Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, November 11 through Monday, November 18, 2024.
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Monday, November 11
Miantonomi Memorial Tower offers free climb on Veterans Day
The public is invited to climb the 100-foot tower for stunning views of the Newport area.
Middletown to hold Veterans Day Ceremony
Community invited to honor those who’ve served and safeguarded freedoms.
Things To Do
- 12:30 pm: Miantonomi Park Tower open to the public
Live Music & Entertainment
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Federal Holiday. There are no public meetings scheduled.
Tuesday, November 12
Newport City Council-elect to select next Mayor, Vice Chair
Meeting set for November 12 at Innovate Newport.
Things To Do
- 9 am: ESL Read-Aloud Book Clubs at Newport Public Library
- 10 am: A is for Art: Pet Dinosaur at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm: Tuesday Book Group at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm: Teen & Tween: Board Games & Boba at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: Cornhole Tournament at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
- 6 pm: Author Event: Jason Eckhardt – The Legions of The Sun at Charter Books
- 6 pm: William Trost Richards: Family, Friends, and Followers at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
- Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Aquidneck Island: Aquidneck Island Planning Commission at 2 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Beach Commission at 7 pm, Little Compton Planning Board at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Conservation Commission at 5:30 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 5:30 pm, Newport School Committee at 6:30 pm, Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Dog Park Operating Committee at 5:30 pm, Portsmouth Town Council at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission at 4 pm, Tiverton Planning Board at 6:30 pm, Tiverton Litter Committee at 6:30 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Wednesday, November 13
What’s On The Agenda: Newport City Council meets on Nov. 13
Thayer Building sale, Rogers High School construction funding, and infrastructure projects on agenda
Newport City Council to consider $2.9 million in additional funding for Rogers High School construction
City manager recommends using bond proceeds or general fund balance to cover $2.9 million shortfall
Things To Do
- 10 am: Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library
- 5:30 pm: Women In Business After Hours at The Elms
- 5:30 pm: Final Marks, A Film Viewing in Remembrance of John “Fud” Benson at The Newport Art Museum
- 6 pm: The Black Descendants of Bristol Underwood of Jamestown at Jamestown PHilomenian Library
- 6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:30 pm: Reconstructing Black Experiences in Histories of Pirates, Plunder, and Atlantic Slavery with Dr. Hannah Francis at NHS Resource Center
- 6:30 pm: Meditation on the Inner Light at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Saturday Night at 4:30 pm, America You Kill Me at 7:30 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Trivia Wednesdays at 6 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Andre Arsenault at 5:30 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Housing Authority at 9 am, Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm, Jamestown Planning Commission at 5:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- RITBA: Turnpike and Bridge Authority, Rhode Island at 8:30 am
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 5 pm, Tiverton Wastewater District at 5:30 pm
Thursday, November 14
What’s Up Interview: Rock and Roll legend John Lodge of The Moody Blues – playing Cranston’s Park Theatre November 14
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer bringing classic album “Days of Future Passed” and more to RI
Things To Do
- 9 am: Conversations with Women of Distinction with Angela Lima at Innovate Newport
- 9:30 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm: Teen & Tween: Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Salon Series at The Brenton Hotel
- 5:30 pm: Spotlight on Paris at The Newport Art Museum
- 6 pm: Author Event: Andrew Warburton – NEW ENGLAND FAIRIES at Charter Books
- 6 pm: Wine + Cheese Class at Newport Vineyards
- 6 pm: Rhapsody in Blue Orchestra at Rosecliff
- 6 pm: The Art of the Book: Flipbook – part 1 at Newport Public Library
- 7 pm: NEWPORT SKI CLUB’S November monthly membership meeting at Fenner Hall
- 7 pm: IGUALADA at Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Little Mania Midget Wrestling Federation at Newport Blues Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Saturday Night at 4:30 pm, Repo Man at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Megan Chenot at 5 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Midget Mayhem Wrestling at 8 pm
- Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Middletown: Middletown Outreach Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Bristol Ferry Town Common Committee at 9:30 am
- Tiverton: Tiverton Zoning Revision Committee at 5 pm, Tiverton Economic Development Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
Friday, November 15
What’s Up Interview: Grammy winning singer Lucinda Williams, playing The Vets November 15
Iconic performer to present ‘Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets,’ a show based on her recently published book.
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to conduct Annual Business Walk
Local business owners to share feedback on economic climate
Newport Classical will present concerts by Baritone Markel Reed and Cellist Seth Parker Woods in November
Newport Classical continues its fourth full-season Chamber Series.
Things To Do
- 11 am: 2024 Greater Newport Business Walk throughout Newport County
- 1 pm: The Future of Refugee Resettlement: Focus on Student Integration at Salve Regina University
- 2 pm: Film Series – Home for the Holidays at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Puppy Yoga at the Potter League
- 7:30 pm: Newport Classical: Cellist Seth Parker Woods at Newport Classical Recital Hall
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Stu Krous at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: White Bird at 4:30 pm, We Live In Time at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Gary Cummings & the G-Men at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.: Next Stop Comedy Show at 8 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Barn Sessions – Disciple of the Garden – The Legacy of Chris Cornell at 6:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co.: Stand Up Comedy at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Justin Pomfret at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, November 16
Rhode Island FC heads to Charleston Battery for Eastern Conference Finals on Nov. 16
Historic conference finals to broadcast on ESPN+ and 106.3 FM The Wolf; The Guild Brewing Company in Pawtucket to host Official Watch Party
Choir School of Newport County to host Candlelight Concert of Remembrance
Fauré Requiem and works honoring WWI victims to be performed at St. George’s School Chapel on November 16, 2024
Things To Do
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 9 am: The Future of Refugee Resettlement: Focus on Student Integration at Salve Regina University
- 10 am: Build a Custom Wood Charcuterie Board at IYRS
- 10 am: Holiday Festival at James L. Maher Center
- 10 am: Saturday Stories at Newport Public Library
- 10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 1 pm: Apple Cider Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 4 pm: Candlelight Concert of Remembrance at St. George’s School Chapel
- 4 pm: Universal Promise November 16th Gala at Stoneacre Garden
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Steve Hofstetter live at The JPT
Live Music & Entertainment
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music at 12 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Briana White at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Steve Hofstetter live at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Brass Force at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, Hit Play Duo at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: The Naticks 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 Pub at Two Mile Corner: Broken Roses at 8:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, November 17
Things To Do
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season
- 10 am: Cars & Breakfast at Longplex
- 11:30 am: Transgender Day of Remembrance Ceremony
- 12 pm: World Peace Circle in Washington Square
- 1 pm: Apple Cider Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 7 pm: Jesse Cook live at The JPT
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Irish American Club: Karaoke at 9 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Jesse Cook live at 7 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Manatees at 4 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Monday, November 18
Things To Do
- 2 pm: Commerce RI Info Session: Discover Brazil’s Blue Tech Sector Opportunities at Innovate Newport
- 4 pm: 3D Printing at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
