Sunday, April 29: Merry Mayhem, an arts carnival and fundraiser for the Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts; featuring Dan Butterworth and his marionettes, Big Nazo, and music by the What Cheeer? Brigade. 1-5pm. For information call 401-721-2147

March 22nd through April 22nd: The Gamm Theatre presents Sin: A Cardinal Deposed, written by Michael Murphy and directed by Judith Swift

Sunday, April 22: Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Family Chamber Ensemble Concert Series presents a one-hour String Quartet concert. 3pm. $5 for children; $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the Philharmonic at 401-248-7000.

Monday, April 16 at 7pm: The Gamm Theatre presents a staged reading of David Hare's Via Dolorosa, followed by a discussion with Israeli and Palestinian scholars who will discuss their personal knowledge and opinions, while detailing the historical foundations of the Middle East conflict.

Open to public at no charge, but reservations are required as seatring is limited. To reserve a maximum of two seats, please call 401-723-4266 or email Tom DiMaggio at tom(at)gammtheatre.org.

Saturday, April 14th: The 22nd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference will be held at The Arts Exchange, Tolman High School and other sites in downtown Pawtucket from 8:15am to 6pm

Sunday, April 1: Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Family Chamber Ensemble Concert Series presents a one-hour Brass Quintet concert. 3pm. $5 for children; $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling the Philharmonic at 401-248-7000.