Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, August 19 – Sunday, August 25, 2024.
Please note – weather and other circumstances may cancel or change the location of an event at any time. Please check with event organizers to confirm an event’s status.
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: Silver Shadow on August 28.
Monday, August 19
DEM: Scarborough South will be closed during the week beginning Aug. 19, open only on weekends
Beachgoers urged to visit Scarborough North State Beach instead
Free summer concerts continue throughout August on Second Beach
Featuring Graystone Rail and The Ravers
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Anna D’s Weekly Farmers Market at Anna D’s Cafe
- 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: DIY Mini Chalkboard at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 6 pm: Second Beach Music Series at Second Beach
- 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Bike Newport Full Moon Ride at Equality Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theatre: NEE JAM: North End Entertainment 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 from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical 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
- Jamestown: Jamestown Town Council at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Board of Canvassers at 8:30 am
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth School Committee – District Building Committee at 4 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Revision Committee at 5 pm, Tiverton Open Space Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Harbor Commission at 7 pm, Tiverton Library Trustees at 7 pm
Tuesday, August 20
The JPT will celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘The Heart of Hip Hop’ on Aug. 20
The film features Newport’s first and only hip-hop dance troupe, Off The Curb.
Things To Do
- 3 pm to 4 pm: Chess Club at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Country Wild Heart “Boots in the Park ” Concert at Glen Park
- 6:15 pm: Rhythm and Blues, Country and Reggae Night with The Stone Cold Gypsies with Coastal Queen Cruises
- 7:30 pm: The Heart of Hip Hop 25th Anniversary Screening at The JPT
Live Music & Entertainment
- Easton’s Beach: The Rockin’ Soul Horns at 6 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Fly Me To The Moon at 4 pm, The Heart of Hip Hop 25th Anniversary Screening at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Adam Hanna from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Trivia from 7 pm to 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 12:30 am
- The Helmway: Open Mic from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Technical Review Committee at 3 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Housing Trust at 6 pm, Little Compton Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6 pm, Little Compton Beach Commission at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Board of Canvassers at 10 am, Middletown Juvenile Hearing Board at 5:45 pm, Middletown Library Board of Trustees at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Canvassing Authority at 3 pm, Newport Ad Hoc Bridge Realignment Property Advisory Commission at 5 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Board of Canvassers at 3 pm, Portsmouth School Committee at 7 pm, Portsmouth Water and Fire District at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 4 pm, Tiverton Board of Canvassers at 4:30 pm, Tiverton Dog Park Committee at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, August 21
Newport Comedy Series completes summer series with triple-headliner show on Aug. 21
Newport Comedy Series closes summer with another triple-headliner show featuring Justin Hoff, Dan Crohn, and Kelly MacFarland at 8 p.m. on August 21 at Newport Blues Café.
‘Music At The Fort’ returning to Fort Adams in August and September
Those Guys and The Ravers to perform at Fort Adams State Park.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11 am: Back To School Bingo at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
- 6 pm: FREE Summer Concert Series 2024 – Down City at Ragged Island Brewing Company
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Music At The Fort featuring Those Guys at Fort Adams Trust
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 7 pm: Family Friendly Funnies with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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: Fly Me To The Moon at 4:30 pm, Widow Clicquot at 7:30 pm
- Landing: The Naticks from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, John Erikson from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Triple Headliner Comedy Show from 8 pm to 9:30 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Birdstick from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Down City from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Rusty’s Bar & Grille: Karaoke from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sardella’s: Live music at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Karaoke from 10:30 pm to 1 am
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Police Pension Committee at 8:30 am, Jamestown Affordable Housing at 5:15 pm, Jamestown Planning Commission at 6:30 pm, Jamestown Tree Preservation & Protection at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown School Building Committee at 4 pm
- Newport: Newport Cemetery Advisory Commission at 4 pm, Newport Energy and Environment Commission at 5 pm
- RITBA: Turnpike and Bridge Authority, Rhode Island at 8:30 am
- Tiverton: Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board at 9 am
Thursday, August 22
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Salon Series at The Living Room at Brenton Hotel
- 5:30 pm: Vasco da Gama Music on the Lawn
- 6 pm to 8 pm: APERICENA! A Night In Italy at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7:45 pm: COPA 71 – newportFILM Outdoors at Miantonomi Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Fly Me To The Moon at 4:30 pm,Widow Clicquot at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn 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: Megan Chenot from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Connor Cox & The Heat at 9 pm
- Newport Craft: Thursday Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- 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
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Board of Canvassers at 9 am
- Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
Friday, August 23
Al Stewart coming to The JPT on August 23
He will play his old favorites, like Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, and Modern Times, along with selections from his deep catalog.
Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Summer Concert Series ends with Alexa Rose
Bring a picnic and enjoy the concert on Mabel’s Lawn
Things To Do
- 8 am to 3:15 pm: 2024 Newport National Security Symposium at U.S. Naval War College
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Charter Books Community Book Event: Reading With The Elephants at Rough Point
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Film Series – Comedies Throughout the Ages at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: 2024 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: Ryan Montbleu at Bulgarmarsh Park
- 6 pm to 9 pm: Wine, Dine & Brine: Oyster Class + Dinner With Boston Wine School at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7 pm: Newport Live and Norman Bird Sanctuary Present: Alexa Rose at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets live at The JPT
- 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: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Phenix Ave from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets live at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker 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: Steve Smith & The Nakeds from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Steve Demers from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Quencher: Comedy at The Quencher from 10 pm to 12 am
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, August 24
Learn ‘how to talk to your dog’ at Middletown Public Library on Aug. 24
Get expert advice on understanding and caring for your dog
Potter League for Animals will participate in nationwide ‘Clear The Shelters’ event
Potter League for Animals Joins Nationwide Clear The Shelters™ Pet Adoption Event, Offering Hope and Homes to Animals in Need with Half Off Adoption Fees on Saturday, August 24
Celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day with the Sunflower Family Festival in Jamestown on Aug. 24
Annual Jamestown event celebrates summer’s end while honoring Ukraine’s culture and supporting war-displaced children
Things To Do
- 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 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 11 am to 2 pm: 3rd Annual Sunflower Family School at Lawn School in Jamestown
- 11 am to 4 pm: Bike Newport 10-Spot Ride throughout Aquidneck Island
- 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: Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show at Naval Station Newport Dewey Field
- 4 pm: Town of Portsmouth Family Beach BBQ at Sandy Point Beach
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm: Sunset Gentle Yoga & Sacred Sounds at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Greg & Roger at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Sean Rivers from 10 pm to 12 am
- Greenvale Vineyards: Angela Bacario Trio from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: John Erikson from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Widow Clicquot at 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm, Hundreds of Beavers at 5 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Nick Sproviero 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: Half Step Down from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Dick N Jane Band from 8 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at The Pineapple Club from 6 pm to 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Fortunate Daughter from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am, Brian Scott from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, August 25
Families In Motion: Free family music event coming to Newport on Aug. 25
Puddingstone Music Series Hosts “Families in Motion” with Music, Dance, and Acrobatics at St. Columba’s Chapel
Final NIMFEst concert of the season will feature performances by Hush Club and Contrafact
The Boston-based indie band and Newport-based modern jazz act take over
the King Park Gazebo in Newport, RI on August 25th from 3pm to 6pm.
Things To Do
- 8 am to 10 am: Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Newport Polo
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 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
- East Ferry Memorial Square: The Jamestown Community Band from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Kara McKee from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Clue at 2 pm, Widow Clicquot at 4:30 pm
- King Park: Hush Club & Contrafact from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jim Devlin from 4 pm to 7 pm, Inside Out from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Next Stop Band from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at The Pineapple Club from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Zane Christopher & The Alchemists from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
