Motif Event Picks for December 7 – December 13

THU 8

A Creepy Christmas Carol: With Jeff Belanger and Dustin Pari. Bringing you the legends and lore that put the fear into the Yuletide season. From the monsters who hunt naughty children, to the ghosts that haunt us all, this program will take audiences on a tour of the almost-forgotten parts of the holiday tradition. (NOT FOR CHILDREN!) 7:30pm Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St, Cumberland. riverfolk.org

Newport Vineyards Making Spirits Bright: Get learnt’ and turnt’ while saving money this holiday season by learning how to make your own cocktails and truffles. Get tickets in advance! 6 – 7:30pm, 909 East Main Rd, Middletown. newportvineyards.com

FRI 9

Weezer Tribute: 95.5 WBRU Retro Lunch presents The Blue Album with special guests Le Roxy Pro. 9pm, The Met, 1005 Main St, Pawtucket. themetri.com

Newport Holiday Lantern Walking Tour: kick off your holiday tour at the Brick Market Museum & Shop and onwards down historic Thames street. 4pm, 127 Thames St, Newport. Newporthistory.org

SAT 10

SantaCon: a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and nonsensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason. Dress as your favorite Claus, elf or reindeer and take a stroll around Newport during which you might stop for a libation, song, or to give to a charity. Starts at noon. Washington Park at Broadway/Thames St, on the steps of the courthouse, Newport. Santaconnewport.com