Michael Bolton brings his pop hits to the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Conn., tonight at 9.

AP / RICHARD DREW

THEATER

The Beaux’ Stratagem, 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren. 247-4200. George Farquhar’s comic tale of conquest about two down-on-their-luck young men who scheme to entrap a woman of fortune into marriage. 8 pm. $25. Closes July 26.

George M!, Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Matunuck. 782-8587. Tribute to Rhode Island’s George M. Cohan covers a 60-year period from his childhood on the vaudeville circuit to his reign over the Broadway stage. 8 pm. $39-$49. Closes July 12.

Murder at the Mansion, Astors’ Beechwood, 580 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 846-3772; www.astorsbeechwood.com. Interactive murder mystery set in Newport’s past. 7 pm.

Over the River and Through the Woods, Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, Newport. 848-7529, www.newportplayhouse.com. Comedy about family and love set in an Italian household. $48.95, includes tax and post-show cabaret. Show only $33.95. Reservations recommended. Closes July 13.

COMEDY

Catch A Rising Star, Twin River, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (800) 720-7275, www.catcharisingstar.com/providence.html. Bobby Miyamoto, 8, 10 pm. $20.

Susie Essman, Mohegan Sun, Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com.7:30 pm. $45.

Unexpected Company: The Morris, long-form improvisation, Cornerstone Playhouse and True Brew Cafe, 213 Robinson St., Wakefield. 284-1850, www.thetruebrewcafe.com. 8:18 pm.

MUSIC

CLASSICAL

Lafayette Band, North Kingstown Town Beach, Lafayette Bandstand, Beach Street (off Route 1A), North Kingstown. www.lafayette-band.com. Independence Day Concert. 7 pm. Free.

Tanglewood, 297 West St., Lenox, Mass. (413) 637-5165, (888) 266-1200; www.bso.org/tanglewood. James Taylor, The Shed. 7 pm. Gates open at 4 pm.

POP

The Robert Black Band, rhythm and blues, Bonnet Shores Beach Club, off Route 1A, Saunderstown. 783-2832. 8 pm-midnight.

Blockhead, rock, One Pelham East, 270 Thames St., Newport. 847-9460. 10 pm.

Michael Bolton, pop, Foxwoods Resort Casino, MGM Grand Theater, Route 2, Mashantucket, Conn. (800) 200-2882, www.foxwoods.com. 9 pm. $40-$60.

John Catalano, pop, Starz, 1458 Park Ave., Cranston. 490-5555. 9 pm-1 am.

Buddy Cavaleri, rock, George’s of Galilee, Outside Patio Bar, 250 Sand Hill Cove Rd., Narragansett. 783-2306. 7-11 pm. No cover.

Chicago and The Doobie Brothers, pop rock, Mohegan Sun, Arena, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. $46, $56.

The Ted Collins Band with Chops Turner, Tania Jones, Ricky André, Todd Baker, Dennis Cecere, Frank Procaccini and Dave Sheldon, jazz, Old Mountain Field, Kingstown Road, Narragansett. 5-7 pm. Fireworks later at night.

Carlos de Leon, jazz, Waterplace Park, exit 22 off Route 95, Providence. 751-1177, www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism. 7:30 pm. Free.

Dirty Deeds, tribute to AC/DC, The Rhino Bar and Grille, 337 Thames St., Newport. 846-0707. 10 pm-1 am.

East Coast Rhythm, rock, Bovi’s Town Tavern, 287 Taunton Ave., East Providence. 434-9670. 9 pm-1 am.

Eddy’s Shoe, rock, Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-2150. 9:30 pm-1 am. No cover.

Ellis Ashbrook, rock, Club Hell, 73 Richmond St., Providence. 351-1977. 9 pm.

5 Flavor Discount, rock, Okie’s, Mariner Square, 140 Point Judith Rd. (Route 108), Narragansett. 789-5454. 9 pm.

David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, pop, Mohegan Sun, Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Boulevard (exit 79A off Route 395), Uncasville, Conn. (888) 226-7711, www.mohegansun.com. 8 pm. No cover.

Groundation, reggae, jazz and fusion, Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 782-3740, www.oceanmist.net. 10 pm. $15 advance; $20 at the door. 18+.

Here & Now, pop, Coast Guard House, 40 Ocean Rd., Narragansett. 789-0700. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Image, pop, Table 28, 28 Water St., East Greenwich. 885-1170. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

The Innovations with Larry Perlman, jazz, Euro Café, 645 Douglas Pike (Route 7), Smithfield. 349-4200. 8-11 pm.

Joyce Katzberg and Otis Read, folk, India, 520 Main St., Warren. 245-4500. 6-10 pm. No cover.

Knockout featuring Phil Pinto, Joanna Colangelo and Dave Maher, pop, rhythm and blues, disco, rock and Motown, Chelo’s Waterfront Bar and Grille, 1 Masthead Drive, Warwick. 884-3000. 6:30-10:30 pm.

Alger Mitchell, pop and oldies, 20 Water Street, 20 Water St., East Greenwich. 885-3700. 4-8 pm.

The Night Life Orchestra, jazz and swing, Arnold Mills United Methodist Church lawn, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, Cumberland. 1-3 pm.

Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, blues, Chan’s Restaurant, 267 Main St., Woonsocket. 765-1900. 8, 10 pm. $15 early show; $10 late show; $18 both shows.

Rebound, oldies, Tri-City Elks Lodge #14, 1915 West Shore Rd., Warwick. 737-9510. 8:30 pm-12:30 am. $15. Includes cold buffet at 7 pm. Benefit for Elks charities.

Revel’s Glen, Irish, Tara’s Joyce Family Pub, 907 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck. 789-2684. 9 pm. No cover.

Rumours, tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Twin River, Lighthouse Bar, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln. 723-3200, (877) 827-4837, www.twinriver.com. 8:30 pm. No cover. 18+.

Steve Smith and the Nakeds, rhythm and blues, Yellow Kittens, Corn Neck Road, Block Island. 466-5855. 9 pm.

The Soul Ambition Band, blues, jazz, rock, reggae, funk, fusion, soul and rhythm and blues, 20 Water Street, 20 Water St., East Greenwich. 885-3700. 8:30 pm-12:30 am.

Through the Doors, tribute to The Doors, and Shaken, rock, J.R.’s Bourbon Street Rock House, Mardi Gras Multi Club and Johnny Bahama’s Complex, 1500 Oaklawn Ave., Cranston. 463-3080. 9 pm-1 am.

Tribeca, soul, Motown and disco:

•Back Alley Pub, Walnut Hill Bowl, 1666 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. 762-9300. 8:30 pm-1:30 am.

•Chelo’s Waterfront Bar and Grille, 1 Masthead Drive, Warwick. 884-3000. 1-5 pm.

Lois Vaughan, jazz, The Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport. 849-3999. 6:30-10 pm.

What Matters, rock, Olives, 108 North Main St., Providence. 751-1200. 10 pm-2 am. Cover varies.

World Premier, rhythm and blues, Gillary’s Tavern, 198 Thames St., Bristol. 253-2012. 9:30 pm.

KIDS’ EVENTS

Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, off Elmwood Avenue, Providence. 785-9450. 10 am-5 pm, weather permitting. $1.25 per ride.

Crescent Park Carousel, Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. 437-7518 or 433-2828. Charles I.D. Looff-designed carousel. Noon to 8 p.m. $1 per ride.

Easton Beach Carousel, Memorial Boulevard, Newport. 845-5810. Daily 10 am-6 pm. $1 per ride.

Kids’ Movie Series, Cinemaworld, 622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln. 333-8019, www.cinemaworldonline.com. Madagascar, 10 am. $2; free with canned good donation.

Providence Children’s Museum, 100 South St., Providence. 273-5437, www.childrenmuseum.org. Hands-on activity center for children 1-11 and their families. Tue-Sun 9 am-6 pm. $6.50; members free. Choose Your Adventure, kids select from scavenger hunts and do detective work as they explore the museum. 9 am-8 pm.

NATURE

Flutterby: Butterflies in Bloom, Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence. 785-3510; www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org. New walk-through exhibit is set inside a 2,100-square-foot greenhouse landscaped with butterfly-friendly flowers and nectar plants and featuring about 500 butterflies (North American species), offering visitors a close encounter. Daily 9:30 am-4:30 pm. $3, children 3-12 $2 in addition to zoo admission ($12, seniors $8, children 3-12 $6).

ETC.

Scituate Olde Home Day on the grounds of the Congregational Church, Route 116, North Scituate: Flag raising and National Anthem at 10 am; on the Village Green: teddy bear decorating contest, pie-eating contest, fire trucks, pony rides, games and crafts for children, refreshments, hug-a-bunny, family activities.