What’s Up This Week: 50+ things to do, live music and entertainment listings

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this week and weekend, enjoy!

Tuesday, November 19th

Resolution to reopen Court House Street passed by City Council, street will reopen on November 19th

Things To Do

8:30 am – Ask the Expert at Innovate Newport
11 am – Beer + Burger Tuesdays at Taproot Brewing Co.
4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
6 pm – Stained Glass (Tuesdays) at Jamestown Arts center

Live Music & Entertainment

Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice – Trivia at 7 pm
Gas Lamp Grille- Karaoke at 10 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe – Trivia at 7 pm
O’brien’s Pub – Trivia at 8 pm

Wednesday, November 20th

Things To Do

9 am – Seminar: Small Business Certifications & Government Contracting at Innovate Newport
2 pm & 4:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
2 pm – Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Office Hours
4:30 pm – Open Garage at Bike Newport
5 pm to 8 pm – Ramen Night at Surf Club
5:30 pm – A Great Party with Bryan Rafanelli at Redwood Library
6 pm – 22 Bowen’s Wine & Whiskey Tasting Series
6 pm – Andy Tyska Speaking at Newport Yacht Club
6 pm – Blooms & Bubbles at Forty 1° North with Alice’s Table
7:30 pm – Fantastic Fungi: The Mushroom Movie at Jane Pickens Theater
7:30 pm – Expressions for Empowerment & Fall Preview with Guest Alumni at Casino Theatre

Entertainment & Live Music

Buskers Irish Pub – Open Mic at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 2 pm & 4:30 pm, Fantastic Fungi at 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music at 9:30 pm
Norey’s –Live music at 8:30 pm
Parlor Newport – Swinglane Orchestra at 8 pm
Sardella’s – Dick Lupino and friends at 8:30 pm
The Pub at 2 Mile Corner – Open Mic at 7 pm

Thursday, November 21st

Things To Do

12 pm – Business During Hours at Innovate Newport
4 pm – Can release night! at Ragged Island Brewing
4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
5 pm to 8 pm – Holiday Sip & Shop with Jewel Bar
5:30 pm – Daniel Forster: 40 Years of the America’s Cup – SOLD OUT! at Sail Newport
5:30 pm – Dogs of Newport “Yappy Hour” at O’Brien’s Pub
6 pm – Forever Young Artist Talk & Community Conversation at Newport Art Museum
6 pm – Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Party at Newport Vineyards
6:30 pm – Author Talk with Doug Logan at Jamestown Philomenian Library
7 pm – The Music Man at Jamestown Parks and Rec.

Live Music & Entertainment

Antonio’s Pizza – Trivia at 8 pm
Celtica – Trivia at 9 pm
Diego’s Barrio Cantina – Cards Against Humanity Night at 7:30 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar– John Erikson at 9 pm
Norey’s – Jazz Night at 7:30 pm
Perro Salado – The C-Note Missionaries at 10 pm
Pour Judgement – Live music at 9 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grill– Live music at 9 pm
Valley Inn Restaurant – Open Mic from 7 pm to 10 pm
Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar – Bingo at 7 pm
Zelda’s – Justin Pomfret from 7 pm to 10 pm

Friday, November 22nd

Gurney’s Skating Rink returns November 22 – March 1

Gurney’s skating rink will be open for the season starting Friday, November 22, 2019. Hours – Monday – Friday 2PM-9PM, Saturday & Sunday 10AM-9PM , For holidays, including winter break, the rink will be open 10AM-9PM.

Things To Do

11 am – Pictures and Story Time with Santa at Pitter Patter Playhouse
1 pm – Admissions Campus Tour at IYRS
2 pm to 9 pm – Gurney’s Skating Rink opens for the season
3:30 pm – Teens: Silent Book Club at Newport Public Library
4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tours with Newport Historical Society
4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
10 pm – The Spiffy Soirée at Top of Pelham

Live Music & Entertainment

Atlantic Beach Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
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 – Dude Man Bro at 9 pm
Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina– The C-Note Missionaires from 6 pm to 9 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar – Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe – Rug Burn at 9 pm
Newport Blues Cafe – 7 Day Weekend at 10 pm
Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Cactus at 6 pm
One Pelham East – Live music at 10 pm
Parlor Newport – Live music at 9 pm
Pour Judgement – Live music at 9 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grill – Chopville at 9 pm
Surf Club: Live music at 9 pm
The Reef – Yacht Club Rejects at 7 pm
Tiverton Casino Hotel – Dean Vent at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
Zelda’s Newport –Steve Cerilli at 9 pm

Saturday, November 23rd

Christmas at Newport Mansions begins November 23rd

Things To Do

9 am – Aquidneck Growers Winter Farmers Market at Easton’s Beach
10 am – Cookies with Santa at The Coggeshall Club
10 am to 6 pm – St Spyridon Christmas Bazaar and Greek Food Fair
11 am to 4 pm –Pet Photos with Santa at Potter League for Animals
12 pm – Disney Frozen 2: Join the Journey at Walmart Newport
2 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
2 pm – Mixology Classes with Christina Mercado at Vanderbilt
2 pm – Frozen 2 LEGO Make & Take at Barnes & Noble
3 pm – FALL FURY at Newport Boys & Girls Club
4 pm – Second Chance Cafe Film Screening at Jamestown Arts Center
7:30 pm – Fall Preview: Works in Progress at Casino Theater
8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater

Live Music & Entertainment

Atlantic Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
Buskers Irish Pub – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
Clarke Cooke House – The C-Note Missionaries from 10 pm to 1 am
Common Fence Music – Front Country at 8 pm
Diego’s Barrio Cantina – Live music at 9 pm
Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
Grace Vanderbilt – Kristine on piano at 6 pm
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – Ben O’Connor from 6 pm to 9 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 2 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm
La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar – Outcry at 9:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe – Down City Band at 8:30 pm
Newport Blues Cafe – Fast Times at 10 pm
Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Cactus at 6 pm
One Pelham East – Timmy Smith from 5 pm to 9 pm, Dueling Pianos at Top Of Pelham at 9 pm, live music at 10 pm
Parlor Newport –Crooked Coast w/ Rival Roots at The Parlor – Newport RI at 9 pm
Pour Judgement – The Moonbees / Studebaker Huck at 10 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grille – Straight Outta Rehab at 9 pm
Surf Club – Dave Alves at 9 pm
The Pub at 2 Mile Corner – Are 508 at 8:30 pm
The Reef – Star Comedy Show feat. Joe Starr, Eric Haft, & Mike Murray at 8 pm
Tiverton Casino Hotel – Vanessa & Dave at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
Zelda’s –Sean Rivers from 9 pm to 12 am

Sunday, November 24th

Things To Do

8 am – Free Guided Bird Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
12 pm – Run Ragged Running Club at Ragged Island Brewing
1 pm – Live Music Series ft. AnamCara at Newport Vineyards
2 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
3:30 pm – Jingle Bell Bash at Knights of Columbus

Live Music & Entertainment

Atlantic Resort – Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
Diego’s Barrio & Cantina – Karaoke at 7 pm
Fastnet Pub – Irish Sessions at 6 pm
Fifth Element – Live music from 12 pm to 3 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 2 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm
Jo’s Bistro –Jazz Candy at 5:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
Narragansett Cafe – Super Chief Trio from 4 pm to 7 pm
Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Cactus at 11 am
Newport Vineyards –Live Music Series ft. AnamCara at 1 pm
Pour Judgment – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grille: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm

Monday, November 25th

Things To Do

10 am – Holidays by the Sea Kick-Off Event at Liberty Donuts
4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
5 pm – Poetry Reading at Portsmouth Free Public Library
6:30 pm – The Story Of Plastic: newportFILM screening – 11/25 at Casino Theatre

Live Music & Entertainment

Diego’s – Trivia at 9 pm
Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants at 7 pm
Jane Pickens Theater – JoJo Rabbit at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
Perro Salado- Julio Amaro from 6 pm to 10 pm

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