m.; Contemporary Theatre Company Terrace, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
The Contemporary Theatre Company Afterglow Summer Concert Series will host Billy Lord.For tickets or more information visit contemporary theatre company.
Friday, August 26
Closing reception: making waves
6-8 p.m.; Union Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The “Making Waves” exhibition featuring work by Annie Wildy will have a closing reception. The exhibition will be on display until September 5th. The event is free.For more information, please visit United Theatre Network.
stargazing night
6.30pm-11pm; Frosty Drew Observatory, 61 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Frosty Drew Observatory hosts stargazing nights on Friday. Astronomers at the observatory will observe the night sky with telescopes in hand. A $5 donation is suggested.access frostydrew.org to know more information.
Saturday 27 August
Wilcox Park Native Flowers and Trees Tour
10 a.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The University of Rhode Island Master Gardener will lead a free tour of Wilcox Park, starting and ending at the Esplanade outside the Westerly Library.For more information, please visit westerlylibrary.org.
“Tea for three”
5 p.m.; Crane Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center will host a “Tea for Three” show starring Emmy Award winner Elaine Bromka. The one-man show is about three former first ladies, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford. Tickets are $20.access LaGruaCenter.org Learn more or tickets.
Book signing by Robin Cannon
1-3 p.m.; Bank Square Bookstore, 53 West Street, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing for the book “Pignoli and the Chocolate Thief” with author Robin Cannon.For more information, please visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Floating Ella
1-4pm; Mystic River, Mystic.
Float Ella will feature the Explosive Band and the Electric Ladies Band playing on the west side of the Mystic River, north of the Curtain Bridge, as attendees watch from land and paddleboards in the river. Funds raised will support the Great Mystery Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Mystery Merchants Association. The event is free, donations are appreciated. The rainy day is Sunday, August 28th.
Sunday, August 28
Music in the Park: Jeff Kaufman
6 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
Folk singer Geoff Kaufman will host a free concert called “Songs of the Heart” on the park’s bandstand. Attendees should bring blankets or chairs to sit down.For more information, please visit westerlylibrary.org.
Judith DuPont book signing
1-3 p.m.; Bank Square Bookstore, 53 West Street, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing with author Judith DuPont for “Helen’s Journey to Africa: A Visit in 1934.”For more information, please visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Rhode Island Folk Festival
Noon to 5pm; Larissa Park in East Providence.
The 2022 Rhode Island Folk Festival will feature more than 50 performances, including performances by Jack Blunt, Robin Rand and the Fools. Local artists Mark Cutler, Julie Rhodes and Beauquet will also perform. The event is free, donations are appreciated.For more information, please visit rhodeislandfolkfestival.com.
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