Top 5 Fun Things To Do: January 31 – February 6

THU 1

Art After Dark at Newport Art Museum: Visitors are invited to play and experiment as instructors assist students with oil painting, printmaking, clay, stop-motion animation and watercolors. 5pm, Coleman Center for Creative Studies, 26 Liberty Street, Newport. newportartmuseum.org

Carpe Diem: The Moth In New Bedford: Stories that honor the diversity and commonality of human experience. Since its inception, The Moth Mainstage has presented more than 26,000 true stories to crowds worldwide. The curated event features five storytellers; some recognized, others from communities whose stories often go unheard. Simple, old-fashioned storytelling unfolds in unexpected ways. 7:30pm The Zeiterion Theatre 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA. zeiterion.org

FRI 2

Misquamicut Beach Aloha Luau: 13th annual Luau, featuring food from over a dozen local restaurants. Silent Auction, which will feature many fabulous items to bid on including dinners, Casino Packages, day trips, vacation destinations, concert tickets, artwork, radio advertising packages, and gift baskets. The Hit Play Band will keep you moving through the night on the dance floor. Tickets $25 at the door. Venice Ballroom, 165 Shore Rd, Westerly. misquamicut.org

Live Bait: True Stories From Real People: Tell your true “Lifeline” story, however you interpret the theme, and listen to others’ interpretations in this storytelling open mic. AS220 Black Box Theater. 95 Empire Street, PVD. Feb 2. as220.org

SAT 3

Unveiling film premiere: Locally produced short about a 49 year-old adoptee discovering his birth family… which just might include John Lennon. Musicians Duke Robillard and Sunny Crownover will perform live. 7-10pm. Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, PVD. unveilingthefilm.com