Weekend Best Bets

Friday
Classic rock icons Kansas bring their arena anthems to Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel. Sing along to all of their chart-topping hits and find out first-hand why their impressive legacy has carried on to this day. $40-$55. 8pm. 79 Washington Street, Providence. More info...

Celebrate the opening of Bring Your Own Improv's eighth season with two interactive comedy shows at the Warwick Museum of Art. Starting with a family friendly show before one later in the night for a more adult crowd, there are plenty of opportunities to join in on the laughs. You can even become a part of the show by getting involved on stage. $8 for adults, $4 for children and seniors. 7pm for family friendly show, 9pm for late night show. 3259 Post Road, Warwick. More info...

Kick off the weekend with the annual Brews & Blues event at the Windjammer. Eat locally with food provided by restaurants and markets in the area, while drinking globally from a selection of over 30 different beers from around the world. Live music courtesy of Neal & The Vipers will be also on the scene. $30. 6pm-9pm. 321 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly. More info...

Saturday
Interested in turning tree debris into a thriving garden? Learn how to Create a Hugelkultur Bed at the community garden at Roger Williams Park. This course in the Urban Gardening Series will teach you how to turn excess wood into compost and asks only that you bring a lawn chair and a notebook. Free. 11am-12pm. Roger Williams Park. Cladrash's Ave, Providence. More info...

XOS Exchange Street Open Studios will be showcasing over 40 different artists in celebration of the 17th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival. Visitors are encouraged to chat with the artists while taking in the paintings, prints, crafts, and jewelry on display in three historic Pawtucket mills. Glimpses into the artists' creative processes are also featured, as well as live music and a number of food trucks. Free. 10am-4pm. 163 Exchange Street, Pawtucket. More info...

Get more involved with your food at the Good Earth Harvest Festival. Get information on how to grow your own produce, hunt for edible mushrooms, and the many benefits and uses of local honey. Browse both art from across the state and the home-grown offerings from the Good Earth organic farm. Free. 10am-5pm. Good Earth Organic Farm & Garden Center. 1800 Scituate Avenue, Cranston. More info...

Sunday
Brown University's graduate theater community Romp of Otters presents Kate+8, a new work-in-progress from artists Kate Bergstrom and Bevin Kelley (aka Blevin Blectum). Combining multiple mediums of performance, help students workshop this new piece inspired by two science fiction short stories. Oh, and its also suggested that you dress as your favorite dentist or superhero. $3 suggested donation, free for Brown/RISD students. AS220 Blackbox Theater. 95 Empire St, Providence. More info...

Ocean House presents a screening of Academy Award-winning film The Grand Budapest Hotel. The 2014 comedy caper by director Wes Anderson was an instant classic when released, so experience it again (or for the first time) with a carefully curated buffet-style dinner. $38 for adults, $20 for children. 6pm-9pm. Drawing Room. 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill. More info...

Bring friends and family along with some sparkling wine to the Harvest Moon Paddle, the perfect location to experience the rising of a full moon. Row through Quonochantaug Pond and gaze at the stars or kick back and take in the view on the beach. $30-$40. 6pm-8:15pm. 25 Spray Rock Road, Westerly. More info...

All Weekend
The 7th Annual Taste of Block Island gives you plenty of reason to head back to the island despite the cooler temps this week. Purchasing a Taste of Block Island button of the ferry ride over will open up your dining possibilities to sweet discounts at participating restaurants. For a complet list of reastaurants and details, visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce's website. More info...

John Patrick Shanley's award-winning play, Doubt: A Parable, opens at RIC's Forman Theatre. Popularized by the 2008 film starring Meryl Streep, this compelling drama of uncertainty and faith in a Bronx Catholic school contains emotions and themes that have remained relevant since its debut over 10 years ago. $15. 2pm and 7:30pm show times. 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave, Providence. More info...

The Rhode Island staple Field of Screams unleashes its inner demons all over West Greenwich with four attractions guaranteed to send you running home. Trudge through the Dungeon of Doom, brave the frights of the Dead River Haunted Hayride, or fend off waves of the undead on a military vehicle in Zombie Paintball, a brand new attraction for 2015. $18-$45. 6pm-10pm. 179 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich. More info...