Wicked Rhody podcast hosts Mary and Ben discuss Rhode Island life, ideas, events, and stuff to do for the week of October 26th.   Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher Download: (.mp3) | Mobile PlaySocial: Like Us On Facebook | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram Wicked Interesting: The Addams Family in ConcertFriday & Saturday 7pmAcademy Players of RI in Providence Academy Players of RI has taken some of your favorite musicals, those that are new off Broadway, some that have not been performed in a while and some everyday audience favorites!! They  open this series with Addams Family during the best time of the year...Halloween !!\This group of adult singers have come together from all walks of life and different professions. Some people you may recognize, others we welcome to our stage for the first time!! We cannot wait!! There will be plenty of laughs, slightly scary moments with an unruly daughter, but most of all GREAT Talent. Bring the Kids and the whole family, IN COSTUME !!! Prizes for the best costume!!! The Addams Family is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. You do not want to miss this very Entertaining Performance of Addams Family in Concert!! https://www.facebook.com/events/351243872084718/ Wicked Fun in the 401 HOWLoween Spooktacular to Benefit Vintage Pet RescueSunday 2-5pmThe Guild, Pawtuckethttps://www.facebook.com/events/2203993373171446/Are you ready to have a spooky good time? Join us for the Halloween party of the year! Our HOWLoween Spooktacular will be a fun afternoon full of all things for pets and the owners that love them. There will be pet-friendly vendors, music, food, and fun! We'll also have plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opps for you and your pet.Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds benefit Vintage Pet Rescue, a senior dog retirement home in North Kingstown, RI. Activities will include:Costume Parade & Costume Contests The Big Walk  - Halloween HikeJoin Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State and The Rhode Island Trade Unions on October 27th for the 10th Annual BIG Walk at the Carousel at Roger Williams Park in Providence. This event benefits BBBSOS and is FREE to attend! There will be free pizza provided by Uncle Tony's Pizza & Pasta - East Providence as well as Dunkin' Donuts, crafts and treats (and is even dog-friendly)! Any individual who meets their fundraising goals will win prizes including the chance to win a bike! Mishnock Barns Annual Halloween Costume Party You can register and start fundraising onlineRegistration: 9amWalk starts at 10am - 1pmLocation: The Carousel at Roger Williams Park1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02905Use Park Ave EntranceIf you'd like more information on how to pre-register, create teams, or donate contact [email protected] or call Taylor Millspaugh at 401-921-2434 ext. 121 https://www.facebook.com/events/2069989066346219/ FirstWorks and Pilobolus Puh lob a lushttps://www.facebook.com/events/997387320442130/FREE WorkshopThursday7-8pm Jenks JMW School of the ArtsJoin FirstWorks and Pilobolus for this exciting creative movement program for teens and adults (ages 14 – 100). Pilobolus dancers and teaching artists will lead participants in a movement class based on physical improvisation. Participants will experience new kinds of movement, creativity, and connection. The class is fun, interesting, and accessible for any level of physical ability. This workshop will get your creative juices flowing, challenge your body and your mind, and open up a world of collaborative and movement-based possibilities. And then full performance of Pilobolus on Fridayhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1709253492