NATURE

à Newport’ s Daffodil Days

APR. 1 – 30

Spring has surely arrived when the daffodils start blooming in the City by the Sea! Throughout April, Newport celebrates the arrival of 1.5 million yellow blossoms along the Cliff Walk, across from First( Easton’ s) Beach, in Ballard Park and several other sites with a classic car parade, decorated storefronts, a pooch parade and more. Free. Newport, newportin bloom. org

MUSIC

Ä Melissa Etheridge

APR. 3 Grammy Award winner Melissa Etheridge brings her signature voice to Rhode Island as part of“ The Rise Tour,” where she’ ll play some of her hits as well as deep cuts from her decades-long career. 8 p. m. $ 73 –$ 103. Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket, stadiumtheatre. com

THEATER

The Cripple of Inishmaan

APR. 9 – MAY 3 Set on a remote Irish island, The Cripple of Inishmaan follows Billy, a young man with big dreams of becoming a Hollywood actor. When a film crew arrives on a nearby island, Billy believes this is his one chance to make his dreams come true in this show filled with eccentric characters, heartbreak and comedic turns. $ 28 –$ 80. Visit website for ticket prices and times. Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, gammtheatre. org

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Ä Newport Classical: Yevgeny Kutik & Llewellyn Sánchez- Werner

APR. 10 Enjoy a night filled with soulful tunes as famed violinist Yevgeny Kutik and pianist Llewellyn

Sánchez-Werner perform works by Debussy, Prokofiev, Grieg and Achron. Complimentary wine will be served before the show and during intermission. An intimate reception will take place after the concert at The Brenton Hotel, with more wine and charcuterie. 7:30 p. m. $ 45 –$ 62. Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St., Newport, newport classical. org

HOME & GARDEN

Ä Rhode Island Home Show

APR. 10 – 12 More than 200 exhibitors will showcase the newest designs and technologies to spruce up your abode at the Rhode Island Home Show. The event also

features a Food Makers Marketplace with wares from local artisan food vendors and free samples from local brewers at the House of Brews event. For outdoor inspo, make sure to stroll through the Specialty Flower Show and gaze

at the plants, shrubs and outdoor decorations at the Garden Experience. $ 12; $ 10 seniors; free for children fifteen and younger. Visit website for times. Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., Providence, ribahomeshow. com

BOOKS

Ä Unbound Art Book Fair

APR. 11 Get a glimpse into what the local art community is working on