Discover all that’s happening around Newport for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend, February 23 – 25, 2024.
Happening This Weekend
On The Market: An inside look at this weekend’s Open Houses in Newport County (Feb. 24 – 25)
From charming starter homes to luxury single families, this weekend’s open houses showcase a diverse range of options to suit every lifestyle.
JPT to host local film premiere of ‘Hundreds of Beavers’
With a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Hundreds of Beavers will be at The JPT for one night only this Saturday.
Friday, February 23
Things To Do
- Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 2 pm: Film Series: Maggie Smith at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: WINEterfest Beer Hall at Newport Vineyards
- 5:30 pm: Providence Children’s Film Fest: “Wolfwalkers” at Newport Art Museum
- 6 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport Pride Center
- 7:30 pm: Newport Classical Presents: Galvin Cello Quartet Plays Vivaldi & Piazzolla at Newport Classical Recital Hall at Emmanuel Church
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: February Comedy Night at Rejects
- 8:30 pm: Comedy Show with Steve Sweeney & Will Noonan at Hotel Viking
- 9 pm: Silent Disco at OceanCliff Hotel
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Megan Chenot at 6:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Phoenix Ave at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: An Evening With Cowboy Junkies at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Localz Portsmouth: John Erikson at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Gary Cummings & The G-Men at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Comedy with Dawn Tyler & Friends at 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Sugarbabies at 8 pm, late night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:15 pm
- Sports Kitchen at Longplex: Karaoke at 7 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Ruby Mac at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
- Vieste: Live music at 7 pm
Government
- Newport: Newport Board of Tax Appeals at 3:30 pm
Saturday, February 24
Things To Do
- Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10:30 am: Providence Children’s Film Fest: “Be Strong, Be Kind” at Newport Art Museum
- 11 am: Mac & Cheese Smackdown at Newport Marriott
- 11 am: Chocolate Tastings at Newport Vineyards
- 12:30 pm: Providence Children’s Film Fest: “Ernest & Celestine” at Newport Art Museum
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at Hotel Viking
- 2:30 pm: Providence Children’s Film Fest: “Comm-YOU-nity” at Newport Art Museum
- 6:30 pm: BubbleMania at Hotel Viking
- 7 pm: The Jazz Lounge at Ochre Court
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8:30 pm: Bennie and The Jets a Premier Elton John Tribute at Newport Marriott
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: The Girls at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Jon River at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation at 1 pm, The Zone of Interest at 6:30 pm, Hundreds of Beavers at 9 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Farm Dog at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, live music at 8 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: J-Krak & Cairo at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Government
- Tiverton: Tiverton Planning Board at 9 am
Sunday, February 25
Things To Do
- Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 9 am: Black History Month blood drive at Newport Yacht Club
- 10 am: Mardi Gras Brunch at Newport Vineyards
- 11 am: Ice Carving Demonstration at Long Wharf
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 1 pm: Black History Month Medallion Installation and Ceremony at Saint John Episcopal Church
- 1 pm: Back to Bucha: Finding the Spirit in Ukraine Rhode Island Film Premiere at Jamestown Arts Center
- 1 pm: CHEESEMAKING 101 WORKSHOP: PRIMO SALE at Mozz
- 3 pm: Newport AOH P&D Road trip to Kinsale Twinning 2024 Fundraiser
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restuarant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Zone of Interest at 2 pm, 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Documentary at 4:30 pm
- Johnny’s: Newport Island Quartet at 3 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Strumdawgs at 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: John Erikson at 5 pm
Government
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Prudence Island Planning Commission at 1 pm
