8 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich.
The Norwich Arts Center’s First Friday Live Sounds series will host a performance by the ToneShifters. Tickets are $20; $18 for seniors/military/students; and $15 for members. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org/events or call 860-887-2789.
7:30 p.m.; The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St., Providence
FirstWorks will host the North Indian bhangra brass band Red Baraat with its concert spectacle, “Festival of Colors.” For tickets or more information, visit firstworks.org or call 401-618-8900.
“La Tempestad — The Tempest”
Various times; Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence.
Trinity Rep will present “La Tempestad — The Tempest,” by William Shakespeare, adapted and translated by Orlando Hernández, Tatyana-Marie Carlo, and Leandro “Kufa” Castro, and directed by Christie Vela. For tickets or more information call 401-351-4242 or visit TrinityRep.com.
Various times; Waterfire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence.
Wilbury Theatre Group will present the Rhode Island premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama, “Fat Ham,” by James Ijames, directed by Don Mays. Performances will be held Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit thewilburygroup.org/once.
“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 Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit burbagetheatre.org.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Windjammer Surf Bar, 321 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.
The Misquamicut Business Association will hold its annual Aloha Luau fundraiser featuring Hawaiian theme, live music, food, and raffles. Money raised will be used for beach area cleanup and family events held in Misquamicut. Tickets are $25; $30 at the door. For tickets or more information, visit misquamicut.org/event/misquamicut-beach-luau-2.
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 westerlyartscrawl.com.
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 Regional Art exhibit. Awards will be announced at 6:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on display from April 3 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.
Anniversary author signings
Various times; Martin House Books, 10 Canal St., Westerly.
Martin House Books will host book signings to celebrate its one year anniversary. From 2 to 3 p.m., Juliet Grames, Regina Linke, and Jessica Wick will be signing their books; and from 4 to 5 p.m., authors Christa Carmen, Mark Raymond, and Luanne Rice will be signing their books. For more information, visit martinhousebooks.com/events or call 401-561-6101.
Battle of the Bands finals
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United and the Knickerbocker Music Center’s Battle of the Bands will feature three local high school and college bands performing in the finals. The event will raise funds for a United Music School scholarship. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
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 Robert White and Ricky Mustion II ATF Crime Gun Intelligence on “Introduction to crime gun intelligence.” The lecture is free. For more information, visit uri.edu.
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 Led Zeppelin tribute band Houses of the Holy. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
“The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife”
Various times; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.
Granite Theatre will present the comedy “The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife,” by Charles Busch, directed by Nicole DiMattei. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit granitetheatre.org or call 401-596-2341.
Storytime and book signing
11:30 a.m.; Martin House Books, 10 Canal St., Westerly.
Martin House Books will host a storytime and book signing with authors Josh Funk and Adriana Hernández Bergstrom to celebrate its one year anniversary. For more information, visit martinhousebooks.com/events or call 401-561-6101.
DizzyFish and the Uptown Horns
8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a the Best of the 70’s with DizzyFish and the Uptown Horns. Tickets are $25. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
1 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual free Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1 to 8, including an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Rain date is Sunday, April 6. For more information, visit oceanchamber.org.
Noon to 1 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing with author Deb Adamson for children’s book “A Thank You Letter to My Homeschool.” The signing is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
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 Boston and Styx tribute band BoStyx. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Mozart’s Magical Mystery Tour
7:30 p.m.; The Carter Center, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence.
Judith Lynn Stillman and members of the Rhode Island Philharmonic will present a concert featuring Mozart’s chamber music, with narration by Michael Liebhauser. For tickets or more information, visit riphil.org/events.
Noon; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a storytime with games, crafts, and refreshments with Westerly-based author-illustrator Regina Linke for her new book “Big Enough.” Tickets are $7. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by guitarist and Grammy Award winner Al Di Meola. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra
4 p.m.; Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., Providence.
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra will perform a chamber concert with interim Music Director John Edlls. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door. For more information, visit nabsco.org.
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 a Ham Dinner. 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
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a book talk with Bridget Shirvell for her book “Parenting In a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action.” Tickets are $5. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
7:20 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich.
Multi-Grammy nominated Duke Robillard Quartet, founder and leader of the original Roomful of Blues, will perform as part of the Norwich Arts Center Blues on Broadway series. Tickets are $25; $23 for military/student/seniors and $20 for members. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.
7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by the Nershi Hann Trio, featuring guitarist Bill Nershi, and his wife, songwriter, Jilian Nershi, along with drummer Jason Hann. Tickets are $35. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
6 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton.
Groton Public Library will host author and lecturer Stephen Spignesi for a presentation on the legacy of the Titanic. The talk will mark the 113th anniversary of the ship’s loss. The talk is free. For more information, visit grotonpl.org or call 860-441-6750.
8 p.m.; Garde Arts Center Oasis Room, 325 State St., New London.
Garde Arts Center will host a performance by Vance Gilbert, one of the originators of the R&B/folk/jazz crossover-sub-genre. Tickets are $28-$32. For tickets or more information, visit gardearts.org/events/vance-gilbert or call 860-444-7373, ext. 1.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United We Laugh series will feature a night of stand-up comedy hosted by Tad Flynn, featuring headliner Ray Harrington, with Ben Kirschenbaum, Mark Masters, and Ron Nobles. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Stonington Garden Club Fields of Gold flower show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Captain Nathaniel Palmer House, 40 Palmer Street, Stonington
Fields of Gold is a Garden Club of America club flower show presented by Stonington Garden Club members to celebrate the harbinger of spring, the daffodil. Gardener Ian Cooke will give a historical presentation at 2 p.m. on “The Spring Fever of the Daffodil.” The event is free. For more information, visit stoningtongardenclub.org/daffodil-flower-show.
Cheryl Wheeler with Kenny White
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 singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler who will be joined by pianist and guitarist Kenny White. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Friday Night Folk: Guy Davis
7:30 p.m.; All Souls UU, 19 Jay St., New London.
Friday Night Folk will host blues artist Guy Davis. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 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.
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 Patricia Ogera on “Tales of a medical examiner.” The lecture is free. For more information, visit uri.edu.
Storytime with Deb Adamson
11:30 a.m.; Martin House Books, 10 Canal St., Westerly.
Martin House Books will host a storytime with author Deb Adamson for her book “A Thank You Letter to my Homeschool!” For more information, visit martinhousebooks.com/events or call 401-561-6101.
Marcia Letourneau book signing
1 p.m.; Wilcox Tavern Bend Studio, 5153 Old Post Road, Charlestown.
Wilcox Tavern Bend Studio will host a free book signing by Marcia Letourneau for her book “The Magic Rabbit of Green Hill.” The event will include an Easter Egg hunt. For more information, visit bendstudiori.com/events.
Second Saturday open house
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; North Stonington Historical Society homestead, 1 Wyassup Road, North Stonington.
Mystic Chamber Music Series
5:30 p.m.; Noank Baptist Church, 18 Cathedral Heights, Noank.
The Mystic Chamber Music Series quartet will perform with American double bassist Nina Bernat. The concert, And the Bass Makes 5, will include works by Guilere, and Schubert’s Trout and Dvořák Bass Quintets. For tickets or more information, visit MysticChamberMusicSeries.com.
Rhode Island Philharmonic
7:30 p.m.; The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic, under the direction of Radu Paponiu, will present a concert featuring Gabriela Ortiz, Kauyumari; Billy ChildsViolin Concerto No.2; and Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 . For tickets or more information, visit tickets.riphil.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 Jackson Browne tribute band Running on Jackson. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Family Friend and Teacher: Matilda Brown
2 p.m.; Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite St., Westerly.
The Babcock-Smith House Museum will host a talk by Hugh Barton on artist Matilda Brown. Cost is $5; free for members. For more information, visit babcocksmithhouse.org or call 401-596-5704.
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, Hands Across the Sea, under the direction of Assistant Director CWO Jeffrey Spenner to celebrate the band’s 100th year and its history of international travel. The concert is free to attend; a valid photo ID must be presented for entry. For more information, visit uscg.mil/Community/Band or call 860-701-6826.
7:30 p.m.; Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus, will perform a free concert for Palm Sunday. Goodwill donations collected at the event to benefit the orchestra and the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich. For more information or to reserve a free ticket, visit ectsymphony.com/palm-sunday-concert.
2 p.m.; Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road, Pascoag.
Grace Note Farm will host program with violinist Lun Li and pianist Minyoung Kang. The performance will include Syncopation by Fritz Kreisler, Violin Sonata in A by Cesar Franck, Sonata No. 1 in g minor for solo violin BWV 1001 by J.S.Bach, and Three Romances Op 22 by Clara Schumann. Call 401-567-0354 for reservations. Visit grancenotefarmweb.com for more information.
