It's time for eardrum-shredding under the stars on FRIDAY (the 29th) when OLNEYVILLE SOUND SYSTEM bring the ruckus free-of-charge to the Knight Street Library (275 Elmwood Ave, PVD) at 7 pm, part of their weekly outdoor summer concert series. Assorted Friday Downcity highlights include BOO CITY at AS220 (401.831.9327), JOE FLETCHER & THE WRONG REASONS at the Speakeasy (at Local 121, 401.274.2121), and start the night with VIVA BROTHER playing 'BRU's free Summer Concert Series at Waterplace Park (7 pm, wbru.com). On SATURDAY (the 30th), the Steel Yard comes alive with the annual WOOLY FAIR beginning at 2 pm. This year's theme: "To the Moon!" Organizers request you dust off the moon boots and spacesuit and be prepared for the mammoth Wooly Space Station! There will be plenty of family-friendly shenanigans for the kids (ages 12 and under free) with "cosmic human bowling," moon buggy races, and the Big Nazo crew, and a full roster of acts for the older crowd at 8 pm, including Atlantic Thrills, Micah Jackson, the Silks, DJ 11:11, and plenty more. Admission is $15 at the door, visit thewooled.com for details. On SUNDAY (the 31st), catch the AS220 CRISS CROSS ORCHESTRA and more perform as part of the Emancipation Day celebration at Roger Williams Park Temple to Music (from noon to dusk, free admission). The Whiskey Republic continues to book excellent low-dough shows: on TUESDAY (the 2nd), they host a Jimmy Fund benefit led by CHRIS ROSENQUEST AND ALEX CORREIA of The Tower and the Fool, and on THURSDAY (the 4th), WBRU presents an all-star rendition of Weezer's "Blue Album," performed by members of the Brother Kite, Herra Terra, Neo Nouveau, and the Death of Paris. Call 401.588.5158 for all the details.
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- Rollin' into winter
Last call THURSDAY (the 15th) to check out TORN SHORTS (pick up the excellent debut, Life On a River ) playing Dusk on Harris Ave.
- Boo City and She Rides get ready for SXSW
On FRIDAY (the 2nd), local booty-shaking crew BOO CITY will perform two full sets at their SXSW "Fun-raiser" at Fête; there will be plenty of raffles, prizes, guest appearances, and AfroSonic spinning between sets; $5 at the door, call 401.383.1112 for details.
- From Courageous men to Jocie Adams
Six straight days of live action on tap here! On FRIDAY (the 4th) Mark Cutler's MEN OF GREAT COURAGE rock out at Nick-a-Nee's (21+, no cover, 401.861.7290).
- From Lolita to Vance
Last call for a heavy-duty metal feast on THURSDAY (the 24th) at Dusk with LOLITA BLACK headlining along with INSUFFERABLE INGRATE, TONGUE DYNASTY, and WORSE OFF ALIVE; dial 401.714.0444 for details.
- From Detroit Rebellion to Ed O.G.!
Last call for a double-stacked THURSDAY (the 28th).
- Hit the streets
Action all over on FRIDAY (the 1st): Legendary N'awlins ensemble the DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND blows through the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall Reeve (508.324.1926), MOGA whips up the waterfront jams at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck (401.782.3740), and don't forget TORN SHORTS playing the Apartment (401.228.7222).
- Friday the 13th fun and much more!
Last call for local singer-songwriter JESSE LIAM performing at Sidebar Bistro (401.421.7200) on THURSDAY (the 12th).
- Allysen rocks the Block
Last call for the SWEET LITTLE VARIETY SHOW at Roots Café on THURSDAY (the 8th) featuring KRISTI MARTEL , RORY RAVEN , LEIGH HENDRIX , and more (all-ages, $6, 401.272.7422).
- Off the Couch: Twist and crawl
Last call for drinking up the drunken punk at KC's Tap on THURSDAY (the 29th) with THE THROTTLES , THE EVIL STREAKS , DENVER BOOT , and DOG DAY AFTERNOON ; 21+ and $5 at the door (401.722.0150).
- Circulating
Lotsa options on tap for FRIDAY (the 6th): welcome back BROADCASTER , headlining an early show at PVD Social Club along with 75orLess Records friends SOMA NOVA and SUICIDE BILL (7pm, 401.454.7177).
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