Folk Art Quilt Show

Over 100 examples of this amazing art form will be on view. Contemporary quilters from around New England will be featured, as well as an exhibit of antique quilts from the South County Museum collection. July 23 to July 25 at South County Museum, Strathmore Street in Narragansett. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8. For more information call (401) 783-5400 or visit www.southcountymuseum.org.

Creative Constructions

Kids create artful climber-inspired structures using a variety of recycled materials and take on new adventures and challenges as they navigate an obstacle course. Recommended for ages 3 to 11. Saturday, July 24 at the Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South Street. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $8.50. For more information visit www.childrenmuseum.org.

Misquamicut Music Festival

Headliners Badfinger and The Classic Rock All Stars will be joined by local favorites including The Beach Band, Joey Nigrelli, Flav Martin, Fat Betty and many more. Jazzlyn Starr, a 13 year old singer and songwriter, will make her debut. Friday Night Lineup: Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, Fat Betty, Joey Nigrelli, Phantanima. Saturday Night Lineup: The Classic Rock All Stars, the Beach Band, Jazzlyn Starr, Equinox, The Cryers, the Recliners. July 30 to July 31 at Westerly Town Beach, 365 Atlantic Avenue. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Donations accepted for The WARM Center and Save The Bay. For more information call (401) 322-1026 or visit www.misquamicutmusicfestival.com.

The Philharmonic on Fire

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra joins WaterFire Providence to present a spectacular evening of live orchestral music performed in the heart of downtown Providence. This first-of-its-kind event will allow tens of thousands of people to experience the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra live along the three rivers of WaterFire and in Waterplace Park. This will be an evening of music inspired by WaterFire with special guest dancers from Festival Ballet Providence. Saturday, July 31 at Turk’s Head Plaza in Providence. 9 p.m. For more information call (401) 273-1155 or visit www.waterfire.org.

Waiting for Godot

Join The Contemporary Theater Company for this “tragicomedy” filled with prodding questions and more than a bit of wit. Voted “the most significant English language play of the 20th century” by the British Royal National Theatre, Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett has left countless audience members enthusiastic and exhilarated since it opened in 1953. Now through July 31 at Lippitt Hall, University of Rhode Island, 5 Lippitt Road in Kingston. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 25, 2 p.m.; Thursday, July 29, 7 p.m. Tickets $15. For more information call (401) 228-5175 or visit www.thecontemporarytheater.com.