grams , emergency shelter and other services for domestic abuse , sexual assault and human trafficking victims . 7 – 11 p . m . $ 250 –$ 15,000 . The Graduate Hotel , 11 Dorrance St ., Providence , 861-6191 , sojournerri . org
Laugh Your Tail Off Comedy Night | November 5 Attend a night of laughs while supporting a wonderful cause . This event includes raffles , a live auction and a comedy show . The proceeds will support SUFA ’ s efforts to care for animals in the community and those at the Westerly Shelter . SUFA ( Stand Up For Animals ) is an organization relying solely on donations that promotes the health and welfare of abandoned pets and provides education to those that care for them . For more information , visit https :// www . standupforanimals . org / events / funny4fundscomedy-night / or call , 401-348-9595 .
Be the Light Gala | November 13 Food , wine , an auction , music and special guests – what more could there be ? Be the Light Gala , produced by MAE Organization for the Homeless , will be a fabulous evening filled with good company , food and prizes . The event will begin with cocktail hour , including a complimentary wine bar and appetizers . The auction will have extravagant prizes such as a trip to Portugal , a Myrtle Beach vacation and a sunrise hot air balloon ride . Proceeds will be going to the Wellness Center in Cranston , RI to help support homelessness that resulted from the pandemic . For more information , visit https :// www . maeorg . org / event or call MAE at 401-206-1451 .
For a listing of all upcoming events visit RIMonthly . com / things-to-do / and select the Philanthropic category .
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Be The Light Gala
NOV . 13 : Join the MAE Organization in supporting homeless individuals in need of clothes , toiletries , counseling and mental health programs . Enjoy a complimentary wine bar during cocktail hour , appetizers by local chef Frank Terranova , and participate in a silent and live auction including prizes like a trip to Portugal and a helicopter ride over Newport . 6:30 – 10 p . m . $ 100 – $ 5,000 . Crowne Plaza Hotel , 801 Greenwich Ave ., Warwick , maeorg . org
Museums
RISD Museum
ONGOING : Plan your in-person visit in advance online and check out exhibitions on view including “ Defying the Shadow ,” which presents anti-portraits by Black artists and of Black figures ; and “ Any distance between us ,” which explores the power of intimate relationships in works of contemporary art , particularly those made by artists identified as queer and of color . Wed ., Sat . and Sun . 10 a . m .– 5 p . m .; Thurs . and Fri . noon – 7 p . m . Adults $ 17 , seniors $ 12 , youth $ 8 , children five and younger free . Free admission Thurs . and Fri . after 5 p . m . and all-day Sun . 20 North Main St ., Providence , 454-6500 , risdmuseum . org
Audrain Automobile Museum
THROUGH NOV . 14 : At the Street to the Strip : New England Hot Rods show , check out hot rods and customs from the 1940s through the ’ 60s and appreciate work by designers from Rhode Island , Massachusetts and Connecticut who built the stylish automobiles . 10 a . m .– 4 p . m . Members free ; adults $ 18 ; seniors , military and students with ID $ 10 ; children six through seventeen $ 8 . Audrain Auto Museum , 222 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , 856-4420 , audrainautomuseum . org
Galleries
Jamestown Arts Center
THROUGH DEC . 4 : View “ Friend of the Morning ,” a solo exhibition with work by artist Seamus O . Hames . THROUGH DEC . 15 : Don ’ t miss the annual members ’ show with works from the JAC community of artists . Wed ., Fri ., Sat . 11 a . m .– 7 p . m ., Thurs . 11 a . m .– 7 p . m . 18 Valley St ., Jamestown , 560-0979 , james townartcenter . org
Pawtucket Arts Collaborative
NOV . 11 – JAN . 6 : Members offer a little something for everyone in this holiday show , which features a range of work for $ 300 or less . Thurs . 5:30 – 7:30 p . m ., Sat .– Sun . 1 – 5
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