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Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend!
For what’s happening for live music, comedy and entertainment around Newport, head here –Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 17 – 19
Friday, June 17
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – June Secret Garden Tour “On the Point”
3 p.m. – Newport to Bermuda Race
6:35 p.m. – Newport Gulls vs New Bedford Baysox at Cardines Field
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – The Well Coffeehouse at SBC Annex
8 p.m. – Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
9 p.m. – Flowetry Fundraiser – A Benefit For Veterans at The Cafe at Parlor Newport
Saturday, June 18
All Day – Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions for free on June 18, 19 and 20th. A total of 17 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. More Info
8 a.m. – 10th Annual NBS 5k at Norman Bird Sanctuary
8:30 a.m. – Yoga at First Beach
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – June Secret Garden Tour “On the Point”
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Photographing Newport’s Architecture: A Walking Tour
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Annual Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. – 2016 Newport Storm Brew.S. Open at Coastal Extreme Brewing
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 35th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off at Fort Adams State Park
5 p.m. – Newport International Polo Series – U.S.A. vs Australia at Newport International Polo Grounds & Pavilion at Glen Farm
5 p.m. – Annex Re-Opening Celebration & Artist LOGO Meet-Up!
8 p.m. – Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
8 p.m. – Allysen Callery RI Record Release show! with Vudu Sister & Ava Callery at Sandywoods
Sunday, June 19
All Day – Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions for free on June 18, 19 and 20th. A total of 17 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. More Info
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. – 4th Annual Kaminitz Father’s Day Ride at Fort Adams State Park
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – June Secret Garden Tour “On the Point”
11 a.m. – Father’s Day Hike at Ballard Park
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. – 2016 Newport Storm Brew.S. Open at Coastal Extreme Brewing
6 p.m. – The Warmest Winter Pop-Up Gallery at Plumby’s at Brick Alley Pub
