This Weekend: 15+ things to do

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend.

Friday, May 11th

11 am to 7 pm – Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village open at Fort Adams State Park

4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Tully at Jane Pickens Theater

6:30 pm – Newport Little Leauge Fundraiser at O’brien’s Pub

8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater

Saturday, May 12th

9 am to 12:30 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards

10 am to 7 pm – Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village open at Fort Adams State Park

11 am – One Ocean Exploration Zone Opening at Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover

1 pm – 4 pm – Weekend Music Series featuring Bill & Gabi at Newport Vineyards

2 pm – Ocean State Ramblers at the Newport Public Library

2:30 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – Tully at Jane Pickens Theater

8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater

8 pm – Sail Newport Fundraiser: Stars & Stripes Celebration

Sunday, May 13th

Where to dine with mom on Mother’s Day

10 am to 7 pm – Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover Race Village open at Fort Adams State Park

1 pm – 4 pm – Weekend Music Series featuring Grayson Ty at Newport Vineyards

2:30 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – Tully at Jane Pickens Theater

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