Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport.
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Friday, Oct. 17
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: 2025 DF95 National Championship at Fort Adams State Park
- 10 a.m.: Class of 2026 T-Shirt Sale at Rogers High School
- 11 a.m.: Harvest Festival Weekend at Newport Vineyards & Winery
- 3 p.m.: Tips for Thompson at Parlor Bar & Kitchen
- 4 p.m. Harvest Tour and Tasting at Newport Vineyards
- 6 p.m.:Bob Wyss presents his book “Black Gold” at Charter Books
- 7 p.m.: Pay No Heed Performance at Redwood Library
- 7:30 p.m.: Trio Zimbalist performs Beethoven at Newport Classical
- 8 p.m.: Improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m.
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Stu Krous at 7 p.m.
- Narragansett Cafe: Neal & The Vipers at 8 p.m.
- Newport Blues Cafe: Timeless at 10 p.m.
- Newport Craft: Next Stop Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
- One Pelham East: Late Night DJ at 11:30 p.m.
- Ragged Island Brewing: Dan San Duo at 5:30 p.m.
- Saltwater Bar at Newport Harbor Hotel: Alger Mitchell at 4:30 p.m.
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:15 p.m.
- The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 8 p.m.
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 3 p.m., The Wicker Man with Princess June live concert at 7 p.m.
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
- Wharf Fishouse: Trivia at 8 p.m.
Newport County Public Meetings
- Jamestown: Bike Path Committee at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: 2025 DF95 National Championship at Fort Adams State Park
- 8 a.m.: Eco-Depot Day at First Beach
- 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport County YMCA
- 9 a.m.: Flea Market/Craft Show/Antique Fair at Newport Elks Lodge
- 9:30 a.m.: Walk to Prevent Suicide: Southern RI Out of the Darkness Walk at Salve Regina University
- 10 a.m.: Tree Corps at Miantonomi Park
- 10 a.m.: Newport Black History Walking Tours at Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House
- 11 a.m. 34th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on Bowen’s Wharf
- 11 a.m. Geology of Rhode Island – Purgatory Chasm
- 6 p.m.: Candlelight Cabaret at Edward King House
- 7 p.m.: Newport Live presents Steve Dyer Quartet at Channing Memorial Church
- 7 p.m.: Pay No Heed Performance at Redwood Library
- 8 p.m.: The Bit Players at Firehouse Theater
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bowen’s Wharf: The Good Living Band at 11 a.m., Birdstick at 1 p.m., Dudemanbro at 3 p.m.
- Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 p.m.
- Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 p.m.
- Greenvale Vineyards: Brian James Quartet at 12 p.m.
- Johnny’s Restaurant: John Erikson at 7 p.m.
- Landing & Lobster Bar: Catching Blue at 10:30 a.m., Dave Alves Band at 11 a.m., Timeless at 2:30 p.m., Straight Outta Rehab at 3 p.m.
- Narragansett Cafe: Your Favorite Color at 8 p.m.
- Newport Blues Cafe: The Grafters at 10 p.m.
- One Pelham East: DJ at 11:30 p.m.
- Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 p.m.
- The Firehouse Theater: The Bit Players at 8 p.m.
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 4:30 p.m., One Battle After Another at 7:30 p.m.
- The Quencher: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Top of Pelham: Dueling Pianos at 7:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Newport County Public Meetings
- Portsmouth: Prudence Island Water District at 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Things To Do
- 7:15 a.m.: Citizens Pell Bridge Run at Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
- 8 a.m.: 2025 DF95 National Championship at Fort Adams State Park
- 8 a.m.: Cars & Coffee — Sachuest Beach (Second Beach)
- 10 a.m.: Harvest Brunch at Newport Vineyards
- 10 a.m.: Heart & Sole Walk for Animals at Fort Adams State Park
- 10 a.m.: Newport Black History Walking Tours at Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House
- 10 a.m.: 3rd Annual Garlic Roast at Tiverton Middle School
- 11 a.m. 34th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on Bowen’s Wharf
- 11 a.m.: Colonial Jewish Walking Tours at Loeb Visitors Center
- 12 p.m.: Harvest Festival at Newport Vineyards
- 1 p.m.: Autumn Arts Open House at Jamestown Arts Center
- 5 p.m.: Live music with Ryan Lee Crosby at Charter Books
Live Music & Entertainment
- Bowen’s Wharf: Morgan Treni & The Landscapes at 11 a.m., Kate Virginia Band at 1 p.m., Nikki & The Barn Boys at 3 p.m.
- Clarke Cooke House: Michael Walsh at 12:30 p.m.
- Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 p.m.
- Greenvale Vineyards: Mountain Laurel String Band at 1 p.m.
- Johnny’s Restaurant: Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series at 3 p.m.
- Landing & Lobster Bar: Okie and the Bandits at 10:30 a.m., Blockhead at 11 a.m., Timeless at 2:30 p.m., Straight Outta Rehab at 3 p.m.
- Narragansett Cafe: The Manatees at 4 p.m.
- Newport Vineyards: Pete LaGrange and The Ghost Riders at 12 p.m.
- O’Brien’s Pub: Greg Zercher at 3 p.m.
- Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 p.m.
- Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 p.m.
- The JPT Film & Event Center: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at 2 p.m., One Battle After Another at 5 p.m.
Newport County Public Meetings
- No city or government meetings are scheduled
