Audubon Free Birds Walks – at locations across Rhode Island. May brings the best birding of the year, so grab your binoculars and search for spring migrants with an expert on a free May birding walk. All free birding walks require advanced registration. Visit the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.
Pawtucket Farmers Market – every Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Jordan’s Jungle, 545 Pawtucket Ave., Pawtucket. For more information, visit www.pawtucketfarmersmarket.com.
Mr. Speed: Kiss Tribute – at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stadium box office, by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Chopstick Auction – at the Historic St. Joseph’s Church, 1303 Mendon Road, Cumberland, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is a $25 entry fee. Tickets will be sold at the door to be eligible to win 100 prizes. There will also be light refreshments for a nominal fee, and a large split-the-pot raffle.
“Echoes of Cobi” and “How Did it Go Again” – A Chadanm double feature presented by Rhode Island Stage Ensemble at Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, 320 Main St., Woonsocket. For tickets, visit www.ristage.org/.
Spring Bazaar and Flea Market – at St. James Episcopal Church, 474 Fruit Hill Ave., North Providence, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Vendors will be selling a variety of goods including gourmet coffee, natural dog treats, jewelry and home decor and more. St. James will have a face painter and refreshments available.
Crafting for Critters Spring Bazaar – at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission and parking. Features local artisans, food trucks, crafts, jewelry, Mother’s Day gifts.
“Downton Abbey” Afternoon Tea and Fashions – at the Hearthside House Museum, 677 Great Road, Lincoln. Two seatings are offered at either 12:30 or 3:30 p.m. Advance tickets only. Visit www.hearthsidehouse.org. Seating is limited.
Dino’s Lounge – performs the music of Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, and Sammy Davis Jr., at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stadium box office, by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Spring Fling Arts and Craft Show – hosted by Christ Community Church of Blackstone, at the Elks Lodge hall, 380 Social St., Woonsocket, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Items include quilts, wreaths, painted shopping bags, jewelry, organic candles and soaps, dog items and more.
Cantrip – will perform at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 in advance or $26 on the day of the show. For tickets, visit www.BRTri.org or call 401-725-9272.
The Rough & Tumble – perform at Stone Soup Coffee House, at the Music Mansion, 88 Meeting St., Providence, 7 p.m. How’s About Charlie opens. Tickets are $25. Visit http://stonesoupcoffeehouse.org/.
Walking Tour – historic downtown Attleboro, Mass., co-hosted by the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society and Hike Attleboro, at 10 a.m. Starting from Balfour Park behind the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main St., Attleboro. The guided walk is an approximately 3-mile loop in the heart of the city. Free and open to the public. The rain date is May 11, at 10 a.m.
Joslin Community Garden Party – hosted by the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council and local gardeners community members, at Joslin Playground, 40 Florence St. Providence, 1-3 p.m. Features face painting and family-friendly arts, sign-making and seeding workshops, guided garden tours, free food and potluck contributions. More information at wrwc.org.
Mother’s Day Concert – presented by Music at the Farm at Grace Note Farm, 969 Jackson Schoolhouse Road, Pascoag, at 2 p.m. The concert will feature double bassist Nina Bernat and pianist Anthony Ratinov. Tickets are $30; $15 for students $15. Call 401-567-0354 for reservations. Visit www.gracenotefarmweb.com.
Two-Part Full Moon Hike – at Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Ave., Seekonk, Mass., 8-9:30 p.m. Join Audubon to see and hear what various habitats offer under bright moon light. Part two will be held June 11, 8:30-10 p.m. Fee for two evening hikes: $20/member; $25/non-member adult. Ages: 12 and up. Register online through the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.
Trebling for Tyler – The Greene-Roy Academy of Irish Dance will hold the fundraiser show, in the Cumberland High School auditorium, 2600 Mendon Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the show begins at 6 p.m. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $5 per child, $10 per adult. All proceeds will go directly to Tyler Peryea, who is battling leukemia, and his family.
Open Mic Night – at Stone Soup Coffee House, at the Music Mansion, 88 Meeting St., Providence, 7 p.m. Donations of $5-$10 appreciated. Visit http://stonesoupcoffeehouse.org/.
“Jerry and Joe: Birth of the Superhero” – presented by Daydream Theatre Company and Rhode Island Stage Ensemble at Bell Street Chapel, 5 Bell St., Providence. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdd2w2xd.
Chicago Funk — Earth Wind & Fire Tribute – at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stadium box office, by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse – presents John Gorka at the Franklin First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, Mass., 7:30 p.m. Concerts are presented in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. Beverages and desserts will be available. Admission is $25. Visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Larry the Cable Guy – brings his comedy to the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Stadium box office, by calling 401-762-4545 and online at www.stadiumtheatre.com.
Damn Tall Buildings – will perform bluegrass and more at the Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 in advance or $25 on the day of the show. For tickets, visit www.BRTri.org or call 401-725-9272.
Spring Craft Fair – at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will include handmade soaps, pet clothing and treats, wood creations, knitted items, fine art and more. Visit www.cumberlandlibrary.org or call 401-333-2552, ext. 2.
Plant Sale – hosted by the Gentian Garden Club, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., inside and outside the North Scituate Community House, 546 West Greenville Road. There will be perennials, annuals, herb baskets and vegetable starts. A raffle will be held. The sale will take place rain or shine.
Spring Yard Sale – at the First Universalist Church, 134 Harrisville Main St., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be a historic walking tour starting at 1 p.m., led by Betty Mencucci, president of the Burrillville Historical & Preservation Society. This tour is free to attend, all those interested in the walking tour will meet at the entrance of the church at 12:45 p.m.
Gail Mousseau Memorial Plant Sale – hosted by the Blackstone Valley Garden Club at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, 9 a.m.-noon, rain or shine, no early admittance, cash and check only. The sale will include herbs, vegetables, ground cover, perennials, annual flowers, plus URI Master Gardeners will offer on-site soil testing. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.
Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18
The Chorus of East Providence – will perform “Schubert Mass in G” as well as John Leavitt’s “Missa Festiva” at its spring concert, “So Many Miracles” at St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $17 for seniors; free for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door or at Chorusofep.org. Non-perishable food and cash donations to support St. Martha’s Food Pantry will be accepted at the door.
Plant Sale – hosted by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Divine Mercy Parish at St. Paul’s Church, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone, on Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-noon.
Flea Market – at the Pawtucket Animal Shelter, Slater Park, 401 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
3rd annual Fish Migration Parade – at Central Falls Landing, 15 Madeira Ave., Central Falls, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the Blackstone River and the hopeful restoration of migratory species. Features family-friendly crafts, local speakers, boat rides and more. To rent a kayak, visit https://tinyurl.com/3en3vh8b. To reserve a seat on the Explorer, visit https://tinyurl.com/msb868s5.
An Evening of Rhode Island Songwriters – Mark Cutler, Mary Ann Rossoni, Joanne Lurgio, Mike Laureano, and Jan Luby will perform together at Blackstone River Theatre to raise money for the ACLU of R.I. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Bring cash or checks made out to ACLU of RI or mail checks (made out to ACLU of RI) in advance to: Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864. Reserve tickets by calling 401-725-9272.