Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island this week.
This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or an upcoming roundup? Email ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
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Monday, June 10
Things To Do
- 10 am to 5 pm: Hospitality Employees & Newport County Days 2024 throughout Newport County
- 10 am to 5 pm: There’s No Place Like Home: Adoption Special at Potter League for Animals
- 6:30 pm: Energy Efficiency opportunities- A discussion with Rhode Island’s Office of Energy Resources at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Mystic Schooners at Cardines Field
Live Music & Entertainment
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blistering Ego from 8 pm to 11 pm
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Musical Menagerie at 10 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Wastewater District at 5:30 pm, Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm
Tuesday, June 11
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11 am: Musical Celebrations with Christopher Kavi Carbone at Newport Public Library
- 12 pm: Cousins Maine Lobster at Sweet Berry Farm
- 3 pm to 5 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: Exploring the History of the Indigenous Peoples of Southern New England and Their Lands, a John Fitz at Tiverton Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Babes at 4:30 pm, The Fall Guy at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Mike Milazzo from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Adam Hanna from 4 pm to 7 pm, John Erikson from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am & 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- The Helmway: Live Jazz with Dennis Hughes from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Tickets Bar & Grille: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Tick Task Force at 4 pm, Jamestown Library Board at 5 pm, Jamestown Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Beach Commission at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Beach Commission at 4:30 pm, Middletown Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm, Middletown Town Council Sub-Committee Short Term Rentals at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee at 6:30 pm, Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 6 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, June 12
Things To Do
- 11 am to 6 pm: Wednesday Flight Specials at Newport Vineyards
- 11:30 am: 10th Annual Townsend Luncheon at OceanCliff Hotel
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
- 3:30 pm to 5 pm: Dungeons and Dragons at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Painting with Acrylics at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm to 7 pm: Author Event: RISS NEILSON – A LOVE LIKE THE SUN at Charter Books
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Music at The Fort featuring The Ravers at Fort Adams State Park
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs Martha’s Vineyard Sharks at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Midget Mayhem Wrestling at Newport Blues Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Fort Adams: The Ravers from 6 pm to 8 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Fall Guy at 4:30 pm, Les Samourai (4k Restoration) at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Dan DeCristofaro from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Nick Sproviero from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Andre Arsenault from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Housing Trust at 6 pm, Little Compton School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee at 5:30 pm, Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 7 pm, Portsmouth Planning Board at 7 pm
- RITBA: Turnpike and Bridge Authority, Rhode Island at 8:30 am
Thursday, June 13
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm to 7:30 pm: Braiding Sweetgrass Book Discussion at Newport Public Library
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Fall Guy at 3 pm, The Big Lebowski at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Zane Christopher from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Jon River from 7 pm to 10 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott at 7 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
- VFW Portsmouth: Portsmouth VFW Open Mic and Fundraiser for Carrigan Nelson from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Newport County Regional Special Education Program at 8:30 am
- Jamestown: Jamestown Elections Training and Advisory Ad Hoc Committee at 11:15 am, Jamestown Senior Services Committee at 1 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Town Council at 3 pm, Little Compton Harbor Commission at 6 pm
- Middletown: Middletown School Committee at 4 pm, Middletown Outreach Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee at 9 am, Newport Housing Authority at 3 pm, Newport Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Economic Development Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Personnel Board at 6 pm
Friday, June 14
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Film Series – Summer Adventures at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Spring Opening Reception at Newport Art Museum
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
- Bar & Board: from Dave Alves 8 pm to 11 pm
- Blue Anchor Grille: The Girls from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Stu Krous from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Ezra at 3:30 pm, Buster Keaton’s The Cameraman with live score by Jeff Rapsis at 6 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Cole & Friends from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Amber Rose & The Renegades from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Angelus Hall from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ Abby Duren from 11:30 pm to 1 am
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Dan San Duo from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Stephen Hodgman from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Reef: J-Crack & Cairo at 7 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Bike Path Committee at 9 am
Saturday, June 15
Things To Do
- 9 am: Yoga Saturdays at Hotel Viking
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Saturday at Embrace Home Loans
- 10 am to 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 11 am to 4 pm: Newport’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Washington Square
- 11 am to 5 pm: 10th Annual Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church Newport
- 1 pm: Flag Day Ceremony at Elks Lodge
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm: Newport Polo: USA vs. Dominican Republic at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live Music Featuring Matt Browne at 8:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: John & Joanne from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Ride the Vibe from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Jake Shimabukuro at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Angus Hall from 8 pm to 12 am
- Long Wharf Mall: Live Music from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Down City Band from 8 pm to 11:30 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 from 4 pm to 7 pm, Adam Go from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to close
- Speakeasy: Live Music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Sunset Cove: Outcry from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: Bar Fly at 8:30 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- The Reef: Steve Cerilli from 12 pm to 3 pm, Brian Scott from 3 pm to 6 pm, Mark Flynn at 7 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm
- VFW Portsmouth: Comedy Night at the VFW at 7 pm
Newport County Government
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, June 16
Things To Do
- 10 am to 1 pm: Cars and Coffee at Longplex Family & Sports Center
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10 am to 2 pm: Sunday Brunch at Newport Vineyards
- 1 pm to 3 pm: Wine, Cheese, & The Pursuit of Happiness at Greenvale Vineyards
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
- 4 pm: 4th Annual Father’s Day Clambake at Ragged Island
- 6 pm: Father’s Day Five Course Bourbon Dinner at Caleb & Broad
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Tom Perrotti from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Field of Dreams at 2 pm, Ezra at 4:30 pm
- Landing: DJ Roux from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Blockhead from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timeless from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Carl Ricci & 706 Union Avenue from 4 pm to 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Chopville from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12:20 am
- Sunset Cove: Andre Arsenault from 11 am to 2 pm
- The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Reef: Island Time Steel Drum at 11:30 am
Newport County Government
- No public meetings are scheduled.
