THEATER

à Grease: The Musical

THROUGH JULY 18

Step back in time to the 1950s in this live production of Grease: The Musical. Hand-jive to hit songs like“ You’ re the One That I Want” and“ Summer Nights” while watching the story unfold. Innocent Sandy finds out the boy she met over the summer is bad boy Danny, the leader of the leather-clad group the T-Birds. Can they make a romance work despite their differing personas? Visit website for times and ticket prices. Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield, theatrebythesea. com

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Ä Oakland Beach Fireworks

JULY 3 Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a sparkling fireworks display on Warwick’ s Oakland Beach. Bring

blankets or chairs and something to munch on as you take in the patriotic sights. Free. 9 p. m. Oakland Beach seawall, Warwick

PARADE

Ancients & Horribles Parade

JULY 4 For 100 years, the Ancients & Horribles Parade has produced a Fourth of July spectacle unlike any other, where outrageous floats and satirical costumes mock political figures and movements. Prizes are awarded for Most Ancient Horrible, Most Patriotic, Best Walking Group and more. Cheer on the weirdness from the

sidelines and enjoy the show. Free. 4 p. m. Putnam Pike, Chepachet, glocesterri. gov

COMEDY

David Cross

JULY 10 – 11 David Cross is well-known in the comedy world for his iconic role as Tobias Fünke in“ Arrested Development” and for creating the sketch comedy series“ Mr. Show.” The comedian dips into politics and sketch comedy during his stand-up sets. Come see what some have termed as“ one of the defining figures of cult Gen X comedy.” $ 44.99. 7 and 9:30 p. m. Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, ricomedyconnection. com

ART

Ĉ Wickford Art Festival

JULY 11 – 12 Shop from more than 200 artists showcasing their work in painting, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics.

Some of Rhode Island’ s iconic food trucks will be on hand to provide sustenance, including Haven Brothers, Del’ s Lemonade and Finn’ s Fresh Crepes. Partake in family fun by walking through trails that will lead to local musicians performing on site. Free. 9 a. m.– 4 p. m. Wilson Park, 211 W. Main St., North Kingstown, wickfordart. org

MUSIC AND COMEDY

Ä“ Weird Al” Yankovic

JULY 14 Comedy meets a rock show at Weird Al Yankovic’ s performances. Expect to hear the hits that will make you laugh along to the absurdly silly lyrics, including“ Like a Surgeon,”“ Eat It” and“ Smells Like Nirvana.” Puddles Pity Party, the perpetually sad seven-foottall clown, will join Yankovic on stage to lend his voice to the songs. Check website for ticket prices. 7:30 p. m. Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, ppacri. org