Here’s a look at all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend, Thursday, February 9 – 12, 2023.
Thursday, February 9
On This Day in RI History: February 9, 1976, Actor Charlie Day is born
Actor, writer, comedian, and producer Charlie Day was born on February 9, 1976, in New York City. His family moved to Middletown, RI where Day’s father worked as a Professor of Music History at Salve Regina University and his mother was a piano teacher at The Pennfield School. Day graduated from Portsmouth Abbey and later…
🎭 Things To Do
- 3 pm to 8 pm: Taproot Taco Thursdays at Newport Vineyards
- 4 pm: Fay Andrada X Wild Season at Wild Season Florals
- 6 pm to 7:30 pm: The Cocktail Club: Mixology Class at Hotel Viking
- 6 pm: JAC Talk with Conor Moynihan at Jamestown Arts Center
- 6 pm: Touro Synagogue Foundation Talk explores portraits of Jews from 17th & 18th Century Amsterdam
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed at 4:30 pm, My Big Fat Greek Wedding at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn at 6 pm
🏛️ City & Government
- Newport: Newport Housing Authority at 3 pm, Newport Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee – Health & Wellness Subcommittee at 3:30 pm, Portsmouth School Committee at 6:15 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee at 5 pm, Tiverton Economic Development Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm
- See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Friday, February 10
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (Feb. 10-12)
Another busy weekend on the local music scene with shows spanning the worlds of country, classical, rock and roll, and jazz. Check out some top choices in our weekly column “Six Picks Music.” All Weekend: One of the region’s best listening rooms, Pumphouse Music Works was struck by a damaging fire last year. The popular…
‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (Feb 10-12)
Rumor has it there is a football game Sunday, and many of you will be celebrating the great American pastime that is Super Bowl Sunday. (Where’s that petition to make Monday a national holiday?) But there’s a lot more going on this weekend, we detail a few favorites below in “Six Picks Events.” All Weekend:…
On the market for a new home? Check out these 16 Open Houses in Newport County this weekend
Real estate agents are gearing up for a busy weekend as they host a series of open houses in Newport County. Buyers will have the chance to view various properties, from condominiums to single-family homes and multi-family units. In the market for a home or have questions about the home-buying process? Contact me or visit…
🎭 Things To Do
- 5 pm to 8:30 pm: Périgord Truffle Dinner at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5:30 pm: Cupid and Constellations at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8:30 pm: COMEDY NIGHT AT REJECTS ON FEBRUARY 10TH
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Chris & Diane from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed at 4:30 pm, Father Of The Bride at 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Dick Clarks 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: Outcry Duo from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Chris V. and Chelly from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling pianos with Danielle Boucher and Jim Hitte from 8 pm to 10 pm
🏛️ City & Government
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Housing Authority at 2 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee at 9 am
- See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Saturday, February 11
This Day in RI History: February 11, 1907 – New England’s Titanic
On this day in 1907, the steamship Larchmont collided with the coal schooner Harry Knowlton in the worst maritime disaster in Rhode Island’s history. Between 150 and 200 lives were lost according to newspaper reports at the time. The exact number of deaths has been the subject of much speculation as the passenger list was…
🎭 Things To Do
- 7:15 am to 2 pm: Veterans Empowerment Day, Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Wyndham Newport
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 9 am to 4 pm: “Made From the HeArt” Artisan Craft Fair to benefit Give Kids the World at Hotel Viking
- 10 am: Beech Leaf Disease Information and Practical Approaches with Newport Tree Conservancy
- 10 am: Spunky & Spirited in 2023! A Terrific Teenage Retreat at RI Oak Counseling & Wellness
- 10 am to 5 pm: Hoods Up Weekend at Newport Car Museum
- 11 am to 8 pm: Family Day at The Food Shack
- 1 pm to 4 pm: The Chanler Hot Chocolate Bar
- 2 pm: Winter Speaker Series 2023: Philip Palmer at Newport Art Museum
- 3 pm: NSQ at Trinity Church
- 5 pm: Valentine’s Day Private Picnic at The Huddle
- 5 pm to 8:30 pm: Périgord Truffle Dinner at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 6 pm: Newport Winter Foodies Stroll
- 7 pm & 9 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
🎶 Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Sydney Carbone from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Buskers: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Temptress starring Greta Garbo with live musical score by Jeff Rapsis at 4:30 pm, The Parent Trip at 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Localz Tiverton: John Erikson at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Mark Cutler & The Men of Great Courage 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: Timmy Smith from 4 pm to 7:30 pm, live music from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- The Reef: Mark Flynn from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos featuring Danielle Boucher & Jim Hitte from 8 pm to 10 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
🏛️ City & Government
- No meetings are currently scheduled.
- See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Sunday, February 12
Gary’s Handy Lunch to permanently close on February 12
The end of a long run is coming for Gary’s Handy Lunch. The popular diner announced today that it will permanently close after more than 50 years on February 12, 2023. “With many thoughts and prayers, we have decided it is time for our next chapter. Gary’s Handy Lunch will officially be closing our doors…
🎭 Things To Do
- 9 am to 4 pm: “Made From the HeArt” Artisan Craft Fair to benefit Give Kids the World at Hotel Viking
- 10 am to 2 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Tiverton Middle School
- 10 am: Eucharist in honor of Absalon Jones at Trinity Church
- 12 pm to 3 pm: Harnessing Color Weaving & Printmaking Days at Jamestown Arts Center
- 1 pm to 4 pm: The Chanler Hot Chocolate Bar
- 2 pm: Newport String Quartet: Newport County Concert Series III at Jamestown Arts Center
- 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: Sugar Ray Norcia & The Bluetones 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 Reef: Mike Weidenfeller (Jazz Brunch) from 1 pm to 4 pm
🏛️ City & Government
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
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