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December 18-20

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It's with a heavy heart that Rhode Island says "goodbye" to the grande dame of drag herself, Ms. Kitty Litter. A chamion of the LGBT community for 20 years, Kitty (aka Stephen Hartley) is finally hanging up the wig and preparing for a new life in North Carolina. Options Magazine will be hosting a propper send off at The Arcade in Providence, complete with refreshments and a cash bar provided by New Harvest Coffee and Spirits. Say farewell to an icon, and an irreplaceable member of our community. All proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits. Sunday, December 20. $27. 4-7pm. Teh Arcade Providence. 65 Weybosset Street, Providence. More info...

The folk awakens this weekend with Americana band Haunt the House and singer-songwriter Ian Fitzgerald. The striking qualities of the genre, including stirring, anthemic, and spiritually inflected instrumentation accompanied by soulful and often heartbreaking vocals, are undoubtedly present with these two artists, continuing the legacy of folk heroes like Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie. Saturday, December 19. $10. 8pm. The Knickerbocker Cafe. 35 Railroad Avenue, Westerly. 315-5070. More info...

The Providence Ballet Theatre presents Twas the Night Before Christmas, a fun and edgy take on the classic poem by Clement C. Moore that first introduced our yuletide culture to dreams of sugarplums and other iconic holiday imagery. This highly acclaimed performance features snow falling on stage, dreamlike choreography, and colorful costumes, which make up a production guaranteed to replenish you holiday spirit. FridayDecember 18. 7:30pm. Roberts Hall, RIC. 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue. 456-8144. More info...

'Re-gifting' gets a new definition at the Audubon Society's Eco-Stories and Art event. An Audubon naturalist will entertain kids and adults alike with stories before leading them in creating unique works of art from recycled materials and found objects. Saturday, December 19. $5 plus $3 materials fee. 11am-noon. Audubon Environmental Education Center. 1401 Hope Street, Bristol. 245-7500. More info...

Planet Christmas, a fresh holiday story in a world filled with countless interpretations of A Christmas Carol, is seeing its closing weekend, so make sure to catch it before it takes off. This hilarious play steers audiences through Christmas' of the past, present, and future in the small town of Fir Beach. All weekend, December 18-20. $25 general admission, $15 for students. 2pm and 7pm show times. 327 Main Street, South Kingston. 218-0282. More info...

The Mixed Magic Theatre takes the stage at the 16th Annual Kwanzaa Song at the historic Hope High School. Experience a combination of beloved sacred songs in tandem with contemporary classics, as well as productions of Christmas stories that will help you transition into a holiday state of mind. Saturday, December 19. $20 general admission, $15 for students. 3pm and 7:30pm. 324 Hope Street. 305-7333. More info...

Another installation of the South Kingstown Year-Round Farmer's Market, Rhode Island's oldest continually operating farmers market, takes place this Saturday. Whether you're cooking a holiday feast or simply looking to eat locally grown, healthier foods, look no further - choose form a wide selection of fruit, vegetables, seafood and pasture-raised meat and eggs along with a revolving selection of artisanal venders selling their wares. December 19. 10am-2pm. Peace Dale Mill Complex. 1425 Kingston Road, Wakefield. More info...

One of the Boston music community's most indispensable choirs, Blue Heron brings their popular seasonal production, Christmas in Medieval England, to the Brown University campus. All Advent and Christmas musical selections are chosen from the 15th century, providing a truly unique holiday experience for this sick of Santa babies and Christmas shoes. Sunday, December 20. $60 preferred, $30 general, $10 student. 4pm. St. Stephen's Church. 114 George Street, Providence. 617-960-7956. More info...

Head to the Weekapaug Inn and take part in their Holiday Centerpiece Workshop. Impress any holiday visitors, from family to friends, with a stunning, handmade work of tabletop art. Hands-on tutorials will guide you as you transform a handful of fresh greenery and other odds and ends into an original, festive showpiece bound to dazzle all that see it. December 19. $65. 10am-12pm. 25 Spray Rock Road, Westerly. Reserve your space over the phone at 888-813-7862. More info...

Celebrate the anniversary of a Providence institution at the What Cheer Records & Vintage 16th Anniversary and Holiday Party. Buy some records as a gift to loved or for yourself to celebrate the holidays and help guarantee What Cheer stays around for 16+ more years. Sunday, December 20. Free. 11am-5pm. 180 Angell Street, Providence. 861-4244. More info...

Meet and mingle with the makers of Hope & Main at the December Meet Your Maker Marketplace. Along with an overwhelming section of eats from Rhode Island's bursting food scene, attend some cooking demonstrations and knife sharpening to help you make your food at home as good the ones being sold at the marketplace. Live music will be playing all afternoon. Sunday, December 20. $15 for 12-1pm, free for 1-5pm. 691 Main Street, Warren. 795-3272. More info...

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