Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island
Guess who the killer is while watching Clue at PPAC; Sing along to Abba songs while watching tribute band District From Sweden and more events Jan. 8 - 16
Photo courtesy of Blackstone River Theatre
Scottish Fish
Playing traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music, Scottish Fish is an energetic five-person band that will make audiences clap along to the sounds of fiddles, piano and cellos. Featured in FolkWorld magazine, this all-female group will transport you to faraway lands without having to book a plane ticket.
The Details: Jan. 10th. $28 ahead of time; $32 day of show. 3 p.m. Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, brtri.org
Craig Gass
Known for voicing special guest characters on Family Guy and American Dad, Craig Gass takes the stage at the Comedy Connection to do his iconic impressions and more. Start your new year off with a laugh by watching this Howard Stern Show frequent guest take the stage in Lil Rhody.
The Details: Jan. 15th. $22.99 for tickets. 7pm. Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, https://events.ricomedyconnection.com/events/127959
District From Sweden: The Music of Abba
Sing your heart out to Abba while watching this tribute band embody the iconic group. Complete with similar outfits, sound and even having Swedish heritage, this group will make you feel like you’re really seeing the Swedish band live in concert.
The Details: Jan. 11th. $54 – $65 for tickets. 7pm. The Odeum, 59 Main St., East Greenwich, https://www.greenwichodeum.com/the-music-of-abba/
Maker Studio: Super Chill
Play with snow without getting cold! All are welcome to an arts workshop where you can make you own snowflakes that are as unique as you! The event also features a sensory table, so if arts and crafts isn’t your thing then no worries!
The Details: Jan. 13th. Visit website for more information. All day. Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence, https://providencechildrensmuseum.org
Clue
A murder mystery jumps from screen to stage in this theatre adaption of the 1985 movie of the same name based on the Hasbro board game. Everybody is a suspect when a simple night turns into a who done it situation as a murder takes place. Filled with juicy secrets and blackmail, this play will make audience members clutch their pearls and watch their backs.
The Details: Jan. 16 – 18th. Visit website for ticketing and times. PPAC, 220 Weybosset St., Providence, https://www.ppacri.org/events/detail/clue
