7 to 10 a.m.; Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly.
The Choir of Christ Church will hold its 110th annual May Breakfast. The menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and homemade muffins, and juice, coffee, and tea. Tickets are available at the Parish Office or at the door.
Emily Sullivan author talk
6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Emily Sullivan for the book “A Death on Corfu.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Various times; Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
The Gamm Theatre will present Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet” by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Tony Estrella. Performances will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit gammtheatre.org.
Exhibit opening reception
5 to 8 p.m.; Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, 14 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
The Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly will hold an opening reception for its May exhibit, “”Local Color – Ciao, Italia,” along with featured artists Aileen Quinn and Janice Sheehan. The exhibit will run from April 30 through June 1. The gallery is open Wednesday, to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 401-596-2221 or visit westerlyarts.com.
5 to 8 p.m.; Downtown Westerly.
The Westerly arts community will hold an arts crawl featuring open studios and galleries. For a list of locations, visit westerlyartscrawl.com.
Time & Tide Fest opening reception
6 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
An opening reception will be held for the Time & Tide Fest, featuring live DJ sets from 2Primo and a new surf photography exhibition. The reception is free, with tickets for festival events available at unitedtheatre.org.
6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Lisa C. Taylor for the book “The Shape of What Remains.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Meatloaf tribute band All Revved Up. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Connecticut College Orchestra and Singers
7:30 p.m.; Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London.
The Connecticut College Orchestra and Singers will perform music from Beethoven, Vivaldi, Sibelius and Orff, along with a performance of “We Are the World” with the New London High School Concert Choir. For tickets or more information, visit gardearts.org or call 860-444-7373 ext. 1.
8 p.m.; Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich.
The Rhode Island Folk Festival will present a Musical Tribute to Pete Seeger featuring Mark Cutler, Ed McGuirl, Avi Jacob, Beth Barron Trio, Michelle Saylors & Katherine Quinn, Beth Killian & Nicole Gauthier, The Peace Collective, and Morgan Lane and The Passengers. Singer-songwriters Lisa Couto and John Fuzek will host the show. Funds raised will benefit the R.I. Folk Festival to be held in August. For tickets or more information, visit greenwichodeum.com or call 401-885-4000.
“The Laramie Project”
Various times; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.
The Granite Theatre will present the drama “The Laramie Project,” the story of Matthew Shepard. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit granitetheatre.org or call 401-596-2341.
Various times; Westerly Middle School auditorium, 10 Sandy Hill Road, Westerly.
Theatre Scrapbook will present Disney’s musical “Moana, Jr.” Performances will be held on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors; $5 for students. They can be purchased at the door 30 minutes prior to curtain. For more information, visit theatrescrapbook.com.
Various times; Chariho Middle School auditorium, 455B Switch Road, Wood River Junction.
The Chariho High School’s Theatre Company will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” Performances will be held on Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 6 p.m.; and on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10; $7 for students and will be available at the door, cash or check only.
Various times; Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
Providence Performing Arts Center will host the Broadway musical “Chicago.” Performances will be held on Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; and on Sunday at 1 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit ppacri.org or call 401-421-2787.
Regina Linke story time and book signing
2 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a story time and book signing with author Regina Linke for the book “Big Enough.” The story time is free. For more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Everly Brothers tribute band Devoted 2 You. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Chorus of Westerly concert
Various times; George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., Westerly.
The Chorus of Westerly will perform Rhode Island premiere of Ethel Smyth Mass in D. Performances will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit chorusofwesterly.org.
“A Fawlty Dining Experience, Dinner, and a Show Gone Wrong”
5 p.m.; Wheeler High School commons, 297 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington.
Various times; The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.
Ballet RI will perform “Swan Lake” directed by Kathleen Breen Combes and choreography by Yury Yanowsky. Performances will be held on Saturday at 1:30 and 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit thevetsri.com/events/detail/swan-lake-25 or call 401-421-2787.
Various times; Various locations
Newport String Project will present two performances by the Newport String Quartet of the music of Mozart, Schubert and Philip Glass. Performances will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m., at Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., Newport; and on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 1 Commons St., Little Compton. For tickets or more information, visit newportstringproject.org.
Westerly High School Music Hall of Fame
2 p.m.; United Theatre, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The Westerly High School Music Hall of Fame will induct eight new members. The event is free, with registration requested. To register or for more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
U.S. Coast Guard Band concert
2 p.m.; Leamy Hall, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London.
The U.S. Coast Guard Band will present a concert, “May the 4th Be With You,” under the direction of Capt. Adam Williamson. The concert is free to attend. A valid photo ID must be presented upon entry. For more information, visit uscg.mil/Community/Band or call 860-701-6826.
7:30 p.m.; The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.
Opening Reception: Westerly Schools’ Student exhibition
4 to 6 p.m.; Hoxie Gallery, Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Hoxie Gallery will hold an opening reception for an exhibit of works by Westerly Public School students. The exhibit will be on display through the end of May. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
Stonington Madrigal Singers
6:30 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
YMCA Garden Club plant sale
8 a.m. to noon; Ocean Community YMCA, 95 High St., Westerly.
The YMCA Garden Club will hold its annual spring plant sale. There will also be baked goods and treasures available. Cash and credit cards accepted. All proceeds to benefit the YMCA’s Campership Scholarship Program.
Kelly J. Sullivan author talk
6 p.m.; Ashaway Free Library, 15 Knight St., Ashaway.
Ashaway Free Library will host an author talk with Kelly J. Sullivan for her book “The Pest Collection.” The event is free with registration required. To register, email ashawayfreelibrary@gmail.com.
Exhibit opening reception: Artists of Gallery One
5 to 7 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center will host an opening reception for an exhibit, Artful Alchemy by the Artists of Gallery One. The exhibit will be on display through July 2. There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit lagruacenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
6 p.m.; Velvet Mill Studios, 22 Bayview Ave., Stonington.
The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Fusion event, a celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The event will include food and beverage tastings, live music from Sugar, and tasteful body painting. For ages 21 and over. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. For tickets, visit oceanchamber.org or call 401-596-7761.
At the Bend: Spring Songwriters’ Series
7 p.m.; The Bend Studio, 5153 Old Post Road, Charlestown.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Emerson, Lake and Palmer tribute band Macalas. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Various times; Misquamicut State Beach, 257 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.
The Misquamicut Business Association’s SpringFest will include Rockwell Amusements rides, food trucks, live entertainment including Caswell & The Peel N’ Eats, and car show. The event will be open Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and full schedule, visit misquamicutfestival.org.
Second Saturday open house
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; North Stonington Historical Society homestead, 1 Wyassup Road, North Stonington.
The North Stonington Historical Society will hold its free monthly open house with an exhibit Remembering the Civil War, featuring war memorabilia, letters home, and the history of those who served on display. For more information, visit northstoningtonhistorical.org, email northstoningtonhistorical@gmail.com, or call 860-535-9448.
Susan Shapiro Barash book signing
2 to 3 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host a book signing with author Susan Shapiro Barash for the book “Estranged.” For more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance by Paul McCartney tribute band Sir Paul. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
7:30 p.m.; Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.
The Arctic Playhouse will host a Portuguese Fado Night with a performance by Cordeone. For tickets or more information, visit thearcticplayhouse.com.
Rhode Island Philharmonic
7:30 p.m.; The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic, under the direction of Robert Spano, will present a concert featuring Brahms Requiem, with the Providence Singers; Jessica Rivera, soprano; and Will Liverman, baritone. For tickets or more information, visit tickets.riphil.org.
Various times; Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence.
Providence Performing Arts Center will host Shen Yun, stories of China before communism told through music and dance. Performances will be held on Saturday at 1:30 and 7 p.m.; and on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit ppacri.org or call 401-421-2787.
2 p.m.; Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road, Pascoag.
Grace Note Farm will host a Mother’s Day program with Nina Bernat, ouble bass; and Anthony Ratinov, piano. They will perform Ernst Bloch’s Prayer, Copland’s Sonata No. 5 Op. 102, J.S. Bach Sonata No. 3 in E Major BWV 1016, Joseph Achron’s Hebrew Melody ed. by Leopold Auer, and Allan Blank’s Poems from the Holocaust, Kaddish. Call 401-567-0354 for reservations. Visit grancenotefarmweb.com for more information.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
7 p.m.; Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London.
Garde Arts Center will host a performance by folk singer-songwriter Gillian Welch and guitarist David Rawlings. For tickets or more information, visit gardearts.org or call 860-444-7373 ext. 1.