The Newport International Boat Show returns this weekend. Photo provided by Newport International Boat Show

Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week in and around Newport County.

Monday, September 12

Return to Camelot: Re-live the Kennedy wedding at St. Mary’s Church on September 12

On This Day In Newport History – September 12, 1953: Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy Married in Newport, RI

This Day in RI History: September 12, 1830 – William Sprague IV is born in Cranston

Cruise Ship Scheduled: Norwegian Breakaway (Capacity: 3,963 passengers, 1,657 crew)

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
  • One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques at 10 pm
  • The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
  • The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm

City & Government


Tuesday, September 13

It’s Primary Day – Get Out and Vote

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • Celtica: Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
  • Fifth Element: Randy Robbins from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: The Good Boss at 4:30 pm, Elvis at 7:30 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Trivia from 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Football Trivia at 6:30 pm
  • One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm

City & Government


Wednesday, September 14

Here’s what on the docket for Newport City Council’s Regular Meeting on September 14

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
  • Celtica: Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
  • Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
  • Landing: Cara Brindisi at 2:30 pm, Jim Devlin at 6 pm
  • One Pelham East: Adam Go at 7 pm
  • Perro Salado: The Z-Boys from 9 pm to 12 am
  • Ragged Island Brewing: Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
  • Sardella’s: Live Jazz music at 7 pm
  • Vieste Simply Italian: John & Joanne from 7 pm to 10 pm

City & Government


Thursday, September 15

51st Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place September 15 – 18

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • JPT Film & Event Center: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris at 4:30 pm, Gratitude Revealed at 7:30 pm
  • Landing: Justin Pomfret at 2:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 6 pm
  • One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 8 pm
  • Perro Salado: Steve Cerelli at 9 pm
  • Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn at 6 pm
  • The Deck: Matt Reynolds/Jimmy Weinstein from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
  • Vieste Simply Italian: Colin Van Pelt from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

City & Government


Friday, September 16

Ticket Giveaway: Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary present The Suitcast Junket Friday Sept. 16

50th Newport International Boat Show promises fun for the whole family September 16 – 19

Seven restaurants will host unique dining experiences for Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Entertainment

  • Blue Anchor Grill: Chris & Diane from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Celtica: Karaoke at 10 pm
  • Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Music by Mel from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: Al Di Meola live at 8 pm
  • La Forge: Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Landing: Jay Parker at 1 pm, Mark Flynn at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Voodoo Alley from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe: Chopville at 9 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
  • One Pelham East: Timeless Duo at 8:30 pm, DJ at 11 pm
  • Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
  • The Deck: Mike Johnson Trio from 5 pm to 8 pm
  • The Firehouse Theatre:  Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
  • The Reef: Brian Scott from 5 pm to 8 pm
  • Top Of Pelham:  Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
  • Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm

City & Government


Saturday, September 17

RI Philharmonic Orchestra to honor The Beach Boys at Pawtucket performance Saturday Sept. 17

Public invited to tour nine historic Little Compton properties on September 17.

RI VegFest’s ‘RI VegtoberFest’returns to Trinity Beer Garden on September 17

Singer-Songwriters Kerri Powers and Lauren King to play Blackstone River Theatre Sept. 1

Rhode Island’s 44th Annual Heritage Festival will take place on September 17th at the WaterFire Arts Center

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • Blue Anchor Grill: Hurricane from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Buskers: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
  • Celtica: Karaoke at 10 pm
  • Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
  • Dockside: Live music at 9 pm
  • Greenvale Vineyards: Dick Lupino & friends from 1 pm to 4 pm
  • Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Neal McCarthy Duo from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • JPT Film & Event Center: Where The Crawdads Sing at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
  • La Forge: Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 10 pm
  • Landing: Nick Sproviero at 1 pm, Jim Devlin at 4:30 pm, Blockhead at 8 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: FarmDog from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
  • Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
  • One Pelham East: Ian Motta and Brian Cabral from 12 pm to 7:30 pm, The Naticks at 8:30 pm, DJ at 11 pm
  • Shops at Long Wharf: Black Lights from 1 pm to 5 pm
  • Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
  • The Deck: Sean Barry from 1 pm to 4 pm, Spiffy with Red Cub Nation at 9 pm
  • The Firehouse Theatre:  Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
  • The Reef: Lucas Neil from 1 pm to 4 pm, OutCry from 5 pm to 8 pm
  • Top of Pelham:  Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
  • Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm

City & Government


Sunday, September 18

Inaugural Newport Oktoberfest to take place at Fort Adams on September 18

Cruise Ship Scheduled: Enchanted Princess (Capacity: 3,660 passengers, 1,346 crew)

Things To Do

Entertainment

  • Blue Anchor Grill: Sydney Carbone from 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Castle Hill Inn: Live Jazz Music from 11:30 am to 3 pm at the Terrace Bar
  • Clarke Cooke House:  Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
  • Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Irish American Club: Karaoke at 9 pm
  • Johnny’s at Wyndham:  Live music from 3 pm to 7 pm
  • La Forge:  Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
  • Landing: Dave Alves at 1 pm, John Erikson at 4:30 pm
  • Narragansett Cafe: Gary Gramolini from 4 pm to 7 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
  • One Pelham East: All Day Music Show for Boat Show Sunday featuring Jimmy Weinstock, Brian Cabral, David from Dee Jayne Duo from 12:30 pm to 1 am
  • Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
  • The Deck: Stu & Dave from Never In Vegas from 3 pm to 6 pm
  • The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
  • The Reef: Randy Robbins from 5 pm to 8 pm

City & Government

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