Discover all that’s happening this week for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend in and around Newport, Rhode Island.
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CRUISE SHIPS
Here’s what’s coming up on the cruise ship schedule;
- Thursday, Sept. 7: Seaborn Quest II & American Star
- Friday, Sept. 8: American Constitution
- Sunday, Sept. 10: Emerald Princess
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
THINGS TO DO
- 6 pm: Cocktail Club: Penicillin at One Bellevue
- 7:15 pm: Saint of Second Chances – newportFILM Outdoors at Cardines Field
- 7:30 pm: Tell Newport: “Over” at The Firehouse Theatre
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- JPT Film & Event Center: Barbie at 4 pm, Good from National Theatre Live at 7 pm
- Landing: Justin Pomfret at 4:30 pm, Timmy Smith at 7 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: John Erikson at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Spiffy at 9 pm
- newportFILM: Saint of Second Chances – newportFILM Outdoors at 7:15 pm at Cardines Field
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane playing Irish tunes from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Pour Judgement: Live music from 10 pm to 1 am
- Perro Salado: The Honky Tonk Knights at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Trivia In The Barn from 6 pm to 8:30 pm
- Top Of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Jamestown: School Committee at 6:30 pm
- Little Compton: Town Council at 7 pm
- Middletown: Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee at 4 pm
- Portsmouth: Zoning Board of Review at 7 pm, Tree Commission at 7 pm
- Tiverton: North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
New work by Algernon Miller opens at Jamestown Arts Center on September 8
Coming and Going: New Work by Algernon Miller is curated by Bob Dilworth and Karen Conway and features 14 paintings by the artist from 2022 and 2023.
‘Six Picks’ Music: The best in local music this weekend (September 8-10)
High Kings, Grace Potter, Evening Sky and Mavis at PVD Fest
THINGS TO DO
- 5 pm to 8:30 pm: Community Bingo Night at Vasco da Gama Hall
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Coming and Going: New work of Algernon Miller Opening Reception at Jamestown Arts Center
- 6 pm: LIVE @ THE PLAYHOUSE: COMEDY with DAWN TYLER AND FRIENDS
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blue Anchor Grill: John & Joanne from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: 9 Central Film Festival at 6:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn at 1 pm, Chelley Knight & The Dope Things at 4:30 pm, Straight Outta Rehab at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Eddy’s Shoe from 8 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: LIVE @ THE PLAYHOUSE: COMEDY with DAWN TYLER AND FRIENDS at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: DJ Remedy (video DJ) inside at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: Caitlin Carey Duo from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Mark Flynn from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Jamestown: Town Council at 10 am
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Children’s auditions for Trinity Rep’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be held September 9
Auditions for youth ages 8-12
The High Kings to perform at The JPT on September 9
The High Kings are Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and newest member Paul O’ Brien.
Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll: A car-free community event for all ages and abilities in Portsmouth
Families, children, and individuals of all ages and abilities are urged to enjoy this 2-mile expanse of the coastal road transformed into a safe and enjoyable route for non-motorized transportation.
Open Houses in Newport County this weekend: Sept. 9 – 10
Don’t miss the chance to explore these properties. Visit the open houses to find your perfect home.
THINGS TO DO
- 9 am: Gaudet’s First Annual Car Wash!
9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market at 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown
- 9 am to 12 pm: The Sakonnet Coastal Bike & Stroll at Island Park
- 10:30 am to 12 pm: September Wake + Create at Newport Art Museum
- 11 am: Adoption Events @ The Black Dog in Newport (2 Locations)
- 11 am: The Musicians in the Island Cemetery Tour
- 2 pm to 3:30 pm: BOOK SIGNING: Lauren M. Tracey – THE SPACE BETWEEN at Charter Books
- 5 pm: Barbie Bingo at Fenner Hall
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series – BMW Newport Pro-AM at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blue Anchor Grill: Alex Cohen from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Live Jazz Music from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s at The Atlantic Resort: Phoenix Avenue from 6 pm to 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The High Kings live at 8 pm
- Landing: Nick Sproviero at 1 pm, Catching Blue at 4:30 pm, Timeless at 8 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Blockhead from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: CGray the DJ at 10 pm
- One Pelham East: The Complaints from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
- Shops At Long Wharf Mall: Black Lights from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live improv comedy with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- Portsmouth: Prudence Island Planning Commission at 10 am
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10
Portsmouth Historical Society to host Family Fun Day on Sept. 10
Have some fun and learn about the history and preservation of Portsmouth!
Swim Across America Rhode Island will make waves to fight cancer on September 10
Hundreds Participate in This Annual Event – Including More than A Dozen College Swim Teams from Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts
THINGS TO DO
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee — Pawdrain at Fort Adams
- 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market at Town Farm Recreation Area
- 2 pm: Fashion & Art Event at T Ayriyan Clothing Boutique
- 2:30 pm to 4 pm: Newport Classical Community Concert: Sybarite5 at Great Friends Meeting House
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant and Patio at the Wyndham Newport Hotel: Newport Island Quartet from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: The Miracle Club at 2 pm, Cat Video Fest 2023 at 4:30 pm
- Landing: Steve Demers at 1 pm, Jim Devlin at 4:30 pm, The Naticks at 8 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Robin & Friends from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Salty Trio from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: George Zecher on the steel drums on the patio from 3 pm to 6 pm, Bingo at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: Chase Ceglie Jazz Quartet at 5 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- No local meetings are scheduled.
- See the agendas and a complete list of public meetings across Rhode Island here.
