Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2
Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up!
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Thursday, February 27
Sail Newport lecture to explore ‘African Heritage Mariners in Colonial Era’
Keith Stokes to discuss slavery, seafaring, and paths to freedom for African Americans in 18th and 19th century Newport
“We Are What Our Ancestors Ate”: Touro Synagogue program to explore culinary heritage
Former Fulbright Scholar Amy Wachs will discuss how family recipes reveal Eastern European roots in free virtual event on February 27
Things To Do
- 9 am: Conversation with Women of Distinction with Wendy Mackie at Innovate Newport
- 11 am: BOGO Sandwich Thursdays at Newport Vineyards
- 11 am: Maker Kids at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm: Winter Lecture in the Belmont Chapel
- 3:30 pm: Teen & Tween: Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Business After Hours at The Quencher
- 5:30 am: The John N.A. Griswold House: Blending Art & Architecture at Newport Art Museum
- 6 pm: Challenger Lecture Series: Keith Stokes – “Africans as Mariners in Colonial Rhode Island” at Sail Newport
- 6:30 pm: Lecture: “Our Eastern European Roots: We are What Our Ancestors Ate” virtually with Touro Synagogue Foundation
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Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: I’m Still Here at 2 pm, 2025 Oscar Short Films: Live Action at 5 pm, Becoming Led Zeppelin at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Mark Flynn at 5 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.: Trivia at 9 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
- The Reef: Karaoke at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Tick Task Force at 5 pm, School Committee at 6 pm
- Little Compton: Town Council at 3 pm, Free Public Library Trust at 3 pm, Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 6 pm, LC 350 at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Tree Commission at 4 pm, School Committee at 5:30 pm, Prevention Coalition at 6 pm
- Tiverton: Historic Preservation Advisory Board at 4 pm, Dog Park Committee at 6 pm, North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
Friday, February 28
Things To Do
- 10 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: RISHM and Newport Craft Brewery & Distiller host Black History Month event at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
- 6 pm: Friday Night Flights & Mini Charcuterie Board Class at Bellevue Boards
- 6 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport Pride Center
- 7 pm: Hibernian Paint Party at Hibernian Hall
- 7 pm: Newport Live presents Melanie Scholtz Record Release Party at Jamestown Arts Center
- 7 pm: “Come Dancing in Red” Social Dance Event & Fundraiser at Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness, and Community Center
- 7:30 pm: Newport Classical presents Trio Karenine at Newport Classical Recital Hall
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Becoming Led Zeppelin at 4:30 pm, The Brutalist at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Eddy’s Shoe at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: DJ Spiffy at 9:30 pm
- Newport Marriott: The Magician for Non-Believers at 6:30 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Barrel of Laughs Comedy Show at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Friday Afternoon Acoustic at 3:30 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Jared Moore at 5:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
- VFW Portsmouth: Country Night at 6:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Tiverton: Tiverton Town Council at 5 pm
Saturday, March 1
Rep. Carson to host Constituent Meeting to discuss results of 2025 Constituent Survey
Topics include local and statewide issues.
‘YachtDoc Bash’ to celebrate 15 years of newportFILM
Retro-themed fundraiser at OceanCliff on March 1st to support year-round programming and educational initiatives
Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians to host Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Corned beef and cabbage feast on March 1 to feature live music, dancing, and fundraising for local charities
Things To Do
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market (Winter) at Stoneacre Garden
- 10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 2:30 pm: Family Fun: Unicorn Headband at Newport Public Library
- 2:30 pm: Mary King “Irish in America” Concert at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Butch McCarthy Performance at Four Corners Gallery
- 7 pm: newportFILM | YachtDoc Bash at OceanCliff
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Sport Bar: Pink Granite at 7:30 pm
- Bally’s Tiverton: Cat N Jimmy at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Phenix Ave at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: I’m Still Here at 1 pm, 2025 Oscar Short Films: Documentary at 4 pm, A Complete Unknown at 7:30 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Smokin’ Toads at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Saturday Afternoon Acoustic at 4 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: 60’s Thunder 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 Reef: Lois Vaughan solo piano at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Middletown: Middletown School Committee at 9 am
Sunday, March 2
Things To Do
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season at Tiverton Middle School
- 10 am: Weekend Brunch and Live Music at Newport Vineyards
- 3 pm: Pitches with Attitude A Capella Invitational at Ochre Court
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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: Soul Culture: Dance Showcase at 3 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders at 4 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Josh Kerwin at 10 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Karaoke at 9:30 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.
