Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, May 4. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Saturday, May 3 Things To Do 7 am: Veteran Car Tour 2025 at Audrain Automobile Museum 9 am: Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport […]
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Jay Leno to headline comedy fundraiser at Newport Craft Brewing
Comedy icon Jay Leno is bringing his stand-up comedy back to Newport this summer for a good cause. He’ll perform at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. on July 9, 10, 11, and 12 as part of their Summer Series. The best part? All the money from these shows goes to the Dr. Martin Luther […]
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Registration is now open for the Citizens Pell Bridge Run
Don’t miss your chance to run or walk across the Claiborne Pell Bridge. Registration for the 2025 Citizens Pell Bridge Run is now open. Set for October 19, this is the only day of the year when runners and walkers can cross the Pell Bridge on foot while enjoying its four miles of sweeping views. […]
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Aquidneck Island Police Parade returns on Sunday
The 40th Annual Aquidneck Island Police Parade will occur this Sunday (May 4). The parade will honor three New England Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2024, according to the Newport Police Department. This year’s Grand Marshall is Robert E. Kenahan, the oldest living retired Rhode Island State Trooper. The parade […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: May 2 – 4
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Tickets are now on sale for the combined ATP and WTA Hall of Fame Open
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Hall of Fame Open, to be held July 6-13 on the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF). For the first time since 1990, women’s professional tennis returns to Newport, with the Hologic WTA Tour joining the ATP Challenger Tour for the only grass […]
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Veronica Bruno: My favorite tour is back: ‘Inside The Gilded Age’ private tour at Newport Mansions
“The Gilded Age” private tour is back this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited. I attended the last one and concluded that it’s my absolute favorite tour. The excursion is a dream for fans of the beloved HBO series, now heading into Season 3. Meticulously curated, it’s a behind-the-scenes experience that instantly transports you […]
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May the Fourth Be With You: The original Star Wars trilogy returns to the big screen at The JPT
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) will become an out-of-this-world theater as George Lucas’s blockbuster original Star Wars trilogy returns to theaters this Sunday. For many, this is the first time they’ve seen the films in theaters since their release in the 1970s and 1980s. Journey across the galaxy with Luke Skywalker and the Rebel […]
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Acclaimed author Peter Brooks to discuss ‘Henry James Comes Home’ in Newport on May 20 (Update)
Charter Books is set to host renowned author and critic Peter Brooks on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Update: this event has been rescheduled to May 20 due to illness). Brooks will discuss his latest work, “Henry James Comes Home,” which takes readers on a journey through American novelist Henry James’s ten-month trip across the United […]
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Spectacle Live bringing The Temptations and Phil Vassar to Historic Park Theatre
Spectacle Live announced earlier today (April 29) that it is bringing two exciting shows to the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston this year. Legendary Motown group The Temptations will perform on Aug. 28, while country star Phil Vassar will bring his acoustic duo on Oct. 24. Both shows start at 7:30 p.m. […]
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Plant sale, spring programs coming to Newport Mansions in May
Springtime events at the Newport Mansions will celebrate green and growing things, from flower gardens and decorative plants to magnificent trees and landscapes. Green Animals Plant Sale Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? How about some locally grown plants to enliven your home and garden? The annual Plant Sale at Green Animals Topiary Garden will […]
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Things to do this week in Newport: April 28 – May 4
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, April 28 through Sunday, May 4. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Newport Mansions to host inside “The Gilded Age” tours
A special guide-led tour in May and June will explore four of the historic Newport Mansions that appear in HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” offering insights into the making of the Emmy-winning period drama series. The Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will take visitors through Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms, all of which […]
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Newport Art Museum presents first museum solo exhibition of visionary artist Bobby Anspach
This summer, the Newport Art Museum will present Everything is Change, the first museum solo exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking work of Bobby Anspach. The exhibition emphasizes the late artist’s unique ability to create a sense of connection and community through his immersive, sculptural installations and will feature a selection of Anspach’s innovative works, including his Place for […]
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Potter League, Women’s Resource Center team up for film screening on domestic violence and pet safety
The Potter League for Animals, in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center, invites the public to a special screening of the short documentary film Tipping Point on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM at the Potter League’s Animal Care & Adoption Center in Middletown. Directed by award-winning local filmmaker Susan M. Sipprelle, Tipping Point shares the stories of eight […]
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Things to do this weekend in Newport: April 25 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Major League Rugby Championship coming to Rhode Island in 2025
Major League Rugby is bringing its 2025 Championship to Pawtucket. The big game will be held at the new Centreville Bank Stadium on June 28, 2025, at 2 p.m. This match will pit the champions of the Eastern and Western conferences against each other in the final showdown of the league’s Quest for the Shield. […]
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Aquidneck Community Table moves Saturday Farmers’ Market to new spot
Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) is shaking things up for its 2025 summer farmers’ market season. The Saturday market is moving to a new home at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown, starting May 3. ACT has teamed up with the Newport County YMCA and 11th Hour Racing to host the Middletown market in the field […]
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Newport Sings to host inaugural fundraiser “Sing Me a Song”
Newport Sings, a local non-profit offering free community chorus programs on Aquidneck Island, is gearing up for its first fundraiser. The “Sing Me a Song” event is set for June 8 at the Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness & Community Center in Portsmouth, R.I. The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with drinks and appetizers, […]
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Penguins return to Roger Williams Park Zoo after decade-long absence
Roger Williams Park Zoo is introducing a new penguin exhibit featuring 12 Humboldt penguins, set to open on May 24, 2025. This marks the return of penguins to the zoo after a 12-year break, making it one of just 24 places in North America where you can see this vulnerable species. “Most people imagine snow […]
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New Rosecliff exhibition to cast a new light on Richard Morris Hunt
Richard Morris Hunt has long been associated with contributions of extraordinary architecture, including The Breakers and Marble House, that provided the grand backdrop for America’s Gilded Age. The first American to be admitted to the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, Hunt returned home to infuse European grandeur into his buildings. But Hunt also envisioned creating a […]
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Sip & Screen: JPT pairs local brews and live music with classic films this April
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) invites the public to a night out in Newport, featuring an unforgettable lineup of films paired with local beer, live music, and stunning 4K restorations. From romantic classics to cult favorites, the JPT remains Newport’s go-to destination for unforgettable cinematic events. “You could technically stay at […]
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Things to do this week in Newport: April 21 – 27
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island, this weekend, Monday, April 21 through Sunday, April 27. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to our community calendar. Community Calendar More Events | Submit Your Event | Promote Your Event
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Norman Bird Sanctuary to host a Spring Migration Celebration
Thousands of birds return to Aquidneck Island each spring, signaling a new season’s arrival. Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a Spring Migration Celebration on Saturday, May 17, from 8 am to 11 am. Celebrate the incredible journey of birds that travel thousands of miles to nest and raise their young in the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s diverse habitats. […]
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IYRS Maritime Library restores and digitizes rare 1933 catamaran film
The IYRS Maritime Library today (April 18) announced that it has recently restored a unique, color film of the Herreshoff catamaran “Amaryllis II”, filmed off Bristol, Rhode Island, in September 1933. This unique film, as well as the research on the boat and film, can be seen on iyrs.edu, or by visiting the library located […]