Weekend Best Bets

2016 WBRU Rock Hunt Semifinals
This weekend, WBRU’s Rock Hunt holds the last of its semi-final competitions. On Friday, Dusk in Providence will host performances from Push Push Push, Dames and Under the Microscope. On Saturday, a “Wildcard Round” is being hosted at the Dirty Water pub in Bristol, and features the performances of The Kick Ups, Sidecar and Young Lincoln. Join in and support these talented performers in their fight for rock stardom. $5. Friday, 301 Harris Ave, Providence. Saturday, 198 Thames Street, Bristol. More info… 

Open Stage at Everett Company
Every month, Everett hosts Open Stage, an event where young performers are given the space to reveal their talents in front of a live audience. Each show features a headliner, and this month the amazing emcee, activist, hip hop educator and founder of Monstergodess Entertainment Medusah Black will be performing live. Audience members will also have an opportunity to sign up for one of the five minute performance slots before every show, giving all of the talented people out there a chance at their five minutes of fame. Friday. $5. 9 Duncan Avenue, Providence. More info… 

Etsy Mill Gypsies at Hope Artiste Village
Do you appreciate the artists’ struggle to make a living selling their work? Do you appreciate local art, vintage items, and artist mills? If you have these specific interests, you might be interested in a caravan of the Etsy Mill Gypsies. The Etsy Mill Gypsies are a group of artists, makers and vintage dealers who travel throughout converted artist and retail mills in order to sell their wares. The caravan specifically travels throughout New England, and this weekend will be inhabiting Hope Artiste Village for a day of local food, music, performances and, best of all, top notch wares. Sunday. Free. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. More info…

X Gon’ Give it To Ya at Lupo’s
If you’ve seen the new Deadpool film, or one of the trailers, you might have DMX on the mind. Apparently, Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel does too. This Friday night, one of the best-selling hip-hop artists of all time will be performing at Lupo’s. DMX is touring around the country, and our state is only one of a few stops. Friday. $36-$40. 79 Washington Street, Providence. More info… 

To Kill a Mockingbird at Trinity Rep
Trinity Repertory is hosting a season about “Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers,” a group of shows about individuals who stand up for truth in a world where the dominant culture stands against them. As part of this season, Trinity Rep is presenting the play To Kill a Mockingbird, a show that tackles issues of race, equality and justice. For a critical commentary that is still relevant today, check out Trinity Rep’s production of this timeless classic. All weekend. $35-$38. 201 Washington Street, Providence. More info… 

Jupiter Viewing at Weekapaug Inn
This Saturday, Jupiter will be situated perfectly on the eastern horizon. The planet’s four Galilean moons will be visible, and Jupiter’s giant red spot may also be within our view. Interested? Weekapaug Inn is too, which is why they’ve set up a Jupiter viewing event. You can join Naturalist Mark while you look through their computerized telescope to view the massive beauty that is Jupiter. Also provided are glasses of sparkling wine and some blankets. Saturday. Free. 25 Spray Rock Road, Westerly. More info… 

Sound Healing at the Island Heron
Feeling stressed this winter? Perhaps getting sick from the constant shift from sub-zero weather to 60 degree weather? According to Harvard Professor David Edwards, “Recent advances in scientific research reveal profound effects of sound on cellular and tissue behavior.” Intrigued? This Friday night, Joe Hayes of SoundScrapers will be coming to the Island Heron in Jamestown to promote self-care, relaxation and therapeutic sounds. Hayes will use Native American drumming, crystal quartz, Tibetan sound bowls and even a didgeridoo in order to relax you and anyone else who attends the Island Heron for sound healing this Friday. Reserve your spot online as space is limited. Friday. $30. 42 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. More info… 

Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky at the Greenwich Odeum
After getting $85,000 for their Kickstarter in 2014, over two times their asking price, Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky were able to fund and release their album Tomorrow You’re Going. Under the name “The Pine Hill Project” Shindell and Kaplansky create stunningly beautiful music that is well worth the support they received.. Friday. $30. 59 Main Street, East Greenwich. More info… 

Born to be Wild at the Ocean Mist
Do you think that beach bars, a nature center and live music make for a good time? Ocean Mist thinks so, and quite frankly so should you. On Friday, the Ocean Mist beach bar is hosting a fundraising event for the Born to be Wild Nature Center, a nature center dedicated to helping sick, injured and abandoned animals before returning them safely to their natural habitat. This event will have live music provided by the Stone Cold Gypsies and Blackstrap Molasses. Attendees will also get to examine some of the nature center’s owls up close. Friday. $10. 895 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck. More info… 

Comedy Night at the Narrows Center
The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River will be showcasing the talent of Kerri Louise, Kelly MacFarland and Mary Ellen Rinaldi. Louise has certainly be able to get audiences to laugh, appearing on Gotham Live and was a finalist in Last Comic Standing. MacFarland headlined the 2009 Boston Women in Comedy Festival and was also one of the top 100 comedians of the Last Comic Standing season nine. MacFarland appeared in Gotham Live as well, meaning that this crew is no joke. Well… you know what we mean. Saturday. $20-$22. 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA. More info…