Motif’s 5 Event Picks of the Week: June 29 – July 4

“Swagged and Poufed: The Upholstered Body in the Late 19th Century and Today,”: RISD Museum, 20 N Main St, PVD. risdmuseum.org. Thru Jul 3.

June 29

Den: Such a simple name does not encompass the band’s sludgy but sad melodies, and will bring you on a trip of psychedelic core fantasy. Aurora, 276 Westminster St, PVD. auroraprovidence.com

July 1

MB Padfield: Her music is a fusion is pop, rock, blues, jazz, and hip-hop. MB is a dedicated guitar player and skilled in an unorthodox style of live looping which is anything but the run-of-the-mill “singer/songwriter”. Her smokey vocals and passion for authentic musicianship creates a truly unique listening experience. 4pm, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd, Wakefield. oceanmist.net

July 2

Beaux Arts Ball: A gala fundraiser in celebration and support of the museum’s mission to connect art and community. Proceeds from the Beaux Arts Ball provide vital support for the museum’s operations, public programs and exhibitions. 6pm, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. newportartmuseum.org

July 4

90th Annual Ancients & Horribles Parade: See what political statements and risque humor locals will bring to this year’s parade, north to south along Main St, ending at Acote’s Field. 4pm, Main St, Chepachet. glocesterri.org