Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and weekend.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Here’s what’s left on the July cruise ship schedule;
- July 27 – American Star via Fort Adams & Caribbean Princess via Perrotti Park
- July 29 – American Constitution via Fort Adams State Park
Thursday, July 27
Things To Do
- 8:30 am to 10 am: “The Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series at Innovate Newport
- 9 am to 10 am: Free Tree Walk: Salve Regina University at Salve Regina University
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm to 10 pm: Hill Market After Dark at Hotel Viking
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet
- 6 pm: Children’s Night featuring Tommy James (magician) at Easton’s Beach
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Architecture and Design Minority Meet Up at Yagi Noodles
- 8:25 pm: newportFILM presents Ron Delsener Presents at Safe Harbor New England Boat Works
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Easton’s Beach: Tommy James (magician) at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Past Lives at 3 pm, A Mighty Wind with live concert by Folk Duo Atwater-Donnelly at 6:30 pm
- Landing: Sean Rivers from 1 pm to 4 pm, Justin Pomfret from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: No Exit 4 from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Newport Folk presents All Newport’s Eve: Happiness & Friends (sold out) at 9 pm
- newportFILM: Ron Delsener Presents at Safe Harbor New England Boat Works at 8:25 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Joan Caddell and The Midnight Choir from 7 pm to 10 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane playing Irish tunes from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Sugarbabies at 9:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Live music at 10 pm
- Perro Salado: The Honky Tonk Knights at 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia In The Barn from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Sunset Cove: Karaoke with DJ Ricky Rod from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Reef: Brian Scott from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Local Government
- Little Compton: Little Compton 350 (LC350) at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm, Middletown Prevention Coalition at 6 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Friday, July 28
What’s Up Interview: Rising star Bella White, playing the Newport Folk Festival July 28
Singer-songwriter is making her first appearance at Fort Adams
‘Six Picks’ top Newport Folk Festival moments from the past decade
From Dolly to Joni, we recall some memorable appearances from recent years
WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Christian McBride, Newport Jazz Festival’s Artistic Director
Coming up on Friday, July 28 at 1:30 pm.
‘Six Picks’ Special: Six not-to-be-missed artists at the 2023 Newport Folk Festival
Legendary festival returns this weekend with veterans and new artists
Things To Do
- Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm: Birth Chart Basics Workshop
- 2 pm to 2:30 pm: Bridal Sip & Sample
- 6 pm to 9 pm: The Newport Show Gala Preview Party at St. George’s School Ice Rink
- 6 pm to 11 pm: Newport Contemporary Ballet’s Summer Soirée at Gray Craig Estate
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Ocean State Waves at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Casino Theatre: Newport Folk Festival presents The Piano Recital at 9 pm (sold out)
- Dockside: To be announced
- JPT Film & Event Center: Newport Folk Aftershow – Aoife O’Donovan & Friends Play Nebraska (Sold-Out) at 9:30 pm
- Landing: John Erikson from 1 pm to 4 pm, Jay Parker from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Pete LaGrange & The Ghost Riders from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Newport Folk Festival presents Shadrach Boggs at 9 pm (sold out)
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: DJ Nook at The Firepits from 6 pm to 10 pm, Robert Ellis, Phil Cook, Beau Bedford, and Deer Tick at 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: “All Female Front” Live at 6 pm
- Newport Vineyards: The Old North solo from 4 pm to 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson on the patio from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy (video DJ) inside at 10 pm
- Officers’ Club Deck: Island Time Steel Band from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Angelus Hall from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Parlor Bar & Kitchen: Newport Folk Festival presents Sir Woman & Friends at 9 pm (sold out)
- Ragged Island Brewing: Dave Alves from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: After School Special & Brian Scott from 1 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
Local Government
- Tiverton: Tiverton Board of Canvassers at 5:30 pm, Tiverton Recreation Commission at 6 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Saturday, July 29
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will stop at The VETS in Providence on July 29
An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will feature an arrangement of Lovett standards, as well as songs from his critically acclaimed album 12th of June.
Things To Do
- Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown
- 10 am: CARS & COFFEE AT THE NEWPORT CAR MUSEUM
- 10 am to 5 pm: The 2023 Newport Show at St. George’s School Ice Rink
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm: Fundraiser for Armand Richard at Middletown FOPA Lodge 21
- 5 pm: BlissFest at IYRS
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Casino Theatre: Newport Folk Festival presents The Piano Recital at 9 pm (sold out)
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Dockside & Riptides: To be announced
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 1 pm to 4 pm
- IYRS: BlissFest at 5 pm
- Johnny’s at The Atlantic Resort: Phoenix Avenue from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Newport Folk Aftershow – All The Best – Margo Price & Friends (Sold Out) at 9 pm
- Landing: Dezi Garcia from 1 pm to 4 pm, Blockhead from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Jake Kulak from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Rugburn from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: DJ Nook at The Firepits from 6 pm to 10 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Live music from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Parlor Bar & Kitchen: Newport Folk Festival presents S.G. Goodman, The Heavy Heavy, and Abraham Alexander at 9 pm (sold out)
- Rejects Beer Co: John Ferrara at 8 pm
- Shops At Long Wharf Mall: Llana Katz Katz from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers at 9 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: J Mark Flynn from 12 pm to 3 pm, Jake Hus from 3 pm to 6 pm, Mel & Friends from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Newport at Hotel Viking: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Sunday, July 30
12 Metre World Championship returns July 30 – August 5
Ten historic 12 Metres will compete in the World Championship, which was last held in the U.S. (in Newport) in 2019.
What’s Up Interview: Dan Blakeslee, playing Newport Folk Sunday, July 30
Popular singer-songwriter kicking off the festivities on the Fort Stage
Things To Do
- Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Salve Regina University
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10 am to 5 pm: The 2023 Newport Show at St. George’s School Ice Rink
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Sunday Music Series featuring Lady Anemoia Duo at Newport Vineyards
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 3 pm to 6 pm: NIMFest featuring Ryan Lee Crosby, Mel & The Unruly Roots at King Park
- 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Sundays at East Ferry Memorial Square featuring Cee Cee & The Riders at East Ferry Memorial Square
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Brick Market Place: Live music from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- East Gerry Memorial Square: Cee Cee & The Riders from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Gooseberry Beach: Sean Rivers from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: John Erikson from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- King Park: NIMFEST presents Ryan Lee Crosby, Mel & The Unruly Roots from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 1 pm to 4 pm, Jim Devlin from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, MB Padfield from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Strumdawgs from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Nick Sarazen at 9 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Lady Anemoia Duo from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: George Zecher on the steel drums on the patio from 3 pm to 6 pm, Bingo at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Never In Vegas from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Sunset Cove: Andre Arsenault from 11 am to 2 pm, Outcry from 3 pm to 6 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Reef: Reggae Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Lucas Neil from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Local Government
- No meetings are scheduled in Newport County.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
