WED 22
The Flaming Lips: Alternative rock/ psychedelic rock/ post-punk. 9pm. The Strand, 79 Washington St, PVD. thestrandri.com
FRI 24 – SUN 26
NEON RetroFest 2018: For those who think fondly of that ‘80s retro aesthetic. Times vary all days. Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. neonri.com
FRI 24
Bob Otis Benefit: Metal and hard rock night to benefit for the Bob Otis Recovery Fund. 8pm. Dusk, 301 Harris Ave, PVD, duskprovidence.com
SUN 26
Providence Folk Fest: Folk music. Noon. Roger Williams National Memorial, 282 N Main St, PVD. providencefolkfestival.com
New England Quahog Festival and Sea Creature Parade: Starting with a parade of creatures from Narragansett Bay, this beachside festival will have food trucks, live music, kayaking and a beer garden. Noon, North Kingstown Town Beach, 10 Beach St, North Kingstown. newenglandquahogfestival.com