Motif’s 5 Event Picks of the Week: September 14 – September 20

Thru Sunday, October 9

Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage, Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St, PVD. You read it in high school, now see the blood-soaked Old English poem in a raucous rock ‘n’ roll retelling. Watch as Beowulf defends the great hall of Heorot alongside a panel of academics who will over-analyze his every move. trinityrep.com 

September 16 thru 18

Fall Taste of Block Island: A sample platter of all Block Island has to offer. 10am- 5pm, Block Island Chamber and Block Island Tourism Council, Island Wide, Block Island. tasteofbi.com

September 17

Exchange Street Open Studios: Visit more than 35 artists in studios and work/live lofts in three renovated mill buildings along the Blackstone River, all located just steps from each other. Chat with artists about their ideas and inspirations, watch demos of their technical processes and buy art tax-free. Plus, there will be food trucks. 11am – 5pm, Armory Arts District, Pawtucket. xospawtucket.com

September 17

Mark Cutler & The Men of Great Courage and Becky Chace Band: Two local acts with a knack for a rootsy, throwback style that brings together the power of country ballads and the fun and energy of rock. 7pm, Narrows Center for the Arts,16 Anawan St #1, Fall River, Mass. narrowscenter.org

September 18

9th Annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival: A fun and family-friendly event featuring live music and theater, artisans, art activities, contests and more. 11am – 5pm, Artists’ Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq, Cranston. artists-exchange.org