Motif’s 5 Event Picks of the Week: September 28 – October 4

Thru Oct 15

Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief, Burbage Theatre Company, Aurora, 276 Westminster St, PVD. The story of Othello’s martyred wife, a woman in a world that fails to acknowledge how limitless women can be. Also, how limitless handkerchiefs can be. burbagetheatre.org

Sept 28

ecoRI News Zero-Trash Birthday Bash: Everything at this fun, ultra-green event will be eaten, imbibed, recycled, upcycled, reused or composted. The evening will feature a seasonal tasting menu from Julians Catering, a cash bar with local brews on tap, a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment. 6 – 9pm, Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence. ricomedyconnection.com

Oct 1

Taking Back Sunday: Take back your Sunday (or Saturday) with this rock group fresh off of the release of a new album. 8pm, The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. themetri.com

3rd Annual New England Whiskey Festival: The finest companies in the hospitality industry will gather at Rhode Island’s premiere entertainment facility to show off the latest whiskey products, trends and innovations. Discover new brands and the hottest beverage trends, along with great food, samplings and entertainment. 2 – 6pm, Twin River, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln. twinriver.com

Take the Mystery Out of Mushrooming: Join the Audubon Society for a wild  mushroom extravaganza and learn how to identify the various mushrooms that grow in our area, including the edible ones. 10am – 2pm, Audubon Society of RI – Powder Mill Ledges, 12 Sanderson Rd, Smithfield. asri.org