Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22.
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Friday, June 20
Providence-Newport Ferry will kick off 2025 season on June 20
“The Ocean State,” operated by Seastreak, will run daily trips through Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day), including summer weekend and holiday stops in Bristol.
New eco-friendly shuttle service launches in Newport
Freedom Express introduces electric ‘Coastal Cruisers’ for on-demand rides around popular areas
Newport Flower show returns June 20 – 22, tickets go on sale on April 4
One of America’s premier flower shows, the 29th annual Newport Flower Show will feature vibrant displays of floral design, botanical arts and horticultural specimens, all in the setting of an elegant historic estate.
Things To Do
- All Day: The Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
- 12 pm: Museum of Newport Irish History open for tours
- 4 pm: Freedom Express Ribbon Cutting & Launch Celebration at Newport Craft
- 4 pm: Christopher Hyland: Exhibition Walkthrough at Newport Art Museum
- 5 pm: GEM (Gender Equity Mechanics) Night with Bike Newport
- 6 pm: St. Barnabas 50th Annual Festival at St. Barnabas Church
- 6 pm: 2025 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: The Ravers at Bulgarmarsh Park
- 6:35 pm: Newport Gulls home game at Cardines Field
- 7 pm: Newport Live Presents: 2025 Summer Series – Laura Cantrell at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: DJ at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Briana White at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Phoenician Scheme at 4:30 pm, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life at 7:30 pm
- Knights of Columbus: Country Western Night at 5:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn at 12:30 pm, Chelley Knight & The Dope Things at 4 pm, Blistering Ego at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9:30 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson on the patio at 4:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Hit Play Duo at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: The Naticks at 5:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- Sunset Cove: Mark Flynn at 5:30 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 meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, June 21
Explore 19 Newport area attractions for free, June 21-23
Newport and Bristol Attractions Offer Free Admission to Local Residents and Hospitality Workers
Trinity Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival returns on June 21
There will be homemade strawberry shortcakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and strawberries by the carton for sale.
Suzanne Vega to perform at The JPT in June
Folk icon brings career-spanning show, including new material from upcoming album
Things To Do
- All Day: The Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport County YMCA
- 9 am: Flea Market/Craft Show and more at Newport Elks Lodge
- 9:30 am: Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historical Hill
- 10 am: Clean-Up at Dunlap-Wheeler Park
- 10 am: Tree Corps Volunteer at Miantonomi Park
- 10 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 10 am: Island Cemetery Guided Tour at Island Cemetery
- 11 am: Strawberry Festival at Trinity Church
- 12 pm: Free For All Saturday at Newport Art Museum
- 12 pm: Garden Dialogues 2025: Jamestown, RI
- 12 pm: Museum of Newport Irish History open for tours
- 12 pm: St. Barnabas 50th Annual Festival at St. Barnabas Church
- 12 pm: Wine & Cupcake Pairings at Newport Vineyards
- 4 pm: Garden Tour of Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Enchanted Hour Tarot at The Vanderbilt Hotel
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Atlantic Sports Bar: Triple Threat & Lisa at 7 pm
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live music at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Dick Lupino Band at 1 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Stu Krous at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Suzanne Vega live at 8 pm
- Landing: Jim Devlin at 12:30 pm, DJ Freddie Jones at 4 pm, Blockhead at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Your Favorite Color at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 9:30 pm
- Newport Craft: Mark Flynn at 1 pm, Grace Cooper-Hall Duo at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 3:30 pm, Angelus Hall at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Pine House Kichen & Bar: Somethin’ Else at 9 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Sunset Cove: Bar Fly at 5:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Portsmouth: Prudence Island Water District at 1 pm
Sunday, June 22
Things To Do
- All Day: The Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
- 8 am: St. Barnabas 50th Annual Festival at St. Barnabas Church
- 10 am: Cars & Breakfast at Longplex
- 10 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 10 am: Weekly Sunday Brunch with Live Music at Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
- 12 pm: Museum of Newport Irish History open for tours
- 4 pm: Newport MFA Craft Talk with Adam Stumacher at Ochre Court
- 4 pm: Garden Tour of Rough Point
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Secret Mall Apartment at 4:30 pm, The Phoenician Scheme at 7 pm
- Landing: Nick Sproviero at 12:30 pm, Chelley Knight & the Dope Things at 4 pm, Jake Kulak at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Pat Halpin & The 351s at 4 pm
- Newport Craft: Laurie Berkner at 3 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Catching Blue at 1 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Greg Zecher on the Steel Drums on the patio at 3 pm, Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- One Pelham East: Chopville at 3:30 pm, Stu Sinclair at 9 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Sunset Cove: Andre Arsenault at 11 am, Two Across at 3 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.