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Discover all that’s happening, new and to do this weekend in and around Newport.
You Might Also Like – LISTINGS: Live music and entertainment in Newport this weekend: Aug. 18 – 20
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Friday, August 18th
12:30 pm – Ida Lewis Distance Race
4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – MAUDIE at Jane Pickens Theater
6:30 pm – Movie night – featuring Maltese Falcon! at Emmanuel Church
6:30 pm – Rosé Soireé at Forty 1 North
8 pm – Alive! at The Salvation Army Hall
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Saturday, August 19th
9 am to 1 pm – Middletown Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards
9 am – Newport Yoga Class at Hotel Viking
10 am – Newport SUP Cup at Newport Shipyard
10 am – Guided Hike at Ballard Park
11 am – Spring Forth: A Walking Tour of Newport’s Colonial Origins at Brick Market Museum & Shop
12 pm – Newport Rugby Old Boy Young Boy Match at Joseph “Jay” Kirwin Rugby Pitch
1 pm – Annual reading of George Washington’s historic letter at Touro Synagogue
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – MAUDIE at Jane Pickens Theater
2 pm – Mixology Masterclass at Vanderbilt Grace
5 pm – Newport Polo Series – USA Vs. Jamaica at Newport International Polo Grounds
6:30 pm – Charcuterie At The Brewery at Newport Storm Brewery
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Sunday, August 20th
10 am – Fitness in the Park at Miantonomi Park
11 am to 2 pm – Miantonomi Exploration Days at Miantonomi Tower
11 am to 3 pm – Colonial Jewish Burying Ground Open at Touro Burying Ground
12 pm – Worcester MMA hosts 3rd Annual Beach Brawl Open Mat & BBQ at Easton’s Beach
2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – MAUDIE at Jane Pickens Theater
3 pm to 6 pm – NIMFest Concert Series presents Debra Mann Trio, Jon Monllos Band at King Park
5 pm – Sunday Benefit Polo: Shelterbox USA at Newport International Polo Grounds
6 pm – Unite to Pray Against Hatred at Newport City Hall
6 pm – BabySteps Benefit at Chinese Tea House
6:30 pm – An Evening of Sacred Song at St. Mary’s Church
