Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport this week.
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Monday, November 15
Newport Mayor Napolitano discusses city’s issues with What’s Up Newp on Monday at noon
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- 6 pm – Irish Museum Lecture: Cheers to Eire:The Political Life of J. Howard McGrath
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Fastnet: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
City & Government
- 9 am – Tiverton Historic Preservation Advisory Board
- 3 pm – Portsmouth School Committee – Personnel Subcommittee
- 5:30 pm – Newport Energy and Environment Commission
- 6 pm – Tiverton Open Space Commission
- 6 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 6 pm – Middletown Town Council
- 6:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 7 pm – Tiverton Library Trustees
Tuesday, November 16
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- 5 pm to 8 pm – Volunteer Tuesdays at Bike Newport
- 5 pm to 9 pm – Tapas and Tequila Tasting Experience at Hotel Viking
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Music Bingo at 7:30 pm
- Newport Craft – Trivia at 6 pm
- One Pelham East – DJ Nook from 9 pm to 12:30 am
City & Government
- 10 am – Middletown Pension Trust Fund Investment Committee
- 12 pm – Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dba Discover Newport
- 3 pm – Portsmouth Board of Canvassers
- 5 pm – Jamestown Library Board
- 5:45 pm – Middletown Juvenile Hearing Board
- 6 pm – Middletown Library Board of Trustees
- 6:15 pm – Newport Historic District Commission
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Planning Board
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Harbor Commission
- 6:30 pm – Tiverton Dog Park Advisory Committee
- 7 pm – Little Compton Beach Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Water and Fire District
Wednesday, November 17
Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant presenting shows at Wyndham Newport beginning November 17th
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- 2 pm to 5 pm – Aquidneck Growers Winter Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 5 pm – Steaks & Shakes Dinner Series at Hotel Viking
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – EL NPT Trivia Night with Special Guest Treasurer Seth Magaziner at Rejects Brewing
- 6 pm – David Amram Concert Film Event at St. John the Evangelist Church
- 6 pm – Needlepoint Workshop with Lycette Designs at Hotel Viking
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Celtica – Team Trivia at 7:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Trivia at 9 pm
- O’brien’s Pub – Karaoke at 9:30 pm
City & Government
- 8 am – Newport Trust & Investment Commission
- 8:30 am – Portsmouth Prevention Coalition
- 10 am – Jamestown Housing Authority
- 2:15 pm – Newport Board of Tax Appeals
- 5 pm – Jamestown Affordable Housing
- 5:30 pm – Newport School Committee – Policy Subcommittee
- 5:30 pm – Middletown Open Space and Fields Committee
- 6:30 pm – Jamestown Tree Preservation & Protection
- 7 pm – Little Compton Zoning Board of Review
- 7 pm – Tiverton School Committee
Thursday, November 18
What’s Up Interview: Evan St. Martin of Laden Valley, coming to Jane Pickens Theater November 18th
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- 6 pm to 7:30 pm – The Cocktail Club Mixology Class
- 6 pm – Cookie Decorating Workshop at The Huddle
- 7 pm – Laden Valley w/ Haunt The House at JPT Film & Event Center
- 8 pm – Salve Regina Alumni & Families Virtual Yoga Class
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center – Laden Valley w/ Haunt The House at 7 pm
- La Forge – Honky Tonk Knights from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Erika Van Pelt at 9 pm
- The Reef – Family Jam Band from 8 pm to 11 pm
City & Government
- 3 pm – Middletown Board of Tax Assessment Review
- 3:30 pm – Middletown School Committee
- 5:30 pm – Jamestown Town Council
- 6 pm – Middletown Affordable Housing Committee
- 6 pm – Portsmouth Conservation Commission
- 6:30 pm – Newport Waterfront Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Glen Manor House Authority
- 7 pm – Tiverton Economic Development Commission
- 7 pm – Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review
Friday, November 19
Newport Skating Rink to return to Gurney’s
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- 10 am – Ballard Park Naturalist Walk
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises
- 2 pm to 9 pm – Newport Skating Rink at Gurney’s
- 3 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 4 pm – Enchanted Hour in the Mansion at The Vanderbilt
- 7:30 pm – Newport Music Festival Chamber Series – Sara Davis Buechner, Piano
- 8 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – Live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Gurney’s Newport – DJ Nook from 5 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center – Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road at 7:30 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Live music from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Ryan McHugh from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef – Chris V. Duo from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
Saturday, November 20
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 9 am to 12 pm – Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Rink at Gurney’s
- 11 am & 2 pm- Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises
- 1 pm & 2 pm & 3 pm & 4 pm – Family Hayride and interactive petting zoo visit at Simmons Farm
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
- 6:30 pm – Sail Newport presents Captain Donald Lawson at JPT Film & Event Center
- 7 pm & 9 pm – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill – Live music from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Buskers – Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Celtica – Karaoke at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards – Dick Lupino Jazz Quartet from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 6 pm to 10 pm
- Narragansett Cafe –Live music from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe – Chopville at 9 pm
- One Pelham East – Timmy Smith from 3:30 pm to 7 pm, live music from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ at 11:30 pm
- Speakeasy – Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre – Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- The Reef – Jake Dyl from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Top of Pelham – Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
Sunday, November 21
Things To Do
- Festive Igloo Pop-Up at Gurney’s
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am to 9 pm – Newport Skating Rink at Gurney’s
- 11 am & 1 pm – Goat Hikes at Simmons Farm
- 12:15 pm & 2:05 pm – Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises
- 5 pm to 7 pm – Sparkling Lights at The Breakers: An Outdoor Magical Wonderland
- For more events and things to do on this day, visit our events calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira from at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Pub – Traditional Irish Music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham – Live music from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge – Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe – Live music from 4 pm to 7 pm
- One Pelham East – Live music from 4:30 pm to 8 pm, Ryan McHugh from 9 pm to 1 am
- Pour Judgement – Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater – Chase Ceglie Quartet hosts jazz night at 5:30 pm
City & Government
- Nothing scheduled.
