Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this weekend.
Friday, August 2
Things To Do
- 10 am to 7 pm – 2019 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams
- 2 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – The Farewell at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4 pm – Diego’s Pop Up at Ragged Island
- 4:30 pm – Kitten Yoga at the Potter League
- 5:30 pm – Film Screening: “Captain’s Dream – Art Biennale in Antarctica” at Newport Art Museum
- 6:30 pm – Sunset Geology Hike – SOLD OUT! at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm – Newport Jazz Festival presents Jon Batiste & Friends at International Tennis Hall Of Fame
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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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
- Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina– Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- International Tennis Hall Of Fame – Jon Batiste & Friends at 8 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – The Farewell at 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Atlantic Beach Club – Rosewood Trio at 4 pm
- Jo’s Bistro – John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm
- La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
- Landing – Sam James at 1 pm, Sean Rivers at 4:30 pm, John Erikson Band at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Groovin’ You at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing – Craig Goldberg at 5 pm
- Newport Playhouse – Funny Money at 6 pm
- O’brien’s Pub – John Erikson from 4 pm – 7 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music at 10 pm, Dueling Pianos at Top Of Pelham at 9 pm
- Parlor Newport –The Mintones 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: Outcry at 9 pm
- Tiverton Casino Hotel –On The Hop at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
- Top of Pelhm – Dueling Pianos at 9 pm
- Wharf Pub – Live music at 8:30 pm
- Zelda’s Newport – Live music at 9 pm
Saturday, August 3
Things To Do
- 50th Anniversary of ERI 4-H Country Fair at Glen Park
- 8 am – Audrain’s Cars & Coffee 2019
- 9 am to 12:30 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards
- 9:30 am – Rough Point Plant Sale
- 10 am to 7:15 pm – 2019 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams
- 10 am – Herbal Remedies: Make Your Own at Watson Farm
- 10 am – Guided tour of the Common Burying Ground
- 10 am – Floral Design Workshop at Doris Duke’s Rough Point
- 11 am – History Space Program: The Newport Stamp Act Protest
- 11 am – Miantonomi Open Tower Days
- 1 pm – Live Music Series ft. The Lost Farmers at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm – Mixology Classes with Christina Mercado at Vanderbilt
- 2 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – The Farewell at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm – USA vs. South Africa at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 9 pm – Nate Smith + Kinfolk Extended Family Jam Session at Newport Blues Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
- @ The Deck – Sean Rivers at 3 pm
- Atlantic Resort – Phenix Ave at 4 pm
- Buskers Irish Pub – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Clarke Cooke House – DJ in the Boom Boom Room at 9 pm
- Dockside – Live music with Chopville and Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- Fifth Element – Chaos at 8 pm
- Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Grace Vanderbilt – Kristine on piano at 6 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – DJ Buddy Costa at 1 pm, Ben O’Connor from 6 pm to 9 pm, DJ Nook at 7 pm,
- Jane Pickens Theater – The Farewell at 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
- Landing – Yacht Club Rejects from 1 pm to 4 pm, Tim Smith from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar – The Complaints at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Half Star Hotel at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Nate Smith + Kinfolk Extended Family Jam Session at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse – Funny Money at 6 pm
- Newport Vineyards – Live Music Series ft. The Lost Farmers from 1 pm to 4 pm
- One Pelham East – Tim Smith at 5 pm, Nate Bash Band at 10 pm
- Parlor Newport –Live music at 9 pm
- Pour Judgement – Live music at 10 pm
- Saltwater at Newport Harbor Hotel – Steve Mortrude from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille – Live music at 10 pm
- Surf Club – Sean Rivers at 9 pm
- The Port – Dave Alves at 2 pm
- Tiverton Casino Hotel – The Dunn Brothers at 7 pm, DJ at 9 pm
- Zelda’s Newport – Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
Sunday, August 4
Things To Do
- 50th Anniversary of ERI 4-H Country Fair at Glen Park
- 8 am – Free Guided Bird Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 10 am to 6:50 pm – 2019 Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams
- 10:30 am – The Great Gatsby Movie Experience at Jane Pickens Theater
- 12 pm – Run Ragged Running Club at Ragged Island Brewing
- 1 pm – Three Angels Fund 10th Annual Fundraiser at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club
- 1 pm to 4 pm – Live Music Series ft. Dylan Harley at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm, 4:45 pm, & 7:30 pm – The Farewell at Jane Pickens Theater
- 3 pm to 6 pm – NIMFest Presents the Skinny Millionaires & Barfly at King Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Resort – Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 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 – Live music at 12 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille – Rick Hamel at 9 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – DJ Jay Friese at 12pm, The Ravers from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Jamestown Summer Music Series – Tish Adams and Bluz You Can Use at 6:30 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – The Great Gatsby Movie Experience at 10:30 am, The Farewell at 2 pm, 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
- Jo’s Bistro –The Playboys at 5:30 pm
- King Park – NIMFest Presents the Skinny Millionaires & Barfly
from 3 pm to 6 pm - Landing – Mike Wendoloski from 1 pm to 4 pm, Dave alves at 4:30 pm, Nick Sprovoiero at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Heidi Nirk Band from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – The Breakers – Tom Petty Tribute at 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse – Funny Money at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards – Live Music Series ft. Dylan Harley from 1 pm to 4 pm
- One Pelham East – Hit Play Band at 9 pm
- Pour Judgment – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille: Dave Alves at 9 pm
- Surf Club – Rick Hamel outside at 4 pm
- The Port – John Erikson from 3 pm to 7 pm
Monday, August 5
Things To Do
- 8 am – Ben Tuff Swim around Jamestown
- 10 am – Free Tours of Eisenhower House
- 2 pm to 6 pm – Miantonomi Farmers Market
- 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm – The Farewell at Jane Pickens Theater
- 8 pm – Laughter For Locals presented by What’sUpNewp at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Elks Lodge – Open Mic from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
- Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
- Firehouse Theater – Laughter For Locals presented by What’sUpNewp at 8 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – The Farewell at 4:45 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing – Jordan Snow at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse – Funny Money at 11 am and 6 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
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