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
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- Thursday, July 11 | Silver Shadow
- Saturday, July 13 | Silver Shadow
Monday, July 1
Shoulder closures scheduled for Pell Bridge Ramps project July 1 – 5
“Our sitewide weekday operations next week involving shoulder closures, Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.”
Newport to host a unique art exhibition featuring 100 life-sized elephant statues
Newport, R.I. to Host Unique Elephant Art Exhibition Promoting Coexistence Between Humans and Wildlife
Things To Do
- US Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club
- 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. Upper Valley Nighthawks at Cardines Field
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Adult Beginner Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater: NEE JAM from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, The Naticks 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
- Middletown: Middletown Town Council at 5:30 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 2
Things To Do
- 10 am to 10:45 am: Fiddle N’ Fun at Newport Public Library
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Family Movie: Up at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm to 4 pm: Chess Club at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: 3D Print Your Own: Adventure-Sized Watercolor Kit 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
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm: Take It To The Bridge Duo aboard Coastal Queen Cruises
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker 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
- Sunset Cove: Mac McAnally from 5 pm to 7 pm
- The Helmway: Open Mic Night from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Little Compton: Little Compton Planning Board at 7 pm
- Newport: Newport Canvassing Authority at 11:30 am
- Tiverton: Tiverton Planning Board at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 3
Things To Do
- 10 am: Gentle Community Yoga for All at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 10 am to 11 am: Outdoor Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 11 am to 6 pm: Wednesday Flight Specials at Newport Vineyards
- 1 pm: Birthday Fundraiser Kick Off to Benefit Newport’s Senior Center at Edward King House
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Drop-In 4th of July Craft 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
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
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: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jim Devlin from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Vineyards: The Low Tides Duo from 5 pm to 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- Ragged Island Brewing: WOODEN HORSE New Englands Premier C,S,N,Y at 6:30 pm
- Sardella’s: Live Jazz Music at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
Newport County Government
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Melville Park Committee at 6 pm
Thursday, July 4
City of Newport’s Fourth of July Fireworks display returns on July 4
In an effort to make this year’s event even bigger and better than ever, the City of Newport is once again asking the community for help to light up Newport Harbor!
Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution to host Independence activities in Newport
Schedule of events includes the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Colony House.
Fort Adams Trust’s 4th of July Celebration offers fun for all ages
Annual 4th of July event will feature fireworks, BBQ dinner, and more
The 2024 Newport Classical Music Festival will feature 27 concerts from July 4 – 21
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 10.
Things To Do
- 9 am: Eisenhower House Free Self-Guided Tours
- 9 am: Rhode Island Society of the Sons of the Revolution to host Independence activities throughout Newport
- 9 am: Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 9 am to 11 am: Independence Day Open House at Colony House
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 1:30 pm: Beavertail Lighthouse Tower Climb at Beavertail State Park
- 4 pm: Independence Day Sing-Along & Festivities at Clarke Cooke House
- 5 pm: The Midget Wrestling Warriors “This Is War” Tour at Newport Blues Cafe
- 6:30 pm to 10 pm: Fourth of July Fireworks at Fort Adams
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Keene Swamp Bats at Cardines Field
- 7 pm to 10 pm: Celebrate Fourth of July at the Mansion at Vanderbilt
- 7:30 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Patriotic Pops at King Park
- 9:15 pm: City of Newport’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Live Music & Entertainment
- Greenvale Vineyards: La Méchante et le Connard from 1 pm to 4 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Landing: Dezi Garcia from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Dave Alves Band from 4 pm to 7 pm, Angus Hall from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Craft: Thursday Trivia at 7 pm
- 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
- Sunset Cove: DJ Ricky Rod from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Tickets Bar & Grille: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Friday, July 5
Sundance Film Festival hit, and a ‘Blockbuster Blast’ series headed to The JPT
Beginning on Thursday, July 5 The JPT is kicking off its “Blockbuster Blast” series featuring some of the most popular movies from the 1980’s.
Things To Do
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 3:30 pm: Fiber Arts Meet Up at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls vs. Danbury Westerners at Cardines Field
- 7 pm: Irish Team Meet & Greet Reception with Newport Polo at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival Opening Night with Sphinx Virtuosi at The Breakers
- 9:15 pm: Escobar Farm’s Annual Fireworks Display in Portsmouth
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grille: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Eric and Frank from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm, Top Gun at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight 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: Pete LaGrange & The Ghose Riders from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall 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, The Complaints from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to 1 am
- Portsmouth Publick House: Michele Siegal and Don Farias from 6:30 pm to 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Dave Alves from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Live Music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Deck: Sean Rivers from 4 pm to 7 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
- 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
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, July 6
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
- 10:30 am: Yoga + Brew Summer Series at Ragged Island Brewing
- 11 am to 12 pm: Family Fun: Sleeping Bag Notebook at Newport Public Library
- 12 pm: Family Day at the Little Compton Historical Society
- 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
- 6 pm to 9 pm: Annual Fire Dinner at Newport Vineyards
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Joyce Yang at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Marvin Perry Duo at 8:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: James Montgomery from 10 pm to 12 am
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Stu Krous from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm, Back To The Future at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 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
- Long Wharf Mall: Live music from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: The Travelin’ Wanna B’s from 9 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Smokin’ Toads 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, Angelus Hall from 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to close
- Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Keats & Company at 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Stoneacre Garden: Los Duderinos from 8:30 pm to 1 am
- Sunset Cove: Mark Flynn from 2 pm to 5 pm, 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
- 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
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, July 7
Chelley Knight and The Dope Things headline NIMFest at King Park on July 7
The popular free live music concert series runs every Sunday in July and August from 3 pm to 6 pm weather permitting.
Things To Do
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars and Coffee at Gardner Seveney Sports Complex
- 9 am: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Italian Strings in Nature at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 10 am to 1 pm: Cars & 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 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm: Hops For Hounds at Rejects Beer Co.
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
- 7 pm: 2024 Jamestown Independence Day Weekend Celebration and Fireworks at East Ferry Memorial Square
- 8 pm: Newport Classical Music Festival presents Chanticleer at The Breakers
- 8:30 pm: Cruise to Jamestown’s Independence Day Celebration Fireworks, from Newport
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music at 1 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Thelma at 4:30 pm
- King Park: Chelley Knight and The Dope Things and Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Landing: Jim Devlin from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Timeless from 4 pm to 7 pm, Okie and the Bandits from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: The Incredible Amplifires from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Margeaux Lynn 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, Stu Sinclair from 8 pm to 11:30 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, Steve Demers from 3 pm to 6 pm
- The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Quencher: Ride The Vibe Acoustic Duo at 2 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
