Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, February 10 through Monday, February 17, 2025.
Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up!
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Monday, February 10
Naval Station Newport expects traffic spike beginning Monday as federal workers return to office
Commuters advised to allow extra time, especially during 6-9 AM rush; increased wait times expected at Naval Station Newport gates
Things To Do
- 10:30 am: Rusty Pens Writing & Storytelling Workshop at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 2 pm: Needless Galore Knitting Group at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 4 pm: Tinker Club at Newport Public Library
- 7 pm: Salsa (On 1) Dance Class at Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness, & Community Center
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Musical Bingo at 6:30 pm
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Quencher: Groove Merchants at 6:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Middletown: Middletown Beach Commission at 4:30 pm, Middletown Tax Exploration Sub-Committee at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 6 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Library Trustees at 7 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Tuesday, February 11
Newport School Committee to vote on rescinding equity policy
Attorney’s review prompts reconsideration of Policy 1050, sparking community debate on student excellence and success
The JPT is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a week of cinema, live music, and festive tastings
This weeklong celebration of love and cinema features a mix of passionate dramas, cult favorites, and timeless classics—paired with live music, festive drinks, and French pastries for an unforgettable Valentine’s experience.
Things To Do
- 10 am: A is for Art: Heart Mosaic at Newport Public Library
- 1:30 pm: Tuesday Matinee – Notting Hill at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 4 pm: Winter Seed Sowing Workshop at Middletown Public Library
- 4:15 pm: ValenTeens at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 5:30 pm: Bubbles & Blooms at Newport Art Museum
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Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm, Swept Away at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Jamestown Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Budget Committee at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Citizens Memorial Committee at 10 am
- Newport: Newport School Committee at 5 pm, Newport School Committee at 6:30 pm, Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Board of Canvassers at 3 pm, Portsmouth Dog Park Operating Committee at 5:30 pm, Portsmouth School Committee at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 6 pm, North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm
Wednesday, February 12
Newport Pell Bridge lane closures scheduled for Feb. 12 – 14
Left lanes to be closed in both directions from February 12-14, causing potential traffic delays
Here’s what’s on the docket for Newport City Council’s meeting on Feb. 12
The meeting is jam-packed with resolutions, communications from the city manager, licenses and permits, and more.
Tiverton Public Library to present ‘Eight Rod Way: Tiverton’s Colonial Superhighway and the Black Workforce Living on It’
This presentation will explain why 3.5 miles of that original highway remain undeveloped in preserved wild forest but was once home to Blacks who labored in two of Tiverton‘s early industries.
Things To Do
- 9:45 am: Family Story Time at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 12 pm: Economic Update Luncheon at the Blue Innovation Symposium
- 3 pm: Communi-Tea at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 4 pm: Valen-slime at Newport Public Library
- 5:30 pm: ERICD Local Working Group at Greenvale Vineyards
- 6 pm: Pizza Making Class at Surf Club
- 6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:30 pm: Boating Safety Seminar at Sail Newport
- 6:30 pm: Eight Rod Way at Tiverton Public Library
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 2:30 pm, Moulin Rouge Valentine’s Party with live music at 7:30 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm
- One Pelham East: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Sardella’s: Jazz Night at 7 pm
Newport County Government
- AIPC: Aquidneck Island Planning Commission at 2 pm
- Discover Newport: Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dba Discover Newport at 8:30 am
- Jamestown: Jamestown Housing Authority at 9 am, Jamestown 250th Commission at 4:30 pm, Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Special Education Local Advisory Council (SELAC) at 4 pm, Little Compton School Committee at 6 pm, Little Compton School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Technical Review Committee at 9 am, Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown School Building Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 4 pm
Thursday, February 13
‘Blind Date Interrupted’ brings comedy to Newport’s dating scene
New show combines speed dating with stand-up, debuts February 13 at Top of Pelham
Jamestown Arts Center to host film screening, panel discussion centered around ‘Best Judgment: Ladd School Lessons’
Film Screening and Panel Discussion on February 13
DeBlois Gallery to showcase Annual Aquidneck Island High School Art Show
Annual event honors late teacher Rosemary Day, features works by Anthony Quinn
Things To Do
- 8:30 am: Politics & Pancakes with Governor McKee at The Pell Center
- 9:30 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 9:45 am: Baby Jam at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 1 pm: 2025 Aquidneck Island High School Art Show at DeBlois Gallery
- 2 pm: Hearts & Crafts at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 2 pm: Winter Lecture in the Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery
- 5:30 pm: Galentine’s Dinner at Stoneacre Brasserie
- 6 pm: Falling In Love With Wine Dinner at Greenvale Vineyards
- 6 pm: Pasta Making Workshop at Mozz
- 6 pm: Galentine’s Themed Charcuterie Board Styling Class at Bellevue Boards
- 6 pm: Create String Art Together at Belcourt of Newport
- 6:30 pm: Perspectives in Progress: Disability Advocacy Film Screening at Jamestown Arts Center
- 7 pm: newportFILM presents Soundtrack To A Coup D’Etat at Antone Academic Center
- 7 pm: Newport Ski Club February Membership Meeting at Fenner Hall
- 7 pm: Blind Date Interrupted – A Comedy Experience at Top of Pelham
- 7 pm: Galentine’s Candle Making Workshop at Surf Club
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Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo at 4:30 pm, Punch Drunk Love at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Meg Chenot at 6 pm
- Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair at 9 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Blind Date Interrupted – A Comedy Experience at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 3:30 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm, Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Planning Board at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board at 4 pm
Friday, February 14
The Tasting Room at Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet will debut with an art and wine celebration
Valentine’s Day event launches monthly collaboration between Newport Wine Cellar & Gourmet and Gallery Sitka, featuring local artists and curated home decor
What’s Up Interview: David Rosenberg shares 2025 Newport Winter Festival highlights
Annual festival featuring local hotels and restaurants, live music, and family fun runs February 14-23 with over 100 scheduled events
The Burger Bender: A culinary adventure returns to Newport February 14-23
A Celebration of Flavor, Creativity, and Community
Newport Classical to present two Chamber Series concerts in February
Newport Classical presents Valentine’s Day Concert with Married Duo Boyd Meets Girl on Feb 14 and Trio Karénine from France on Feb 28
Things To Do
- 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 2025 Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- 4:30 pm: Rough Point: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 6 pm: Wave Maker Workshop 009: Lovers Only Floral Workshop at House of Waves
- 6 pm: Best Valentine’s Day Ever: Paint & Pizza Party at Aquidneck Pizzeria & Bar
- 7 pm: Newport Live presents Reverend Robert Jones, Sr. at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7 pm: A Very Reggae Valentine’s at Newport Vineyards
- 7:30 pm: Newport Classical presents Boyd Meets Girl 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
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves Band at 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Lainey Dionee at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: 2025 Oscar Shorts: Animated at 2 pm, 2025 Oscar Short Films: Live Action at 4:30 pm, Casablanca at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Blissful Moon at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9:30 pm
- Newport Craft: Next Stop Comedy Show at 8 pm
- Newport Marriott: Little Lies – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at 8:30 pm
- Newport Vineyards: The Ravers at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Friday Afternoon Acoustic at 3:30 pm, Valentine’s Day Mixer at 6 pm, Birdstick at 9 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Kate Virginia at 5:30 pm, Comedy Show at 7 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: 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
- Discover Newport: Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dba Discover Newport at 2 pm
Saturday, February 15
Chili Cook-Off set to spice up Newport Winter Festival
Annual cook-off invites food lovers to sample and vote for their favorite chili on February 15
Things To Do
- 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 2025 Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market (Winter) at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: Saturday Stories at Newport Public Library
- 10 am: Winterfest Sweetheart Cookie Creations at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: Island Cemetery Guided Tour at Island Cemetery
- 10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
- 11 am: 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Newport Marriott
- 11:30 am: 29th Anual WINEterfest at Newport Vineyards
- 2 pm: Raise the Alarm: Newport’s Fire History Walking Tour
- 2 pm: Winter Speaker Series 2025: Sydney Skybetter at Newport Art Museum
- 2:30 pm: Mychal Gendron Concert at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm: Pet Loss Support Group at Potter League for Animals
- 4:30 pm: Rough Point: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 7 pm: The Magic and Illusions of Jason Purdy at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Marvin Perry Duo at 8:30 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: Stu Krous at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: 2025 Oscar Shorts: Animated at 2 pm, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (Silent) with live musical score at 4:30 pm, 2025 Oscar Short Films: Live Action at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Amber Rose & The Renegades at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9:30 pm
- Newport Craft: Dan Greaves at 5 pm
- Newport Marriott: Bennie & The Jets – A premier Elton John Tribute Band at 8:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Saturday Afternoon Acoustic at 4 pm, Angelus Hall at 8 pm, Late Night DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions – Last Exit (Pearl Jam Tribute) at 6:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, February 16
Things To Do
- 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 2025 Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season at Tiverton Middle School
- 10 am: Touro Synagogue: Winter Festival Open House
- 11:30 am: 29th Annual WINEterfest at Newport Vineyards
- 12 pm: Toe Jam Puppet Band at Newport Marriott
- 1 pm: Cheesemaking Workshop at Mozz
- 2 pm: Magic By George at Newport Marriott
- 3 pm: Craft, Sip, and Create: Epoxy Board Class with Wine Sampling at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 7 pm: Newport’s Greatest Hits: A Musical History Tour at Newport Marriott
- 9 pm: Tropical Drink Competition at Gas Lamp Grille
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at 8:30 pm
- 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: Walt Disney’s Cinderella 75th Anniversary at 1:30 pm, 2025 Oscar Short Films: Documentary at 4 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Strumdawgs at 4 pm
- 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.
Monday, February 17
Things To Do
- 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival throughout Newport County
- 2025 Newport Burger Bender throughout Newport County
- 9:30 am: Nature Journaling at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 12 pm: Fire & Ice Mad Science Show at Newport Marriott
- 1:30 pm: Bird Bones Investigations at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 2:30 pm: Reptile Show at Newport Marriott
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Live Music & Entertainment
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Musical Bingo at 6:30 pm
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
