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Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this first week of July/Fourth of July week!

Monday, July 1st

City & Government Calendar

  • 6:30 pm – City of Newport Planning Board Meeting
  • 7 pm – Middletown Town Council Meeting

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9 pm – Jamestown – East Ferry Beach
  • End of PawSox Game – Pawtucket – McCoy Stadium

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
  • Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater –  Pavarotti at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
  • Landing – RumLiners at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
  • Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant – Always A Bridesmaid at 11 am
  • One Pelham East – Bruce Jacques at 10 pm
  • Perro Salado- Julio Amaro from 6 pm to 10 pm
  • Safari Room at Ocean Cliff – Live music from 1 pm to 4 pm

Tuesday, July 2nd

City & Government Calendar

  • 12:30 pm – Newport School Committee Policy Subcommittee  Meeting

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9:15 pm – Newport – Fort Adams State Park (City of Newport’s Independence Day Celebration)
  • End of PawSox Game – Pawtucket – McCoy Stadium

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Gas Lamp Grille- Karaoke at 10 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater – Pavarotti at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
  • Landing – Adam Hanna at 4:30 pm, John Erikson at 7 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe – Trivia at 7 pm
  • O’brien’s Pub – Trivia at 8 pm
  • One Pelham East – Stu Sinclair at 10 pm

Wednesday, July 3rd

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9 pm – Block Island – Crescent Beach
  • 9 pm – North Kingstown – Town Beach
  • 9 pm – Bristol – Bristol Harbor
  • 9 pm – Cumberland – Tucker Field
  • 9 pm – North Providence – Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park
  • End of PawSox Game – Pawtucket – McCoy Stadium

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Buskers Irish Pub – Open Mic at 9 pm
  • Dockside – Chopville and Those Guys at 9 pm
  • Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
  • Gas Lamp Grille – Rick Hamel from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Gurney’s – The C-Note Missionaries from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater – Pavarotti at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
  • Karl’s Pub – Open Acoustic Mic from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Landing – Sam James at 4:30 pm, DJ Roux at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – The C-Note Missionaries at 9:30 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe – 7 Day Weekend at 10 pm
  • Newport Vineyards– Bill & Gabi from 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Norey’s – Live music at 8:30 pm
  • One Pelham East – DJ Nook at 10 pm
  • Parlor Newport – Open mic at 8 pm
  • Pub at Two Mile Corner – Open mic at 7 pm
  • Sardella’s – Dick Lupino and friends at 8:30 pm

Thursday, July 4th

Cruise Ships In Port Today

  • Thu., July 4 – American Star (Capacity: 100 passengers, 26 crew)
  • Thu., July 4 – American Constitution (Capacity: 175 passengers)

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9 pm – Narragansett – Narragansett Beach
  • 9 pm – South Kingstown – Old Mountain Field
  • 9 pm – Providence – India Point Park
  • 9 pm – New Bedford – Pier Maritime Terminal
  • 9:30 pm – Portsmouth – Escobar’s Farm
  • 9:30 pm – Coventry – Johnson’s Pond

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Antonio’s Pizza – Trivia at 8 pm
  • Celtica – Trivia at 9 pm
  • Dockside – Those Guys at 9 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater – Pavarotti at 2 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm
  • Karl’s Park Ave Pub – Karaoke at 8 pm
  • Landing – Mike Wendoloski at 1 pm, Timmy Smith at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8:30 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar– John Erikson at 9 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe – Outcry at 8 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe – Rugburn at 10 pm
  • Norey’s – Norey’s Jazz Night at 7:30 pm
  • One Pelham East: Chopville at 5 pm, Brick Park Band at 10 pm
  • Parlor – DJ Abby Duren at 9 pm
  • Perro Salado – The C-Note Missionaries at 10 pm
  • Pour Judgement – Live music at 9 pm
  • Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel – Anamcara from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Speakesy Bar & Grill– Dave Alves at 9:30 pm
  • Valley Inn Restaurant – Open Mic from 7:30 pm to 10 pm
  • Wharf Southern Kitchn & Whiskey Bar – Rick Hamel from 8 pm to 11 pm
  • Zeldas – Sean Rivers at 9 pm

Friday, July 5th

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9 pm – Smithfield – Bryant University
  • 9 pm – East Providence – Pierce Memorial Stadium

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Buskers Irish Pub – Live music at 9 pm
  • Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
  • Clarke Cooke House – DJ in the Boom Boom Room at 9 pm
  • Diego’s Barrio & Cantina – Live Music at 9 pm
  • Elks Lodge – Leslie Grimes & Matt Bruneau from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
  • Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
  • Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina– Ben O’Connor & Carolyn Miller from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater – Pavarotti at 4:45 pm, Booksmart at 7:30 pm
  • Jo’s Bistro – John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Johnny’s at Atlantic Resort – Route 37 at 4 pm
  • Karl’s Pub –Live music at 9:30 pm
  • La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
  • Landing – Rick Hamel at 1 pm, Sam James at 4:30 pm, John Erikson and Band at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe – The Smokin’ Toads at 9 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe – Felix Brown Band at 10 pm
  • O’brien’s Pub – John Erikson at from 4 pm – 7 pm
  • One Pelham East – Live music at 10 pm, Dueling Pianos at Top Of Pelham at 9 pm
  • Parlor Newport – Buddy Roach Trio at 9 pm
  • Pour Judgement – Live music at 9 pm
  • Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel – Anamcara from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Speakeasy Bar & Grill – Straight Outta Rehab at 10 pm
  • Surf Club: Rick Hamel at 9 pm
  • Tiverton Casino Hotel – Billy McGoldrick at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
  • Wharf Pub – Live music at 8:30 pm
  • Zelda’s Newport – Dave Alves at 9 pm

Saturday, July 6th

Cruise Ship In Port Today

  • Sat., July 6 – Queen Mary 2 (Capacity: 2,695 passengers, 1,253 crew)

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • Dusk – Portsmouth – 2nd Annual Park Avenue Picnic

Live Music & Entertainment

  • @ The Deck – Sean Rivers at 3 pm
  • Atlantic Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
  • Buskers Irish Pub – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
  • Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
  • Christie’s – Fishnets: Newport Pride Party at 8 pm
  • Clarke Cooke House – DJ in the Boom Boom Room at 9 pm, The C-Note Missionaries at 10 pm in the Candy Store
  • Diego’s Barrio & Cantina – Dopey Lopes and The Bickersins at Diego’s at 9 pm
  • Dockside – Live music with Chopville and Never In Vegas at 10 pm
  • Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
  • Gas Lamp Grille – The Complaints at 9 pm
  • Grace Vanderbilt – Kristine on piano at 6 pm
  • Gulf Stream Bar & Grille – John Erikson at 6 pm
  • Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – Eric Paslay from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater –  Pavarotti at 2 pm & 4:45 pm, Booksmart at 7:30 pm
  • Karl’s Pub – Live music at 9 pm
  • La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
  • Landing – The HonkyTonk Knights from 1 pm to 4 pm, Timmy Smith from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
  • Long Wharf Mall – Half Step Down from 1 pm to 5 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – Outcry at 9 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe – Straight Pipes Band at 9 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe – Ben O’Connor at 10 pm
  • Newport Sportsmans Club – Down City Band at 8:30 pm
  • Newport Vineyards – Los Duderinos from 1 pm to 4 pm
  • One Pelham East – The Jeff Rosen Band at 10 pm
  • Parlor Newport –The Ravers at 8 pm
  • Pour Judgement – Live music at 10 pm
  • Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel – Anamcara from 7 pm to 10 pm
  • Speakeasy Bar & Grille – Dave Alves at 10 pm
  • Surf Club – Sean Rivers at 9 pm
  • The Pub at 2 Mile Corner – One More Time at 8 pm
  • Tiverton Casino Hotel – Gary & Roger at 7 pm, DJ at 9 pm
  • Zelda’s Newport – Steve Cerelli from 9 pm to 12 am

Sunday, July 7th

Things To Do

Fireworks

  • 9 pm – Warwick – Oakland Beach

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Atlantic Resort – Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
  • Castle Hill Inn – Seth Adam at 3:30 pm
  • Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm, Sunday Affairs in Boom Boom Room at 9 pm
  • Diego’s Barrio & Cantina  – Karaoke at 7 pm with Erin Toppas
  • Fastnet Pub – Irish Sessions at 6 pm
  • Fifth Element – Lois Vaughan at 12 pm
  • Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – The HonkyTonk Knights from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater –  Pavarotti at 2 pm & 4:45 pm, Booksmart at 7:30 pm
  • Jo’s Bistro – The Playboys at 5:30 pm
  • Karl’s Park Ave Pub – Down City Band from 4:30 pm – 8 pm
  • Landing – Nick Sproviero from 1 pm to 4 pm, Dave Alves at 4:30 pm, Sean Rivers at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe – Blue Roots from 4 pm to 7 pm
  • Newport Vineyards – Dylan Harley from 1 pm to 4 pm
  • Pour Judgment – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
  • Speakeasy Bar & Grille: Dave Alves at 8 pm
  • Surf Club – Rick Hamel outside at 4 pm
  • The Port – John Erikson from 3 pm to 7 pm
  • The Pub at 2 Mile Corner – Ben O’Connor & Copperline Shine at 1 pm

Monday, July 8th

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
  • Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
  • Jane Pickens Theater –  Pavarotti at 4:45 pm, Booksmart at 7:30 pm
  • Landing – The Naticks at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 8 pm
  • Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
  • One Pelham East – Bruce Jacques at 10 pm
  • Perro Salado- Julio Amaro from 6 pm to 10 pm
  • Safari Room at Ocean Cliff – Live music from 1 pm to 4 pm