10 a.m.; Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park, Tom Harvey Road, Westerly.
The Westerly Land Trust will lead a hike in Dr. John Champlin Glacier Park. The hike features wooded trails with gentle hills and some rocky sections with unique geological features. For more information or to register, visit westerlylandtrust.org or contact hike leader Janice Fifer at jhfifer@verizon.net.
Various times; Washington Trust Skating Rink, 61 Main St., Westerly.
Holiday Lights Spectacular
7 to 10 p.m.; Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic.
The Holiday Lights Spectacular in Olde Mistick Village features over a half-million lights decorating village square of shops and restaurants. There is no entry fee. For more information, visit oldemistickvillage.com.
Various times; Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
The Gamm Theatre will present the one-woman show “Boys & Girls” by Dennis Kelly. Performances will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, visit gammtheatre.org.
Opening Reception: Food for the Soul & Food Drive
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 exhibit Food for the Soul & Charitable Fund Drive. The exhibit will run through Feb. 2. 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.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a tribute to Patsy Cline with the band Memories of Patsy. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Dante Society: Holiday Stories and Crafts
10 a.m.; Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
The Dante Society will host a program of stories from Italian and Eastern European holiday folklore traditions, including the La Befana story from Southern Italy, and Olga Robbins Ukrainian Christmas Puppet Show. There will be a light-up star craft, and cookies and lemonade. The program is for all ages with no registration is required. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org or call 401-596-2877.
8 p.m.; Knickerbocker Music Center, 35 Railroad Ave., Westerly.
The Knickerbocker Music Center will host a performance by the Duke Robillard Band. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit knickmusic.com.
5 p.m.; Mystic & Noank Library, 40 Library St., Mystic.
The Mystic & Noank Library will host a performance by Mama Train, celebrating the Jazz Age. The concert is free. For more information, visit mysticnoanklibrary.org or call 860-536-7721.
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 Bruce Springsteen tribute band Saints in the City. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Sister Sailors of Stonington talk
4:30 p.m.; First Congregational Church of Stonington parish house, 903 Pequot Trail, Stonington.
Chelsea Mitchell, director of the Historic Stonington R.W. Woolworth Library & Research Center, will discuss the Sister Sailors of Stonington, about the brave and passionate women who went to sea with their husbands in the 19th century. The talk is free. For more information, visit fccstonington.org/share-the-love.
Monday Movie: “We Live in Time”
4 p.m.; Cross’ Mills Library, 4417 Old Post Road, Charlestown.
Cross’ Mills Library’s Monday Movie will present the romance film, “We Live in Time” (R), starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. For more information, visit crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.
Exhibit opening reception
5 to 7 p.m.; Hoxie Gallery, Westerly Library, 44 Broad St., Westerly.
An opening reception will be held for an exhibit Transcending the Blue: Touch, Look, and Wonder by artist Jen Wilkosz. The exhibit will run through Jan. 31. For more information, visit westerlylibrary.org or call 401-596-2877.
Just Dance: Inclusion New Years Dance Party
5:30 to 7 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a free all-abilities, all-ages, Just Dance dance party with a DJ and pizza. Family and friends are welcome. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
Circle of Friends Book Sale
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, Groton.
The Groton Public Library Circle of Friends will hold a book sale featuring new and gently-used fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and games. All items are “name your own price,” and proceeds benefit the Groton Public Library. For more information, visit grotonpl.org or call 860-441-6750.
7:30 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich
The Norwich Arts Center Blues on Broadway series will host a performance by Nick David & Friends. Tickets are $25; $23 for military/student/seniors and $20 for members. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.
6 to 8 p.m.; WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St., Providence.
Exhibit opening reception
4 to 6 p.m.; Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit St., Providence.
Stages of Freedom will hold an opening reception for the exhibit, Rudolph Fisher: Rhode Island’s Gift to the Harlem Renaissance. The exhibit will run through Jan. 27. For more information, visit stagesoffreedom.org/rudolph-fisher or call 401-421-0606.
7:30 p.m.; The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host a performance by Jimmy Buffet tribute band Changes in Latitude. For tickets or more information, visit katharinehepburntheater.org or call 860-510-0453.
7 p.m.; Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
Wakefield Idol is a karaoke-style singing competition held on Thursday nights from Jan. 9 to March 27, with 64 local singers competing for a cash prize. For tickets or more information, visit contemporarytheatercompany.com or call 401-218-0282.
Exhibit opening reception
5 to 7 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.
La Grua Center will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring a variety of styles and media by the members and friends of the Stonington Garden Club. The pieces will be available for purchase to raise funds for the club’s community outreach programs. The exhibit will run through the end of February. There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, visit lagruacenter.org or call 860-535-2300.
Friday Night Folk: Geoff Kaufman
7:30 p.m.; All Souls UU, 19 Jay St., New London.
Friday Night Folk will host a performance by local folk singer Geoff Kaufman. Tickets are $17 in advance; $20 at the door; and $10 for students and active military with ID. For tickets or more information, call 860-443-0316 or visit fridaynightfolk.org.
7:30 p.m.; Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston.
The Courthouse Center for the Arts will host a performance of music from the 90s & 2000s with cover band Moxie. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
8 p.m.; The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host a performance by singer-songwriters Patty Larkin, Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, and Lucy Kaplansky. For tickets or more information, visit katharinehepburntheater.org or call 860-510-0453.
Various times; George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., Westerly.
The Chorus of Westerly will present Twelfth Night 2025. A preview performance will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Full performances will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 12, at 1 and 4 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit chorusofwesterly.org/twelfthnight or call 401-596-8663.
7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.
The United will host an Improv night with Improv Jones. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Stephen Main Homestead, 1 Wyassup Road, North Stonington.
The North Stonington Historical Society will host open house featuring the society’s collection of lanterns, including 18th century tin-punch candle holders and railroad and nautical red onion glass. The open house is free. For more information, visit northstoningtonhistorical.org.
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 Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, Blizzard of Ozz. For tickets or more information, visit courthousearts.org or call 401-782-1018.
8 p.m. Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield.
Contemporary Theater Company’s 24 Hour Play Festival is a whole show written, rehearsed, and performed in a single day. The resulting six plays will be performed for the audience. For tickets or more information, visit Contemporarytheatercompany.com or call 401-218-0282.
Fearless with Rikki Lee Wilson
3 and 8 p.m.; The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host a performance by Taylor Swift tribute artist Fearless with Rikki Lee Wilson. For tickets or more information, visit katharinehepburntheater.org or call 860-510-0453.
U.S. Coast Guard Band Chamber Players recital
2 p.m.; Choate Rosemary Hall Colony Hall, 333 Christian St., Wallingford.
The United States Coast Guard Band Chamber Players will perform a matinee of chamber works from around the world featuring the brass and woodwind players of The Coast Guard Band. This event is free. For more information, visit uscg.mil/Community/Band or call 860-701-6826.
Midnight Anthem and The Meadows Brothers
7 p.m.; The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center will host a performance by American and roots artists Midnight Anthem and The Meadows Brothers. For tickets or more information, visit katharinehepburntheater.org or call 860-510-0453.
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