Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week and weekend, Thursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20.
Cruise Ships
Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;
- Thursday, August 17: American Star
- Friday, August 18: American Eagle
- Saturday, August 19: American Constitution
Thursday, August 17
Newport City Council to host a workshop regarding ‘Strategic Plan Consultant’ on Aug. 17
The meeting will take place on August 17 at 5:30 pm in the Conference Hall at Innovate Newport.
newportFILM: RSVP’s required for the screening of ‘Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story’ on August 17
RSVP’s will open for Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story at 10am on August 11th
Things To Do
- 8 am to 2:15 pm: Newport National Security Symposium at U.S. Naval War College
- 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
- 12 pm: Museum Reads – “The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France” at Newport Art Museum
- 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
- 7 pm: Beach Sound Bath Meditation at Island Park Beach
- 8 pm: Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story – newportFILM Outdoors at Fort Adams
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4:30 pm & 7:30 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: Jake Hunsinger from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- newportFILM: Water Brother: The Sid Abbruzzi Story at Fort Adams at 8 pm
- 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: Live music 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: Jon River 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: Board of Canvassers at 2 pm, School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Newport: City Council at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Housing Authority at 3 pm, Parks and Recreation at 5:30 pm, Conservation Commission at 6 pm, Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Dog Park Advisory Committee at 6:30 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Friday, August 18
Ida Lewis Distance Race starts on Friday
Forty Eight Teams Prepare for 24-Hour Overnight Race
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11 am: Arboretum Tour: Walnut Point
- 12 pm to 1 pm: What’s in your stars? A Birth Chart Basics Workshop at Recharge Newport
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: It’s Just a Phase: A Magical Moon Workshop with Tea & Treats at Recharge Newport
- 4 pm to 8 pm: Fishes at the Fort at Fort Adams
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Noites De Fado – Fado Night at Linden Place Mansion
- 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: Mark Flynn from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Dockside: Spiffy Friday with DJ DWUN from 9 pm to close
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: John Erikson from 1 pm to 4 pm, Jake Kulak from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds from 9 pm to 12 am
- Newport Blues Cafe: Inside Out at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: DJ Nook at The Firepits from 6 pm to 10 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: Back In The Day from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Timeless Duo from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Brian Scott from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Something of Interest from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: Sean Rivers from 1 pm to 4 pm, Ruby Mac from 5 pm to 8 pm, Kendra Girard from 9 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: J-Krak and Cairo from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Adam Go 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 local meetings are scheduled.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Saturday, August 19
7th Annual Warren Folks Festival set for August 19
The festival focuses on all things local with plenty of art and wares from over 30 Rhode Island area artists and makers.
Things To Do
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown
- 9 am to 5 pm: Fools Rules Regatta at East Ferry Jamestown
- 10 am to 12 pm: Theater Tours At The Newport Performing Arts Center
- 10 am to 1 pm: Centennial Celebration of Dr. Roderick Terry saving Butts Hill Fort, Portsmouth, RI
- 10 am to 4 pm: Drill Day at Coggeshall Farm
- 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
- 4:30 pm: Food Truck Sunsets – Safe Harbor New England Boatworks 2023
- 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: The Girls 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: DJ Abby from 9 pm to close
- 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: Exhibition On Screen: Vermeer The Blockbuster Exhibition at 2 pm, Barbie at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jim Devlin from 1 pm to 4 pm, Dave Alves from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Blockhead from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Down City Band from 8 pm to 11:30 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: Outcry Duo from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co.: An evening with Neutral Nation, The Underwires and Flavour. at 7:30 pm
- Rusty’s Bar & Grille: My Joe Called Life’s Birthday Bash! at 8 pm
- Shops At Long Wharf Mall: Cee Cee and The Riders from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Phoenix from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: Steve Demers from 1 pm to 4 pm, Matt & Jimmy from 5 pm to 8 pm, DJ Jutt from 9 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Jake Hunsinger from 1 pm to 4 pm, Ruby Mac from 4:30 pm to 7:30 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
- No local meetings are scheduled.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
Sunday, August 20
76th reading of Washington’s letter at Touro Synagogue to honor religious freedom, public service
This year’s keynote speakers and letter readers include Nellie Gorbea, Angela Johnson, and David Cicilline.
Things To Do
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Fort Adams
- 8:30 am: Yoga on Sandy Point Beach
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10:30 am: Brunch in the Vines at Greenvale Vineyards
- 1 pm to 2 pm: 76th Reading of Washington’s Letter at Touro Synagogue
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Sunday Music Series 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 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: Greg Abate from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Butch McCarthy Duo at 4 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- King Park: Diane Blue & The All-Star Band & Ilana Katz Katz 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: Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Norman, Is That You at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Jimmy & Matt 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, Outcry from 3 pm to 6 pm
- The Deck: Gerrick Van Deusen from 12 pm to 3 pm, Stu & Dave from 3 pm to 6 pm, Felix Brown from 6 pm to close
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Reef: Reggae Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Sean Rivers from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Local Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
