Picks of the Week Oct. 17 | Entertainment

Dante Society: Anna Turrisi Dinner

6 p.m.; Calabrese Club, 28 Pleasant St., Westerly.

The Dante Society of Westerly will host its annual Anna Turrisi Dinner with guest chef Dan Murillo and a meal prepared and served by the culinary students at Westerly High School. For tickets or more information, visit dantesocietywesterly.org.

Campbell’s Night with Wooly Mammoth

5 p.m.; The United. 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United will host a fundraiser featuring the music of the Velvet Underground performed by Wooly Mammoth, and a temporary art-installation of Campbell’s Soup cans inspired by Andy Warhol. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Funds raised will support the Stonington Education Fund’s Blue Monday, the United, and Knickerbocker Music Center. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

5 p.m.; Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington.

The Stonington Free Library will host a talk by local firefighter and author Rob Palmer about his book, “A Fireman in the Making.” The talk will also be live-streamed on the library’s YouTube channel. For more information, visit stoningtonfreelibrary.org.

6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.

Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Amy Glynn, a former James Merrill House Fellow, for her book “Romance Language.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.

Various times; Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St., Westerly.

Granite Theatre will present the mystery “Sleuth,” by Anthony Shaffer. 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; Chestnut Street Playhouse, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich.

Chestnut Street Playhouse will present the adult musical “Ride the Cyclone,” with book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jordan Chenette. Performances will be held on Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit chestnutstreetplayhouse.org.

University of R.I. Guitar and Mandolin Festival

Various times; Various locations.

The University of Rhode Island will host a Guitar and Mandolin Festival with workshops, lectures and performances at the General Stanton Inn, Courthouse Center for the Arts, the university’s Fine Arts Center and Edwards Hall, and St. Augustine’s Church. Duke Robillard Trio will play on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. at the General Stanton Inn in Charlestown. For full schedule and tickets, visit uriguitarfestival.org/schedule.

University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston

The University of Rhode Island’s Theatre Department will present the drama “Machinal,” by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Rachel Walshe. Performances will be held on Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit web.uri.edu/theatre/current-season or call 401-874-5843.

“The Lone Star Love Potion”

Various times; Arctic Playhouse, 1249 Main St., West Warwick.

The Arctic Playhouse will present “The Lone Star Love Potion,” written by Michael Parker and directed by Tony Annicone. Performances will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, visit thearcticplayhouse.com.

“Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B”

Various times; Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence.

Trinity Rep will present the comedy “Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B,” by Kate Hamill, directed by Laura Kepley. For tickets or more information call 401-351-4242 or visit TrinityRep.com.

7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The Chorus of Westerly’s Speakeasy Choir brings together a one-night choir to learn a song with harmonies and perform it at the end of the evening with the United House Band. This month’s song will be “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

7:30 p.m.; Newport Classical Recital Hall, 42 Dearborn St., Newport.

Newport Classical will host a performance by pianist Anton Mejias. Mejias will give the United States premiere of Twelve Preludes: The Art of Memory by composer Philip Lasser, alongside Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. For tickets, visit newportclassical.org.

6 and 7 p.m.; Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic.

The Mystic Seaport Museum will host a Halloween experience, What Lurks Beneath, a tour for visitors to explore the mysteries of the ocean and encounter sea creatures and legends. For more information, visit mysticseaport.org.

“Witching Hour Social Club”

7:30 p.m.; Burbage Theatre Company, 59 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket.

Burbage Theatre Company will present the world premiere of James Lucey’s “Witching Hour Social Club,” a horror anthology for the stage, directed by Allison Crews. for tickets or more information, visit burbagetheatre.org.

Witch Please: A Drag Spooktacular

8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

Providence drag comedian Nervous will host a drag show featuring hakaren, Shania Taint, Bast, and Lucy Diamonds with a Halloween theme. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Noon to 4 p.m.; The Andrea, 89 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.

The Misquamicut Beach Foundation will host a Seaside Artisan Market featuring local artisans selling coastal themed goods, a beach cleanup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and food trucks.

6:30 p.m.; Windjammer Surf Bar, 321 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.

The 27^th annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night will feature a performance by the Misquamicut Players and the entertainment from the King Crimson’s Jesters, Westerly Morris Men and Kentish Guards. The event is free with reserved seating available. Visit guyfawkesusa.com for more information.

Music Matters: German Romantic clarinet

5 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.

La Grua Center’s Music Matters series will host a performance by clarinetists James Campbell and Alix Reinhardt, accompanied by pianist Futaba Niekawa, of German Romantic works for clarinet. Tickets are $25. For tickets or more information, visit lagruacenter.org.

Halloween Block Party and Light Parade

5 to 8 p.m.; Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington.

The fifth annual North Stonington Frights & Lights Halloween Block Party & Light Parade will start at Wheeler Library and feature food, vendors, music, and socializing along Main Street beginning at 5 p.m. The light parade steps off at 6:30 p.m. from North Stonington Elementary School back to the Wheeler Library for a Trunk or Treat. For more information, visit facebook.com/NSLightParade/ for more information.

Harmony Not Hate benefit concert

4 p.m.; St. Mark’s Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

7:30 p.m.; Veterans Auditorium, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic will perform a concert with Pinchas Zukerman, conductor, violin. The performance will include works by Beethoven and Haydn. For tickets or more information, visit tickets.riphil.org/offer or call 401-248-7000.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Various locations, Hopkinton and Richmond.

Artist’s studios along the HopArts Trail will be open to the public. There will be demonstrations and technical information given by the artists and work will be available for purchase. For more information and a map of the studios, visit hoparts.org.

Various times; Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence.

Trinity Rep will present the farce “POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” by Selina Fillinger, directed by Chris Columbus. For tickets or more information call 401-351-4242 or visit TrinityRep.com.

Celebration of the Life of Marion Palm

3 p.m.; George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High St., Westerly.

The Chorus of Westerly will hold a Celebration of the Life of Marion Palm, a steadfast support of chorus and of many organizations and individuals in the community. The event is free. For more information, email [email protected] or call 401-596-8663.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Windjammer Surf Bar, 321 Atlantic Ave., Misquamicut.

A Seas the Fall festival will be held featuring sea glass items made by artisans for sale. Admission is free, with proceeds to benefit local charities, including Stand Up For Animals and Saint Michael School.

6 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United’s Roots Music Stomp, hosted by Craig Edwards, will feature a performance by Sandol Astrausky, fiddle; and Rory MacLeod, banjo, guitar, and bass. Tickets are $10. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Oktobellfest Handbell Concert

1:30 p.m.; Westerly Armory., 41 Railroad Ave., Westerly.

Oktobellfest, a celebration of bells and brew, will feature performances by handbell ensembles from New England, including The Glory Ringers of Dunn’s Corners Community Church, as well as individual ringers from ensembles around the country. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. The concert is free with donations gratefully accepted for the Armory’s Drill Hall roof replacement fund. For more information, visit westerlyarmory.com.

Mike Crandall Tribute Band benefit concert

2 to 6 p.m.; Norwich Arts Center, 62 Broadway, Norwich

The Norwich Arts Center and the CT Blues Society will host a benefit concert with performances by the Mike Crandal Tribute Band, F & Blues Band and Snakehill Blues. Tickets are $15 and funds will support the Mike Crandall Scholarship. For tickets or more information, visit norwicharts.org or call 860-887-2789.

Anna Marie Tendler book talk

6 p.m., The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly

The United and Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Anna Marie Tendler for her book “Men Have Called Her Crazy.” Tickets are $10 or $38 with a copy of the book. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Larchmont Shipwreck remembered

6 p.m.; Ashaway Free Library, 15 Knight St., Ashaway.

Ashaway Free Library will host a talk by Daniel Harrington about the Larchmont Shipwreck. The talk will include photos, eyewitness accounts and graphics. The program is free with registration required. To register, email [email protected].

Democracy in Peril: Risa Brooks

7 p.m.; University of Rhode Island, Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road, Kingston.

University of Rhode Island’s Democracy in Peril honors colloquium will host a talk by Risa Brooks on the role of militaries in democratic decline. The talk is free with registration requested. To register or for more information, visit web.uri.edu/hc/2024-honors-colloquium.

Michael DePaola Literary Salon & Open Mic

7 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United’s Michael DePaola Literary Salon & Open Mic will be hosted by Jessica P. Wick. The event is free with registration required. For more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Timothy Donnelly poetry reading

5:30 p.m.; James Merrill House, 107 Water St., Stonington.

A poetry reading will be held by Merrill Fellow Timothy Donnelly. For reservations or more information, visit jamesmerrillhouse.org.

Centennial of Baptist Hill talk

7 p.m.; Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic.

The Mystic River Historical Society will host a talk by Marilyn Comrie on the Centennial of Baptist Hill: Making Mystic Safe for Automobiles. There is a suggested donation of $5; free for society members. For more information, visit mystichistory.org.

7 p.m. Peace Dale Museum of Art and Culture, 1058 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale.

The Peace Dale Museum of Art and Culture will host a talk by historian Robert A. Geake about stories of strange or unexplained occurrences that often appeared in 19th century New England newspapers. For more information, visit peacedalemuseum.org.

8 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

2Primo Studios will host a 21+ Halloween costume dance with DJ’s Evrluv, Daisy Maize and Plumpy. Tickets are $15 in advance; 20 at the door. For more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

7 p.m.; La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington.

6 p.m.; Bank Square Books, 80 Stonington Road, Mystic.

Bank Square Books will host an author talk with Jon Waterman for the book “Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate.” The talk is free with reservations requested. For reservations or more information, visit banksquarebooks.com or call 860-536-3795.

5 p.m.; Various locations.

A Yappy Hour, featuring a Halloween celebration for dogs and their owners will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill; and Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Weekapaug Inn, 25 Spray Rock Road, cohosted by Stand Up For Animals. Pet costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit oceanhouseevents.com.

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 Surfer Girl with Coyote Island and Beach Fly. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra

7:30 p.m.; Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London.

The opening program of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season, under Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, will feature music from composers Stravinsky, Strauss, Copland, and Camille Saint-Saëns. For tickets or more information, visit ectsymphony.com.

2 p.m.; Various locations

Newport String Project will host two performances by the Newport String Quartet of the music by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Imogen Holst, and Carlos Simon. The performances will be held on Saturday at St, John’s Church, 61 Poplar St., Newport; and on Sunday, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. For tickets or more information, visit newportstringproject.org.

United Table: Food Waste 101

4 p.m.; The United, 5 Canal St., Westerly.

The United Table series will host a program, Food Waste 101 with the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center which to provide an introduction to food waste issues, and ways to think about solutions. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, visit unitedtheatre.org.

Ocean House Author series

11:30 a.m.; Ocean House, 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill.

Bank Square Books and the Ocean House will host a thriller panel discussion with authors Lynne Constantine, Sara DiVello, Juliet Grames, Elise Hart Kipness, Jean Kwok, and Luanne Rice, moderated by Deborah Goodrich Royce. Tickets are $45 and include a copy of one of the authors’ books, finger sandwiches, and wine. Visit oceanhouseevents.com for tickets or more information.