Art, Volleyball & A Dance-Video Performance

‘Anything Goes’ art exhibit: An all media art exhibit – painting, photography, sculpture, etc. – that opens today and runs through Sept. 15. The opening reception is Sunday, Sept. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. At the Wickford Art Association, 36 Beach Street.

Skipper home games: There’s a Girls Varsity Volleyball injury fund meet at 4 p.m.

Dance-video performance: The Jamestown Arts Center presents “Double Takes,” an interactive dance and video performance, tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. 18 Valley Street in Jamestown.

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