Five Fun Things To Do: Jan 8 – 14

THU 9

Wakefield Idol 2020: The popular karaoke-style singing competition where 64 local singers compete for a cash prize of $1,500. For those of us afflicted with stage fright, you can watch online. Contemporary Theater Company, 377 Main St, Wakefield. contemporarytheatercompany.com

Sweet Little Variety Show 10th Anniversary: The tenth birthday of this long-running eclectic cabaret, featuring performers of variety shows past. 8pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut St, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov

SAT 11

Jeffrey Foucault: Contemporary Americana. Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth. commonfencemusic.org

WhistleStop Rock Festival Providence: Nine of New England’s best rock bands pull into PVD. 3pm. Askew, 150 Chestnut St, PVD. fb.com/Askewprov

Providence Wrestle Party: The only way to enjoy the beautiful sport without paying the McMahons. 8pm. AS220 Black Box Theatre, 95 Empire St, PVD. as220.org.