By Kim Kalunian, WPRO Arts and Entertainment
IMPROV COMEDY: The Providence Improv Guild is hoping to raise some money for a good cause through laughter tonight. P.I.G. will perform a special musical show to raise money for The One Fund, the fund set up to help the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings. P.I.G. was recently voted Providence Phoenix’s “Best Comedy Night,” and having seen their musical performances first-hand, I can tell you they won’t disappoint. Tickets are $5. The show begins at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the Southside Cultural Center on Broad Street in Providence. More info here.
FOR HEATHER: Heather Abbott, a 38-year-old Newport woman, was injured in the Boston Marathon Bombings last week, and underwent a below-the-knee amputation. To help raise money to cover her medical costs, there will be a benefit for Heather at Dockside in Newport this Sunday. The party kicks off at 2 p.m. and runs until the restaurant closes later that night. There will be a silent auction, live music by Chopville, Those Guys NPT and Blockhead, raffles and more. A $20 is suggested at the door. If you can’t attend but want to contribute click here.
THEATER: Epic Theatre Company’s run of “Betrayal” continues this weekend, with performances on Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. Harold Pinter’s play tells the story of Emma and Robert, a seemingly normal couple, with a secret. Performances are held at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. More information at www.epictheatreri.org.
Ocean State Theatre Company also opens their production of the Rogers and Hammerstein classic “The King and I” tonight at their new Jefferson Boulevard location. Down in Warren, 2nd Story Theatre continues with their run of “The Rose Tattoo” by Tennessee Williams.
AUTISM WALK: Join me this Sunday at The Autism Project’s annual Image Walk and Family Fun Day at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick! Registration begins at 9 a.m., and I’ll be there along with WPRI’s Danielle North to emcee the opening remarks. At 10 a.m., the walk begins, and is followed by a slew of free activities like a reptile show, karaoke, a bounce house, face painting and more. Money raised will go towards programming for children, teens and young adults with autism, as well as their families, professionals and community members who work to support them. Click here for more information.
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Kim Kalunian
