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Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove
Favorite Disney characters including Cinderella, Peter Pan and Simba set sail for adventure. Saturday at 11 a.m., and 3 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 and 4:30 p.m. $15-$90. Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence. (401) 331-6700, dunkindonutscenter.com.
"The How and the Why"
Trinity Rep's production of Sarah Treem's play about two women's witty debate on the theory of evolution closes this weekend. Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $44-$68. Trinity Rep, 201 Washington St., Providence. (401) 351-4242, trinityrep.com.
Deer Tick
Critically acclaimed alt-country/blues band Deer Tick returns home to Providence to perform at Fête. Sunday at 8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.) $23. Fête, 103 Dike St., Providence. (401) 383-1112, fetemusic.com.
The Providence Soda Social
New England-based soda companies including Yacht Club and Maine Root offer free samples, as well as "soda-related entertainment." Saturday at 7 p.m. $5. 95 Empire Black Box, 95 Empire St., Providence. providencesodaclub.com.
Rolie Polie Guacamole
This rock 'n' roll trio from Brooklyn performs humorous songs about natural living and staying healthy for kids ages 3 and older. Saturday at 1 and 2 p.m. $9. 100 South St., Providence. (401) 273-5437, childrenmuseum.org.
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