Weekend Best Bets

FRIDAY
Burn down the house at The Met this Friday with Start Making Sense, a traveling tribute to the Talking Heads. Performing the entirety of Speaking Tongues and even more songs about buildings and food, Start Making Sense is a concert for all ages and must be the place for you to be. $12-$15. 8pm. 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. More info...

Tag along with Bring Your Own Improv's 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...

Take in the crisp autumn air with food and more at the last Food Truck Friday at the carousel in Roger Williams Park. With a spread including tacos, hot dogs, crepes, and even vegan ice cream, there is something for everybody on display. Free. 4:30pm-8:30pm. 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence. More info...

SATURDAY
A Rhode Island institution celebrates its 30th anniversary tonight at Lupo's. AS220 is hosting their 30th Anniversary Cabaret hosted by the Empire Revue and featuring a very special appliance from shock-auteur John Waters. Join the ceremony with four hours of music, comedy, performance and who knows what at what is sure to be a party for the ages. $75. 6pm. 79 Washington Street, Providence. More info...

Attracting over one thousand people including artists and fabricators, come celebrate a decade of the Steel Yard's Halloween Iron Pour. Artists will be harnessing the power of the Steel Yard's iron pouring tilt furnace to create a one-of-a-kind feast for eyes. This year, the team will be presenting 'Monster V. City,' a molten story about Providence's last stand against a monstrous attack. $10. 5pm-9pm. 27 Sims Avenue, Providence. More info...

Join the Providence Animal Rescue League at the 27th Annual PetWalk, a gathering of animal lovers uniting to show their support for homeless animals in need. There will be pet games and contests, along with activities for children and prizes for the runners. Make sure to sign up for the Canine Costume Contest! Prices vary. 10am-2pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. More info...

SUNDAY
Get some more mileage out of your costumes this year at the annual Horribles Parade. The march begins at St. Paul's Parish House on Main St and continues to the heart of Wickford Village, but stick around afterwards from entertainment along the water. Local businesses will also be participating in Trick-or-Treat, allowing kids to sate that sugar craving a couple days early. Free. 12pm. 55 Brown St, North Kingstown. More info...

Just in time for Halloween, Ocean House continues their Movie Night series with Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece Psycho. The 1960 classic is still bound to shock modern day moviegoers, and a buffet-style meal will be provided to pair with the screening. $38 per adult, $20 per child over age 3. 6pm-9pm. Drawing Room, 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill. More info...

Get spooky and preemptively get rid of those candy calories with the Monster Dash 5k. Run in your costume or don your favorite running attire while you try not to get lost in the dark. Zombie walkers (well, really any walkers) are welcome. Oh, and did we mention your get to run through the RIPTA tunnel? $15-$33. 11am start time. South Main Street and the RIPTA Bus Tunnel, Providence. More info...

ALL WEEKEND
Experience the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet this weekend with the professional Trinity Rep players. Shakespeare's iconic story of love and poor forethought will be playing for one weekend only, so make sure to book a performance. $6 for students, $8 for seniors. $12 for general admission. 2pm and 7:30pm show times. 201 Washington Street, Providence. More info...

Learn the secrets behind a Rhode Island favorite at at the Kenyon's Grist Mill's Autumn Tour Weekend & Clam Cakes/Chowder Event at the historic mill. Sample free Johnny Cakes and local coffee, warm up with famous clam cakes and chowder and tour the old-fashioned grain mill. Free. 10am-5pm. 21 Glen Rock Road, West Kingston. More info...

Narragansett Fall Restaurant Week starts on Friday, offering up delicious meals from your favorite area restaurants. The only thing tastier than the food is are the prices. See a list of participating restaurants and Restaurant Week menus here.

Disney's Newsies will be playing until this Sunday at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Immortalized by Christian Bale on film, this catchy and addictive musical will bring you foot-stomping songs and heady themes that will leave you wanting more. $25-$63. times vary. 220 Weybosset Street, Providence. More info...