THU 21
Chuck and Brad’s Best Christmas Show Ever: A live comedy holiday and variety show inspired by the local music podcast of the same name. 8pm, RI Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence. ricomedyconnection.com
FRI 22
Sparkle! An Outdoor Family Event: Enjoy Blithewold’s marshmallow-roasting-Christmas-carol-singing-cocoa-sipping-strolling-through-the-twinkling-garden-paths-fun-for-the-whole-family event! Free Hot Cocoa! S’mores kits are available for purchase (a part of the proceeds benefits the Boy Scouts). Pre-registration is required. 5pm, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol. blithewold.org
Gary Hoey’s Ho Ho Hoey Christmas Show: Boston musician Gary Hoey performs his own rock-metal versions of Christmas classics. Doors 8pm. The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. themetri.com
Mark Cutler Record Release Party: Travel Light to this new CD release by the always-inspiring Men of Great Courage. Americana / Rock. No cover, but non-perishable food items heartily welcome.
SAT 23
Christmas at the Mansions: Experience the wonder of Christmas in total splendor. On this trip you will tour three Gilded Age mansions all decorated lavishly for Christmas. Stunning wealth and Christmas joy await you on this fabulous day among America’s castles! 10am, Experience Rhode Island. 1 Sabin St, PVD. goprovidence.com