Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this week/weekend, Monday, December 30 through Monday, January 6, 2025.
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 30
‘Story in the Public Square’ launches 14th season on December 30
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University announces the launch of the 14th national season of the eight-time Telly Award-winning series, “Story in the Public Square.”
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 2:30 pm: Tinker Club at Newport Public Library
- 5 pm: Sin City Interactive Murder Mystery Night at Jamestown Philomenian 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
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Tuesday, December 31
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Newport: A guide to dining, parties, and more
Whether you’re seeking a night of indulgence, laughter, or dancing, Newport has something to offer everyone as they bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025.
Things To Do
- Christmas In Newport throughout Newport
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- 10 am: Noon Year’s Eve Party at Jamestown Philomenian Library
- 11 am: Noon Year’s Eve Party at Middletown Public Library
- 5 pm: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Newport Harbor Island Resort
- 5 pm: New Years Eve Dinner at Hotel Viking
- 6 pm: A Chanler Soirée for New Year’s Eve at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- 7 pm: Laugh in the New Year at The Firehouse Theater
- 8 pm: New Year’s Eve Fete at The Vanderbilt
- 9:30 pm: Glamour & Gold New Year’s Eve at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 pm: New Year’s Eve at Midtown Oyster Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Cat ‘n Jimmy at 8:30 pm
- Gas Lamp Grille: DJ D-WUN at 9:30 pm
- Johnny’s at the Atlantic Resort: Sounds of Newport Dance Band at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Blissful Moon New Year’s Eve Party at 8:30 pm
- Newport Blues Cafe: Angelus Hall at 9 pm
- Newport Craft: Indoor Cornhole Tournament at 7 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Trivia at 7 pm
- One Pelham East: Timeless & late night DJ at 8 pm
- Parlor Bar & Kitchen: The Ravers at 9 pm
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Sean Rivers at 9:30 pm
- The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 7 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Tiverton: Conservation Commission at 2:30 pm
Wednesday, January 1
‘Islander Plunge’ returns to Middletown for second year
Second annual “Islander Plunge” scheduled for New Year’s Day 2025 to support local scholarship fund
Lobster Plunge returns to The Lobster Bar on New Year’s Day
Annual New Year’s Day event aims to raise funds for youth programs through Bonrock Foundation
Things To Do
- 11 am: A Wish Come True 21st Annual Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach
- 11 am: New Year’s Day Brunch with Los Duderino’s at Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar
- 12 pm: Lobster Plunge at Lobster Bar
- 12 pm: Islander Plunge at Second Beach
- 12 pm: 10th Annual Polar Plunge at Fogland Beach
- 2 pm: Journey to the Heart at Common Fence Point Hall
- 6:30 pm: Fermentation Class at Forty 1 North
- 6:30 pm: Queer Connections: Movie Night at Newport Pride Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- Buskers: Open Mic with Mike Warner at 9 pm
- Fastnet Pub: Trivia at 9 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Lobster Bar: Justin Pomfret at 12 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The New Nasty at 12 pm
- O’Brien’s Pub: Board Game Night at 5 pm
- One Pelham East: Karaoke at 10:30 pm
- Wharf Fishhouse & Tiki Bar: Los Duderinos at 12 pm
Newport County Government
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Thursday, January 2
Things To Do
- 3:30 pm: Teen & Tween: Dungeons & Dragons at Newport Public Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- Newport Craft: Trivia at 7 pm
- Pour Judgement: Dave Flamand at 10 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing Company: Trivia at 6 pm
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Town Council at 5:30 pm
- Little Compton: Agricultural Conservancy Trust at 7 pm
- Newport: Beach Commission at 5 pm
- Portsmouth: Harbor Commission at 7 pm
- Tiverton: Economic Development Commission at 12 pm
Friday, January 3
Things To Do
- 10 am: Baby Playtime at Newport Public Library
- 10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
- 2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
- 8 pm: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Live DJ at 8:30 pm
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 pm
- Johnny’s Restaurant at The Atlantic Resort: Lainey Dionne at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Next Stop Band at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Jimmy Weinstock at 5:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Dave Alves at 5:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music 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
- No public meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, January 4
Things To Do
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market (Winter) at Stoneacre Garden
- 10 am: “Original Prints” Workshop in Jamestown with Industry Experts at Jamestown Arts Center
- 10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
- 10 am: Guided Sea-Bird Walk at Sachuest Point
- 10:30 am: Children’s Storytime at Charter Books
- 10:30 am: Newport Cartooning Club at Newport Public Library
- 11 am: LEGO Club at Newport Public Library
- 2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
- 2:30 pm: Atwater-Donnelly with Cathy Clasper-Torch Concert at Newport Public Library
- 8 pm: Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bally’s Tiverton: Frank Foot at 8:30 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: Stu Krous at 7 pm
- JPT Film & Event Center: A Complete Unknown at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
- La Forge Casino Restaurant: Dave Manuel at 6 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 pm
- One Pelham East: Timmy Smith at 4 pm, DJ at 11:30 pm
- Ragged Island Brewing: Barn Sessions: DMB Project at 6:30 pm
- Speakeasy: Live music 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, January 5
Things To Do
- 10 am: Tiverton Farmers Market – Winter Season
- 10 am: Beneath The Breakers Tour at The Breakers
- 2 pm: The Breakers Third Floor Preservation in Progress Tour at The Breakers
- 2:30 pm: Newport Seal Tours with Save The Bay
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: A Complete Unknown at 2 pm & 5 pm
- Narragansett Cafe: The Strumdawgs at 4 pm
- 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, January 6
Things To Do
- No events or listings. Check back for updates.
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
- Middletown: Town Council at 6:30 pm
- Newport: School Committee – Ad Hoc School Building Committee at 5:30 pm, Planning Board at 6:30 pm
- Portsmouth: Design Review Board at 7 pm, Free Public Library at 7 pm
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar.
