Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Friday, April 5
The 74th Annual RI Home Show returns April 4 – 7 to the RI Convention Center
The 74th Annual RI Home Show – RI Convention Center from April 4th—April 7th!
Potter League to host ‘LoveBash for Animals’ on April 5
Prepare for an enchanting evening filled with a cocktail reception, sumptuous seated dinner, thrilling silent and live auctions, and a firsthand look at the life-saving programs and services provided by the Potter League.
Update: Lane closures planned for Route 138 at RIDOT’s Pell Bridge Ramps Project have been postponed to April 5 – 8
Motorists should plan additional time for travel during this weekend as they may experience delays.
Things To Do
- 10 am: A is for Art at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm: Film Series – 2024 Oscar Nominees at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Aloha Couples Retreat Tasting at Recharge Newport
- 4 pm: Give Back Night supporting Portsmouth High School Football at Newport Vineyards
- 6:30 pm: LoveBash for Animals at Wyndham Newport at the Atlantic Resort
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Taste of Things at 4:30 pm, Ennio at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Never In Vegas at 8 pm, late night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Portsmouth Publick House: Michelle Siegal and Don Farias at 6:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Dave Alves at 5:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Mel at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Government
- Newport: Newport Public Sculpture Commission at 9:30 am
Saturday, April 6
Newport Mansions to offer free admission to Newport County residents on April 6 – 7
Newport County Days will also be offered on June 8, 9, and 10, as well as October 26 and 27.
Daffodil Days ready to bloom throughout Newport
With nearly 1.5 million daffy buds now bursting forth in dazzling displays, Newport in Bloom’s 13th Annual Daffodil Days will celebrate their arrival throughout April 2024.
Things To Do
- Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 9 am: Volunteers Needed for Butts Hill Fort Spring Cleanup
- 9 am: Yoga Saturdays at Hotel Viking
- 10 am: DF95 Region 1 Championship Regatta at Sail Newport
- 10 am: Saturday Stories at Newport Public Library
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 12 pm: Newport Daffodil Days Opening Ceremonies at Clarke Cooke House
- 12:30 pm: Annual Daffy Dog Paw-Rade 🌼 at Black Dog
- 2 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at Hotel Viking
- 2 pm: We Are The Wind: Community Art Workshop at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 7:30 pm: Newport Night Run for Education at Rogers High School
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board Bistro: Deep End at 8 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Andre Arsenault at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: James Montgomery at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Vineyard Vibes FREE Live Music with Los Duderinos at 1 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: John Erikson at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Taste of Things at 1 pm, Ennio at 4 pm, Cinema Paradiso at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Travelin’ Wanna B’s at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Amber Rose & The Renegades at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, Adam Go at 8 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Portsmouth Publick House: Daniel at 6:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Mark Flynn at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, April 7
Things To Do
- Newport Daffodil Days throughout Newport County
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market at Tiverton Middle School
- 10 am: DF95 Region 1 Championship Regatta at Sail Newport
- 1 pm: Oysters & Wine Flight with Aquidneck Island Oyster Co. at Greenvale Vineyards
- 1 pm: Cheesemaking Workshop: Primo Sale at Mozz Newport
- 2 pm: History Talk at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at Hotel Viking
- 2 pm: Rhode Island Ducks Unlimited Cigar and Whiskey Night at Breakwaters Cigar & Whiskey Lounge
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Pat Halpin & The 351’s at 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: John Erikson at 5 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott at 11:30 am
Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
