Providence, Funda Fest 12: A Celebration of Black Storytelling (1/13 - 1/29): RI Black Storytellers (RIBS) present its 12th Annual Funda Fest bringing a workshop, story swap, school shows, and public performances of true stories from many parts of Rhode Island

Providence, Jeff Durnham, Comedian (1/24): Jeff Dunham is not just one of the funniest humans on the planet but the ringleader of a cast of comedic characters of his own creation like Walter the grumpy retiree; the beer-swilling, NASCAR-loving and resolutely redneck Bubba J; the fur

Woonsocket, Satisfaction - A Rolling Stones Tribute (1/23): Satisfaction... The Show! is a new musical tribute to the "World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band" at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI

Providence, Rhode Island Auto Show (1/21 - 1/24): The RI Auto will open at the RI Convention Center on January 21. The event is open to the public with an estimated attendance of 20,000.

Pawtucket, "Postmortem - A Thriller" (1/22 - 1/31): The Pawtucket Community Players continue their 89th season with Ken Ludwig's thriller about a murder set in Gilette's Castlel

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.

Providence, Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Classical Concert (1/23): World-renown Percussionist EVELYN GLENNIE returns to the Philharmonic stage with Music Director LARRY RACHLEFF and the Orchestra on Saturday evening, January 23 at 8:00.

Providence, Allysen Callery - Quiet Music For A Loud World (1/25): Her debut album "HOPEY" was chosen on of the top local DCs of 2007 and she was nominated for Best Female Volcalist of 2009 - there is something magical about Allysen Callery's music and she appears at Everyman Bistro's Open Mic with John W

Pawtucket, 2nd Annual Knitting Weekend at Slater Mill (1/22 - 1/24): New Year, New Inspiration, New Techniques! After all the holiday knitting is completed, it's time to focus on knitting projects and goals for you!

Providence, Brown Bird, Wrong Reasons, Barn Burning & Benedictions (1/23): The 5 piece Brown Bird Band specializes in Americana, Folk and Roots music. Wrong Reasons is garage country blues. Barn Burning is indie folk rock. Benedictions is straight up songs, rough-hewn and dirty, with elements of gospel, blues, co

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, Jeff Dunham, Comedian & Ventriloquist (1/28): Jeff Dunham´s International "Identity Crisis Tour" Jeff Dunham brings his undeniable talent and unstoppable laughs to the Dunkin´Donuts Center in Providence. Dunham has taken the art of ventriloquism to new heights and has transformed it

Providence, 3 in 1 Night Out - Everyman Bistro (1/23 - 1/30): Selected as the Best of RI in 2009 by RI Monthly Magazine, the Everyman Bistro offers art work by local artists, simple pub food and live music all in the same location.

Providence, Museum of Natural History & Planetarium (1/23 - 1/31): The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and is home to the state's only public planetarium. Special Shows are offered on Sat & Sun, Jan 23-24, Jan 30-31.

Providence, AS220 Gallery Shows (1/13 - 1/29): AS220 is a non-profit community arts space in downtown Providence. Their mission is to provide an unjuried and uncensored forum for the arts. If you live in the state of Rhode Island, you will get an opportunity to exhibit or perform at AS220.

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.

Narragansett, The Profundo Journeys 2009 Photo Group in Narragansett, RI (1/22 - 1/30): Featuring the Profundo Journeys 2009 Photo Group and specializing in images of Southern Rhode Island, formerly the BackYard Card & Print Gallery at the Bill Krul Gallery in Narragansett, RI

Providence, Blue Grotto Women of Wine Series (1/27): A series of wine events for women at the Blue Grotto Restaurant in Providence.

Tiverton, Moet/Hennessy Wine Dinner at the Boat House, Tiverton, RI (1/29): Melina Catelli, Moet/Hennessy Trade Development Representative will guide you through a dinner prepared by Executive Chef James Campangna and his culinary team at the Boat House in Tiverton.

Bristol, The Foreigner (1/26 - 2/14): The Foreigner, by Larry Shue will be at the Bristol Riverside Theatre. Your passport to laughs. Scandals, secrets, diabolical plans - all confided in a foreigner who doesn't speak English...or does he?

Providence, Mechanical Menagerie (1/4 - 1/31): Mechanical Menagerie showcases a collection of incredibly intricate creatures – lizards, goats, birds, bugs, an antelope, a jellyfish and more – created from disassembled computers, discarded cell phones and other mangled machines and salvaged scraps.

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

Providence, Hemenway's Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar (1/28): Hemenways Restaurant of Providence will host a tasting of wines paired with cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Steve Long and his culinary team on Thursday, January 28th.

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.

Bristol, First Concert in Celebration of Linden Place Museum's Bicentennial Celebration (1/24): Linden Place Museum's 200th Celebration takes place on Jan 24 in the Linden Place Ballroom, Bristol, RI

Providence, State Radio with American Fangs (1/28): Providence - State Radio appears with American Fangs at Lupos Heartbreak Hotel. "With their inaugural release, the members of American Fangs deliver an eclectic mix of songs that draw from influences far and wide..."

Pawtucket, A Blues Night With Marjorie Thompson & Friends (1/23): Marjorie Thompson and other blues artists perform an evening of blues at the Stone Soup Coffee House in Pawtucket

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.

Providence, No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain (1/23): Anthony Bourdain is a chef, author of Kitchen Confidential and host of 'The Travel Channel's No Reservations.

East Providence, Comedy with James "The Glow" Goff (1/22 - 1/23): iIn just a couple of years in this business, James Goff had already made the transition from "upand coming" to comedian by opening for comedian greats. He has performed in top comedy clubs all over the New England and Tristate area.

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, 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.

Providence, RI Philharmonic Orchestra (1/22 - 1/23): 2 nights of classical music featuring Larry Rachleff, conductor and Evelyn Glennie, percussion. Join hundreds of other music lovers at the Veterans Memoria Auditorium.

Providence, The Speakeasy Music Series @ Local 121 (1/20 - 1/31): Speakeasy Music Series at Local 121 resturant at the former Dreyfus Hotel in Providence brings live folk, acoustic music, smooth sounds of jazz and blues from local and touring artists.

Pawtucket, Rhody Craft 100 (11/2 - 1/31): 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, Nature/Artifice:Contemporary Works from the Collection (1/13 - 1/29): Rhode Island Scool of Design presents an exhibit showing the relationship betwen nature and artifice, reality and fiction as being central to the Museum's collection.

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.

Pawtucket, Thunder In The Bucket Showcase - Making A Beautiful Racket (1/23): First Annual Thunder in the Bucket Showcase features more than 15 bands dorming an entertainly diverse roster ranging from the Blizzard of '78 and I, Destroyer at the Blackstone, Pawtucket

Providence, Marcus Thompson with the Muir String Quartet at Rhode Island College (1/25): Special guest Marcus Thompson on viola with the Muir String Quartet returns to Rhode Island College as part of it's 2010 series of concerts from dance, theatre and music not likely to be seen anywere else in Rhode Island.