Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County this weekend. This story will be updated throughout the week as new events and meetings are announced. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Monday, June 14 Grant applications […]
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Record Store Day returns Saturday, June 12th
Saturday, June 12th is Record Store Day, a day to support local businesses and celebrate the iconic creation known as the vinyl record. As Covid wanes, there are actually two “drops” this year, with a second Record Store Day planned for July 17th. Check out these local participating record stores this year on Saturday, June […]
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Newport Polo will host its annual Newport Cup on Saturday
On Saturday, June 12 at 5pm, the Newport International Polo Series will host the annual Newport Cup. The rivalrous match between the next generation of stars against seasoned veterans with decades of experience on the polo grounds of storied Glen Farm. The Hotshots enter the game with an overconfident 103 goals to the Masters’ 95, […]
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Top 10 ‘must-see and do’ events and attractions in Boston this summer
via The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has fully reopened and residents and travelers alike can enjoy all that Boston has to offer this summer, including events we missed last year and new activations in the city. The “Summer in Boston: See You Soon” campaign is in full swing and visitors are […]
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newportFILM announces summer film lineup
By newportFILM / Press Release After pivoting to a drive-in and virtual format for the summer of 2020, newportFILM announced today a return to a full line up of weekly outdoor screenings for newportFILM Outdoors presented by Lila Delman Compass. An exciting lineup of world-class documentaries kick off on Thursday, June 17th with Sally Aitken’s Playing […]
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Trinity Church’s Strawberry Fest returns on June 19
Trinity Chruch’s Strawberry Fest is back! Scheduled to take place outdoors at Trinity Church in Queen Anne Square on Saturday, June 19th from 11-5 pm, there will be homemade strawberry shortcakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and of course, strawberries by the carton for sale. The event will take place rain or shine.
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Ticket Giveaway: Sean Rowe at the Norman Bird Sanctuary June 18th
Critically acclaimed indie-folk artist Sean Rowe is coming to the Norman Bird Sanctuary Friday, June 18th, at 7 PM and WhatsUpNewp has a pair of free tickets to the show, courtesy of Common Fence Music in Portsmouth. To enter the drawing for tickets, first, make sure you’re signed up for our daily newsletter here. Then […]
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Get a haircut and get out this weekend!
With summer almost in full swing, and many businesses opening with scaled back or restrictions lifted altogether, it’s time everyone looked their best after a pandemic-induced hibernation. I visited Don’s Barber Lounge on Canal Street in Westerly recently to remove the mop that took over my scalp. There’s an old-time feel inside with overstuffed leather […]
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Schedule: Outdoor music series’ to enjoy this summer
Summer in Newport and live music, they go together like clam cakes and chowder. There’s no short supply of live music on any given night in Newport. Here’s a look at all that can be enjoyed outdoors this summer for free or for a small donation. Schedules subject to change. This story will be updated […]
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Norman Bird Sanctuary announces its schedule of summer events, programs
The Norman Bird Sanctuary has announced its upcoming summer season of events and programs. In addition to its weekly nature and bird walks, Summer Camp, and yoga classes, the Norman Bird Sanctuary will host fun-filled evenings and educational programs from June 15 through October 2. “Summer is all about being outside,” said Executive Director of […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: June 11 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport County. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Friday, June 11 Gamm Theatre to present a virtual staged reading of “A Lie Agreed Upon” June 11 Things To […]
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What’s Up Newp and Newport Playhouse to present “RI Folk Showcase” July 26th
A new “unofficial” after-party is coming to Newport on Monday, July 26th when the Newport Folk Festival’s “Folk On” event is in town. The “Rhode Island Folk Showcase” will be held at the Newport Playhouse and will feature several locally based singer-songwriters performing half-hour sets. (Note: This event is not affiliated with the Newport Folk […]
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Little Compton Historical Society remembers enslaved and indentured people with one day exhibit on Juneteenth
By Little Compton Historical Society Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of enslavement in the United States. It began in Galveston, TX as a commemoration of General Gordon Granger’s 1865 reading General Order #3. That order communicated the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and effectively ended enslavement in the state. Over time, the celebration […]
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Island Moving Company announces summer performance and event schedule
Island Moving Company (IMC), Newport’s classically trained contemporary ballet company, today announced its return to live summer events and productions. The company will begin its summer performances with a tour to the Seattle International Dance Festival, (SIDF)-June 16-19. SIDF is a 17-day celebration of contemporary dance with indoor and outdoor events, presenting local, national, and […]
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Newport Car Museum adds McLaren P1 and Senna to World Car Gallery
On the heels of opening its Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit in May, the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. has unveiled a 2014 McLaren P1 and a 2019 McLaren Senna, which are displayed together to create a stunning center-stage presence in the Museum’s World Car gallery. The two new “hypercar” additions scream power, performance and driver reward, all hallmarks of […]
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Livingston Taylor, Luna, and G. Love kick off the Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series at The Loft
(Oak Bluffs, MA) The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series is partnering with The Loft to bring live music back to Martha’s Vineyard with a full lineup of live music and comedy starting in August. The live entertainment returns August 2, 2021 with dream pop band Luna and continues to rock all month long with performances by RIPE (August 5), Crooked Coast (August 14), G. […]
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Newport Art Museum to present ‘Scandalous Conduct | 1919 Newport’
Newport Art Museum will present Scandalous Conduct | Newport 1919 on Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Interdisciplinary artists Jason Tranchida and Matthew Lawrence will give a fascinating talk, uncovering a little-known facet of Naval culture in 1919 Newport. Focused on the US Navy’s use of musical theater as a marketing tool, they’ll also touch on the […]
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What’s Up this week in Newport County: June 7 – 13
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this first week of June in and around Newport County. This story will be updated throughout the week as new events and meetings are announced. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Monday, June […]
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Rhode Island Folk Festival returning to East Providence August 29th
After a COVID hiatus, the Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on August 29, 2021. The annual event is a free music festival featuring some of the finest folk, acoustic and Americana singer-songwriter acts in the Rhode Island area. The Festival features three music stages, food trucks […]
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What’s Up this weekend in Newport County: June 4 – 6
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this first weekend of June in and around Newport County. This story will be updated throughout the week as new events and meetings are announced. Have an event you’d like to see added to this list or a future list? Add it to our event calendar. Friday, June […]
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Six Picks: The best in local music this weekend – Mark Cutler, Willie Law and the Dick Clarks
This weekend, it’s all about local favorites on the live music scene. Check out some shows around town featuring some of the region’s top performers. Friday: Mark Cutler and the Men of Great Courage return to the Narrows Center for their first live show since the pandemic. Check out RI Music Hall of Famer Cutler […]
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Newport Gulls forced to cancel Friday’s opening night game due to rain
Update: June 4 – Tonight’s game has been cancelled due to rain. The COVID-19 vaccination clinic from the Lifespan Community Health Institute and @RIHEALTH is still on! Happening at the Newport Marriott across from Cardines Field from 2 to 5pm! Anyone who gets vaccinated will receive a free ticket good for any future game. No […]
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Newport Middle Passage Project to present Summer 2021 Speaker Series
The Newport Middle Passage Project, a local nonprofit organization whose goal is bringing to light the full rich scope of Aquidneck Island’s history, recently announced that it will host a Summer 2021 Speaker Series. The six-part series will take place in June, July, August, and September and will explore topics such as African American Poetry, […]
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Gamm Theatre announces 2021-22 season
WARWICK, RI (June 3, 2021) —The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm), today announced its plans to reopen for Season 37 (2021-22) with a five-play lineup beginning at the end of September 2021. The season includes an Obie award-winner, a premiere of a late 19th century classic re-invented for our pandemic year, the regional premiere of a […]
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Newport Historical Society, Audrain Automobile Museum collaborate on new exhibit
The Newport Historical Society this week announced that it has partnered with the Audrain Automobile Museum to offer a joint exhibit focusing on the evolution of fashion from the height of the Gilded Age to the beginning of the modern era. The exhibit is now featured at the Newport Historical Society at 82 Touro Street, […]