Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in Newport County and Rhode Island this weekend.
Weather
7-Day Weather forecast for Newport County
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
3-day Surf Forecast for Rhode Island
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Friday, December 9
Open Houses: 14 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend.
Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (Dec. 9-11)
Rock out with Neutral Nation, The McGunks, We Own Land and more
Things To Do
- 10 am to 4 pm: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday
- 4 pm: Newport History Walking Tours: Holiday Lantern Tour
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5 pm to 9 pm: Holiday Extravaganza at Newport Vineyards
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Holiday Arts Market at Jamestown Arts Center
- 6 pm: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Storytime with Author Matt Tavares at Charter Books
- 6 pm: An Evening of Holiday Shopping at MIST
- 7:30 pm: Lessons & Carols at St. George’s School
- 7:30 pm: Salve Regina’s Newport County Orchestra Holiday Concert at The Casino Theatre
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Jazz Time duo at 7 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Banshees of Inisherin at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Localz Portsmouth: John Erikson at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Blockhead at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Copacetics at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Inside Out at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timeless Duo at 8 pm, DJ at 11 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: December Comedy Night at 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 10 pm
- Stoneacre Garden: Mel at 8 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
City & Government
- Portsmouth: School Committee at 11 am
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Saturday, December 10
Thompson PTO to host community Tree Lighting & Decorating on Dec. 10
The Thompson PTO is inviting the public to its inaugural Community Tree Lighting and Decorating.
Craft Fair to be held on Dec. 10, will benefit Rogers High School Class of 2026
Twenty-five vendors will sell wares ranging from local art and photography to upcycled bags/napkins and aprons.
Baby Shark Live!: The Christmas Show coming to PPAC on Dec. 10
Following the success of Baby Shark Live!: 2022 Splash Tour, this limited-run show will delight audiences with Holiday classics, Santa Claus, and much more.
‘Six Picks’ RI Breweries celebrate National Lager Day Saturday, Dec. 10
Remember, in RI, it’s pronounced “lah-gah”
Sean Rowe playing La Farge Arts Center Saturday, Dec. 10 in ‘Newport Live’ show
Roots artist played Norman Bird Sanctuary in 2021
Ticket Giveaway: The Smithereens coming to the Greenwich Odeum Saturday, Dec. 10
We interview drummer Dennis Diken
Things To Do
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am to 4 pm: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday
- 10 am: RHS Class of 2026 Craft Fair
- 10 am to 5 pm: Newport Car Museum Hoods Up Weekend
- 10 am to 4 pm: James L. Maher Center Holiday Greenery Sale
- 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Discover Colonial Newport
- 11 am: A Tree Lover’s Travel Tales: Trees and Shrubs of England
- 11 am: GILDED AGE HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNINGS at The Elms
- 11 am: Gift Wrapping- Girl Scout Fundraiser at Middletown Public Library
- 12 pm to 4:30 pm: Christmas Open House at the Irish Museum
- 3 pm: Newport Classical presents Classical Christmas at Emmanuel
- 3 pm to 6 pm: Gals’ Guide to Newport x Bobbles & Lace // Gal’s Night Out Meet & Greet
- 4 pm: Newport History Walking Tours: Holiday Lantern Tour
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5 pm: Community Tree Lightening and Decorating at Thompson Middle School
- 7 pm & 9 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 7:30 pm: Newport Live Presents: Sean Rowe With Mary-Elaine Jenkins
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
- Buskers: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Alexus Lee from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Elf at 2 pm, The Banshees of Inisherin at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Smokin’ Toads at 8 pm
- Newport Blues: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 3 pm, Hit Play Duo at 8 pm, DJ at 11 pm
- Rejects Beer Co. WE OWN LAND- NEUTRAL NATION- PATSY DECLINE are gracing the Rejects stage! at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: John Erikson at 8:30 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
City & Government
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Sunday, December 11
Benefit Piano Recital to help Choral Collective of Newport County bring music to children
Proceeds from the concert will help bring music to children who have not been able to have music in their lives with programs offered by the Choral Collective of Newport County.
Things To Do
- 9 am to 5 pm: Holiday Craft Fair at the Elks
- 9:30 am to 2:30 pm: Touro Synagogue: Tours offered Sundays only through Dec. 18
- 10 am to 4 pm: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday
- 10 am to 5 pm: Newport Car Museum Hoods Up Weekend
- 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Golden to Gilded
- 1:30 pm: Raptor Roundup at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 3 pm: Salve Regina Christmas Choral Concert
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 5 pm: An Advent Service of Lessons & Carols
- 7 pm: First Presbyterian Church Newport Concert
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Irish American Club: Karaoke at 9 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Gary Gramolini at 4 pm
- Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Lainey Dionne from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Pub at Two Mile Corner: John Erikson at 4 pm
City & Government
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.