Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this weekend.
Cruise Ships
Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;
- Thursday, August 10: American Star
- Thursday, August 17: American Star
Thursday, August 10
International Architectural Authority to present Annual John G. Winslow Lecture on Aug. 10 at The Breakers
Phillip James Dodd, recognized internationally for his expertise on classical and traditional architecture, will deliver the annual John G. Winslow Lecture on August 10 in the Great Hall of The Breakers.
Sail Newport to host 40th Anniversary Summer Event on August 10
The evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and dancing! Live music will be performed by “The Naticks.”
Things To Do
- 8:30 am to 10 am: “The Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series at Innovate Newport
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Mushroom Hunting Lecture at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 5 pm to 10 pm: Hill Market After Dark at Hotel Viking
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm: The John G. Winslow Lecture: An American Renaissance: Architecture’s Impact on the Gilded Age at The Breakers
- 6 pm: Newport Summer Reception at St. George’s School
- 6 pm: BEAVERTAIL LIGHTHOUSE PAINT NIGHT AT THE GENERAL’S CROSSING BREWHOUSE
- 7 pm: The Fred Lipsius Jazz Quartet featuring Gerry Beaudoin: Original Blood, Sweat, and Tears member live in concert at The JPT
- 8 pm: A Spirited Evening at Fort Adams
- 8:10 pm: Cowboy Poets – newportFILM Outdoors at Newport International Polo Grounds (Note: Due to weather forecast, this has been moved to Casino Theatre)
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Miracle Club at 2 pm, The Fred Lipsius Jazz Quartet featuring Gerry Beaudoin: Original Blood, Sweat, and Tears member live in concert at 7 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 1 pm to 4 pm, Jay Parker from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm
- newportFILM: Cowboy Poets – newportFILM Outdoors at Newport International Polo Grounds at 8:10 pm (Note: Due to weather forecast, this has been moved to Casino Theatre)
- Newport Playhouse: Norman, Is That You at 11 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane playing Irish tunes from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Sugarbabies from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Pour Judgement: Dave Flamand with Nate Farrar from 10 pm to 1 am
- Perro Salado: The Honky Tonk Knights from 10 pm until close
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: 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: Julio 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
- Jamestown: Jamestown, Town of at 6 pm, Senior Services Committee at 6 pm
- Little Compton: Town Council at 7 pm
- Middletown: School Committee at 3:30 pm
- Newport: Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Town Council at 6 pm
- Tiverton: Economic Development Commission at 6 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Friday, August 11
Things To Do
- 40th Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport
- Safe Harbor Race Weekend
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm to 6:30 pm: Family Seining and Campfire at Third Beach
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Waterfront Concerts at King Park featuring Great Gumbo – The Catnip Junkies and YNot 3
- 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: Outcry from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Dockside: To be announced
- Elks: Phenix Ave Duo at 6:30 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- King Park: Great Gumbo – The Catnip Junkies and YNot 3 from 5 pm to 7 pm
- Landing: John Erikson from 1 pm to 4 pm, Chelley Knight & the Dope Things 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: Neal & The Vipers from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: DJ Nook at The Firepits from 6 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Comedy with Dawn Tyler and Friends at 7:30 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: The Repercussions from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Hit Play Duo from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Steve Demers from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Brian Scott Duo from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Adam Go from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, After School Special from 8 pm to 11 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
- Jamestown: Board of Canvassers at 9:30 am
- Newport: School Committee at 7:30 am
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Saturday, August 12
Butts Hill Fort to host 2nd Volunteer Summer Cleanup on Aug. 12
The Battle of Rhode Island Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to raising awareness of Rhode Island’s role in the War for Independence.
Lobby Muddy Fest 2023 at Smuggler’s Waterfront Bar: A day of fun in support of Newport Mental Health
Celebrating its fourth year in the local community, Lobby Muddy Fest is not just your ordinary fundraiser; it’s an event with a purpose.
Things To Do
- 40th Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown
- 9 am to 4 pm: Butts Hill Fort Second Volunteer Summer Cleanup
- 10 am: Take Me Fishing Day! at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
- 12 pm to 3 pm: Ketel One Botanicals on One Bellevue Patio
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Wet Paint at Newport Art Museum
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Mushroom Hunting Guided Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Lobby Muddy Fest at Smugglers Waterfront Bar
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series – Newport vs. Palm Beach at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 6:30 pm: Gala-Black Ships Festival at Ochre Court
- 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: Steve Rodrigues from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Dockside & Riptides: To be announced
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s at The Atlantic Resort: Phoenix Avenue from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Timmy Smith from 1 pm to 4 pm, Brennan Burns from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Mark Cutler & The Men of Great Courage from 8:30 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: DJ Nook at The Firepits from 6 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Norman, Is That You at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Live music from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Shops At Long Wharf Mall: Friends With Benefits from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Ruby Mac from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: To be announced
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Mark Flynn from 1 pm to 3 pm, Justin Draper from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Mel & friends from 8 pm to 11 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, August 13
Things To Do
- 40th Black Ships Festival in Bristol and Newport
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee at Newport Polo
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Town Farm Recreation Area
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Sunday Music Series featuring Mark Flynn 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 Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra at King Park
- 6:30 pm to 8 pm: Sundays 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: Bowling Shoes from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: John Erikson at 4 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- King Park: Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Landing: Steve Demers at 1 pm, John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Timeless from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Delta Generators from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Norman, Is That You at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Mark Flynn 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: Sean Rivers from 5 pm to 8:30 pm, 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, Two Across 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, J-Krak & Cairo from 6 pm to 9 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.
