Thursday, May 8

DROP-IN STORYTIME for ages 3-6, Cumberland Public Library, 9:30-10 a.m. Stories, fingerplays and music. No registration required. Call 333-2552, ext. 3.

PAUL AND LINDA BONNEAU ENTERTAIN at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., 10:30 a.m. Call 766-3734.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING at the Cumberland Senior Center, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Call 334-2555.

OPEN HOUSE every Thursday at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., noon-4 p.m. See artifacts and historical items from the town's past. Visit the mill room where you will find information on the river, canal and railroad; also, war room, school room, rural farming displays and more. Free admission.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Durham Bulls at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 12:05 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

LINE DANCING, intermediate level, at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. 334-2555.

CRIBBAGE GAMES at the Lincoln Senior Center, 1 p.m. 723-3270.

CHESS GAMES at the Cumberland Public Library, every Thursday 1-4 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Vic Blank at 333-6173.

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE at the Hayden Center at Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, open every Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Used books, CDs and DVDs for sale. No book more than $1. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB presents Disney's "High School Musical" in the school auditorium, 135 Old River Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $6 ages 3-18. Also, Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Call 334-7500.

SPRING FLING FASHION SHOW presented by the Women of Spirit of St. Jude Parish, 6:30 p.m., at Twelve Acres Banquet Hall, Smithfield. Cash bar, dinner, raffles and door prizes. Tickets $35. Proceeds go to the church's renovation fund. Call 725-8140.

CUMBERLAND CONSERVATION COMMISSION meets at 7 p.m. at Arnold Mills Community House, 75 Hillside Road.

WRITTEN WORD WRITING GROUP meets at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7 p.m. Free and open to adults interested in all genres of writing. Call moderator Linda Hill at 232-3307 for details.

"GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES AND HUMMINGBIRDS" at the Audubon's Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, Smithfield, 6:30-8 p.m. Discover gardening techniques to attract birds, butterflies and other creatures to your yard. Cost $12. Call 949-5454, ext. 3041.

RICHARD MARX performs at Twin River, Lincoln, 8 p.m. Tickets $35.50, $25.50, $19.50. Call 723-3200.

Friday

May 9

"SENIOR MOMENTS" at Lincoln Public Library, 10 a.m. Come discuss your memories of springtime. Call the library at 333-2422 for information.

BINGO at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, 12:45-3:30 p.m. 334-2555.

CRUISE NIGHT hosted by the Rhode Island Chevy Owners Car Club, 5-9 p.m., every Friday in the Stop & Shop parking lot, 70 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Fifties music and raffles. Every Friday through mid-October, weather permitting. Visit ricoa.org.

BINGO at Precious Blood Church, Park and Hamlet avenues, Woonsocket, 6:10 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m., kitchen open 4-6:30 p.m. Handicapped-accessible. Call 762-0326 for information.

TREE INVENTORY TRAINING sponsored by the Lincoln Land Trust, 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln Town Hall, 100 Old River Road. Volunteers needed to inventory trees on town land. Call Judy Hadley at 724-5292.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 658-1600, ext. 363 for information.

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION QUILT GUILD meets at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, rear entrance, Walcott Street, Pawtucket. Demonstration of quilt design using EQ6. Call Brenda at 272-1278 for information.

"A ROCK 'N ROLL MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" presented by All Children's Theater, 7 p.m. at the Met School Theater, 325 Public St., Providence. Continues through May 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Call 728-1222 or visit actinri.org.

DISNEY'S "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" performed by Rise on Broadway, 7 p.m., at the Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence. Tickets $20, $15. Continues through May 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit riseonbroadway.org.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Norfolk Tides at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 7:05 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

"IN THE MOOD," a big band theatrical swing review featuring music by Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and others, 7:30 p.m., at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. Tickets $29.50-$39.50. Call the box office at 762-4545.

STATE BALLET OF RHODE ISLAND presents its annual Spring Ballet Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College, Providence. Tickets $25 adults, $16 ages 12 and under. Call the box office at 456-8144. Also, Sunday at 5 p.m.

T.G.I.F. COFFEEHOUSE presents acoustic praise and worship with Kirsten Locke, 7:30 p.m., Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, Mass. Free. Call 508-761-7698.

THE STEFAN COUTURE TRIO performs at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $10. Call 725-9272.

VOCALIST JEAN MCKENNA O'DONNELL performs her "You Must Believe in Spring" concert at Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, 8 p.m., accompanied by Mike Renzi, Dick Johnson, Marshall Wood and Jon Wheatley. Admission $15. Call 765-1900.

"BLESS ME, FATHER," a comedy of errors set in the fictitious Holy Family Rectory, at Mill River Theater, 499 High St., Central Falls, and runs through May 10, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., and selected Thursday evenings. Dinner available one hour before show. Call the box office at 721-0909 or visit millrivertheater.com.

"THE ETYMOLOGY OF BIRD" presented by the Providence Black Repertory Company, 8 p.m., at the PBRC theater, 276 Westminster St., Providence. An innocent black youth is cut down in his prime, accidentally shot by a cop new to his housing project. Continues through May 18, Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students and seniors. Call the box office at 351-0353, ext. 2.

"EXIT THE BODY," a mystery thriller by Fred Carmichael, presented by Attleboro Community Theatre in the Ezekiel Bates Masonic Lodge, 71 No. Main St., Attleboro, Mass., 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays, through May 11.

"PARIS BY NIGHT" at Trinity Repertory Theater, Providence, runs through June 1 in the Dowling Theater. An unconventional love story set to jazz music in 1960s Paris. Call the box office at 351-4242 or visit trinityrep.com.

Saturday

May 10

STAMP OUT HUNGER! food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Leave a bag of non-perishable food donations by your mailbox today in Cumberland, Lincoln, Woonsocket, Harrisville and Pascoag, for pickup by your USPS mail carrier for donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

MAY BREAKFAST sponsored by Friends of Waterfire, 7:30 -11 a.m., Knights of Columbus Dillon Post hall, 1675 Douglas Ave., North Providence. Donation $15 adults, $10 age 6 and under. Supports Waterfire Providence. Call 273-9727.

INDOOR YARD SALE at Sayles Memorial Church, 185 Chapel St., Lincoln, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 723-1255.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WOONSOCKET celebrates its 175th anniversary with an open house 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 298 Blackstone St., Woonsocket. Tours of 118-year-old church building and artifacts, Bible study at 11 a.m., concert by Seasonings at 1:30 p.m. Call 762-0036.

NEW ENGLAND FOLK FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and 7:30-10:30 p.m. today, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, at Peeptoad Coffeehouse, North Foster Baptist Church, 81 E. Killingly Road, Foster. Admission $15 adults day or evening, or $25 for both; and children 12 and under pay $10 day or evening or $15 both. Visit rifolkfestival.org for schedule of performances and workshops.

VENDOR AND CRAFT FAIR at St. Mary Parish Center, 1 St. Mary's Way, Pawtucket, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., to benefit the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center. Gifts for Mom, candles, jewelry, crafts, florals, books, baby items, gourmet foods and more. Call 723-3057.

OPEN HOUSE at the historic Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, on Great Road, Lincoln, at Chase Farm Park, 9 a.m.-noon. See hand-forging demonstrations, classes. Visit www.hearthsidehouse.org for details.

TOASTMASTERS SATURDAY BRUNCH BUNCH meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Public Library. Open to those who wish to improve their speaking, listening and leadership skills. Visit www.sbbtm.org for details.

FRIENDS BOOKSTORE at the Hayden Center at Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, open every Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Used books, CDs and DVDs for sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cumberland Public Library.

WELLNESS FAIR and closing ceremonies for Shape Up RI, 9:30 -11 a.m. at Bryant University, Route 7, Smithfield. Exercise demonstrations, free health checks, gifts, music, farmers marketplace and more. Free and open to the public. Call 421-0608 to pre-register. Visit shapeupri.org for information.

BURRILLVILLE'S 18TH ANNUAL FAMILY FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on the town common in Harrisville, East Avenue and Main Street, featuring live entertainment, performers and demonstrations, costumed characters, a teddy bear parade, and a mini-expo featuring local services. Children meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Harrisville Fire station with your teddy bear to march in the parade. Call Parks & Recreation for details, 568-9470, or visit burrillville.org.

NATURE WALK at the Audubon Society's Powder Mill Ledges Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, sponsored by the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society, 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about habitat changes and the forest. Moderate hike, 2-3 miles. Fee $5. Call 789-7497 or visit riwps.org.

"MOMMY & ME TUSSIE MUSSIE WORKSHOP" at Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, 11 a.m. Make a fresh flower bouquet, learn about the "language" of flowers. Admission $25 per mother and child pair. Advance reservations required. Call 725-8638.

PRESERVE RHODE ISLAND HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m., includes Lincoln's Hearthside mansion, Hannaway Blacksmith Shop, Valentine Whitman House, Captain Wilbur Kelly House, and the Slater Mill in Pawtucket. Get the complete list at preserveri.org or call 272-5101.

TEEN MOVIES at the Lincoln Public Library, 1-4 p.m., for ages 11-18. A couple of comedy PG or PG-13 movies will be shown. Call 333-2422, ext. 17, for movie title.

MEAT RAFFLE at American Legion Post 14, 695 Broad St., Cumberland, every Saturday 2-4 p.m. Call 725-9562.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Norfolk Tides at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 6:05 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

SPRING CARNEVALE fund-raiser for the Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, 7-10 p.m. A Venetian-style festival, with street performers, dancers and roving musicians, Italian cuisine, auction and more. Tickets $100, or $190 for two. Call 723-4266.

KEN LYON & TOMBSTONE perform an acoustic show at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $15, or $12 in advance. Call 725-9272.

STONE SOUP COFFEEHOUSE presents Geoff Muldaur, 8 p.m., St. Paul Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Admission $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Call 921-5115.

"THE KING'S FEAST" interactive dinner theater, every Saturday at 8 p.m., Hose Co. No. 6, 636 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $40 per person. Call for reservations and information, 722-7220 or www.kingsfeast.com.

DOWN EAST DANCERS country line and couples dance at the Taunton (Mass.) Elks Lodge, 119 High St., 8 -11:30 p.m. Admission $7. Dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Call 508-653-7937 or 508-695-4548.

Sunday

May 11

MOTHER'S DAY

FREE ADMISSION for mothers and grandmothers all day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St. Children 3-11 make Mother's Day cards 1-3 p.m. Regular admission $6.50. Call 273-KIDS.

"MEET OUR MOMS" and "Munch on Brunch" at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, 11 am.-3 p.m. Half-price admission for moms, grandmothers and honorary mothers. See mother animals with their babies, botanical artists, musical entertainment, and have brunch 11 am.-12:30 p.m. Call 785-3510.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Norfolk Tides at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 1:05 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

MOTHER'S DAY TEA AND TOUR at Slater Mill historic site, 67 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, 3 p.m. Step back in time in the historic Slater Mill and Sylvanus Brown House, and learn about mothers who lived in the 19th century, then enjoy treats and tea. Tickets $20. Reservations required. Call 725-8638.

THE MUSIC OF MOZART AND SCHUMANN performed by bass baritone Ed Milham and pianist Jane Veimeister, 3:30 p.m., at the Meetinghouse of First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, Mass., presented by LiveArts. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children and seniors. Call 508-533-2599.

BINGO at All Saints/St. Louis Church, 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, every Sunday at 6 p.m. $1,000 prize awarded for 250-plus attendance. Also, kitchen, handicapped access. Call 762-1100.

Monday

May 12

BINGO at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., Monday-Friday, 12:30 p.m. 766-3734.

MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES at Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 2 p.m. Call for movie title, 767-4124.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUND-RAISER for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Burrillville and Glocester team, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Serio's Pizzarama, Burrillville. Tickets $10 adulst, $5 children.

PUBLIC SWIMMING at the CCRI, Lincoln, indoor swimming pool, 5:30-6:30 p.m. lap swim, 6:30-8 p.m. open swim. $3 adults, $2 children. Every Monday and Wednesday. Call 333-7316.

PAWTUCKET RED SOX play Norfolk Tides at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Game time 6:15 p.m. Call 724-7300 or visit pawsox.com.

SQUARE DANCING WORKSHOP, mainstream plus level, every Monday 7-10 p.m. at the East Smithfield Community Center, hosted by the Swinging Squares. Singles and couples welcome. Call Daphne at 728-9029 for information.

OCEAN STATE BARBERSHOP CHORUS meets on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 54 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield. New members welcome.

Tuesday

May 13

COUNTRY LINE DANCING CLASS at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. 723-3270.

COMPUTER CLASSESat Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 723-3270.

COUNTRY LINE DANCE LESSONS every Tuesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St. Call 766-3734.

DAVID COPPERFIELD performs at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Call 421-ARTS.

BINGO at Chimney Hill Apartments, 2065 Mendon Road, Cumberland, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Call 334-8784.

RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC GALA CONCERT featuring pianist Andre Watts, 7 p.m. VMA Arts & Cultural Center, Providence. Call 248-7090 or visit riphil.org.

BEGINNER LINE DANCE LESSONS, every Tuesday, 7-10 p.m. at St. Joseph Veterans hall, 99 Louise St., Woonsocket. $6. Call Sheila at 766-2504 for information.

HARMONY HERITAGE women's barbershop chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at St. Paul Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. New members welcome.

Wednesday

May 14

REVERSE MORTGAGE SEMINAR at the Cumberland Public Library, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., presented by AAA Cumberland office. Homeowners 62 years or older and their families invited. Free. Call 333-2552, ext. 2.

LINCOLN GARDEN CLUB meets at noon for lunch and a workshop at Sayles Memorial Church, 185 Chapel St., Lincoln. Topic: Tea with Abigail Adams" presented by Sally Gruber. Learn to make a flower arrangement in a tea cup.

BINGO at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St., 1 p.m. 723-3270.

SCRABBLE CLUB meets at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, 1-3 p.m. Call 334-2555.

SCRABBLE CIRCLE at the Blackstone Senior Center, every Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Call 508-883-1500.

AFTERSCHOOL MOVIE at the Lincoln Public Library, 4:30 p.m., for ages 12 and younger. See a Disney film about high school students' adventures during summer break. Call 333-2422, ext. 15, for film title and to register.

PUBLIC SWIMMING at the CCRI, Lincoln, indoor swimming pool, 5:30-6:30 p.m. lap swim, 6:30-8 p.m. open swim. $3 adults, $2 children. Every Monday and Wednesday. Call 333-7316.

ANIME NIGHT for ages 12-18 at Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 6-8 p.m. Enjoy comedy, action, romance and sci-fi Japanese animated films. Call 769-9044.

WRITERS GROUP organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Jesse M. Smith Library, 100 Tinkham Lane, Burrillville. Help in the formation of this new library group for adults. Call 710-7800.

BINGOat Bear Hill Village Apartments, Bear Hill Road, Cumberland, every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Public welcome.

RECREATIONAL SWIMMING at the Cumberland High School pool, 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday and Friday. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 658-1600, ext. 363 for information.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP meets on Wednesdays at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7:30 p.m. Local writers meet to share support, suggestions and criticism. Call 769-9044 for details.

Thursday

May 15

ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St. Call 723-3270.

GEORGE POLI ENTERTAINS at the Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St., 10:30 a.m. Call 766-3734.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING at the Cumberland Senior Center, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Call 334-2555.

OPEN HOUSE every Thursday at the Blackstone Historical Museum, 23 Main St., Blackstone, Mass., noon-4 p.m. See artifacts and historical items from the town's past. Visit the mill room where you will find information on the river, canal and railroad; also, war room, school room, rural farming displays and more. Free admission.

LINE DANCING, intermediate level, at the Cumberland Senior Center, 1-2 p.m. 334-2555.

CRIBBAGE GAMES at the Lincoln Senior Center, 1 p.m. 723-3270.

CHESS GAMES at the Cumberland Public Library, every Thursday 1-4 p.m. All Welcome. Contact Vic Blank at 333-6173.

GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCEHop aboard the free art trolley, 5-9 p.m., to visit museums and galleries around downtown Providence and the East Side. Free parking at selected lots throughout the city, and at One Citizens Plaza. Buses loop approximately every 25 minutes. Call 490-2042 or visit www.gallerynight.info.

"CROSSING BORDERS: REDEFINING THE DREAM" multicultural exhibit of the Pawtucket Arts Collaborative opens in the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, 175 Main St., Pawtucket, and runs through June 21. Artists reception today 5-7 p.m.; film and panel discussion at 7 p.m. Call 724-2200 or visit pawtucketartscollaborative.org.

VIETNAM VETERANS OF RHODE ISLAND Chapter 818 meets at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Senior Center, 40 Chapel St.

"MINIMIZE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT," a session on global climate change at New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, Cumberland, 7-8:15 p.m. Donation $6. Call 333-1341 to register.

WRITTEN WORD WRITING GROUP meets at the Harris Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket, 7 p.m. Free and open to adults interested in all genres of writing. Call moderator Linda Hill at 232-3307 for details.

DAVID FRANCEY performs at Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, 8 p.m. Admission $14, or $12 in advance. Call 725-9272.