THU 19
An Evening with David Sedaris: The author and humorist representing Gen X will talk pretty for one night. 8pm. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St, New Bedford. zeiterion.org
FRI 20
Beervana Fest: The Grand Poobah of craft beer events. Get your tix early — this one always sells out. Featuring celebrity brewer talks, limited releases, live music and performances by the Tropigals. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Pl, Cranston. beervanafest.com
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! 7pm. The Ryan Center, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, South Kingstown. uri.edu
SAT 21
Urban Vintage Bazaar: Shop small, classic and local at the Arcade, as shops invade the throughway. 65 Weybosset St, PVD. arcadeprovidence.com
SUN 22
The Price is Right LIVE!: That home-sick-from-school show comes to Providence to pull contestants from the audience and win big prizes. 4pm. Providence Performing Art Center, 220 Weybosset St, PVD. ppacri.com