Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, December 23 through Monday, December 30, 2024.
Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up!
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
Monday, December 23
Lane closure planned for Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge on Dec. 23
Westbound left lane to be closed on December 23 from 7 am to 3 pm, no closures scheduled for other RITBA bridges
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
- 2:30 pm: Drop-in Beaded Candy Canes at Newport Public Library
- 7 pm: Holiday Cheers Benefit at Bar 12
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Polar Express at 4:30 pm, It’s A Wonderful Life at 7:30 pm
- 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
Newport County Public Meetings
- Newport: Board of Zoning Review at 6 pm
Tuesday, December 24
Holiday Dining Guide: Where to eat in Newport on Christmas
Local restaurants offer special menus and experiences for Christmas Eve and Day
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Live Music & Entertainment
- No listings.
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Wednesday, December 25
Holiday Dining Guide: Where to eat in Newport on Christmas
Local restaurants offer special menus and experiences for Christmas Eve and Day
Things To Do
- No events.
Live Music & Entertainment
- No listings.
Newport County Government
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Thursday, December 26
Newport Pickleball Club set to open doors on December 26
New facility boasts 11 indoor courts, restaurant, and event space
The JPT will host an extended run of Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’
Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 4 pm: Sparking Lights at The Breakers
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Patrick Gaynes at 5 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
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Friday, December 27
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Apertivo Classico at Mozz
- 4 pm: Sparking Lights at The Breakers
- 4 pm: Holiday Lantern Tour at Museum of Newport History
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: The Girls at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Phenix Ave at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: 3 Wheelin at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Sugarbabies at 8 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Grace Cooper-Hall at 5:30 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
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, December 28
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Sparking Lights at The Breakers
- 5:30 pm: Family Friendly Funnies with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theatre
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: John & Joanne at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Sean Rivers at 10 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Stephen Hodgeman at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Juke Box Radio at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, Timeless at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: The Z-Boys at 6:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Hometown Holiday Hoedown with We Own Land at 7 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Family Friendly Funnies with The Bit Players at 5:30 pm, Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, December 29
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
- 4 pm: Sparking 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: A Complete Unknown at 2 pm & 5 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal McCarthy Problem 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, December 30
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 2:30 pm: Tinker Club 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
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
