The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s most award-winning comedy troupe, has announced that they are now offering a special VIP pass for loyal fans that wish to attend multiple shows during their very busy summer season. This pass will grant the holder access to any of the listed shows at the Firehouse Theater this summer: one […]
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What To Do This Weekend In and Around Newport (July 8 – 10)
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Weekend Highlights 48th Annual Newport Music Festival – July 8 – 24, 2016, it continues the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport. Enjoy […]
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Craft Brew Races Will Return to Fort Adams State Park on July 16th
On Saturday, July 16, the Craft Brew Races will return to Rhode Island for a 5k road race followed by a craft beer festival at historic Fort Adams State Park. The event was previously held in Newport in 2015 and attracted more than 1,500 participants. The Craft Brew Race consists of a 5k run or […]
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Newport Art Museum Introduces New Public Guided Tours
The Newport Art Museum has announced the addition of new PUBLIC TOURS of the Museum, FREE with ADMISSION. On Tuesdays at 11:30am, beginning on July 12, the Museum will offer a 45 minute “Highlights of the Collection Tour”, led by one of our trained Gallery Guides. The tour will focus on the architecture of the National Historic Landmark Griswold […]
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Newport Gulls Will Welcome ZOOperstars! to Cardines Field on July 11
Entertainment group to perform during game, sponsored by Clements’ Marketplace One of the most entertaining nights of the summer is coming to Cardines Field on Monday, July 11, as the Newport Gulls will welcome the ZOOperstars! performance group to the City-by-the-Sea, sponsored by Clements’ Marketplace and Lee’s Market, when the Gulls take on the New […]
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8 Free Entertainment Series Worth Checking Out This Summer
Summer in Newport and live music, they go together like clamcakes and chowder. There’s no short supply of free live music on any given night that can be enjoyed outdoors this summer in and around Newport, here’s where to enjoy some great, local and talented musicians. Tuesday Family Night Concert Series at Easton’s Beach – All […]
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Best Things To Do This Week In and Around Newport | July 4 – 8
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Monday, July 4 9am to 1:30pm – Newport Independence Day Festivities 5:30pm to 10:30pm – 4th of July Barbecue and Fireworks at Rose Island 6pm to 9pm – 4th of July at Top Of Newport 6:35pm – Newport Gulls Home Game – Newport Gulls to […]
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Newport County 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations
Portsmouth, Jamestown and Newport are among just three of the firework displays scheduled to take place over Fourth Of July Weekend throughout Rhode Island. Firework displays, sails, a barbecue and a clambake are among some of the ways you can celebrate the 4th of July weekend throughout Newport County. Friday, July 1st – 6pm to 9pm: July […]
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Newport Gulls to host Star Wars Night on July 4
The Newport Gulls are calling upon all Star Wars fans to come to Cardines Field on Monday, July 4 dressed in their favorite Star Wars-themed costumes – whether they side with the Galactic Empire or the Rebel Alliance – as the Gulls host the Ocean State Waves in Pell Bridge Series NECBL action at 6:35 […]
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12 Biggest Newport Events To Look Forward To In July of 2016
Discover the best, biggest and most popular events happening in and around Newport, Rhode Island this July! For a full listing of events, visit our Events Calendar. 1. Newport Independence Day Festivities – July 4, 2016: Enjoy a wide variety of events throughout Newport from 9am to 1:30pm including a reading of the Declaration of Independence, […]
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Four Historic Newport Houses of Worship Will Kickoff ‘Four Faiths Tour’ Today
Four historic Newport Houses of Worship – Touro Synagogue, Trinity Episcopal, Newport Congregational, and St. Mary’s Catholic have announced that the second season of their cooperative walking tour, “4Faiths, 4Landmarks”, will begin on July 3, continuing through Labor Day weekend, September 4. Tours will all meet at the John Loeb Visitors Center at Touro , […]
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Best Things To Do In Newport This Independence Day Weekend
Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this Independence Day weekend! Looking for somewhere to sing, dance or be entertained this weekend? Check this out -> Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Independence Day Weekend Friday 10am – Newport to Providence Ferry Begins 6pm – July 4th Weekend […]
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Music Month at Ballard Park Begins July 6th with Navy Band Northeast
For the seventh year, Jenkins Construction Company of Middletown is the presenting sponsor of Music Month at Ballard Park. The series includes four free concerts by a diverse group of bands including The Navy Band Northeast, The Ubiquitones, the Toe Jam Puppet Band and Chelley, Bill & Dyl. The series opens on Wednesday, July 6th when the Navy […]
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Jaws Will Drop at the Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport this July
Sharks are in sharp focus next month at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. July is Shark Month, giving guests the opportunity to learn all about the apex predators from the deep and to find out which sharks and skates populate the waters of the Narragansett Bay. A shark-themed scavenger hunt, hands-on arts and […]
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Schedule and Rates for Newport to Providence Ferry Announced
Seastreak has announced their schedule for the Providence to Newport Ferry, service is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 1st. Back on June 25th, What’sUpNewp brought you the news that the Newport to Providence Ferry would return on July 1st. “Experience the majesty of Narragansett Bay on your way to the charming New England enclave of Newport, […]
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‘Return To Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered’ Returns to St. Mary’s For Summer Season
Here’s your opportunity to re-live that special September day back in 1953, when Jacqueline Bouvier married then Senator John F. Kennedy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Return To Camelot – The Kennedy Wedding Remembered, a live musical performance and video presentation of Jackie and JFK’s Newport wedding, will return to St. Mary’s Catholic Church beginning on July […]
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New Rhode Island State Beach Pass Rates Go Into Effect on July 1
Per the Rhode Island FY2017 Budget signed today, beach pass rates for parking at Rhode Island state beaches will be reduced, effective July 1, 2016. By law, current pass rates will apply through June 30, 2016. Beach Parking Fees & RI State Beaches New beach parking rates, effective July 1, 2016, are as follows: Resident:$6 […]
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Best Things To Do This Week In and Around Newport | June 27 – July 1
Discover the best events, activities and things to do during this weekend in and around Newport, RI. Monday, June 27 5pm – Rough Point After Hours: Sights and Sounds of Shangri La 6:35pm – Newport Gulls Home Game @ The Deck: Live music with Justin Pomfret from 5pm to 8pm. No cover.Fastnet: Live music with The Ubiquitones from 10pm […]
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Newport is Feeling Artsy
While you may not have heard of it by name, you’ve definitely seen the workings of Festival Fete around Rhode Island. From Thayer Street in Providence, to Bowen’s Wharf in Newport, the bi-annual Art Fest is a two day event that gives local artisans a platform to exhibit their work. This year, the third annual […]
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Where to Find Live Music, Comedy and Entertainment This Weekend: June 24 – 26
Discover the best entertainment, comedy and live music happening around Newport, RI this weekend. If you find value in these listings, please consider supporting the venues in bold. These are the businesses who make what we do on a daily basis possible! Newport, RI Live Music & Entertainment Listings This information was provided to us […]
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Newport Polo Will Face Boston for the Shreve Crump & Low Cup on Saturday
The Boston team returns for another shot at reclaiming the Shreve Crump & Low Cup this year. The match is the first of the City Series, a highlight of the Newport International Polo Series presented by your Rhode Island BMW, featuring challengers from around the US in classic 6-chukker matches against the home team. “They will be a […]
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Best Things To Do In and Around Newport This Weekend: June 24 – 26
Discover the best activities, events and things to do in and around Newport this weekend! Friday, June 24 All Day – Newport Flower Show All Day – C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta All Day – Bacardi Newport Sailing Week 10:30am – 5pm – Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff 6pm – 10:30pm – “An Evening of Revelry” […]
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Who Is TED and Why is He Coming to Newport?
TED is magnetic, informative and well spoken. His mission statement revolves around technology, entertainment and design. Lucky for us, Alyssa Bottone, a Newport resident, has invited him to visit and he has graciously accepted her invitation. Coming this November, Newport will be hosting it’s first ever TEDx event – taking place at the Firehouse Theatre. […]
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Several Former Newport Yachting Center Events Find a New Home in Downtown Providence
Waterfront Productions, LLC/Rhode Island Waterfront Events and the City of Providence announced on Wednesday the formation of The Providence Event Series presented by Rob Levine & Associates, The Heavy Hitter®. The concert and festival series will take place in the heart of downtown Providence’s Kennedy Plaza at the ALEX AND ANI City Center in late […]
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Waterfront Fundraiser to be Held at Newport Shipyard on July 1 for Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island will host its 2016 fund-raising party at Newport Shipyard on Friday, July 1. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails, raw bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, allowing guests to mingle dockside before touring Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Vessel, the 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which also is the largest civilian training vessel in […]