Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week and weekend in and around Newport and Rhode Island.
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Friday, December 16
John Pizzarelli Trio to perform at The JPT on December 16
John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned guitarist, and singer has established himself as a prime contemporary interpreter of the Great American Songbook and beyond, with a repertoire that includes Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim, and The Beatles.
What’s Up Interview: Jazz Guitarist John Pizzarelli playing Jane Pickens on Dec. 16
Standard bearer bringing classics from “The Great American Songbook” and more
Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend (December 16-18)
John Pizzarelli, Eileen Ivers, and Tim Reynolds lead the pack
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 11 am: The Edward King House Senior Center Presents: A Holiday Concert
- 4 pm to 5 pm: Newport History Walking Tours: Holiday Lantern Tour
- 4 pm: Fireside Lecture: Helping Herptiles at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 6 pm: Greenvale Vineyards “Deck the Walls”
- 7:30 pm: John Pizzarelli Trio live at The JPT
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: The Wasted Talent Show – Comedy and Variety Show at Ragged Island Brewing Company
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Lois Vaughan Jazz Trio at 6:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Steve Rodrigues at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Jazz Time duo at 7 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music at 6 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: John Pizzarelli Trio live at 7:30 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Localz Portsmouth: John Erikson at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Blockhead at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Molly Maguires at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Inside Out at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Adam Go at 8 pm, DJ at 11 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: The Wasted Talent Show – Comedy and Variety Show at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 10 pm
- Stoneacre Garden: Mel at 8 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Reef: Brian Scott at 6 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
City & Government
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Saturday, December 17
‘Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas’ coming to The JPT on Dec. 17
Eileen Ivers returns to Newport to perform at The JPT on December 17.
Open Houses: 12 homes to check out in Newport County this weekend
On the market for a new home? Here’s a look at what homes are hosting an open house this weekend.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday
- 10 am: Maher Garden Center Greenery Sale
- 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Discover Colonial Newport
- 11:30 am: Free Pictures with Santa In Middletown RI at Knights of Columbus
- 2 pm to 8 pm: The Little Naturalist’s Holiday Party at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Holiday Champagne Toast Cruise
- 3 pm to 6 pm: KWANZAA Celebration at Innovate Newport
- 4 pm: Newport History Walking Tours: Holiday Lantern Tour
- 4 pm: Holiday Stocking Workshop for Kids at Newport Public Library
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 7 pm & 9 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas live at The JPT
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Two Across at 6 pm
- Buskers: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Gulf Stream Bar & Grille: Butch McCarthy & Steve Mazza from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Johnny’s at Wyndham: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas live at 8 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Steve Smith & The Nakeds at 8 pm
- Newport Blues: Never In Vegas at 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 3 pm, The Naticks at 8 pm, DJ at 11 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: A live Performance plus music video shoot with Gel! With special guest Catalyst and BPB. at 8:30 pm
- Rusty’s: Hyper-Drive/Rusty’s Christmas Party at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 7 pm & 9 pm
- The Reef: Dave & Friends at 6 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
- Vieste Simply Italian: Live music at 7:30 pm
City & Government
- Newport: School Committee at 8 am
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Prudence Island Planning Commission at 11 am
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Sunday, December 18
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport
- 9 am to 12 pm: Breakfast with Santa at One Bellevue at Hotel Viking
- 9:30 am to 2:30 pm: Touro Synagogue: Today is Last Day of the 2022 Tour Season
- 10 am to 1 pm: Brunch with Santa at The Gulf Stream Bar & Grille
- 10 am to 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10 am: Maher Garden Center Greenery Sale
- 10 am: Christmas Specialty Market at Tiverton Farmers Market
- 11 am: Newport History Walking Tours: Golden to Gilded
- 12 pm: Brunch with Santa! at Caleb & Broad
- 12 pm to 1:30 pm: Christmas Storytelling with Santa at The Colony House
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Pet Photo with Santa at Rejects Beer Co
- 3 pm: Coastal Queen’s Meet and Greet Cruise with Santa, from Bowen’s Wharf
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
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 at Wyndham: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- La Forge: Dave Manuel from 11 am to 2 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Gary Gramolini at 4 pm
- Newport Playhouse: A Christmas for Carol at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Neal & The Vipers from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- The Pub at Two Mile Corner: John Erikson at 4 pm
- The Reef: Mel and Friends at 12:30 pm
City & Government
- No meetings are scheduled.
- See a full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
