Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
Friday, December 13
What’s Up Interview: Nefesh Mountain, playing Newport Live show at Greenvale Vineyards December 13
Band blends traditional Jewish music with roots/bluegrass for a unique Americana vibe
The Great Gatsby: A special 50th anniversary screening that was filmed right here in Newport
I spoke with the Jane Pickens operations manager, Alex Whitney on why ‘The Great Gatsby’ is so special to locals, the joy of using their new projector and the exciting season for the beloved historic theater.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 11:30 am: Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport
- 2 pm: Film Series – Home for the Holidays at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 4 pm: Aperitivo Fridays at Mozz Newport
- 5 pm: Victorian Carolers at Belmont Chapel
- 5:30 pm: Annual Holiday Arts Market in Jamestown at Jamestown Arts Center
- 7 pm: Newport Live presents Nefesh Mountain at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7:30 pm: Christmas and Song with Newport Navy Choristers at St. Barnabas Church
- 7:30 pm: 67th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at St. George’s School
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Jon River at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Briana White at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Real Pain at 5 pm, The Great Gatsby 50th Anniversary at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: OutCry at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Graham Hempstead at 5 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Jeff Rosen Duo at 8:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Kate Virginia at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Stand Up Comedy at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Melville Park Committee at 5:45 pm
Saturday, December 14
Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas coming to The JPT on December 14
Grammy-winning fiddler to perform at JPT Film & Event Center
Rogers High School to host 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Local artisans and student vendors to showcase unique handmade goods on December 14, 2024
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: Food Drive For Operation Stand Down at Innovate Newport
- 10 am: Saturday Stories at Newport Public Library
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10 am: Holiday Craft Fair at Rogers High School
- 10 am: Annual Holiday Arts Market in Jamestown at Jamestown Arts Center
- 10 am: Build a Custom Wood Charcuterie Board at IYRS
- 11 am: Warm Up For The Holidays at Greenvale Vineyards
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 11:15 am: Holiday Cranberry Mimosa Cruise
- 12 pm: Christmas Open House at the Irish History Museum
- 12 pm: Juicy Market Holiday Sip & Shop at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
- 12 pm: Christmas Storytime at the Colony House
- 1 pm: Classical Christmas with Frisson at Emmanuel Church
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
- 3:15 pm: Holiday Cocktail Cruise
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 7:30 pm: Eileen Ivers live at The JPT
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Alex Cohen at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Ride The Vibe at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Eileen Ivers live at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Super Tusk at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Dr. Slick at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Dan Greaves at 6 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, Chopville at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: Teledynes at 6:30 pm
- Speakeasy:Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, December 15
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10 am: Festive Holiday Fair at Longplex
- 11 am: Sip N Shop Sunday & Live Music at Newport Vineyards
- 11 am: Meet and Greet Cruise with Santa aboard Coastal Queen Cruises
- 11:30 am: Holiday Wreath Workshop at Newport Vineyards
- 11:30 am: Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport
- 12 pm: Holiday Market at Rejects Beer Co
- 1 pm: Holiday Book Sale with Charter Books at Ragged Island Brewing
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
- 1 pm: Pet Photos With Santa at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 3 pm: Lecture – Triumphs and Trials:St. Mary’s in Gilded Age Newport at St. Mary’s Church
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
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: Elf at 2 pm, A Real Pain at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders at 4 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 11 am
- 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, December 16
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 4 pm: 3D Printing at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
- Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Open Jam at 7 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Nee Jam at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Jamestown School Committee at 5:30 pm, Jamestown Town Council at 6 pm, Jamestown School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Free Public Library Trust at 6 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Town Council at 5 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Board of Canvassers at 3 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 4 pm, Tiverton Wastewater District
at 5:30 pm, Tiverton Library Trustees Board Personnel Subcommittee at 6 pm, Tiverton Open Space Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Wastewater District, at 6:30 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm, Tiverton Library Trustees at 7 pm, Tiverton Harbor Commission at 7 pm
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
