THROUGH FEB . 5 : The Member ’ s Invitational features creative works in a variety of media by artist members of the South County Art Association . Office and gallery hours Wed .– Sun . 1 – 5 p . m . 2587 Kingstown Rd ., Kingston , South Kingstown , 783-2915 , south countyart . org
Benefits
Annual Misquamicut Luau
FEB . 4 : At the Windjammer Surf Bar , sport your brightest lei at the annual Misquamicut Luau , hosted by the Misquamicut Business Association . Enjoy music , food , raffles and a silent auction . Proceeds help towards beach area events and a cleanup . 6:30 – 9:30 p . m . $ 20 –$ 250 . 321 Atlantic Ave ., Westerly , misquamicut . org
Etcetera
Artists ’ Exchange Winter Art Classes
THROUGH FEB . 19 : Participate in winter classes hosted by the Artists ’ Exchange , offering lessons in sewing , jewelry making , storytelling theater and more . Available for all ages and abilities . Virtual classes and workshops are also offered . Tues .– Sat . 4 p . m . Artists ’ Exchange , 50 Rolfe Sq ., Cranston , 490-9475 , artists-exchange . org
Newport Winter Foodies Stroll
ONGOING : Bundle up : Throughout the one-mile walking food tour , rediscover Thames Street with the help of some great meals . Wander the historic streets of the City by the Sea with tour guides Thomas and Susan Maxwell in between threecourse meals and wine pairings at some notable restaurants and pubs , including Bar and Board Bistro , Midtown Oyster Bar and Vieste . Reserve your spot online . Fri .– Sat . 6 – 9 p . m . $ 108 . Meeting location in front of O ’ Brien ’ s Pub at 501 Thames St ., Newport , 619-3019 , newportfoodiesstroll . com
The Bit Players
ONGOING : Witness improvisation at its best from this group of energetic and fun-loving souls . Inspired by the hit show “ Whose Line Is It Anyway ?”, the award-winning comedy troupe presents side-splitting musical numbers , quick-witted responses , games and amazing characters made up on the spot from the audience ’ s suggestions , so every show is unique in this BYOB venue . 7 p . m . and 9 p . m . $ 18 . Firehouse Theater , 4 Equality Park Pl ., Newport , 849- 3473 , bitplayers . net
Stargazing Nights at Frosty Drew Observatory
ONGOING : Visit the Frosty Drew Observatory ’ s Sky Theater and Science Center to admire star clusters , the bright moon , vast galaxies and more . Fri . 7 – 10 p . m . Adults $ 5 suggested donation , kids younger than five free . 61 Park Ln ., Ninigret Park , Charlestown , 859-1450 , frostydrew . org
Blithewold Mansion
FEB 4 – 25 : Architectural historian John Tschirch ’ s winter lecture series explores a variety of exceptional gardens . During the “ Inspired Gardens : Windows onto Magical Worlds ” lectures , observe innovative plant forms and designs with themes of meditation and paradise . Make an appearance in person ($ 25 –$ 90 ) or via Zoom ($ 12 –$ 45 ). Fri . 11 a . m .– noon . 101 Ferry Rd ., Bristol , 253-2707 , blithewold . org
Greenwich Odeum
FEB . 18 : Calling all Ramones fans : The Rock ’ n ’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Marky Ramone is making an appearance at the Greenwich Odeum for the interactive speaking show “ My Life As A Ramone .” Get an inside scoop from the remaining Ramones member on previously unheard tales behind the music as well as vintage photos and video clips . After the show , watch the screening of Rock ‘ n ’ Roll High School . Doors open at 7 p . m ., show begins at 8 p . m . $ 35 –$ 77 . Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St ., East Greenwich , 885-4000 , greenwichodeum . com
Looking Ahead
March
MARCH 8 – 13 : The Prom , PPAC , Providence , ppacri . org
MARCH 10 : Crash Test Dummies , Greenwich Odeum , East Greenwich , greenwichodeum . com
MARCH 12 : Newport St . Patrick ’ s Day Parade , Newport , newportirish . com
MARCH 19 : The Feast of St . Joseph , Federal Hill , Providence , federalhillprov . com
MARCH 22 – 27 : Oklahoma ! PPAC , Providence , ppacri . org �
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