Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, December 9 through Monday, December 16, 2024.
Check back often as we update this story throughout the week as more things pop up!
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
Monday, December 9
SouthCoast Wind Energy requests noise ordinance exemption in Portsmouth
SouthCoast Wind Energy seeks approval for after-hours construction noise during cable installation project
Road work to affect traffic in Little Compton and Tiverton
RIDOT announces weekday lane closures for pavement and drainage work starting December 8
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 4 pm: Beach Ornaments at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: 3rd Annual King Park Christmas Tree Lighting honoring Willie Olechnowicz
- 6 pm: Vinyl Sticker Workshop for Adults at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: Merry Mah Jongg at Stoneacre Brasserie
Live Music & Entertainment
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
- Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Open Jam at 7 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Little Compton: Little Compton Housing Trust at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Town Council at 6 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Historical Cemeteries Commission at 6 pm, Tiverton Town Council at 7 pm
Tuesday, December 10
Newport Pell Bridge westbound off-ramp closure scheduled for Dec. 10
Newport Pell Bridge westbound off-ramp closure scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th from 6AM to 3PM.
Newport Fire, Police to escort Santa through Newport’s neighborhoods
Annual Ride begins December 10th
‘Holidays at The JPT’ series features film classics, festive events, and live music
Holidays at The JPT series features a variety of holiday classic films, community businesses and organizations, and live musical performances to help guests prepare for the holiday season.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: A is for Art: Thumbprint Snowman Ornament at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Scrabble at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm: Teen Gingerbread House Competition at Newport Public Library
- 6:30 pm: Run Newport x Hoka 4th Annual Eggnog Mile at Run Newport
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 3 pm, Miracle on 34th Street at 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Aquidneck Island: Aquidneck Island Planning Commission at 2 pm
- Jamestown: Jamestown Housing Authority at 9 am, Jamestown Conservation Commission at 6:30 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 School Committee at 7 pm
- Tiverton: North Tiverton Fire District at 7 pm, Tiverton North End and Industrial/Business Park Advisory Subcommittee at 7 pm
Wednesday, December 11
In celebration of its 44th Anniversary, Brick Alley Pub will offer 50% off all nachos on December 11
Brick Alley Pub will also offer buy one, get one free on merchandise.
Newport City Council to vote on artificial intelligence powered constituent engagement system
Proposed $14,000 contract aims to enhance customer service and streamline inquiries
Newport City Council to vote on $1 million Coggeshall School sale agreement
Proposed deal with BCM Realty Partners includes workforce housing provisions, tax incentives
New Newport City Council to hold its first Regular City Council Meeting on December 11
Meeting to take place at Newport City Hall.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: Family Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 3 pm: Teen & Tween: Gaming Lounge at Newport Public Library
- 6 pm: Christa Carmen- Beneath the Poet’s House at Charter Books
- 6 pm: Advent Evenings at Historic Saint Mary’s Church
- 6 pm: Holiday Beeswax Candles at Newport Public Library
- 6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 7:30 pm: The Rhythm of Life: Jazz Lounge at Ochre Court
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 4:30 pm, Die Hard at 7:30 pm
- Newport Vineyards: Trivia at 6 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm
- One Pelham East: Karaoke at 10:30 pm
Newport County Government
- Jamestown: Jamestown 250th Commission at 4:30 pm, Jamestown Harbor Management Commission at 5 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton School Committee at 7 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Economic Development Advisory Committee at 4:30 pm, Middletown Planning Board at 6 pm
- Newport: Newport City Council at 6:30 pm
- RITBA: Turnpike and Bridge Authority, Rhode Island at 8:30 am
Thursday, December 12
Newport Mayor Charlie Holder to join What’sUpNewp for a live one-on-one conversation
First live conversation scheduled for December 12, following Holder’s inaugural meeting as Council Chair
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 9:30 am: Baby Bookworms Storytime at Newport Public Library
- 3:30 pm: Teen & Tween: Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm: Holiday Sip & Shop at the Museum of Newport History
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 7 pm: Newport Ski Club’s Monthly Membership Meeting at Fenner Hall
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: Conclave at 3 pm, Pulp Fiction 30th Anniversary Party at 8 pm
- Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 11 am
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
- Wharf Southern Kitchen: Bingo at 6:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Jamestown School Committee at 6 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Tree Commission at 4 pm, Middletown School Committee
at 4:30 pm, Middletown Outreach Committee at 5 pm, Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan Update Committee at 6 pm - Newport: Newport Board of Tax Appeals at 1 pm, Newport Housing Authority at 3 pm, Newport Energy and Environment Commission at 6:30 pm, Newport Waterfront Commission at 6:30 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Economic Development Commission at 6 pm
Friday, December 13
What’s Up Interview: Nefesh Mountain, playing Newport Live show at Greenvale Vineyards December 13
Band blends traditional Jewish music with roots/bluegrass for a unique Americana vibe
The Great Gatsby: A special 50th anniversary screening that was filmed right here in Newport
I spoke with the Jane Pickens operations manager, Alex Whitney on why ‘The Great Gatsby’ is so special to locals, the joy of using their new projector and the exciting season for the beloved historic theater.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 11:30 am: Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport
- 2 pm: Film Series – Home for the Holidays at Newport Public Library
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 4 pm: Aperitivo Fridays at Mozz Newport
- 5 pm: Victorian Carolers at Belmont Chapel
- 5:30 pm: Annual Holiday Arts Market in Jamestown at Jamestown Arts Center
- 7 pm: Newport Live presents Nefesh Mountain at Greenvale Vineyards
- 7:30 pm: Christmas and Song with Newport Navy Choristers at St. Barnabas Church
- 7:30 pm: 67th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols at St. George’s School
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bar & Board: Dave Alves at 8 pm
- Blue Anchor Grill: Jon River at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Briana White at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Real Pain at 5 pm, The Great Gatsby 50th Anniversary at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: OutCry at 9:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Graham Hempstead at 5 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm, Jeff Rosen Duo at 8:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Kate Virginia at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Stand Up Comedy at 8 pm
- Speakeasy: Justin Pomfret at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: The Bit Players at 8 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Portsmouth: Portsmouth Melville Park Committee at 5:45 pm
Saturday, December 14
Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas coming to The JPT on December 14
Grammy-winning fiddler to perform at JPT Film & Event Center
Rogers High School to host 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Local artisans and student vendors to showcase unique handmade goods on December 14, 2024
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: Food Drive For Operation Stand Down at Innovate Newport
- 10 am: Saturday Stories at Newport Public Library
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10 am: Holiday Craft Fair at Rogers High School
- 10 am: Annual Holiday Arts Market in Jamestown at Jamestown Arts Center
- 10 am: Build a Custom Wood Charcuterie Board at IYRS
- 11 am: Warm Up For The Holidays at Greenvale Vineyards
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 11:15 am: Holiday Cranberry Mimosa Cruise
- 12 pm: Christmas Open House at the Irish History Museum
- 12 pm: Juicy Market Holiday Sip & Shop at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
- 12 pm: Christmas Storytime at the Colony House
- 1 pm: Classical Christmas with Frisson at Emmanuel Church
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
- 3:15 pm: Holiday Cocktail Cruise
- 4 pm: A Rough Point Holiday: After Dark at Rough Point Museum
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
- 7:30 pm: Eileen Ivers live at The JPT
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blue Anchor Grill: Alex Cohen at 6 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at the Atlantic Resort: Ride The Vibe at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Eileen Ivers live at 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Midtown Oyster Bar: Live music at 9 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Super Tusk at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Dr. Slick at 9 pm
- Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling: Dan Greaves at 6 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 6 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, Chopville at 8 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: Teledynes at 6:30 pm
- Speakeasy:Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theatre: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at 8 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Sunday, December 15
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season
- 10 am: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- 10 am: Festive Holiday Fair at Longplex
- 11 am: Sip N Shop Sunday & Live Music at Newport Vineyards
- 11 am: Meet and Greet Cruise with Santa aboard Coastal Queen Cruises
- 11:30 am: Holiday Wreath Workshop at Newport Vineyards
- 11:30 am: Holiday Bubbly Cruise from Newport
- 12 pm: Holiday Market at Rejects Beer Co
- 1 pm: Holiday Book Sale with Charter Books at Ragged Island Brewing
- 1 pm: Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler
- 1 pm: Pet Photos With Santa at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 3 pm: Lecture – Triumphs and Trials:St. Mary’s in Gilded Age Newport at St. Mary’s Church
- 4 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
Live Music & 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 Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: Elf at 2 pm, A Real Pain at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Cee Cee & The Riders at 4 pm
- Newport Playhouse: Lend Me A Soprano at 11 am
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Monday, December 16
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 4 pm: 3D Printing at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Perro Salado: John Monllos at 5:30 pm
- Rejects Beer Co: Trivia at 6 pm
- Schooners Bar & Beer Garden: Open Jam at 7 pm
- The Fastnet Pub: The Ubiquitones at 10 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Jamestown School Committee at 5:30 pm
- Little Compton: Little Compton Free Public Library Trust at 6 pm
- Middletown: Middletown Town Council at 5 pm
- Tiverton: Tiverton Library Trustees Board Personnel Subcommittee at 6 pm, Tiverton School Committee at 7 pm
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
