The film explores Georgia representative’s, 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration.
Come and celebrate The Westys – a new awards show hosted collectively by The UNITED Theatre, The Chorus of Westerly, and The Granite Theatre to honor and recognize the individuals and organizations that help the arts thrive in Westerly.
The UNITED is excited to kickoff the 2025 SoupyFest series with the inaugural SoupyFest Invitational Bocce Tournament, and invite the public to spectate the games between 2-5pm while enjoying a pop-up SoupyFest Trattoria featuring a selection of curated Italian drinks, snacks, and of course Soupy from our partners at Windie’s Westerly.
Prince/Bowie is a tribute fusion band that combines the music of Prince and David Bowie into a high energy live show featuring a rotating all-star cast of characters from various national acts including Pink Talking Fish.
Improv Night showcases improv teams from all around the world (New England). This month Pawtucket’s Kismet Improv takes the stage! See hilarious Whose-Line style games, and an improvised Spaghetti Western in this iteration of Improv Night!
Join us for a special SoupyFest edition of the UNITED’s Voices of Westerly series, featuring conversations from families on Westerly’s Soupy making tradition as well as a special film premiere of the new short documentary – One Soupy Season – produced by Dale and Leo DeGroff, directed by Chris Kepple.
After a sell-out show in 2024, Emmy and Peabody Award Winning comedian and actor Paul Mecurio (The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) returns to the UNITED stage with his critically acclaimed PERMISSION TO SPEAK – a fully improvised night of hilarious and jaw-dropping stories from audience member led and curated by Mecurio himself.
As part of the SoupyFest series of events, the UNITED in partnership with the Dante Society of Westerly presents Anthony Caporale, award-winning mixology author and star of “The Imbible” series, for a tasting and deep-dive into the evolution, ingredient history, and cultural significance of Italian cocktails.
Please join us at the UNITED Table as the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center hosts the Fungi Dialogues, a conversation on mushrooms w/ Chef James Wayman, co-owner of Nana’s, River Bar, and Moromi, and farmer Chris Pacheco, owner of Seacoast Mushrooms.
Join us for a very special SoupyFest Series event featuring the world-premiere screening of Westerly’s Gold: Sweet, Spicy, and Full of Tradion – a new feature-length documentary on Westerly Soupy from filmmakers Chris Walsh and Betty-Jo Cugini.
Join Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles alongside The Pete Best Band as they bring the raw intensity of the early-60’s Beatles’ sound to the UNITED stage for a night of unforgettable live music.
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti makes his UNITED debut with a 9-piece big-band for a night featuring the crooner sounds of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and more.
Ready to rock? Submit your band for the inaugural UNITED Youth Battle of the Bands! Six bands compete March 23 at the Knickerbocker, with three advancing to the finals at the UNITED. Prizes include an Epiphone Slash Les Paul, $500 cash, and more! Bands need 3+ members, a drummer, a video, and a social profile. Sign up now!
Tammy Pescatelli, one of the hardest working women in comedy today, will make her UNITED debut for an evening of standup featuring her brassy sexiness and bold voice of witty sarcasm.
The Watch Hill Conservancy presents a special screening of the 2021 Green Planet Award winning documentary Beneath the Polar Sun followed by a talk back with directors Stephen Smith and Diana Kushner and Chris Horvat, Lead Scientist and Assistant Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University.
The Best of the 70s is a live celebration of the greatest music of all time featuring the timeless songs of Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Elton John, Billy Joel, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin & more performed by a powerhouse 12-piece band comprised of the band DizzyFish playing with the legendary Uptown Horns!
Don’t miss Grammy Award Winner Al Di Meola, a living legend in the world of guitar, live on the UNITED stage delivering his innovative blend of complex rhythmic syncopation, lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonies which have earned him critical acclaim and global recognition.
Guitarist and co-founder of The String Cheese Incident, Bill Nershi, and his wife, songwriter, Jilian Nershi, join SCI band member Jason Hann to form Nershi Hann Trio, performing SCI favorites they have penned over the years plus unique material all displayed in their own unique way.
Celebrate Westerly’s soupy heritage with tastings, live music, and a celebrity-judged contest hosted by Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos). Stay tuned for details on judges, sponsors, and more! General on-sale on 1/10 @ Noon. 1926 Club members check your inbox for on-sale information.
Joan Osborne presents DYLANOLOGY LIVE at the UNITED – an evening celebrating the songs of Bob Dylan with special guests Nicki Bluhm, Gail Ann Dorsey, and Cindy Cashdollar with Will Bryant and Lee Falco.
As part of the 2025 UNITED Alt Comedy Fest, the UNITED presents LA-based party rock band The Sloppy Boys, comprising of Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton, and Tim Kalpakis from the comedy group The Birthday Boys.
As part of the 2025 UNITED Alt Comedy Fest, the UNITED presents VARIETOPIA, a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins.
