Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week.
This story may be updated as we learn about additional events or listings. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar.
Note: An event or performance may change at any time due to weather or COVID-19. We encourage you to check with event hosts regarding updates/status of events.
Monday, August 16
Things To Do
- 10:45 am – Coastal Queen Narrated Mimosa Cruise
- 11 am – Rogues and Scoundrels Walking Tour
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm – Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bowen’s Wharf – Jake Kulak from 3 pm to 5 pm
- Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – Never Gonna Snow Again, Charlatan, Of Animals And Men
- Landing – Adam Hanna at 4:30 pm, John Erikson at 8 pm
- One Pelham East – Bruce Jacques from 10 pm to 1 am
- Second Beach – Greystone Rail at 6 pm
City & Government
- 2 pm – Middletown Planning Board
- 5:30 pm – Newport Energy and Environment Commission
- 6 pm – Tiverton Open Space Commission
- 6 pm – Middletown Town Council
- 6:30 pm – Little Compton Town Council
- 6:30 pm – Little Compton Charter Review Commission
- 6:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 7 pm – Tiverton Library Trustees
Tuesday, August 17
- Today In Newport History: August 17, 1790 – George Washington Arrives In Newport
- Free job and education fair to be held on August 17 in Westerly
- CCRI’s Newport Campus will host an open enrollment day, pop-up vaccine clinic on August 17
- JPT Film & Event Center will reopen on August 17; partners with What’s Up Newp to present Jaws and Top Gun
Things To Do
- 10:45 am – Coastal Queen Narrated Mimosa Cruise
- 2 pm – Tiverton Farmers Market
- 5 pm & 5:30 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 6 pm – Family Night Concert Series at Easton’s Beach
- 6 pm – Music On The Lawn at St. John’s
- 6:30 pm – What’s Up Newp presents Jaws Summer Party featuring The Teledynes at JPT Film & Event Center
- 7 pm – Coastal Queen Sunset Cruise featuring the Stone Cold Gypsies from Jamestown
- 8 pm – Just Mercy: Social Justice Film Series at Linden Place
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (In Theatre) – What’s Up Newp & The JPT Present Jaws Party 2021
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – The Hidden Life of Trees, Charlatan, Of Animals And Men
- Landing – Jay Parker at 4:30 pm, Jim Devlin at 8 pm
- Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant – Sex Please, We’re Sixty at 11 am
- One Pelham East – Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 1 am
City & Government
- 6 pm – Middletown Planning Board
- 6 pm – Newport Historic District Commission
- 6 pm – Middletown Library Board of Trustees
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Personnel Board
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Recreation Commission
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Dog Park Advisory Committee
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Water and Fire District
Wednesday, August 18
- Rhode Island Airport Corporation will host a job fair at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport on August 18
- Club Passim hosting the Brighton House Festival August 18th
Things To Do
- 10:45 am – Coastal Queen Narrated Mimosa Cruise
- 2 pm to 6 pm – Aquidneck Growers Summer Market on Memorial Blvd.
- 5 pm to 8 pm – Music at The Fort featuring The Ravers
- 6 pm – Music Appreciation Series with Dr. Edward Markward at the Redwood Library
- 7:30 pm – What’s Up Newp presents Top Gun at the JPT Film & Event Center
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blithewold Mansion – Music at Sunset : Colby James & The Ramblers from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Celtica – Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
- Fort Adams – The Ravers from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Herreshoff Marine Museum – Summer Sunset Jazz Series at 6:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (In Theatre) – What’s Up Newp & The JPT present Top Gun
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – The Hidden Life of Trees, Charlatan, Of Animals And Men
- Landing – The Naticks at 4:30 pm, John Erikson at 8 pm
- One Pelham East – Zane Christopher at 9 pm
City & Government
- 8 am – Newport Trust & Investment Commission
- 5:30 pm – Newport City Council
- 5:30 pm – Newport School Committee – Policy Subcommittee
- 7 pm – Tiverton Cemetery Commission
- 7 pm – Tiverton Economic Development Commission
- 7 pm – Little Compton School Committee
Thursday, August 19
Things To Do
- Ida Lewis Distance Race
- 5:30 pm – Beach Bash with Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 6 pm to 8 pm – Opening Night for Transition: The Changing Earth at Andrea S. Keogh ARt & Design
- 6 pm – We Are As Gods – newportFILM Outdoors at Marble House Lawn
- 6 pm to 9 pm – The Cocktail Club Mixology Class – Hotel Viking
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center (In Theatre) – CatVideoFest at 7:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – The Hidden Life of Trees, Charlatan, Of Animals And Men
- Landing –Jimmy Weinstock at 1 pm, Justin Pomfret at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Erika Van Pelt at 9 pm
- newportFILM – We Are As Gods – newportFILM Outdoors at Marble House Lawn at 6 pm
- Norey’s – The High Tidals at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Sugarbabies at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing – Trivia Night from 6 pm to 8 pm
City & Government
Friday, August 20
Things To Do
- Ida Lewis Distance Race
- Newport Summer Symposium; Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact On Defense at Naval Station Newport
- 10 am – Summer Stories at the Whitehorne House
- 10 am – Heritage Tree Center Behind the Scenes Tour at Newport Tree Conservancy Heritage Tree Center
- 10:45 am – Coastal Queen Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise
- 12 pm & 12:30 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Friends of the Waterfront’s 2021 Waterfront Concerts at King Park
- 5 pm to 10 pm – The 46th Annual St. Barnabas Festival
- 6 pm – 2021 Be Great For Nate Fundraising Gala
- 6:30 pm – Cabaret Comedy Club featuring Carolyn Plummer at The Newport Playhouse
- 7 pm – Summer Outdoor Concert Series featuring Alisa Amador at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Dockside – Spiffy Entertainment at 9 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille – Keats & Co. Acoustic Duo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Johnny’s – Phenix Avenue from 6 pm to 8 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – Never Gonna Snow Again
- King Park – Dave Furlong & The Honk, Bill Kilian’s Voyages Irish Folk Music & Ceili Dancing from 5 pm to 7 pm
- Landing – Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Rugburn at 9 pm
- Newport Craft – Mel at 5 pm
- Newport Playhouse – Cabaret Comedy Club featuring Carolyn Plummer at 6:30 pm
- Norman Bird Sancutary – Summer Outdoor Concert Series featuring Alisa Amador at 7 pm
- O’brien’s Pub – John Erikson at 4:30 pm
- One Pelham East – Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled
Saturday, August 21
- Bike Newport’s 10-Spot Ride returns on August 21
- Clean Ocean Access’ Paddle for Access returns to Newport Harbor on August 21
- Nantucket Boy & Girls Club announce 2021 Tim Russert Summer Groove will take place on August 21
Things To Do
- Ida Lewis Distance Race
- 9 am to 1 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Pell Elementary School
- 11 am – 10-Spot Ride with Bike Newport
- 12 pm & 12:30 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 12 pm to 10 pm – The 46th Annual St. Barnabas Festival
- 5 pm – USA vs. Jamaica – Newport International Polo Series
- 6 pm – CHART YOUR COURSE WITH IYRS Summer Celebration!
- 7 pm & 9 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Dockside – Chopville at 9 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards – Dick Lupino’s Jazz Trio from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille –Pat Cottrell from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm, Brian Scott Band at 6:30 pm
- Johnny’s – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – Never Gonna Snow Again
- Landing – Jay Parker at 1 pm, Dave Alves Band at 4:30 pm, Timeless at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Santana tribute band at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant – Murder at Howard Johnson’s at 11 am, Country Music Night featuring Mickey Lamantia & Tyler James at 8 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music at 9:30 pm, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled
Sunday, August 22
Things To Do
- Bike Newport Full Moon Ride
- 8 am to 3 pm – Newport Car Museum AutoFest 2021
- 10 am – Gravestones and their Carvers tour
- 10:30 am to 5 pm – The 46th Annual St. Barnabas Festival
- 12 pm – Newport Neighborhood Food Tour with Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- 2 pm – Mermaid Masterpieces at Greenvale!
- 3 pm to 6 pm – NIMFEST at King Park
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- @ The Deck – Stu & Dave from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill – Live music from 4 p mto 7 pm
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira from at 12:30 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille – Tom Conlon from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Johnny’s – Newport Islan Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm.
- King Park – CeeCee & The Riders, Newport Songwriters at King Park from 3 pm to 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center (Virtual) – Never Gonna Snow Again
- Landing – Justin Pomfret at 1 pm, Jim Devlin at 4:30 pm, Sean Rivers at 8 pm
- Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant – Murder at Howard Johnson’s at 11 am
- One Pelham East – Live Acoustic from 4:30 pm to 8 pm, Ryan McHugh at 9 pm
- Pour Judgement – Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater – Chase Ceglie Quartet hosts jazz night at 5:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled
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