By Andrea McHugh Rhode Island Red Food Tours is excited to announce the launch of the PVD Valley Neighborhood Victuals Tour, kicking off this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at 11 a.m. The […]
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Newport County Youth Chorus offers free after-school programs to Elementary and Middle School students
The Newport County Youth Chorus is welcoming singers to join us for in-person programs this fall. It is free to participate and no audition or previous experience is necessary — just […]
Providence gears up for an adrenaline-charged weekend of Monster Jam action
Monster Jam fans in Providence are in for a treat as the popular motorsports experience comes to the Amica Mutual Pavilion from February 3rd through the 5th. Celebrating its 30th […]
Newport Art Museum re-launches “Wake + Create” program for children and caregivers
The Newport Art Museum has announced the re-launch of its beloved “Wake + Create” Saturday program for children ages 4-10 and their caregivers. Starting on January 14th, 2023 at 10:30 […]
Art & Disability: Jamestown Arts Center to host a discussion with Conor Moynihan of the RISD Museum
The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) is excited to welcome Conor Moynihan, Assistant Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum, to speak on […]
Built Before 1765: Oldest buildings in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport has the highest concentrations of colonial homes in the nation, the What’sUpNewp crew started this project as a list of the “Top 10 oldest houses in Newport”. It wasn’t […]
What’s Up This Week in Newport County: Jan. 9 – 15
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do in and around Newport County, Rhode Island this week, Monday, January 9 through Sunday, January 15, 2023. Monday, January 9 Things To […]
Providence Restaurant Weeks returning January 8-23
Foodie alert! “Providence Restaurant Weeks” begins Sunday, January 8. The event takes place over a two-week period from January 8-23, and includes dozens of specials on the menu for breakfast, […]
Brewery of the Month: Winter brews at Narragansett
With winter settling back in, and many long nights still to come, it’s time to dig into some winter-ready beers around the region. A good place to start is at […]
Things to do this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 6 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport County. Friday, January 6 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Saturday, January 7 Things To […]
Teen and adult women’s chorus on Aquidneck Island seeking singers
Aquidneck Island’s Teen and Adult Women’s Chorus, the Aquidneck Singers, are welcoming new members to join them starting in January. The chorus, conducted by Elizabeth Woodhouse and accompanied by Jan […]
Architecture of Amsterdam’s 1675 synagogue topic of the next Touro Synagogue Foundation presentation
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second program of its Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series, which will explore the architecture and interior of the 1675 Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, the […]
Battle on the Ice: Aquidneck Island’s annual ‘Guns N’ Hoses’ charity hockey game returns on Jan. 15
The police and fire departments on Aquidneck Island are hosting their annual “Guns N’ Hoses” charity hockey game on Sunday, January 15 at 3:30 pm at the St. George’s Ice […]
What’s Up This Week: Jan. 3 – 8
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this week in and around Newport County. Have something you’d like to see on this list or a future one? Add it […]
What’s Up This Weekend: Dec. 30 – Jan. 1
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do this weekend in and around Newport, Rhode Island. Friday, December 30 Things To Do Entertainment City & Government Saturday, December 31 Things […]
What’s Up on New Year’s Eve in Newport
New Year’s Eve in Newport, Rhode Island promises to be a festive and exciting celebration filled with a variety of events for all ages. For those looking to ring in […]
Six Picks NYE: Local bands playing around RI on New Year’s Eve 2022
It won’t be just another New Year’s Eve at local music venues this year. For many party-goers, it will be the first NYE out since the pandemic began. We’ve put […]
The Collaborative presenting The Glare and Jodie Treloar Sampson Dec. 29
Warren, RI, December 22, 2022 – Come in from the cold and warm your spirit with a music-filled evening! The Collaborative, a Warren-based arts nonprofit, will be hosting Jodie Treloar […]
Newport Live to present the Chris Spedding Trio on January 20, 2023 at Newport’s Casino Theater
Newport Live will be presenting An Evening With The Chris Spedding Trio, featuring Tony Garnier and Anton Fig at The Casino Theater in Newport on Friday, January 20th at 7:30 […]
What’s Up Today: Wednesday, December 21
Good Morning! Today’s newsletter is 859 words — a 4-minute read. 🌙 Today is Wednesday, December 21. The Winter Solstice begins at 4:47 pm today. In honor of the Winter […]
Tiverton Public Library announces January adult programming for tech help, crafts, and more
The Tiverton Public Library has announced a range of adult programs for January, including weekly watercolor groups, a poetry workshop, a cross-stitching group, and a book club. The library is […]
Shop Local – Last minute holiday gift ideas for 2022
As online shipping deadlines approach, your options for gift-buying for the holiday season are becoming more limited. Never fear, local businesses are here to answer the call. Here’s an updated […]
What’sUpNewp, JPT to host its annual National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Party on Dec. 21
What’sUpNewp and The JPT are teaming up once again to host our annual National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Party! Join us on Wednesday, December 21 for live music by Dave /Tessier’s […]
Newport is the place to be in 2023
Newport is gearing up for a year full of exciting events in 2023, starting with the annual Newport Polar Bear Plunge on January 1. This fun event, held at Easton’s […]
Things to do this week in and around Newport: Dec. 19 – 25
Newport is bustling with festive events and activities this week as Christmas weekend and the end of the year approaches. On Wednesday, December 21, the Tiverton Land Trust will host […]