From November 13-23, Perishable Theatre is putting on a series of staged readings. No Frills. No Fuss. Just 2 Bucks. Take a flyer on some exciting new plays by Aishah Rahman, Kathleen Jenkins, Jordan Harrison, and a bevy of RAT (Regional Alternative Theatre) playwrights (edited and conceived by Caridad Svich. Check out the website for the details (not all plays play all nights.)

Also at Perishable, on Friday November 15, is the return of Blood From a Turnip, Rhode Island's Late Night Puppet Salon. Watch some of the best puppeteers from New England and New York try out new work, revive old work, and convivially gather. The show starts at 10 pm, and costs just 5 pieces of lettuce to enter.

Call 401-331-2695 for reservations or more information.