Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, August 12 – Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Please note – weather and other circumstances may cancel or change the location of an event at any time. Please check with event organizers to confirm an event’s status.
This story will be updated throughout the week as we learn of events, meetings, and listings, so please check back often. Do you have something to add to this list or an upcoming roundup? Email ryan@whatsupnewp.com.
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- Wednesday, August 28 | Silver Shadow
- Friday, August 30 | Silver Shadow
- Saturday, August 31 | Insignia
Monday, August 12
Newport County weekly road construction update: Aug. 10 – 17
A look at where to expect lane closures and delays across Newport County.
Things To Do
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 3 pm to 6:30 pm: Jamestown Farmers Market at Jamestown Recreation Center
- 6 pm: Second Beach Music Series at Second Beach
- 8 pm: Laughter for Locals with The Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Firehouse Theater: Laughter for Locals with The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Mark Flynn from 4 pm to 7 pm, Motion Avenue from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical at 11 am
- One Pelham East: Bruce Jacques from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
- The Fifth Element: The Groove Merchants from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Tuesday, August 13
Tickets for ‘Hamilton’ at PPAC go on sale on August 13
Hamilton Tickets Range from $49 to $199
The Street Project: Film screening and panel to address safer streets in Newport
Ride Island initiative brings documentary and experts to Newport, highlighting need for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety
Things To Do
- 9 am to 11 am: ESL Read-Aloud Book Club at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm to 5 pm: Scrabble at Newport. Public Library
- 5 pm to 6 pm: Author Visit with Dr. Michael Fine at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 6 pm to 7 pm: Charter Books presents Jeessa Maxwell – I Need You To Read This at Charter Books
- 6:15 pm: Summer Favorites and Jimmy Buffett Hits Live Music Cruise with Coastal Queen Cruises
Live Music & Entertainment
- Easton’s Beach: DownCity Band at 6 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Disco Tuesday with DJ 4Hundo at 10 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: Karaoke at 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Touch at 3 pm, The Street Project with Ride Island at 7 pm
- Landing: Mike Milazzo from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Adam Hanna from 4 pm to 7 pm, John Erikson from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Trivia from 7 pm to 9 pm
- One Pelham East: Stu Sinclair from 9 pm to 12:30 am
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Library Board at 5 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Beach Commission at 4:30 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee at 6:30 pm, Newport Historic District Commission at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth, Town of at 7 pm, Portsmouth Town Council at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Wednesday, August 14
Things To Do
- 1 pm to 2 pm: In Conversation: Lesley Dill and Joan Hall with Jamestown Arts Center
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Wednesday on Memorial Boulevard
- 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm: Free Wednesday Nature Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 5:15 pm to 7:30 pm: 29th Annual Steakout at Kempenaar’s Clambake Club
- 6 pm: Outdoor Concert: Bar Fly at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 7 pm: Free Summer Concert Series at Ragged Island Brewing Company
- 7:30 pm: Sideways with a wine tasting at JPT Film & Event Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- Fifth Element: Ruby Mac from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story at 4:30 pm, Sideways with a wine tasting at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Nick Sproviero from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jim Devlin from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- Newport Vineyards: Dim Lights from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: The Ravers from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Rusty’s Bar & Grille: Karaoke from 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sardella’s: Ida Zecco at 7 pm
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 9 pm
- Top of Pelham: Karaoke from 10:30 pm to 1 am
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Tick Task Force at 5 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm, Middletown Town Council at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport Trust & Investment Commission at 8 am, Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Planning Board at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Personnel Board at 4:30 pm, Tiverton School Committee Finance Sub Committee at 6 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm
Thursday, August 15
Things To Do
- 9 am to 3 pm: 48 State Tour: Saving America’s Graveyards at Island Cemetery
- 12 pm to 1 pm: “The Elgin Affair: The True Story of the Greatest Theft in History” at Newport Art Museum
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 5 pm: National Night Out 2024 at Glen Park
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Salon Series at The Living Room at Brenton Hotel
- 5:30 pm: Vasco da Gama Music on the Lawn
- 6 pm: Paint Night at Bajah’s Cat Cafe
- 7:30 pm: Judy Collins live at The JPT Film & Event Center
- 8 pm: newportFILM presents Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes at Chateau-sur-Mer Lawn
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Judy Collins live at JPT Film & Event Center at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Jay Parker from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, The Naticks from 4 pm to 7 pm, Timmy Smith from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Jon River from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Craft: Thursday Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Nunsense: A Musical! at 11 am
- O’Brien’s Pub: Derrick Keane from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Pour Judgement: Ride The Vibe at 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Trivia in the Barn from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 8 pm to 10:30 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown Board of Canvassers at 2 pm
- Middletown: Middletown School Committee at 4 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Zoning Board of Review at 7 am
Friday, August 16
Dozens of boats to participate in Ida Lewis Distance Race on August 16
24-Hour Offshore Race in New England Waters
Things To Do
- Black Ships Festival in Newport and Bristol
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Black Ships Festival – Sushi Sake Sail I at Goat Island Marina
- 3:30 pm: Fiber Arts Meet Up at Portsmouth Free Public Library
- 5 pm to 7:30 pm: “Heart Wide Open” Exhibition Opening at Sunlight Studios
- 6 pm: Newport Polo – Jamaican Team Meet & Greet Reception at Hotel Viking
- 6 pm: 2024 Tiverton Summer Concert Series: The Empty Pockets at Bulgarmarsh Park
- 8 pm: Judy Collins live at The JPT Film & Event 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
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Stephen Hodgman from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Elks Club: PhenixAve Duo at 6 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Group Therapy from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Judy Collins live at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: John Erickson from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Jill Tereshka 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: Blockhead from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- Newport Blues Cafe: Zeneth at 9 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at Torpedo Bar & Lounge from 6 pm to 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: John Erikson from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, DJ Remedy at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Pete LaGrange & the Ghost Riders from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, August 17
Newport Paddle Festival will celebrate Rhode Island’s water sports on August 17
Free Event Offers Activities for All Skill Levels, Promotes Environmental Awareness and Community Building
The Preservation Society of Newport County will celebrate the 50th anniversary of ‘Monumenta’ on August 17
The Preservation Society of Newport County will host a symposium at Rosecliff on Saturday, August 17, the 50th anniversary of the symposium “Sculpture in the Environment” that opened Monumenta in 1974.
Fools Rules Regatta: Jamestown’s iconic tradition returns on August 17
For nearly half a century, the Fools Rules Regatta has stood as the crown jewel of Jamestown’s summer season, drawing adventurers, spectators, and creative minds from near and far to East Ferry Beach.
Newport Classical expands Community Concerts Series with a free Children’s Concert on August 17
WindSync to perform Peter and the Wolf
Iconic Beatles tribute band ‘1964’ The Tribute to perform in Newport
Beatles Tribute Band 1964 The Tribute to Perform at Jane Pickens Theater in Newport, Rhode Island
Expert-led tour will shed light on Island Cemetery
Frank Amaral to share 50 years of knowledge in guided tour
Lobby Muddy Fest celebrates 5th Anniversary in Newport
What began as a casual Sunday ritual at O’Brien’s Pub has transformed into a powerful community gathering and official 501c3 nonprofit since 2021, raising significant funds for mental health initiatives.
Things To Do
- Black Ships Festival in Newport and Bristol
- 9 am: Fools Rules Regatta at East Ferry Beach
- 9 am to 12 pm: Aquidneck Growers Market – Saturday at Embrace Home Loans
- 10 am: A Native Newporter’s tour of Island Cemetery
- 10 am to 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 10 am to 11:30 am: Family Fun with Newport Tree Conservancy at Miantonomi Park
- 10 am to 3 pm: Newport Paddle Festival at King Park
- 10:30 am: Ars Terrra: Meet the Sculptor, Peter Morse at Sculpture Park Meeting House
- 11 am to 12:30 pm: Remembering Monumenta: Preservation Society to Celebrate 50th Anniverary of Landmark Newport Exhibition at Rosecliff
- 1 pm to 6 pm: Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 1:30 pm: Beavertail Lighthouse Tower Climb at Beavertail State Park
- 2 pm to 6 pm: Lobster Muddy Festival at Smugglers Waterfront Bar
- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Afternoon Tea Service at One Bellevue Restaurant at Hotel Viking
- 4 pm: Children’s Concert: WindSync performs Peter and the Wolf at Newport County YMCA
- 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Food Truck Sunsets – Safe Harbor New England Boatworks
- 5 pm: Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Grounds
- 6:30 pm to 10 pm: Black Ships Festival Gala at Ochre Court
- 7 pm: Beavertail Full Moon Soundbath at Beavertail State Park
- 8 pm: A Spirited Evening at Fort Adams
- 8 pm: 1964: The Tribute at The JPT Film & Event Center
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Jenn Tefft at 8:30 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: John & Joanne from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music from 10 pm to 12 am
- Dockside: Real Weird at 10 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Jazz Music from 12 pm to 3 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Stu Krous from 7 pm to 10 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: 1964: The Tribute at 8 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Landing: Jim Devlin from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Chelley Knight from 4 pm to 7 pm, Jake Kulak Band from 8 pm to 12 am
- Localz Burger & Cocktails: Spare Change at 5:30 pm
- Long Wharf Mall: Y Not from 1 pm to 5 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music from 9 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Amber Rose & The Renegades from 8 pm to 11:55 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Never In Vegas at 10 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at The Pineapple Club from 6 pm to 9 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: C. Gray The DJ at 9:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Fortunate Daughter from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
- The Pub at 2 Mile Corner: Your Favorite Color from 8:30 pm to 12 am
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos from 7:30 pm to 12:30 am, Brian Scott from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Vieste: Live music from 7 pm to 10 pm
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, August 18
Things To Do
- Black Ships Festival in Newport and Bristol
- 8 am to 10 am: Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk at Norman Bird Sanctuary
- 8 am to 10 am: Cars & Coffee at Chateau-sur-Mer
- 9:30 am: Black Ships Festival – Commodore Perry Memorial Ceremony at Island Cemetery
- 10 am to 11:15 am: Newport Black History Walking Tours
- 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
- 12 pm to 2 pm: Black Ships Festival – Sushi Sake Sail II at Goat Island Marina
- 1 pm: Paint Parties for kids, with Mermaid Masterpieces at Greenvale 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
- 4 pm to 7 pm: 2nd Annual Pig Roast at Ragged Island Brewing Company
- 4 pm to 8 pm: Fishes at the Fort at Fort Adams State Park
- 6 pm to 6 pm: Charter Books presents Peter Heller – Burn at Charter Books
Live Music & Entertainment
- Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
- East Ferry Memorial Square: Greg Abate from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
- Greenvale Vineyards: Gary Farias from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series from 3 pm to 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Billy Madison at 2 pm, Fly Me To The Moon at 4:30 pm, Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story at 7:30 pm
- Landing: Mark Flynn from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Blockhead from 4 pm to 7 pm, Dave Alves Band from 8 pm to 12 am
- Narragansett Cafe: Ed Peabody And The Big Blue Thang from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Newport Harbor Island Resort: Live music at The Pineapple Club from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Dan Greaves from 1 pm to 4 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Steel Drums with George Zecher from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Sean Rivers from 9:30 pm to 12 am
Newport County Government
- No local meetings are scheduled.
