CALENDAR: This

By Ken Abrams

THE MUST LIST

10 events happening this month

January 19-21:

Settle in for a night of laughs at the Comedy Connection when Chris Redd comes to town. Known for SNL appearances and Peacock series Bust Down, Redd’s new comedy series Why Am I Like This? premieres this year. East Providence, RIComedyConnection.com

January 20:

Chris Spedding, Tony Garnier, and Anton Fig – a power trio who have played with Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and David Letterman’s band – will perform at the Casino Theatre for a rare show. NewportLive.org

January 21

Get crafty at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium for Stamp and Sip, a card-making workshop using a variety of techniques. Enjoy a glass of wine while picking up a new hobby, with all materials provided. Bristol, ASRI.org

Explore the woods in the winter at Norman Bird Sanctuary’s wellness workshop

January 1:

Take a dip into the frigid Atlantic for the annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach to benefit A Wish Come True. Rejects Beer Co. hosts a pre-event bu et and postplunge reception. Newport, AWish.org For a statewide listing of events visit us online! HeyRhody.com

January 8:

Renew your spirit for the new year with a day of personal growth, self-discovery, and relaxation learning the creative mindfulness process known as SoulCollage, facilitated by Jennifer Watson, owner of Soul Unfolding. Warren, SoulUnfoldingRI.com

January 21 & 28:

Newport Art Museum’s Winter Speaker Series

kicks o this month with Darrell West on “Deciphering the Political Environment” and Monica Young on “The Art & Science of James Webb Space Telescope.” NewportArtMuseum.org

January 28:

Want to honor your dog or cat in acrylics? Pet Portraits with Allie Elia at the Bristol Art Museum lets you do just that – bring a few photos of your furry, feathered, or finned friend and paint their portrait. BristolArtMuseum.org

January 7:

Say Hello II Heaven, a Chris Cornell tribute band covering favorite tracks from Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Audioslave, will be ringing in the first weekend of 2023 at the Hometown Tavern. Warren, HometownTavernRI.com

January 13:

Spend a Friday evening in nature for the New Year’s Winter Wellness Workshop at Norman Bird Sanctuary, where you’ll learn about herbs, set intentions through guided meditation, and hike under the night sky. Middletown, NormanBirdSanctuary.org

January 29:

Pat Halpin and the 351’s bring authentic blues, swing, rockabilly, and American roots music certain to chase away the mid-winter blues at a Sunday afternoon show at the ‘Ganny. Jamestown, NarragansettCafeRI.com