Credit: West Place Animal Sanctuary

Newport County offers a diverse lineup of events this week, from cultural attractions to outdoor activities and live entertainment. Highlights include Colonial Jewish Walking Tours running daily at the Loeb Visitors Center, Third Beach Yoga sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and the Secret Garden Tour at Belcourt of Newport from Friday through Sunday. Music lovers can catch live performances at venues across the area, including trivia nights at multiple locations, dueling pianos at Top of Pelham, and the Navy Band Northeast Crosswinds Quartet performing Sunday at Miantomomi Memorial Park.

Weekend activities ramp up with the Fall Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary, the Newport International Polo Series on Saturday, and various farmers markets including the Aquidneck Growers Market. Film enthusiasts can enjoy screenings at The JPT Film & Event Center, featuring classics like “Jaws” and “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” alongside newer releases. The week concludes with unique offerings such as a Full Moon Bike Ride at Equality Park and a Full Moon Yoga session at Norman Bird Sanctuary on Sunday evening, providing options for both active participants and those seeking relaxation.

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Tuesday, Sept. 2

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

Wednesday, Sept. 3

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
  • Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
  • Landing: Mike Milazzo at 12:30 pm, Jay Parker at 4 pm, Jim Devlin at 8 pm
  • O’Brien’s Pub: Eoin Egan at 4:30 pm
  • Ragged Island Brewing: In Tandem at 6 pm
  • The JPT Film & Event Center: Jaws at 3 pm, Harold and Maude with live Cat Stevens music by Avi Jacob at 7 pm
  • The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

Thursday, Sept. 4

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

Friday, Sept. 5

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

Saturday, Sept. 6

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

Sunday, Sept. 7

Things To Do

Live Music & Entertainment

Newport County Public Meetings

  • No public meetings are scheduled.

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Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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