Motif’s 5 Event Picks of the Week: July 6 – July 12

Rumors, Contemporary Theatre Company, 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. A dinner party has gone wrong – and rumors are flying. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic physical hilarity! contemporarytheatercompany.com Runs Jul 8 – Aug 13

July 12 – Lindsey Stirling: One of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories in recent years. A classically trained violinist, she has entered a futurist world of electronic big beats and animation. 7:30pm, The Vets, 1 Ave. of the Arts, PVD. thevetsri.com

Jul 9 – 10 – 21st Annual New Bedford Folk Festival: An impressive lineup of the best in contemporary, americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music. 11am – 9pm, The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St, New Bedford. newbedfordfolkfestival.com

GRIN, 60 Valley St, PVD. grinprovidence.com. “Fantasia Colorado,” Reception Jul 9, 6 – 9pm, Runs Jul 9 – Aug 5

Jul 10 – Cape Verdean Independence Day Festival: The oldest celebration of the Cape Verdean community in the United States, it celebrates and preserves Cape Verdean culture and heritage through traditional music, dance and food, cultural, health/wellness and educational tents, arts and crafts from local artists, and  various activities for children. 12 – 7pm, India Point Park, India St, PVD. ricapeverdeanheritage.org