On Display Through Labor Day · UNITED Gallery Event Space
The UNITED Theatre and Mystic Aquarium present Sea & Studio, a one-of-a-kind gallery showcase that brings together six local artists with animal counterparts to reflect a belief shared by both institutions: creativity is not uniquely human.
Join us for the first ever live screening in RI of the cult-classic film The Room with Mark himself, AKA NYT bestselling author/The Room star Greg Sestero on site for a live Q&A and meet and greet.
Westerly native turned Nashville resident, Glenn Thomas returns to the UNITED’s gallery events space for an intimate evening of music from his solo and full band career.
July 13 · 10:30am • The UNITED, Kent Hall, Granite Theatre
The Westerly Performing Arts Tour is a guided, 90-minute experience for young performers ready to explore everything our downtown arts scene has to offer. Visit three cornerstone organizations, The UNITED, The Granite Theatre, and The Chorus of Westerly, and get an inside look at how they train, present, and collaborate to bring the performing arts to life year-round.
Award-winning author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with debut authors Debra Curtis (Laws of Love and Logic) and Shannon Garvey (June Baby) will be discussing (and signing) their novels. Jenna Bush Hager will be joining Debra and Shannon in conversation with Deborah!
Trumpeter Bruce Harris returns to the UNITED to lead an all-star ensemble in a special concert celebrating the music and legacy of Miles Davis in honor of the legendary artist’s 100th birthday. Presented by the Sartori Morales Group at Morgan Stanley & BILT.
UNITED We Laugh is a night of stand-up comedy, each month featuring talented comic artists from New Jersey to Boston. This month features headliner Mike Murray, Liz Moniz, and host Mark McGwin. This is an 18+ show.
The UNITED and The Stand by William Wright & Co. present Adam “Mister Moo” Moskowitz as he returns to Westerly to share a sneak peek screening of his award winning cheesemongering documentary The Big Cheese and teach a delicious 30-minute class/tasting on how to taste cheese like a pro.
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band rock the summer with music, comedy and a special celebration of the WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER 25th Anniversary with songs, clips and memories from the movie.
Historic Stonington and the UNITED present a special conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times #1 best-selling author Doris Kearns Goodwin on the meaning of America in celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial.
The UNITED and Salt Marsh Opera present a comedic, music-filled one-woman show in which performer Eden Casteel traces her lifelong obsession with Madeline Kahn, and her own journey as an artist, through stories, songs, and plenty of laughs.
The UNITED and Martin House Books host writer, host, and producer of the award-winning podcast Lore, Aaron Mahnke, for an author talk and signing discussing his latest book, Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire.
Country music provocateur Paul Cauthen brings his Texas sound to Rhode Island for a night of classic country grit and rhinestoned rock edge at the UNITED.
Ballet Rhode Island, the resident dance company of the UNITED, is excited to offer the return of a one-week Summer Dance Intensive for aspiring dance students to study in a professional training environment.
Join us for the Michael DePaola Literary Salon & Open Mic, hosted by Jessica P. Wick, for a miscellany of mythic and moving works from invited guest readers to a poetry and prose open mic featuring your creativity, and yes, musicians are welcome. The event will begin at 7 and wrap up around 8:30. Sign up in person at 7pm to ensure you have a slot and let us know what you’re interested in sharing: poetry, prose, a scene from a play, or a song from your heart. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at theater concessions.
Experience the Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings with Tonino Baliardo live at the UNITED for a rare intimate performance on Friday, August 21st presented by Bomba Radio and Latina 100.3 FM.
Step back in time with Parlando, New York’s celebrated chamber orchestra, for a rare screening of American Aristocracy (1916) – a silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks filmed right here in Westerly and Watch Hill over a century ago – with a newly created orchestral score, performed live by Parlando and built entirely from music by New England composers active during the time the film was made.
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day and America’s 250th Anniversary with a theatrical tribute to the lesser known women of the American Revolution presented by the League of Women Voters of South County.
September 6 • 7:30pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Multi-platinum rockers The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (the legendary voice of The Zombies) and Peter Asher (of Peter & Gordon), join forces for a remarkable night of Brit-rock that transcends generations.
September 11 • 7:30pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Simply the Best is a full-throttle celebration of everything that made Tina Turner legendary, a live music experience that moves audiences of all ages from the first note to the final bow.
September 12 • 8:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Our September show in the BLUEBIRD @ the UNITED concert series in partnership with the renowned Bluebird Cafe features J.T. Harding, Josh Jenkins & Jenn Schott – three legendary songwriters and performers of Nashville taking center stage to share their music and the compelling stories that inspired their songwriting journey.
September 13 • 6:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
The UNITED and Martin House Books host #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, for an author talk and signing discussing her latest novel, Hollow Bones.
September 25 • 8:00pm • UNITED Black Box Auditorium
Get ready to jump into a time machine and revisit all your favourite Spice Girls songs, plus a handful of covers of delectable 90’s jams with Wannabe – A Spice Girls Tribute.
