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spirit. Pedro da Silva’ s Portuguese guitar dazzles with global rhythm and soulful flair. Then, Beethoven’ s Ninth lifts you skyward with its powerful Ode to Joy. Passion, purpose and hope converge— come feel the music that unites us all. 7:30 p. m. Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA, nbsymphony. org / 2025-2026-season / a-joyous-sound
20 – JUNE 7
Disney’ s The Lion King Part of the Encore Series. Visit the website for times and ticket prices. Providence Performing Arts
Center, 220 Weybosset St. Providence, ppacri. org
28 – JUNE 28
Next To Normal This Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical features a soaring rock score and unforgettable characters. Diana is a suburban mom struggling with bipolar disorder. As Diana’ s symptoms worsen, the Goodman’ s must learn to see each other for who they truly are and discover what it means to be family. Trinity Repertory Company, Dowling Theater, 201 Washington St., Providence, trinityrep. com / normal
28 – JUNE 28
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Visit website for times and ticket prices. The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, gammtheatre. org
30 – 31
The Hope of Living The Providence Singers present The Hope of Living, a concert of music for chorus, string quartet and piano. Christine Noel conducting. Sat. 7 p. m. at St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main St., Warren; Sun. 3 p. m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 300 Westminster St., Providence, providencesingers. org
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
Classes and Events at the Artists’ Exchange
Fall, Winter and Spring Classes: Artists’ Exchange offers fun, engaging and enriching classes with options for ages five through teen and adults. Fall 2025 classes run through Nov. 17. Winter 2026 classes run from Jan. 5 – Feb. 23. Spring classes run from Mar. 2 – April 18 and April 27 – June 15. Visit website for descriptions, pricing and more info.
NOV. 15: Ceramics Makers Market: Find handcrafted gifts made by local ceramic artisans, including Artists’ Exchange open studio artists and class instructors. Browse the market and get to know the artists offering a variety of ceramic pieces, including sculptures, garden art and holiday decorations. 10 a. m.– 2 p. m.
DEC. 6: Twenty-First Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest: Steal away a few moments during the hectic holiday season to gather with friends and family to engage in an old-world craft. Enjoy 20 percent off class registrations, raffles, tasty treats, holiday photo stations and more. Costumes welcome! 9 a. m.– 5 p. m.
50 Rolfe Sq., Cranston, artists-exchange. org
Christine Noel Artistic Director
55th Season
November 15-16: LIFT EVERY VOICE Celebrating the Contributions of Black Composers
December 14: Handel’ s Messiah with the Rhode Island Philharmonic
March 14: Carmina Burana with the RI Children’ s Chorus
May 30-31: THE HOPE OF LOVING Music for choir, string quartet, and piano
www. ProvidenceSingers. org
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