What’s Up This Weekend in Newport: May 30 – June 2

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Newport, Rhode Island, this weekend, Thursday, May 30, through Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Thursday, May 30

Things To Do

• 9 am: Yoga Outdoors in King Park
• 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
• 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Teen Pride Pancake Party at Newport Public Library
• 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Adult Intermediate Ballet at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
• 6 pm to 8 pm: APERICENA! A Night In Italy with Boston Wine School and Great Aunt Louise’s at Greenvale Vineyards
• 7 pm to 8 pm: Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet
• 8:15 pm: newportFILM | Documentary Screening with director “TOMORROW, TOMORROW, TOMORROW” at Jamestown Arts Center

Live Music & Entertainment

• JPT Film & Event Center: Wildcat at 3:30 pm, Fast Times at Ridgemont High with live music from David Tessier’s All-Star Stars at 6:30 pm
• Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Justin Pomfret from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
• Narragansett Cafe: Megan Chenot from 7 pm to 10 pm
• Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
• O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane on The Patio from 5 pm to 8 pm
• One Pelham East: Sugarbabies from 8 pm to 10:30 pm
• Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
• The Reef: Brian Scott from 7 pm to 10 pm

Newport County Government

• Little Compton: Little Compton Planning Board at 6:30 pm, Little Compton 350 (LC350) at 6:30 pm
• Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm
• Newport: Newport Affirmative Action Commission at 3 pm

Friday, May 31

Things To Do

• 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
• 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
• 2 pm to 5 pm: Film Series – Viola Davis at Newport Public Library
• 4:30 pm to 7 pm: Hymnathon at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
• 6 pm to 7 pm: Last Friday Social at Newport Pride Center
• 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater

Live Music & Entertainment

• Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at Center Bar at 8:30 pm
• Blue Anchor Grille: Steve Demers from 6 pm to 9 pm
• Busker’s Irish Pub: Mike Warner & Friends at 9 pm
• Dockside: Spiffy Friday with DJ RM at 9 pm
• Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Ride the Vibe from 6 pm to 9 pm
• JPT Film & Event Center: Challengers at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
• La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
• Landing: The Naticks from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight from 4 pm to 7 pm, Straight Outta Rehab from 8 pm to 12 am
• Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12 am
• Narragansett Cafe: Eddy’s Shoe from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
• Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
• O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
• One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Never In Vegas from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ Abby Duren from 11:30 pm to 1 am
• Ragged Island Brewing Co.: Tom Hanson from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Speakeasy: Live music at 9 pm
• Sunset Cove: Stephen Hodgman from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
• The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Quencher: BLOOD FEEDER-THE UNDERWIRES-PATSY DECLINE at 9 pm
• The Reef: J-Crack & Cairo from 7 pm to 10 pm
• Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
• Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm

Newport County Government

• Little Compton: Little Compton Town Council at 2 pm
• Newport: Newport, City of at 10 am

Saturday, June 1

Things To Do

• 8 am to 3 pm: Hymnathon at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
• 9 am: Yoga Saturdays at Hotel Viking
• 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Saturday at Embrace Home Loans
• 9 am to 12 pm: Quononoquott Garden Club Plant Sale at Ft. Getty Pavilion
• 9:30 am to 11 am: Yoga & Meditation with Rev Shelley & Greg Sabatino at Norman Bird Sanctuary
• 9:30 am to 4:30 pm: Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary
• 10 am to 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
• 11 am to 3 pm: 6th Annual Child Safety and Wellness Day at Grinnell’s Beach
• 1 pm: Kite Flying Day at Watson Farm
• 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
• 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
• 5 pm: Newport Polo: USA versus Pakistan at Newport International Polo Grounds
• 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater

Live Music & Entertainment

• Bally’s Tiverton: Jon Paul Royer at 8:30 pm
• Blue Anchor Grill: Two Across from 6 pm to 9 pm
• Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
• Clarke Cooke House: James Montgomery at 9:30 pm
• Greenvale Vineyards: Brian James Quartet from 12 pm to 3 pm
• Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Frank Romanelli from 6 pm to 9 pm
• JPT Film & Event Center: Challengers at 4 pm, Arthur The King benefit screening for The Potter League for Animals at 7:30 pm
• La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
• Landing: Dezi Garcia from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Motion Avenue from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blockhead from 8 pm to 12 am
• Longplex Family & Sports Center: Spoiler Alert at Sports Kitchen at 7 pm
• Long Wharf Mall: Y Not 3 from 1 pm to 5 pm
• Midtown Oyster Bar: The Travelin’ Wanna B’s from 9 pm to 12 am
• Narragansett Cafe: Smokin’ Toads from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
• Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
• O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
• One Pelham East: Timmy Smith from 4 pm to 7 pm, The Naticks from 8 pm to 11:30 pm, DJ from 11:30 pm to close
• Rejects Beer Co.: ATLANTIC THRILLS / GNARNIA / ALL HAIL at 7 pm
• Speakeasy: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
• Sunset Cove: Hurricane from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
• The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: Double Shot Show from 8 pm to 11:30 pm
• The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
• The Reef: Steve Cerilli from 12 pm to 3 pm, Brian Scott from 3 pm to 6 pm, Bobby T. from 7 pm to 10 pm
• Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am
• Vieste’s Vino Wine Bar: Live music at 7 pm

Newport County Government

• No public meetings are scheduled.

Sunday, June 2

Things To Do

• 7:30 am: BankNewport 10 Miler at Fort Adams State Park
• 9:30 am to 4:30 pm: Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary
• 10 am to 1 pm: Cars and Coffee at Longplex Family & Sports Center
• 10 am to 1:30 pm: Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
• 10 am to 2 pm: Sunday Brunch at Newport Vineyards
• 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
• 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
• 3 pm: The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble at Touro Park
• 3:30 pm to 6:15 pm: Live Pro Wrestling at Rejects Beer Co.
• 6 pm to 8 pm: Park & Picnic at Fort Adams State Park

Live Music & Entertainment

• Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
• Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
• Greenvale Vineyards: Michelle & Don from 1 pm to 4 pm
• Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
• JPT Film & Event Center: Soul Culture Dance Showcase at 3 pm & 6 pm
• Landing: DJ Roux from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Timeless from 4 pm to 7 pm, Blockhead from 8 pm to 12 am
• Narragansett Cafe: Strumdawgs from 4 pm to 7 pm
• Newport Playhouse: The Cemetery Club at 11 am
• O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
• One Pelham East: Chopville from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
• Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
• Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music from 9:30 pm to 12:20 am
• Sunset Cove: Andre Arsenault from 11 am to 2 pm
• The Pineapple Club at Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Reef: Steel Drum from 1 pm to 4 pm

Newport County Government

• No public meetings are scheduled.