Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, and Portsmouth this weekend, enjoy!
Did we miss anything or do you want to see something included here? Email Ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
Friday, November 29th
Things To Do
- 9:45 am – Explore Prudence Island with Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm – Parasite at Jane Pickens Theater
- 3:30 pm – Teens: Silent Book Club at 3:30 pm
- 4 pm to 6 pm – Bowen’s Block Party & Boat Parade
- 4 pm – Lunch Box by BSquared at Ragged Island Brewery
- 4 pm – Holiday Lantern Tours with Newport Historical Society
- 4 pm & 7:30 pm – 2019 Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
- 5 pm to 9 pm – An Inadvertent Rift at The King Lens & Friends
- 6 pm to 7 pm – 22nd Annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade at Newport Yacht Club
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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 – Dorisduke – Album Release Party – NEED at 7 pm
- Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina– Chelley Knight Duo from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Parasite at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar –The Honky Tonk Knights at 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – All Starz at Narragansett Cafe at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – The Soul Keepers at 10 pm
- Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Cactus at 6 pm
- One Pelham East – Block Head at 10 pm
- Parlor Newport – DJ Abbey 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 30th
Rogers High School Christmas Tree & Wreath sale returns November 30th – December 1st
Things To Do
- Small Business Saturday
- 9 am – Aquidneck Growers Winter Farmers Market at Easton’s Beach
- 10 am – The Victorian Boutique Sale! at The Edward King House Senior Center
- 10 am – Family Game Day at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 11 am – Silken Gallery: Welcome the Holiday Season! at Corey Silken Photography
- 1 pm – Live Music Series ft. Leslie & Matt at Newport Vineyards
- 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm – Parasite at Jane Pickens Theater
- 2 pm – Mixology Classes with Christina Mercado at Vanderbilt
- 2 pm & 7 pm – 2019 Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
- 5 pm – 5th Annual Courtyard on Thames Tree Lighting! at Duris Studios
- 5 pm – Nutcracker Reunion at Rosecliff
- 5 pm – Historic Lighthouse Lighting at Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm – Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show ft. Gordon Baker-Bone at Newport Vineyards
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
- Buskers Irish Pub – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Common Fence Music – The 40 throws a Party to celebrate our 1st year! at 7 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
- Jane Pickens Theater – Parasite at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Restaurant – Dave Manuel at 7 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Straight Pipes Band Rocks The Narragansett Cafe Jamestown RI. at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Rug Burn at 10 pm
- Newport Playhouse – A Christmas Cactus at 6 pm
- Newport Vineyards – Live Music Series ft. Leslie & Matt at 1 pm, Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show ft. Gordon Baker-Bone at 8 pm
- One Pelham East – Timmy Smith from 5 pm to 9 pm, Hit Play Band at 10 pm, Dueling Pianos at Top Of Pelham at 9 pm
- Parlor Newport – The Ravers at 9 pm
- Pour Judgement – Jason Cardinalat 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille – Straight Outta Rehab at 9 pm
- Surf Club – Rick Hamel 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 –Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
Sunday, December 1st
Things To Do
- 10 am – Artisans By the Bay: Holiday at the Viking Show 2019! at Hotel Viking
- 12 pm – Run Ragged Running Club at Ragged Island Brewing
- 1 pm – Live Music Series ft. Blue Light Bandits Duo at Newport Vineyards
- 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, & 7:30 pm – Parasite at Jane Pickens Theater
- 2 pm & 6 pm – 2019 Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
- 3 pm – Holiday Open House at Newport Historical Society
- 5 pm – An Advent Service of Lessons & Carols at The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist
- 5:30 pm – 36th Annual Tree Lighting at Portsmouth Free Public Library
Christmas In Newport Calendar Events
Official Opening of Christmas in Newport, 5:00 p.m., Washington Sq. Features proclamation from the Mayor, tree lighting, Newport Artillery cannon salute, music by the Newport Public Schools music program. Free. 849-6454. www.christmasinnewport.org
Artisans by the Bay presents “Holiday at the Hotel Viking”, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., New England crafters will be showing and selling their one of a kind items. Free Admission ladedart@gmail.com
Newport Historical Society Golden to Guilded Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m., Departing from the Museum at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. From Newport’s Colonial Golden Age to Guilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and it’s people. $15 adults, $10 for NHS members and active duty military with ID, $5 children ages 5-12. Reservations recommended. Weather permitting. 841-8770. Purchase tickets online www.newporthistorytours.org.
Visit with Santa Claus at The Breakers, Noon – 3:00 pm, 44 Ochre Point Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list. Bring the kids and your camera for a great photo op! (401) 847-1000. www.newportmansions.org
Colonial Christmas Open House at Whitehall Museum House, 2-4 p.m., Whitehall Museum House, 311 Berkeley Ave., Middletown. Come and enjoy the Christmas season with wassail, live period music and carols. Donations are welcome. www.WhitehallMuseumHouse.org
Newport Historical Society’s Holiday Open House, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Newport Colony House at the top of Washington Sq. Tour the Newport Colony House before the Christmas in Newport Official Opening Ceremony and enjoy the sounds of 18th century caroling performed by costumed interpreters from the Second Massachusetts Regiment. Learn the origins of the songs and where they would have been sung. Donations welcome. 401-846-0813 and 401-841-8770.
Advent Lessons and Carols at Zabriski Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist, , 5 pm, 61 Washington St. Atmospheric journey from twilightto light, traditional Advent readings, carols and hymns. Child friendly ages 5yrs plus. Incense free. parishoffice@saintjohns-newport.org
Judging of the Newport Doorway Contest, deadline is Thursday, December 12th to enter. Judging takes place on Friday the 13th. Register your home or business at info@christmasinnewport.org. Categories are: Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial. Please List: Category, Name, Address and DOOR COLOR. Please use natural materials/decorations.
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 – Parasite at 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm
- Jo’s Bistro –The Playboys at 5:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Pat Halpin and the 351s at the Ganny from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Vineyards –Live Music Series ft. Blue Light Bandits Duo at 1 pm
- Pour Judgment – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm