Newport, 22nd Annual Newport Winterfest (2/12 - 2/21): With over one hundred and fifty individual events, the Newport Winter Festival has become "New England's largest winter extravaganza." Alive with sparkle and excitement, the Winter Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food,

Providence, Beauty and The Beast (2/9 - 2/14): The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life! The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island Premier of Rent (2/5 - 2/21): Rent is a story of love and loyalty between starving artists in New York's East Village. Rent swept all the major theatre awards in 1996. Rent is appearing Feb 5-21 at the Courthouse Arts in North Kingston, RI

Cranston, 18th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball (2/13 - 2/18): 18th Annual Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball featuring: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Donna the Buffalo w/Preston Frank, Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band and The Hot Tamale Brass Band at Rhodes on the Pawtucket

Providence, Festival Ballet Providence - "Dance So Close You Can Touch It" (2/6 - 2/28): Bold, thrilling and intimate! This season Festival Ballet Providence features breathtaking World Premieres by resident and guest choreographers with a mixture of classical ballet and more contemporary works.

Kingston, National Prep. School Invitational (2/4 - 2/7): Basketball Invitational featuring the top Prep. School and High School players in the country. See tomorrows stars today. Some of the former participants have gone on to the NBA. Michael Beasley (Miami Heat), Caron Butler (Washington Wizards

Providence, Winter Chili Festival (2/27): This inaugural event promises fun for the entire family. Chili tasting, culinary demonstrations, a tailgate lounge for the adults, a fun play area for the kids, and much more.

Newport, Save The Bay's Exploration Center and Aquarium (1/27 - 4/24): Save The Bay's Exploration Center and Aquarium is an interactive marine science learning center that offers educational programs and activities for school groups, families and children interested in learning more about Narragansett Bay.

Providence, Order a Singing Valentine for your Sweetheart on Valentine's Day! (2/12 - 2/14): Providence, Rhode Island… They’ll be saying “I Love You” in song next week… and hundreds of lucky romantics will be left speechless!

Newport, Musica Dolce Chamber Players Concert (2/21): Chamber Music Concert featuring music by Haydn, Mozart & Ravel.

Warwick, Exploring the Spiritual Frontier (3/6 - 3/7): ECKANKAR of Rhode Island is presenting a Regional Seminar on March 6 and 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick on Exploring the Spiritual Frontier.

Cranston, Theatre of Thought (2/5 - 2/13): The Theatre of Thought at Artists Exchange brings 3 short plays by Terrence McNally. This, of course, is intimate theater. You sit just a few feet from the actors in some cases, and feel like you are part of the action.

Newport, A Little Lower Than The Angels (2/5 - 2/14): Players at Trinity Ministry's Rice-Carr Theatre explore and examine the historic involvement of Rhode Island in the American Slave Trade between 1725 and 1807 in a fictional account of how the trade affected early patriots and their "property".

Warren, Comic Potential at 2nd Story Theatre (1/28 - 2/21): When an infamously cynical critic pens a gushingly glowing review, it’s time to sit up and take notice. Right? He did and you should go to see Comic Potential at 2nd Story Theatre in Warren.

Providence, "A Valentine To Remember" (2/11 - 2/13): Chabot Fine Arts Gallery on historic Federal Hill invites you to their gallery to see "A Valentine to Remember"

Providence, DanceDancePartyParty! (1/22 - 3/26): Dance Dance Party Party is a hit ..every Friday night at Perishable Theatre in downtown Providence, 5:30 PM, in the 3rd Floor dance studio at Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire Street.

Providence, 2nd Annual Southern New England Golf Exposition (2/13 - 2/14): The 2nd Annual Southern New England Golf Exposition is a celebration of golf to benefit boys and girls clubs of Providence being held at the RI Convention Center Feb 13-14.

Providence, TempleCon 2010 Retro-Futurist Gaming Convention (2/5 - 2/7): PREPARE for a retro-futurist gaming experience like no other! The TempleCon 2010 multi-genre gaming convention is coming to the Crown Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI, February 5th-7th!

Providence, Kathy Hodge 2010: Shoemaker Series (1/16 - 2/12): This latest body of work by Kathy Hodge comes from a series of paintings of old-fashioned cast iron shoe making machinery at a small shop in Warren, RI.

Providence, Father, Son & Holy Go Go (1/21 - 2/7): Elemental Theatre Collective is proud to present its fourth annual original short play festival at Perishable Theatre. This year’s collection is entitled the father, the son and the holy go.go, and features new plays by George Brant, Alexan

Newport, The Bits Players (1/4 - 2/28): Newport's award-winning comedy improv troupe: The Bits Players will keep you Ho-Ho-Hoing in 2010. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm in January and February.

Pawtucket, 4:48 Psychosis (1/14 - 2/7): The author Sarah Kane's intimate exploration of mental illness under the direction of Tony Estrella at the Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket, RIa

Wakefield, Young Artists and Their Mentors, Part 1 (1/8 - 3/3): This show features the work of David Chatowsky, Dan McManus, Will Schaff, Lily Quinn, Scott Lapham, Miguel Rosario, Anthony Villavicencio, Roberto Bessin, Craig Crawford, Laura Katz, Kat Desrosiers, Alaniz Valladarez, and Courtney McDonald.

Providence, Ice Skating at the Bank of America City Center (1/12 - 3/20): Whether you are looking for something fun to do with the family or for a little exercise during the winter season, head downtown and enjoy ice skating in the City Center.

Providence, Chevelle Band at Lupos Heartbreak Hotel (2/10): Chevelle is an American rock trio that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois. The band has released four albums and the first three sold nearly two million in the United States. The appear at Lupos Feb 10.

Newport, Newport Annual Members' Juried Exhibition (2/6 - 5/24): The formost exhibition of regional contemporary art return to the Newport Art Museum. Each year, the Museum receives hundreds of entries to to the Annual Members' Juried Exhibition at the Cushing Gallery.

Newport, Newportant People: Watercolors by William Heydt (1/9 - 4/4): Artist William Heydt sees Newport in bright kaleidoscopic colors—as a city filled with vitality and dynamism. His pictures capture an essence of the city that tourists don't see.

Newport, Valentine's Weekend at Newport Blues Cafe (2/12 - 2/14): Three day Valentine's weekend at Newport Blues Cafe a RI premier resturant with live music featuring a rock and variety band on Friday; a weekend dinner package with dinner and two live bands on Sat and Sun.

Providence, Live Whirled, the Interactive Music Series:Real-Whirled with the Essential Quintet (2/7): Live Whirled the Interactive Music Series: Real-Whirled with The Essential Quintet - performs American and European folk music and original compositions. They bring perspectives from a variety of musical backgrounds.

Providence, All My Sons (1/29 - 2/7): The story of Joe Keller, a successful, middleaged, self-made man who has done a terrible and tragic thing during his service in World War II. A moving play about the compromises we have to make.

Providence, Providence Art Club - Multi-media Exhibit (2/7 - 2/26): Multi-media exhibit "The Color of Light" in the Maxwell Mays Gallery of the Providence Art Club in the College Hill neighborhood is available.

Providence, Providence Athenaeum's Salon - Queen of the Insects: The Art of the Butterfly (2/12): Always fashionable, the butterfly motif has adorned a wide variety of design objects, from porcelain to prints to jewelry. RISD Museum Costume and Textiles Assistant Curator Laurie Brewer, whose specialty is ecological fashion history, go

Providence, Wild Winter Wonderland (1/4 - 2/28): YES, the Zoo is open all year long! And you can have a wonderful time exploring our "wild" winter wonderland through February 2010.

Providence, Zoo Thousand and Ten (1/1 - 2/28): Head to the Roger Williams Park Zoo any day this winter during January and February and find half-priced admission for everyone!

Providence, 11th Annual Gala of "Have a Heart Spurwink" (2/13): NBC 10's Mario Hilario hosts this 11th annual gala "Have a Heart for Spurwink" to benefit Spurwink RI. Bring your sweetheart to celebrate on February 13th at Brown University's Andrews Hall on the East Side of Providence to help raise money

Woonsocket, Blackstone Valley Jazz Concert (2/11): Bands from Woonsocket, Mt St Charles Academy, North Smithfield Hand Blackstone-Millville High Schools presents the Blackstone Valley Jazz concert at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI

Woonsocket, Doktor Kaboom: Adult Dinner Cabaret (2/12): Science for the kid in all of us, comedy for the adults. Doktor Daboom offers a cabaret style comedy performance at the Stadium Theatre.

Woonsocket, The Reminisants (2/13): The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973.The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973.The band's repertoire features dance music that ap

Providence, Twelfth Night Kicks off the New Year at Trinity Rep! (1/29 - 3/7): The Trinity Repetory Company of Providence presents 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare - Shakespeare's topsy-turvy tale of love and laughter.

Warwick, Unexpected-Company (2/11): Unexpected-Company is a Warwick based longform improvisation comedy troupe. They perform weekly at the Warwick Art Museum. They are inviting all to the Unexpected-Company's Sweetheart dance on February 11th.

Providence, Speakeasy Music Series (2/5 - 2/17): Local 121 features different music presentations Wednesdays and Fridays at the Dreyfus Building downtown Providence. All shows are for all ages with Speakeasy Menu available.

Pawtucket, Rhody Craft 100 (11/2 - 3/27): Rhody Craft 100 is a collection of local artists and crafters creating a one-of-a-kind shopping opportunity. All of the products are 100 percent original, 100 percent hand-made, 100 percent local, and 100 percent delightful.

Providence, I Heart Providence (2/11): An outwardly expressed who’s-who celebration of people’s love for Providence with free hors d’oeuvres, drinks + live music at Providence City Hall. Free to the public. This event is celebrated on the Thursday before Valentine’s Day at City

Portsmouth, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1/29 - 2/7): Theatre production by Providence College's Angell Blackfriar Theatre; Paul Zindel's best known play is a realistic picture of a young person's quest for independence.

Providence, Watercolors in the Porcelain Gallery: Flowerand Still Life Painters (1/23 - 6/29): The RISD Museum has one of the finest collections of 18th and 19th century British watercolors in this country. Rotating exhibitions of watercolors from this rarely-seen collection are on view int he Museum's Porcelain Gallery until June 19, 2010

Providence, Carey Young: Uncertain Contracts (1/26 - 4/18): Carey Young a London based artist, explores current political, social and ethical issues by focusing on increased commercialization in both personal and public domains at RISD Museum Lower Fargo Gallery.

Providence, Avish Khebrehzadeh: Backyard and Other Stories (2/2 - 3/28): RISD presents Avish Khebrehzadeh's hand drawn animations and large-scale drawings which are praised for their poetic sensibility. The comtemplative and somewhat mysterious nature of her readings and invites the viewer's participation thro

Providence, Queen of the Insects: The Art of the Butterfy (2/6 - 5/9): The butterfy is the traditional symbolism in Asian art and is explored here in RISD Museums wonderful exhibit that serves to illustrate the universal impulse to capture the fleeting art of the butterfly.

Warwick, "Do It! Show It! Sing It! Work It!" (2/5 - 3/4): AS220 artists and friends exhibition "Do It! Show It! Sing It! Work It!" at the Community College of Rhode Island's Knight Campus Art Gallery.

East Providence, Paul Shore at RI Comedy Connection (2/11): Paul "Pauly" Shore is an American comedian and actor best known for starring in a series of comedy films in the 1990s and hosting a video show on MTV in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Providence, Life of Stars: From Nebula to Supernova (1/30 - 1/2): Developed in collaboration with Brown University, the Museum of Natural History in Providence, RI presents a new astronomy exhibit: Life of Stars from Nebula to Supernova.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island in the Time of Lincoln (11/1 - 2/14): Celebrate the bicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth with an exhibit that takes a look at life in Rhode Island during the 1860s.

Providence, Household Saints: African Spirituality in Cuban Art and Culture (1/25 - 2/26): URI Collge of Continuing Education explores African Spirituality in Cuban Art and Culture with three gallery exhibit from the Cuban Art Space/The Center for Cuban Studies in New York City. The exhibit will be available from Jan 25 through Feb 26.

Pawtucket, Mark Erelli (2/13): Ever since he released his self-titled debut at 24, Mark Erelli has exhibited an uncommon musical maturity from twangy roots rock through finger picked folk, rollicking blues, western swing, rockabilly, ballads, and lullabie.

Newport, Have A Heart Cocktail Party (2/8): Have a Heart Cocktail Paty & Silent Auction fundraiser for homeless animals will be held at the Hotel Viking in Newport, RI

Pawtucket, Godspell Junior presented by LaSalle Academy (2/4 - 2/7): Featuring the international hit, "Day By Day, Godspell Junior will be available at the LaSalle Academy in Providence - a junior version of the best loved musical "Godspell" from February 4 to 7.

Portsmouth, Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams (2/13): As part of their 2010 series, Common Fence Music in Portsmouth, RI will have Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams singling songs that defy classification. For a unique experience catch them Feb 6th.

Newport, The Southcoast Rovers at the Fastnet Pub (1/31 - 2/14): Céad míle fáilte! A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! This authentic Irish pub features the Southcoast Rovers every Sunday night at One Broadway in Newport, RI playing Irish & American traditional music.