Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County this week.
While you’re here be sure to check our our new community calendar, what you’ll see there has been added by the What’s Up Newp Crew or added by a local event organizer, business, or reader. Check back often as the calendar is updated 24/7/365. If you would like to add an event to that calendar, you can Submit An Event Here
Monday, February 3rd
Things To Do
- 4:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live-Action 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 7:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Diego’s – Trivia at 9 pm
- Empire Tea & Coffee (Broadway) – The Geezers from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
- Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live-Action at 4:30 pm, Oscar Shorts Animated at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
City & Government Calendar
- 8:30 am- Little Compton Pension Committee
- 5:15 pm, 5:45 pm, 6 pm, and 6:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 5:30 pm – Newport School Committee – School Building Subcommittee
- 5:30 pm – Newport Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
- 6 pm – Middletown Town Council
- 6:30 pm – Newport Planning Board
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Free Public Library
Tuesday, February 4th
Things To Do
- 4:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live-Action 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm – VALENTINE’S Pajamas Party at The Moose Cafe
- 6:30 pm – Lecture: Gaspee Conspiracy at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 7:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Antonio’s Pizza By The Slice – Trivia at 7 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live-Action at 4:30 pm, Oscar Shorts Animated at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Trivia at 7 pm
City & Government Calendar
- 8 am – Jamestown Tax Assessment Board of Review
- 9 am – Newport Tourism Marketing Management Authority
- 11:30 am – Newport Canvassing Authority
- 6:15 pm – Tiverton Litter Committee
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Personnel Board
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Citizens Interested in the Comprehensive Community Planning Process Committee
- 7 pm – Tiverton Planning Board
- 7 pm – Tiverton Town Council
- 7 pm – Little Compton Planning Board
Wednesday, February 5th
Things To Do
- 2:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live-Action 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm – Flight Night Wednesdays at Brix
- 5 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5:30 pm – Newport Maritime Alliance Industry Nights! at The Clarke Cooke House
- 6:30 pm – Fermentation Class: Winter Wine at Forty 1 North
- 7 pm – Winter Mezcal Tasting at Diego’s
- 7:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Documentary at Jane Pickens Thater
- 9 pm – 14th Star Pint + Trivia Night at The Fastnet Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers Irish Pub – Open Mic at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live-Action at 2:30 pm, Oscar Shorts Animated at 5 pm, Oscar Shorts Documentary at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music at 9:30 pm
- Parlor Newport – Open Mic at 8 pm
- Sardella’s – Dick Lupino and friends at 8:30 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner – Open Mic at 8 pm
City & Government Calendar
- 4 pm – Middletown Planning Board
- 6 pm – Newport City Council
- 6 pm – Middletown Planning Board
- 6 pm – Portsmouth School Committee – Policy Subcommittee
- 7 pm – Jamestown Planning Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Harbor Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Melville Park Committee
- 7 pm – Tiverton Zoning Board of Review
- 7 pm – Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust
Thursday, February 6th
Things To Do
- 8:30 am – Retail & Hospitality Industry Resource Meeting at Innovate Newport
- 11:30 am – Community Art Class at MLK Center
- 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live-Action 2020 at Jane Pickens Theater
- 5 pm – Eat for COA @ Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar
- 5:30 pm – February Green Drinks with Rep. Lauren Carson on Oliver Hazard Perry
- 6 pm – St.Joseph’s Paint Night Party with Mermaid Masterpieces at St. Joseph’s Parish
- 6 pm – Hidden Worlds: The Secret Life of Bugs at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 6 pm – Aquidneck Land Trust Annual Meeting at Wyndham Newport
- 6:30 pm – “Dine In, Eat Your Heart Out” at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 6:30 pm – Gray Matter Marketing at Run and Chug! at Fastnet Pub
- 7 pm – Rhode Island Independent Animators Shorts at Jamestown Arts Center
- 7:30 pm – Tell Newport: Uncharted Territory at Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Antonio’s Pizza – Opinionation at 8 pm
- Celtica – Trivia at 9 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live-Action at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar– John Erikson 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 at 8 pm
City & Government Calendar
- 3 pm – Middletown Planning Board
- 5 pm – Middletown School Committee
- 5 pm – Portsmouth School Committee – Negotiations Subcommittee
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Budget Committee
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Tree Commission
Friday, February 7th
Things To Do
- 9 am – Messy Play Date at Island Art Spot
- 10 am – Community Zumba Class at MLK Center
- 12:30 pm – North End Business Roundtable at Innovate Newport
- 4 pm – Brick Alley Pub Re Open Friday FEB. 7 at 4pm
- 4 pm – Galentine’s Day Party at Meeka Fine Jewelry
- 4:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live Action at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4:30 pm – Waffles At Ragged Island Brewing
- 5 pm – Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception at Newport Art Museum
- 5 pm – Oyster Shucking and Wine Tasting at Newport Wine Cellar
- 6 pm –Teen Nerf Wars at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 7 pm – Rhythm Is Going To Get You
- 7 pm – Paint Night Fundraiser for SWE at O’Brien’s Pub
- 7 pm – Commonwealth RI Launch at Stoneacre Brasserie
- 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Beach Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
- Atlantic Sports Bar & Restaurant – Deja Vu End at 8 pm
- Buskers Irish Pub – Live music at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Diego’s Bodega Cantina – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Elks Club – DJD at 6:30 pm
- Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina – Comanchero from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live Action at 4:30 pm, JoJo Rabbit at 7:30 pm
- Jo’s Bistro – John & Joanne from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Localz Kitchen & Cocktails – Marvin Perry Duo at 7 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar –Live music at 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – The Evan Goodrow Band at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe –7 Day Weekend at 10 pm
- Newport Marriott – Plank Bar Fridays: Big Lux with Sarah LuAnn Thompson at 6 pm
- One Pelham East – Good Will & Them Apples at 10 pm
- Parlor Newport – The Mintones at 8 pm
- Pour Judgement – Paula Clare Band 10 pm
- RipTide Sports Grille – Spare Change at 7:30 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill – Chopville at 9 pm
- Surf Club: Live music at 9 pm
- Tiverton Casino Hotel – Jennifer Tefft at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
- Zelda’s Newport –Live music at 9 pm
City & Government Calendar
- 10 am – Jamestown Town Council
Saturday, February 8th
Things To Do
- 9 am to 12:30 pm – Saturday Farmers Market at Easton’s Beach
- 11 am – Howie in Newport: Story time and signing. at Barnes & Noble
- 1 pm – Succulent Heart Wreath Workshop at Saltwater Studio
- 2 pm – Winter Speaker Series: Christie Mitchell at Newport Art Museum
- 2 pm – Mozzarella Cheese Making Class with Karla Simmons at Simmons Farm
- 2 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4 pm – Outside the Lines at Coastal Contemporary Gallery
- 6:30 pm – Pella Frostbite Bash at Herreshoff Marine Museum
- 7:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm – Community Hoot! at Common Fence Music
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Resort – Phenix Ave at 7 pm
- Atlantic Sports Bar & Restaurant – G-Squared at 8:30 pm
- Buskers Irish Pub – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Diego’s Barrio Cantina – Winter Warm-up Evening With Dopey Lopes at 9 pm
- Firehouse Theater – The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina –Chris Vaillancourt from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Animated at 2 pm, Oscar Shorts Live Action at 4:30 pm, JoJo Rabbit at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Live music at 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – The Mistics featuring Gary Gramolini at 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Felix Brown at 10 pm
- One Pelham East – Timmy Smith from 5 pm to 9 pm, Never In Vegas at 10 pm, Dueling Pianos at Top Of Pelham at 9 pm
- Parlor Newport – The Happy BirthDave Show at 10 pm
- Pour Judgement – Live music at 10 pm
- RipTide Sports Grille – 2nd Street Stories at 7:30 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille – Straight Outta Rehab at 9 pm
- Surf Club –Live music at 9 pm
- Tiverton Casino Hotel – Outcry at 6 pm, DJ at 9 pm
- Zelda’s –Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
City & Government Calendar
- 9 am – Newport City Council
- 10 am – Tiverton School Committee
Sunday, February 9th
Things To Do
- 11 am – Baby & Me Storytimes at Barnes & Noble
- 1 pm – Parasite at Jane Pickens Theater
- 2 pm – Museum Walkabout with Director Norah Diedrich at Newport Art Museum
- 3:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Animated at Jane Pickens Theater
- 4 pm – Brushes & Brews at Newport Craft Brewing
- 5:30 pm – JoJo Rabbit at Jane Pickens Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Resort – Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Parasite at 1 pm, Oscar Shorts Animated at 3:30 pm, Jo Jo Rabbit at 5:30 pm.
- Jo’s American Bistro –Jazz Candy at 5:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Narragansett Cafe –Superchief Trio from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Pour Judgment – Los Duderinos at 9 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grille:Live music at 7 pm
City & Government Calendar
- Nothing scheduled at publishing time.
Monday, February 10th
Things To Do
- 6:45 pm – PFLAG Meeting at Channing Memorial Church
- 7:30 pm – Oscar Shorts Live Action at Jane Pickens Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Diego’s – Trivia at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub – The Ubiquitones at 9:30 pm
- Fifth Element – The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Jane Pickens Theater – Oscar Shorts Live Action at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar – The Yacht Club Rejects at 9 pm
City & Government Calendar
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