Here’s what’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week.
The 48th Annual Christmas In Newport continues thru December 31st, visit www.christmasinnewport.org for the full schedule of events.
Tuesday, December 18th
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 11:30 am to 5 pm – Half Price Oysters and Clams at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 2 pm Weekly Tech Help at Portsmouth Public Library
- 4 pm – Jingle & Mingle at the Florence Gray Community Center
- 4:30 pm – Teens: Scrapbooking with Ms. Becky at Newport Public Library
- 4:30 pm – A Star Is Born at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4:30 pm – Aquidneck Island Chess Club – Everyone Welcome at Middletown Public Library
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Beer + Burger Night Tuesdays at Brix
- 7:30 pm – Maria By Callas at Jane Pickens Theater
Wednesday, December 19th
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 11 am – A Doublewide, Texas Christmas at Newport Playhouse
- 11:30 am to 5 pm – Half Price Oysters and Clams at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 4:45 pm – Maria By Callas at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Flight Night Wednesdays at Brix
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Taproom Tunes Weekly Music Series ft. The Teledynes at Newport Vineyards
- 5 pm – Santa Nightly Ride throughout Newport
- 6 pm – Mary Queen of Scots Newport Opening Party at Jane Pickens Theater
- 6:30 pm Fermentation Class: Campania at Forty 1 North
- 7:30 pm Holiday Sing-A-Long – with Peter Crowley and a throwback Menu!!! at LaForge Restaurant
Thursday, December 20th
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 11 am – A Doublewide, Texas Christmas at Newport Playhouse
- 11 am to 8 pm – Resilience Release at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 11:30 am to 5 pm – Half Price Oysters and Clams at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 4 pm to 8 pm Bottle release – 26 Pirates Imperial Stout – barrel aged at Ragged Island Brewing Co.
- 4:45 pm – Maria By Callas at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm – Santa Sleigh Ride throughout Newport
- 5 pm – EDS & Friends Annual Christmas Show at Emmanuel Churc
- 6 pm – “Meet Little Bexda!” Release Party! at Barnes & Noble
- 6 pm – Ugly Sweater Soirée at Audrain Auto Museum
- 7:30 pm WUN & JPT present: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at Jane Pickens Theater
Friday, December 21st
- 9 am – Educators Appreciation Day at Barnes & Noble
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tour with Newport Historical Society
- 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Mary Queen of Scots at Jane Pickens Theater
- 6 pm – Safari by the Fire Jazz Dinner at OceanCliff
- 6 pm – Sting Ale & Resilience IPA Release Party at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
- 6 pm – Family Movie Night – ” The Star” at CrossPoint Church
- 6 pm Meet the Author: Abdi Nor Iftin at Barnes & Noble
- 6 pm – A Doublewide, Texas Christmas at Newport Playhouse
- 8 pm – Longest Night :: Malerie Day/Alderwick/Mary Ellen Hawkins (Mel) at The King Lens & Friends
- 8 pm – Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Saturday, December 22nd
- 9 am – December Mini Camp at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 9 am to 12 pm – Aquidneck Growers’ Market at Newport Vineyards
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 11 am – Pet Photos with Santa at Potter League For Animals
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 1 pm to 4 pm Weekend Music Series ft. Jim Cavallaro at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Mary Queen of Scots at Jane Pickens Theater
- 6 pm – A Doublewide, Texas Christmas at Newport Playhouse
- 7 pm – Newport Christmas w/ Ben O’Connor at Gurney’s
- 7 pm – 26th Annual Messiah & Carol Sing at Emmanuel Church
- 8 pm – Live Improv Comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Sunday, December 23rd
- 11 am to 5 pm – Beer Fixe Lunch Special at Taproot Brewing Co.
- 12 pm – Run Ragged Running Club at Ragged Island Brewing Co.
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 12:55 pm – Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker 2018 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 2 pm – Cookie Making Class at Vanderbilt
- 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – Mary Queen of Scots at Jane Pickens Theater
- 8 pm – The Wasted Talent Show at Top Of Pelham
Monday, December 24th
- 12 pm to 5 pm – Present Wrapping by the Midtown Elves at Midtown Oyster Bar
- 2 pm – Mary Queen of Scots at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4 pm – Christmas at OceanPointe
- 5 pm – Candlelight Christmas Eve Services at The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist
- 5 pm – A Christmas Eve Celebration! at Emmanuel Church
- 6:30 pm –Celebrate the Birth of a Savior at Middletown Baptist Church
- 7 pm – Christmas Eve Service at First Presbyterian Church
Tuesday, December 25th
- Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Newport
- 9 am – Christmas Day Breakfast at Seamen’s Church Institute
