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By Erin Swanson
This Month
May 1-26 The David Winton Bell Gallery hosts a not-to-be-missed exhibit by Wafaa Bilal. The photographs in his The Ashes Series show the aftermath of war in Iraq. Mon-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat & Sun 1-4pm. 64 College Street. 863-2932, brown.edu/ campus-life/arts/bell-gallery. May 1-31 The RISD Museum presents Artist/Rebel/Dandy: Men of Fashion, a 200-piece exhibit that looks at the distinctively dressed dandy as both fashion icon and caricature. $3-$12. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-9pm. 224 Benefit Street. 4546500, risdmuseum.org. May 2 PPAC presents Good Vs. Evil: An Evening With Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert. Chef, author and television star Bourdain has risen to fame with his show No Reservations on the Travel Chanel while Ripert gained notoriety on Bravo’s Top Chef. 7:30pm. 220 Weybosset Street. 421-2787, ppacri.org. May 2-31 Both heartbreaking and hilarious, The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the tale of selfish Mag and her 40-year-old virginal daughter Maureen. $36-$45. 2pm, 7pm & 8pm show times. Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. 723-4266, gammtheatre.org. May 3-6 Lions and tigers and bears (oh my) hit the Dunkin’ Donuts Center this month as Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus presents Built to Amaze. $20-$65. 11am, 3pm &7pm show times. 1 LaSalle Square. 331-6700, dunkindonutscenter.com. May 3-31 Head to the Artists Exchange on Monday, Friday or Saturday for Open Studio. No instruction will be offered but you can enjoy access to pottery wheels, clay tools, tables and more.
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$10. Mon & Fri 4-8pm; Sat 1-5pm. 50 Rolfe Street, Cranston. 490-9475, artists-exchange.org. May 3-31 Every Friday it’s Friday Night Live at Everett. Performers improvise on song, dance and skits that are appropriate for all ages. Prepare to laugh, cry, snort and wet your pants. Better bring a change of clothes. $5. 7pm. 9 Duncan Avenue. 831-9479, everettri. org. May 3-31 Drop in the Providence Athenaeum on Friday evenings for the weekly Salon Series, a chance to engage in lively conversation with experts in the fields of art, literature, science, history, music, theatre and philosophy. Free. 5-7pm. 251 Benefit Street, Providence. 421-6970, www.providenceathenaeum.org. May 4 Come to Firehouse 13 as they present the album release of Ben Walsh with Local Lights and Kayla Ringelheim for a show full of indie rock, pop, rap and dance. $5. Doors 8pm; show 9pm. 41 Central Street. 270-1801, fh13.com. May 4-25 Saturday Nights bring Improv Jones to 95 Empire Black Box for improv that’s been delighting crowds since 1992. Every week brings something new – it’s always fun and always surprising. Participate as little or much as you’d like. $5. 10pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, improvjones.com. May 4-25 Make a date with your little one for the Brown University Bookstore’s weekly Children’s Story Time. Each Saturday, the bookstore is transformed into a magical world where tots can learn. Free. 11am. 244 Thayer Street. 8633168, bookstore.brown.edu. May 5 What Cheer Records sponsors the annual Cinco de Mayo Providence Rock and Roll Yardsale, which will occur during the Cinco de Mayo block party at Grant’s Block downtown. Shop for records, vintage items and DIY handmade crafts and goods. Free. noon6pm. 260 Westminster Street. www. rockandrollyardsale.com.
Celebrating the annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Family Fun May 3-5: This year’s Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival will take place throughout Pawtucket, Central Falls and Woonsocket. As always, there will be a parade, a half marathon and 5K race, a bike ride, a carnival and more. It’s a family-friendly event that’s steeped in tradition. Call or go online for detailed event descriptions, times and locations. 724-2200, richerryblossomfestival.com.
May 7-28 Every Tuesday at AS220 you can take a Street Funk Dance Class with Genesis Camille of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. Drop in for a class to try your hand at hip-hop, pop, Latin, vogue, runway or more. $13. 6:45pm. 95 Empire Street. 831-9327, as220.org.
May 7-28 Tuesday nights bring Strictly Jazz Jam to the Roots Cultural Center featuring Mango Trio, Richard Hundley, Mibbett Threats and Zeffro Gianetti. $4. 7:30-10:30pm. 276 Westminster Street. 272-7422, rootsprovidence. com.
May 7-28 Head to Trinity Brewhouse every Tuesday night for Stump! Trivia. This team trivia contest will test your knowledge on a variety of subjects from anatomy to literature to history. Winning teams go home with prizes so bring your smartest friends. 8pm. 186 Fountain Street. 453-2337, stumptrivia.com.
May 9 Head to the Hill for Wines of the Caymus Vineyards, a wine tasting at Gabarro’s Wines. Try both the Napa cabernet and the special selection along with pinot noirs from Belle Glos and chardonnays from Mer Soleil. Free. 6pm. 361 Atwells Avenue. 421-4170, gasbarros.com.
Photo courtesy of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
May 1-19 Ocean State Theatre Company presents The King and I, a musical that tells the story of the King of Siam’s relationship with a British schoolteacher named Anna. $39-$54. 2pm and 7:30pm show times. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. 921-6800, oceanstatetheatre.org.