Five Can’t-Miss Events this Week in Rhode Island

Photo courtesy of Alton Brown

Tempest Celtic Rock

At long last, Blackstone River Theatre hosts the return of Tempest, celebrating 38 years of Celtic Rock music! Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally renowned hybrid of high-energy Folk Rock, fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The last 30-plus years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area-based act release 18 critically acclaimed albums and play more than 2,500 gigs. If you like your Celtic music loud, this concert is for you!

The Details: April 17. 8 p.m. $23-$26 per ticket. Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, brtri.org

Stavros Halkias

The world-famous comedian will be in Providence at the Vets as part of his “The Dreamboat Tour”. Known for his roles in Tires and Bugonia, as well as his incredibly popular stand-up specials, like Live at the Lodge Room, which generated over a million views in just four days, Halkias is one of the most in-demand comedians in the world. The Vets will be filled with laughter at this show!

The Details: April 17. 7 p.m. Visit website for tickets. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence,  thevetsri.com

Earth Celebration at the Museum of of Natural History

Get the kids out of the house during April Break at the Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park. Discover our dynamic planet, past, and present! Enjoy activity tables, and planetarium shows, Celebrate our Earth this week!

The Details: April 18-24. 10 a.m. –4 p.m. daily. $5. Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, providenceri.gov/rwpmuseum-april-earth-celebration

The Naked Magicians

Australia’s The Naked Magicians is undoubtably the world’s funniest and most unique magic show. Witnessed by millions on live television talent shows like America’s got Talent and Entertainment Tonight, the Aussie show is a smash hit. With a Las Vegas residency and a season on London’s West End, as well as performing in over 250 cities worldwide, this show is sure to be a bizarre, yet incredible experience. This show is 18+

The Details: April 18. 7:30 p.m. Visit website for tickets. The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, thevetsri.com

An Evening of Alton Brown

Best known for creating and hosting groundbreaking television such as Good Eats, Iron Chef America, Cutthroat Kitchen, and Food Network Star, Brown has also built one of the most successful culinary touring franchises ever, performing live in more than 300 cities for well over half a million fans. With An Evening of Alton Brown, he strips away the spectacle in favor of connection, spontaneity, and storytelling, delivering a show that is equal parts humor, science, food, and heart.

The Details: April 19. 7 p.m. Visit website for tickets, The Vets, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, thevetsri.com