5 p.m.; Dunn’s Corners Fire Department, 1 Langworthy Road, Westerly.
The Karl E. Kenyon Smokey Bear Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from the Dunn’s Corners Fire department station #1 and proceed through Westerly and Charlestown. The parade will stop at Charlestown Beach parking lot, 5:45 p.m.; Knowles Ave. and Weekapaug Road, 6:30 p.m.; Misquamicut Fire Department on Crandall Ave., 7:15 p.m.; and in Watch Hill on Bay St., 7:30 p.m. There will be photo opportunities with Smokey Bear and fire prevention related items will be given out to children at each stop. For more information, visit dunnscornersfire.com.
Aoife O’Donovan with Hawktail
8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Grammy award winner Aoife O’Donovan. Acoustic trio Hawktail will open the show and accompany O’Donovan. Tickets are $40. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Friends of the Westerly Library will hold Pop-Up Book Sales on Thursdays on the esplanade of Wilcox Park through Sept. 5. Cash or check only accepted. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
Roode Memorial Concert Series: The Rivergods
6:30 p.m.; Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic.
The Mystic & Noank annual Roode Memorial Concert Series will host a performance by folk rock group the Rivergods. The concert is free. For more information, visit mysticnoanklibrary.org or call 860-536-7721.
6 p.m.; Esker Point Beach, Groton.
Mystic Dead will perform as part of the Summer SoundWaves concert series. The concert is free. Parking is available at Esker Point Beach for $10 for cars and $5 for motorcycles. For more information, visit groton-ct.gov/depts/parksrec or call 860-441-6791.
“The Drowsy Chaperone”
Various times; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.
Granite Theatre will present the Tony award winning musical “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Performances will be held Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit granitetheatre.org or call 401-596-2341.
Various times; Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield.
Theatre by the Sea will present the musical comedy “Tootsie.” Performances are scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit theatrebythesea.com or call 401-782-8587.
Various times; Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
Contemporary Theater Company will present “The Ruby Sunrise” by Rinne Groff. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 7. For more information, or for tickets, visit contemporarytheatercompany.com or call 401-218-0282.
Newport Classical Music Festival
Various times; Various locations.
Newport Classical Music Festival will present 28 concerts between July 4-21, at Newport’s historic mansions and venues including The Breakers, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Blithewold Mansion, and the Norman Bird Sanctuary. For schedule or tickets visit newportclassical.org/music-festival or call 401-849-1133, ext.1.
The Carleans and Glenn Thomas
8 p.m.; Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
The Knickerbocker Music Room will host a performance by the Carleans and Glenn Thomas. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit knickmusic.com/events.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
In the third in the Hoposium: A World Tour of Beers series, Master Cicerone Max Finnance will lead a talk and tasting about beer. Tickets are $30. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
Concert on the Green: Ed Fast & Conga Bop Quintet
6 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center’s Concert on the Green will host a performance by the Ed Fast & Conga Bop Quintet. The concert is free. For more information, visit LaGruaCenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
6:30 to 11 p.m.; Frosty Drew Observatory, 61 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Frosty Drew Observatory host stargazing nights on Fridays. The observatory’s astronomers will be on hand with telescopes to view the night sky. There is a $5 suggested donation. Visit frostydrew.org for more information.
Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer ukulele concert
4:30 p.m.; Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic.
Mystic Ukulele will host a performance by Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer of Starlight Ukulele Academy. The pair will hold a workshop at 3 p.m. before the concert. There is a suggested donation of $20. For more information, visit Mystic Ukulele on Facebook or call 860-941-7828.
6 p.m.; Gazebo Park, 5 Ocean Road, Narragansett.
3 Legged Dog will perform as part of the Gazebo Summer Concert Series. The concert is free.
Opening reception: Scott Gordley
6 to 8 p.m.; McKinley & Associates, 146 Water St., Stonington.
An opening reception will be held for an exhibit of recent paintings by Scott Gordley.
Tessa Bailey book signing
2 to 3:30 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 53 West Main St., Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host signing with author Tessa Bailey for the book “The Au Pair Affair.” Tickets are $23 and include a copy of the book. For tickets or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Various times; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Colonial Theatre will present John Buchan’s “The 39 Steps” in Wilcox Park. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays; 6 p.m. on Sundays. Free, with donations gratefully accepted. Registration is requested. Visit colonialtheaterart.org to register or for more information.
Crafting Spirits: A Zero-Waste Journey
4 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United Table series will host at talk by Bailey Pryor of Veritable Distillery and Real McCoy Rum on his vision for a zero-waste distillery and the agricultural roots of spirits. After the presentation, Jennifer Rothman, director of the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center, will moderate a Q&A session. The event will include a tasting. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
6 p.m.; Stonington Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water St., Stonington.
Salt Marsh Opera will present Music at the Lighthouse with performances of favorite opera arias, and popular Broadway songs by Amani Col-Felder, soprano; Armando Contreras, baritone; and Blake Hansen, pianist. Attendees should bring blankets, and lawn chairs for seating. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. For tickets call 860-535-0753 or visit Tom’s Newstand, 133 Water St. For more information, visit saltmarshopera.org.
Ocean House Author series
5 p.m.; Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill.
Bank Square Books and the Ocean House will host a talk with authors Allison Pataki and Emily Franklin, moderated by Deborah Goodrich Royce, for the books, “Finding Margaret Full” by Pataki, and “The Lioness of Boston” by Franklin. Tickets are $45 and includes a copy of one of the books. Visit oceanhouseevents.com for tickets or more information.
6 p.m.; Westerly Town Beach, 337 Atlantic Ave., Westerly.
Monday Night Jams will host a performance by Granite City Rock Band. The concert and parking are free. For more information, visit Tunes on the Dunes on Facebook.
6 p.m.; Watch Hill Green, Bay Street, Watch Hill.
The Watch Hill Sunset Concert series will host a performance by Johnny Nicholas. The concert is free with donations gratefully accepted. Raindate is the following Tuesday.
Watch Hill Chapel speaker series: Susan Hylen
5:30 p.m.; Watch Hill Chapel, 5 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill
The Watch Hill Chapel speaker series will host a talk by Susan Hylen on Hidden Women Leaders of Early Christianity. The concert is free. For more information, visit watchhillchapel.org.
Summer Sounds Band Concert
7 p.m.: Mystic River Park, 10 Cottrell St., Mystic.
Old Lyme Town Band will perform as part of the weekly community band series. Admission is free. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. For more information call 860-271-3388 or visit facebook.com/SummerSoundsMystic.
Bill Roorbach author talk
6:30 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 53 West Main St., Mystic.
Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Bill Roorbach for the book “Beep.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.
Robin Hathaway’s Big Mouth Blues Band
6 p.m.; Westerly Town Beach, 337 Atlantic Ave., Westerly.
Blues on the Beach will host a performance by Robin Hathaway’s Big Mouth Blues Band. The concert and parking are free. For more information, visit Tunes on the Dunes on Facebook.
Author talk with Adaira Landry and Resa Lewis
6 p.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Westerly Library will host an author talk with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewis, in conversation with April Dinwoodie, for their book “MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact.” Registration is required at westerlylibrary.org.
Tom McCoy Summer Fun runs
6 p.m.; Pleasant View Inn, back parking lot, 65 Atlantic Ave., Westerly.
The weekly Westerly Track & Athletic Club Tom McCoy Family Fun Run series features a children’s run, followed by 1-mile and 5K run. Walkers and runners are welcome. The event is free. Visit westerlytrackclub.org for more information.
Various times; Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield.
Theatre by the Sea will present the musical comedy “Sound of Music.” Performances are scheduled for Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit theatrebythesea.com or call 401-782-8587.
Kingston Chamber Music Festival
Various times; University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Hill Road, Kingston.
The 36th annual Kingston Chamber Music Festival will host a series of concerts featuring chamber music musicians. For a complete list of dates, program, and ticket information, visit kingstonchambermusic.org or call 401-308-3614.
Summer Social for Society of St. Vincent de Paul
5 to 8 p.m.; Grey Sail Taproom & Beer Garden, 65 Canal St., Westerly.
A fundraiser for Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Catherine Labouré Conference of Westerly. Tickets are $25. For tickets or more information, contact Fran Bisio at 401-729-6338 or franbisio10@gmail.com.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Friends of the Westerly Library will hold Pop-Up Book Sales on Thursdays on the esplanade of Wilcox Park through Sept. 5. Cash or check only accepted. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
6 p.m.; Esker Point Beach, Groton.
Will Evans will perform as part of the Summer SoundWaves concert series. The concert is free. Parking is available at Esker Point Beach for $10 for cars and $5 for motorcycles. For more information, visit groton-ct.gov/depts/parksrec or call 860-441-6791.
7 p.m.; Connecticut College Arboretum, Williams Street, New London.
Flock Theatre will perform Shakespeare’s “Henry V.” Performances are held Thursday to Sunday. Tickets are $25; $20 for student/senior/active military. For more information, visit flocktheatre.org.
StoryCorps: A Conversation with Dave Isay
5 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United and Literacy Volunteers of Washington County will host StoryCorps: A Conversation with Dave Isay about collecting and preserving American stories on NPR’s “Morning Edition.” For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
6:30 to 11 p.m.; Frosty Drew Observatory, 61 Park Lane, Charlestown.
Frosty Drew Observatory host stargazing nights on Fridays. The observatory’s astronomers will be on hand with telescopes to view the night sky. There is a $5 suggested donation. Visit frostydrew.org for more information.
8 p.m.; Paddy’s Beach Club, 159 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.
The Sublime tribute band Badfish will perform on Friday and Saturday. The performance is for ages 21+. For tickets or more information, visit paddysbeach.com/events.
Various times; Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Drive, Newport.
The Newport Folk Festival will feature performances, storytelling and workshops. Performers include Joan Baez, Brittany Howard, Elle King, and Guster. For more information, visit newportfolk.org.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dunn’s Corners Presbyterian Church, 221 Post Road, Westerly.
The quilt show will highlight the creativity of volunteers who sew sundresses in support of Dress A Girl Around the World and quilts to support Quilts Beyond Borders, two non-profit organizations. Admission is free. For more information, call 401-322-0655.
Bark-B-Que fundraiser for SUFA
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Masonic Temple, 20 Elm St., Westerly.
Stand Up For Animals will host a Bark-B-Que, with food, music, raffles, and games, to support the Animal Wellness Clinic at the Westerly Animal Shelter. For tickets or more information, visit standupforanimals.org.
10 a.m.; Wilcox Park, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners will lead a free tour of specimen trees Wilcox Park beginning and ending at the Esplanade outside the Westerly Library. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org.
7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by tribute band the Tom Petty Project. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
International Sea Glass Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic.
The 18th International Sea Glass Festival, a two-day festival with artisans, speakers, and a sea glass contest, celebrates the history and beauty of genuine sea and beach glass. The event is included with admission to the seaport, free for members, and tickets can be validated for entrance on the second day. For tickets or more information, visit bit.ly/isga18tix or seaglassassociation.org.
7:30 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Jupiter and his band Okwess. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
5 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host a performance by Duo Selcouth featuring Evan Delaney and Calista Richlen. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
