Calling all Swifties and Swift-curious people! In case you’re reading this on November 14: Rolling Stone’s Rob Sheffield will discuss Westerly’s ownership tonight at Westerly. I’m no Swiftie, but Sheffield’s brilliant new book, « Heartbreak is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music”, is revealing.

Sheffield loves Swift for the same reasons I love that weird rascal Bob Dylan. Sheffield recently discussed the similarities between the two. Read my interview here. 6 p.m. General admission: $6; with book $34. 5 Canal Street Details here.

Swiftie Tip: If you want to take a road trip – closer than flying to London for the Eras tour – he will also discuss The Owner of Rhode Island at the First Parish Church in Cambridge on November 15 at 7 p.m. $10 general admission, $38 with book. 1446 Massachusetts Ave. Details here.

LUCINDA WILLIAMS

Don’t miss three-time Grammy winner and 17-time nominee Lucinda Williams at The Vets on November 15 as she discusses her gripping memoir. “Don’t tell anyone the secrets I told you.”The singer-songwriter’s page-turning memoir feels like a shared journey to the therapist’s couch, with the stories behind the songs, and the lovers and crushes who inspired them. She writes candidly about her mother’s struggles with mental illness and alcoholism.

I interviewed Williams on this book last year. Compassion, she told me, is the theme. Expect songs, stories and visuals in Providence. From $33.50. 8:00 p.m. 1 Avenue des Arts, Providence. Details here.

10th BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH BEER AND CHEESE

Name a more iconic duo; I will wait. Yes, Exeter’s Tilted Barn Brewery is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the best way possible: by pairing Rhody beers with Rhody cheese. They will host Cranston’s Edgewood Cheese Shop for an evening of pairings on November 15th. Your ticket gets you five beers with different cheeses, depending on the billing. $45. A Hemsley Place, Exeter. Details here.

COSTUMED DOGS IN PARADE

I’m already there, but if you need more information: Newport’s ThamesGiving Costume Dog Parade hosted by Black Dog General Store will take place on November 16, from noon to 2 p.m. Get ready to see kindness in the parade leaving 240 Thames.

ThamesGiving of Newport aims to bring that old holiday hustle to physical stores in downtown Newport during a month-long celebration. Shop, dine and admire window displays decked out for the holidays as some 80 participating stores, hotels, restaurants and public spaces offer special deals and extended hours. Like last year, the month is busy. Another exciting calendar item: “Copper Pumpkin Extravaganza” with live music at Bowen’s Wharf on November 17 at 2 p.m. Learn more here.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Is it time to revamp your home? The 16th annual Providence Fall Home Show takes place November 16-17 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. According to billing, you will meet experts and “all types of home sellers», from kitchen renovators to regional landscape architects. General admission: $10, seniors $8, children 12 and under free. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 rue Sabin, Providence. Details here And here.

100th ANNIVERSARY WITH DIONNE WARWICK & CO.

All hail the queen of Twitter. One of my favorite tweeters – oh, and a living music legend – Dionne Warwick will help a Rhody theater celebrate the big 1-0-0. The Historic Park Theater and Event Center in Cranston will celebrate its 100th anniversary on November 17. A week of celebration ends with the icon go on stage. I say a little prayer for her. From $59. 848, avenue du Parc. Details here.

“A CHRISTMAS STORY” CHOCOLATE AND STARS EXHIBITION

Stars from “A Christmas Story” and all the chocolate you can eat? It sounds like a vacation dream come true, but it’s happening in Lincoln on November 17th. The Chocolate Expo in Bally’s Twin River offers tastings of chocolate and other sweet treats, wine, cheese, cider and more. And, according to their website, Zack Ward and Scott Schwartz of “A Christmas Story” will share memories of the film during a panel discussion at 11 a.m. Autographs are available for a fee set by the actors. Signatures aside, you can put on your Willy Wonka. Timed entry. Ticket prices vary. 100 Twin River Road, Lincoln. Details here.

NITRO CIRCUS

Experience the X-Games at AMP on November 20 with Nitro Circus. Expect to see freestyle motocross, skateboarders, BMX, scooters and “crazy gear” with live DJs, according to AMP billing.

Meet the athletes and see what kind of wild tricks you can expect here And here. 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices and packages vary. 1 Place La Salle, Providence. Details here.

EVENING AT THE THEATER

Unplug and watch live theater.

Bill Harley in “An Iliad”? Yes. Billed as “a modern retelling of Homer’s classic…The only character on stage is a storyteller – perhaps Homer, perhaps one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps.” » The show is not aimed at children, but seems fascinating to the generations of Rhode Islanders who grew up with Harley. A former Providence resident and member of the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, Harley began singing for the children and families of Providence about forty years ago. Along the way, he helped found Stone Soup Coffeehouse, won two Grammys, and had two books adapted at Gamm Theater. Our theater critic called it “fascinating “ in the role. Read the review here and my interview with Harley here. At the Burbage Theater Co., 59 Blackstone Ave., Pawtucket. Until November 24. $30. Details here.

Tony Award winner “Amadeus” is currently playing at the Gamm. Peter Shaffer’s play, directed by Tony Estrella, is set in 1823 Vienna and tells the story of Mozart and his “bitter rival”, the court composer Antonio Salieri. From $58. 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Details here.

“The Wish: A Manual For A Last Ditch Effort To Save Abortion In The United States Through Theater,” from new nonprofit theater company Reverie Theater Group, will run at 134 Collaborative Nov. 7-17. Tickets can be purchased online on a sliding scale, GA $15. 134 Mathewson Street, Providence. Learn more about the room, group, and content warnings here.

There’s still time to listen to Trinity Rep’s “Ms.” Holmes and Mrs. Watson — Apt 2B. The detective comedy, from Kate Hamill and directed by Laura Kepley, runs until November 17. From $24. 201 Washington Street, Providence. Read our review here. Details here.

THE SPLENDOR OF FLORENCE

THE Splendor of Florencea Providence-wide public festival, runs through November 17. This year’s theme, “Sott’Acqua: A tale of two cities under water”, focuses on climate change. According to the festival’s website, we can expect an event focused on Providence and Florence, Italy, and the flooding in both cities.

This week’s many free events include:

Renaissance Painting Techniques with a RISD Instructor, November 15, 1-3 p.m., 20 North Main St.

The Splendor of Italian Opera, an evening of Italian opera at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence with singers from the Academy of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. November 16, 7:30 p.m. 300 Westminster St.

“Sott’Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater — Photo exhibition at Grace Church Pavilion, 300 Westminster St., several dates. Details and full schedule here.

LAST GALLERY EVENING

Last call for art visits! Take in the final gallery night of Season 24 on November 21. Hop on a tram to discover galleries, museums and other creative venues with one of six free guided tours, or visit the “Take your own tour” page, and go for yourself. Tours start at 5 p.m. at 11 Dorrance St. or at the WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley St., Providence. Details here.

GIVE ART TO RHODY

Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local artists at WaterFire’s 4th annual BuyArt Small Works Holiday Exhibition, which runs through January 5. Shop works in a range of media from photographs to prints and paintings. Gallery opening hours Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Plus: opening reception on November 21. 475 Valley St., Providence. Find out more and meet the artists here.

PUB MURDER MYSTERY CHALLENGE TRIVIA

This sounds like Clue Meets “Jeopardy!” » On November 21, Providence Brewing Company is hosting “A Pub Murder Mystery Challenge: The Case of the Poisoned Boss.”

It’s not a show with actors, it’s a trivia game combined with a murder mystery puzzle. Each participating group answers questions each round to learn the details of the murder.

Take your team, Watson. From $13. 7 p.m. 10 Sims Avenue #Unit 110, Providence. Details here.

BRIGHT HOMES

It’s Glow Time: The 5th Annual Sparkling Lights at The Breakers in Newport lights up on November 22.

Walk along a half-mile trail decorated with lights and a new 60-foot lighted tunnel. Finish at the fire pits on the back patio. Holiday treats and drinks are available for purchase at The Breakers Welcome Center.

For breakers: entry every 30 minutes from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors close at 6:30 p.m. Non-member adult $40; youth (6 to 17 years old) $10. 44 Ocher Point Avenue, Newport. Details here.

Château-sur-Mer will also be decorated for the season and open for tours with The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms, according to Newport Mansions. See all details here.

Until next week, Rhody: Keep rocking.’

Lauren Daley can be contacted at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @laurendaley1.