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.
Cruise Ship Schedule
Coming up next on the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule.
- Wednesday, June 26 | Emerald Princess
- Thursday, July 11 | Silver Shadow
- Saturday, July 13 | Silver Shadow
Monday, June 24
Things To Do
- Newport Charter Yacht Show
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Tinker Club at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult/Teen Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Sanford Mainers at Cardines Field
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Adult Beginner Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Motion Avenue from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
- 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
- Little Compton: Little Compton Recreation Committee at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Personnel Board at 3 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 5 pm, Newport Planning Board at 5 pm, Newport Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Board of Canvassers at 4 pm, Tiverton Wastewater District at 5:30 pm, Tiverton Housing Authority at 5:30 pm, Tiverton Wastewater District at 6:30 pm, Tiverton Planning Board at 7 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Tuesday, June 25
Things To Do
- Newport Charter Yacht Show
- 10 am to 11 am: Audubon Society of Rhode Island: Nature Stories at Newport Public Library
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: STEAM Club at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Beginner Contemporary at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Advanced Contemporary at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm: Artist-in-Residence Talk: Ellen Xu at Newport Art Museum
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Ghostlight at 4:30 pm & 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
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- The Helmway: Lois Vaughan solo Jazz Piano from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Tickets Bar & Grille: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Elections Training and Advisory Ad Hoc Committee at 11 am, Jamestown Tick Task Force at 5 pm, Jamestown Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Beach Commission at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at 5:30 pm, Middletown Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Cliff Walk Commission at 4:30 pm, Newport Tree Commission at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Recreation Commission at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, June 26
Preview: Docket for Newport City Council’s meeting on June 26
Here’s what’s on tap for Newport City Council on June 26.
Met Links Public Golf Course set to open in East Providence on June 27
Donald Ross-designed course reopening after restoration
Things To Do
- Newport Charter Yacht Show
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 8 am: Second Annual Naval War College Foundation Newport Open at Newport National Golf Club
- 10 am to 11 am: Outdoor Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 11 am to 6 pm: Wednesday Flight Specials at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Sand Art at Newport Public Library
- 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
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Pilates at the Museum at Newport Art Museum
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Marthas Vineyard Sharks at Cardines Field
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
- JPT Film & Event Center: Ghostlight at 4:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jay Parker from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Jimmy and Matt from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Grace Cooper-Hall from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
- The Reef: Island Time Steel Drum from 6 pm to 9 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Affordable Housing at 5:15 pm, Jamestown Planning Commission at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 10 am, Little Compton Conservation Commission at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown School Building Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Library Board of Trustees at 5 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 6 pm, Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
Thursday, June 27
newportFILM announces lineup for its 2024 Outdoors series
Events will be held every Thursday this summer from June 27th through September 5th at Aquidneck Island’s iconic mansion lawns, sports fields and public parks, including The Elms, Fort Adams and Newport Polo Grounds.
Portsmouth Parks & Rec announces Summer Music & Entertainment Series
Local entertainers to perform throughout the summer
Things To Do
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 9:30 am to 10:15 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Computer Workshop: iPhone Basics at Newport Public Library
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Perler Beads at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Teen Geocache Series at Newport Public Library
- 5:30 pm: Vasco da Gama Music on the Lawn at Vasco da Gama Portuguese
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 6 pm: The Iconic Trees of Newport: Past, Present & Future. Free educational program at Rosecliff
- 6 pm to 7:30 pm: Performance: “I Am My Own Wife” with Ed Shea at Newport Art Museum
- 6 pm to 8 pm: APERICENA! A Night In Italy @ Greenvale Vineyards
- 6:30 pm: Sandy Point, Portsmouth Free Beach Concert
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
- 8:30 pm: newportFILM presents Skywalers: A Love Story on the O’Hare Lawn at Salve Regina University
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Ghostlight at 4:30 pm, Caddyshack at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Dezi Garcia from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Mark Flynn from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Craft: Thursday Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Sugarbabies from 8 pm to 10:30 pm, DJ Chad Dubs from 9:30 pm to 1 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
- The Reef: Green Author from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Housing Authority at 9:15 am, Jamestown School Committee at 6 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Town Council at 2 pm, Little Compton 350 (LC350) at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm, Middletown Prevention Coalition at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Affirmative Action Commission at 3 pm, Newport School Committee at 5:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Revision Committee at 5 pm
Friday, June 28
What’s Up Interview: Nels Cline of Wilco, playing Solid Sound Festival June 28-30
Wilco guitarist and frequent Newport Folk and Jazz Festival artist
Renowned harmonica maestro James Montgomery to enchant King Park
Blues legend brings his all-star band for a free concert on June 28th
Secret Garden Tours returns to Newport in June
Secret Garden Tours returning in 2024 to Newport’s Point section
Things To Do
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 10 am to 11 am: A is for Art at Newport Public Library
- 10 am to 4 pm: Newport Secret Garden Tour at Storer Park
- 1 pm: EKH Singers Spring Concert at St. Mary’s Church
- 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
- 6 pm to 7 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport Pride Center
- 6:30 pm: Queer Cruise aboard Coastal Queen
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Bristol Blues at Cardines Field
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grille: Mark Flynn from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Group Therapy from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- King Park: James Mongomery from 5 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Zane Christopher 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: Bar Fly from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 6 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, Never In Vegas from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
- Portsmouth Publick House: Tim Cunningham from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Megan Chenot from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Mark Flynn 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 Quencher: JUNE COMEDY at 9 pm
- The Reef: J-Crack & Cairo from 7 pm to 10 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
- Middletown: Middletown Board of Canvassers at 8 am
Saturday, June 29
Newport Pride Festival returning to the lawn of Great Friends Meeting House on June 29
This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, featuring a day filled with live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations and businesses.
Things To Do
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 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
- 10 am to 4 pm: Newport Secret Garden Tour at Storer Park
- 11 am: Pride Bike Parade at Great Friends Meeting House
- 11 am to 4 pm: June Free For All Saturday at Newport Art Museum
- 12 pm to 6 pm: Pride Festival at Great Friends Meeting House lawn
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Nick Mele Opening Reception at Newport Art Museum
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Jon River from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music from 10 pm to 12 am
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Sean Couto from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Dezi Garcia from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blockhead 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: Dim Lights 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, Timeless from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to close
- Parlor Newport: Newport Pride Afterdark at 9 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Quick Hits Band from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live Music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Sunset Cove: Jon River 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 Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- The Reef: Steve Cerilli from 12 pm to 3 pm, Bobby T. from 3 pm to 6 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
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee at 9 am
Sunday, June 30
Things To Do
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 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
- 10 am to 4 pm: Newport Secret Garden Tour at Storer Park
- 12 pm: 1st annual Tiny Truck Day! A Kei Truck Meet Up at Ragged Island Brewing
- 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
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Kara McKee from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: The Naticks from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jim Devlin from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blockhead from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: The 40 from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Christian Aja from 1 pm to 4 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 12:30 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 from 11:30 am to 2 pm
Newport County Government
- No public meetings are scheduled.
