DeBlois Gallery will present the 2026 Annual Aquidneck Island High School Art Show in Memory of Rosemary Day from Feb. 12-22, celebrating the artistic talents of local high school students. The show opens with a gala reception on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4-7 p.m., with awards presented at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will remain on […]
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Grenon’s Newport Night Run returns April 4 to support Newport Public Education Foundation
Registration is open for the 11th annual Grenon’s Newport Night Run, Newport’s only after-dark road race, set for Saturday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. The 5K run and walk starts and ends at Rogers High School, winding through Ocean Avenue and Hazard Road. Proceeds benefit the Newport Public Education Foundation, which provides classroom grants, scholarships, […]
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Silent cinema returns to The JPT with live musical accompaniment
The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host two classic silent films with live musical scores this winter, offering audiences a chance to experience cinema as it was nearly a century ago. Accompanist Jeff Rapsis will perform live improvised synth-piano scores for both screenings: Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. and […]
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The British Invasion Years concert coming to The JPT in April
A tribute concert celebrating the iconic music of the 1960s British Invasion era is headed to Newport this spring. Spectacle Live will present “The British Invasion Years — A ’60s Musical Revolution” on Sunday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at the JPT Film & Event Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 […]
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Providence Restaurant Weeks returns for 20th year with more than 90 participating eateries
Providence Restaurant Weeks returns this month for its 20th year, with nearly 100 restaurants across the state offering prix fixe menus, lunch and dinner specials and creative drink offerings. The two-week culinary event runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 7 and features restaurants from Providence to the West Bay, East Bay and beyond, according to GoProvidence, […]
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‘Marty Supreme’ wraps up this week at The JPT as ‘Hamnet,’ special events line the calendar
The JPT Film + Event Center has a packed schedule over the coming weeks, with the final showings of the critically acclaimed “Marty Supreme,” the opening of Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s latest film and a lineup of special events. Now playing: ‘Marty Supreme’ “Marty Supreme,” directed by Josh Safdie, stars Timothée Chalamet as Marty […]
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Newport String Quartet brings music from around the world to Jamestown and Newport
The Newport String Project will present the third weekend of its Newport County Concert Series on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. at Jamestown Arts Center and Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church’s Honyman Hall in Newport. The concerts will feature the project’s resident ensemble, the Newport String Quartet — Ealaín McMullin […]
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The Breakers to offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Preservation Society of Newport County will offer free admission to The Breakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Gilded Age mansion, a National Historic Landmark built from 1893 to 1895 as the summer home of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his family, will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, with […]
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Michael Rose returns to judge Spring Bull Gallery’s 35th annual Fakes and Forgeries exhibition
Spring Bull Gallery will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its popular Fakes and Forgeries exhibition with an opening reception Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bellevue Avenue gallery. Art curator and writer Michael Rose will serve as this year’s judge, marking his third time selecting winners for the long-running show. Rose previously judged […]
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Jamestown Arts Center to host immersive projection art experience at JAC Frost winter bash
The Jamestown Arts Center will host its second annual JAC Frost celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, featuring an immersive projection art installation by Providence-based digital artist Julio Berroa. The event, running from 7 to 10 p.m., promises an audio and visual art experience complete with a DJ and dance party. Berroa, who has created large-scale […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Wednesday, January 14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Tonight: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Patchy fog between […]
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Tiverton Library Foundation announces 2026 speaker series
The Tiverton Library Foundation has announced its 2026 speaker series, a six-month program featuring authors, designers and a former U.S. ambassador. The series kicks off Feb. 11 with author and photographer Christine Chitnis. The following month, global brand designer Mikel Folcarelli and landscape architect John Gwynne will present on March 11. Ambassador Chris Hill will […]
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RI VegFest returns to Providence for sixth year in February
RI VegFest, one of the East Coast’s largest fully vegan festivals, returns to WaterFire Arts Center on Feb. 21 and 22 for its sixth year celebrating plant-based eating and living. The 2026 event will feature more than 90 vegan and vegan-friendly food and beverage producers, restaurants, bakeries, food trucks, artists and makers from Rhode Island […]
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Arts Around the Fire to feature RI250 Commission program coordinator
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s monthly networking event, Arts Around the Fire, continues on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant, 30 Memorial Blvd. West. The free event will feature Lauren Fogarty, program coordinator for the RI250 Commission. Fogarty will share an overview of the commission’s plans for […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, January 13
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44 degrees. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Tuesday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40 degrees. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 9-11
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, January 9 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Stu Krous at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Eddy’s Shoe at 8 p.m. Newport Blues […]
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Theatre By The Sea announces 2026 summer season
Theatre By The Sea has announced its 2026 summer season, featuring four musicals at the historic seaside playhouse. Owner and producer Bill Hanney will open the season with “Little Shop of Horrors,” the sci-fi musical comedy about a hapless floral assistant who discovers a carnivorous plant with sinister intentions. The show runs May 28 through […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, January 6
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Tuesday night: Rain likely, mainly between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Cloudy, with […]
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Puddingstone to present internationally acclaimed Sitkovetsky Trio at Rough Point
Coming off a sold-out holiday double-header concert at Redwood Library, the Puddingstone chamber music series returns to Rough Point mansion on Jan. 27 with a performance by the internationally celebrated Sitkovetsky Trio. Known as one of today’s foremost piano trios, violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky, cellist Isang Enders and pianist Wu Qian have earned critical acclaim and […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Jan. 2 – 4
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, January 2 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Briana White at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Live music at 8 p.m. Newport Blues […]
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CiderCon 2026 to bring nearly 900 industry professionals to Providence in February
While overall alcohol sales across the United States continue to soften, hard cider is bucking the trend, and the industry will gather in Providence next month to celebrate. CiderCon 2026, presented by the American Cider Association, will take place Feb. 2–5 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The conference is expected to draw nearly 900 […]
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‘Full Circle’ exhibition to reunite Monumenta artists at Rosecliff
A new exhibition opening in February will revisit one of the world’s first large-scale outdoor sculpture shows through the work of artist Richard Fleischner and his contemporaries. “Full Circle: Richard Fleischner with David Smith, Christo, Claes Oldenburg, Barnett Newman, & other Monumenta Artists” runs Feb. 6 through May 3 at Rosecliff. The exhibition marks 51 […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 26-28
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, December 26 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Briana White at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: The Sunshine Melodies at 8 p.m. O’Brien’s […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 23
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain. Patchy fog after 10am. High near 41. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. […]
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What’sUpNewp, The JPT hosting annual ‘Christmas Vacation’ party with live music, cookies
What’sUpNewp and The JPT Film & Event Center are bringing back their annual National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation party on Tuesday, December 23. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a live concert by David Tessier’s All Star Stars, featuring a holiday rock set. The 1989 comedy follows at 7:30 p.m. Complimentary Christmas cookies are included […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 19-21
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, December 19 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Stephen Hodgman at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Live music at 8 p.m. Newport Blues […]
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Newport Mansions launching live music video series filmed inside historic properties
The Preservation Society of Newport County is debuting a new video series next month that pairs live acoustic performances with some of the nation’s most significant historic architecture. The series, titled “Sessions,” features invited musicians recording stripped-down sets inside or on the grounds of Newport Mansions’ 11 historic properties, seven of which are National Historic […]
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Acclaimed pianist Charlotte Hu to perform in Jamestown next month
Internationally acclaimed pianist Charlotte Hu will perform at Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, Jan. 18, as part of the Jamestown Community Piano Concert Series. The 2 p.m. concert will feature works by three virtuosos of the Romantic era: Frédéric Chopin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Franz Liszt. “It includes some of the most well known and […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 18
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 19, 04:00 AM until December 20, 01:00 AM Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly […]
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Christine Baranski narrates `A Christmas Carol’ before returning for new `The Gilded Age’ season
By RONALD BLUM Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Christine Baranski was in the playground outside St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, New York, about three years ago when she came across Matthew Guard, artistic director of the Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble. “I love choral music,” she told him. An Emmy- and Tony-Award winning actor, Baranski went on […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 16
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Sun & Tide Information […]
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newportFILM to host Wild Solstice celebration featuring short documentaries, live music
newportFILM will bring together live music and short documentary films for Wild Solstice, a midwinter gathering at the Jane Pickens Theater on Dec. 21. The event, which begins at 4 p.m., features a performance by Grammy-winning musician and filmmaker Todd Hannigan followed by five short documentaries exploring themes of resilience and connection to nature. Two […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 12-14
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weekend Weather Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West […]
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Roger Williams Park Zoo to offer free admission Dec. 27, half-price days through winter
Roger Williams Park Zoo is extending the holiday cheer with free admission on Dec. 27 and half-price entry throughout the winter months. The zoo will welcome visitors at no cost from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the free admission day and is encouraging guests to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Rhode Island […]
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St. Columba’s Chapel to host organ concert Jan. 11
St. Columba’s Chapel will present organist Diana Mukusheva in her first concert at the historic church on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. Mukusheva joined St. Columba’s in August as organist and choir director. The concert will feature works by J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne. Mukusheva’s musical journey began at age 6 when […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 11
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Newport. Weather Wind Advisory in effect from December 11, 10:00 AM EST until December 12, 10:00 AM EST Special Weather Statement Today: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, […]
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Yagi Noodles brings back ‘Feast of the Fishes’ for fourth year
Yagi Noodles is once again transforming its menu with the return of Feast of the Fishes, a 10-course tasting experience centered on local and sustainable seafood. The annual event runs from Wednesday through Dec. 20, serving dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person. This year’s family-style menu highlights invasive and underutilized […]
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Newport Classical adds violinist Rachel Barton Pine to spring lineup at Rosecliff
Newport Classical has announced a new addition to its spring season, with acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine and pianist Matthew Hagle performing at Rosecliff Mansion on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The concert marks Pine’s Newport debut. The program will feature Brahms’ Sonata No. 5 in E-flat major, Amanda Maier’s Sonata in B minor, […]
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What’s up in Newport County: Tuesday, December 9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events today in Newport County. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Weather Forecast Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tuesday night: A chance of snow showers before 10 p.m., then a […]
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Newport Recreation announces winter programs, holiday events at The Hut
Newport Recreation has a packed schedule of holiday events and winter programming lined up at the Martin Recreation Center — better known as The Hut. The festivities begin Sunday, Dec. 14, when Santa Claus stops by from 10 a.m. to noon for a free, family-friendly visit. Kids can meet Santa and snap photos in a […]
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RI Kickball opens registration for Spring 2026 season at Morton Park
Looking for a reason to actually look forward to Monday nights? RI Kickball has you covered. The Newport-based adult kickball league is now accepting registrations for its Spring 2026 season — its 28th since launching in 2011. Games kick off March 30 at Morton Park, with matches held Monday evenings at 6 p.m. The co-ed […]
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Inaugural Newport Winter 10K sells out as 538 runners hit the shoreline
The first-ever Newport Winter 10K made a strong debut Sunday as 538 runners crossed the finish line under clear skies and crisp temperatures, selling out its inaugural year. Kyle Marshall of Portsmouth claimed the men’s title in 34:51, setting the first course record. Karolyn Bowley of Middletown established the women’s course record with a time […]
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Omen hosting holiday toy and food drive at Newport Skatepark on Dec. 14
A major community event combining a toy and food drive, live music, and skateboarding will take place Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Newport Skatepark on John H. Chaffee Blvd. Omen’s Holiday Toy & Food Drive and Bowl Bash runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free and open to all ages. Organizers are […]
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Navy Band Northeast to perform holiday concert in Portsmouth
Navy Band Northeast will perform a free holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. at Pennfield School. The concert features Rhode Island Sound, the band’s popular music group comprised of a vocalist, horn and rhythm section. The ensemble is known for its Top 40 renditions as well as performances in the styles of […]
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Harry’s Bar & Burger transforms Providence locations into winter wonderland
Harry’s Bar & Burger has decked out both of its Providence locations with festive holiday decor, seasonal cocktails and a 12 Days of Christmas event lineup. The winter wonderland pop-up at the North Main Street and Atwells Avenue restaurants features floor-to-ceiling decorations, holiday music and Christmas movies playing on the TVs. “We are so excited […]
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newportFILM to screen Tribeca-winning documentary ‘Natchez’ at Rosecliff with raffle reception
newportFILM will host a screening of “Natchez,” winner of the 2025 Tribeca Festival Award for Best Documentary Feature, at Rosecliff on Thursday, Dec. 11. The evening combines documentary film, a post-screening panel discussion and the organization’s annual raffle reception, which includes a chance to win a New York City weekend getaway to see the Tony […]
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55th Annual Bowen’s Wharf tree lighting set for Saturday
The 55th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Tree Lighting returns this Saturday, Dec. 6, bringing twinkling lights, fragrant wintergreens, and a massive Christmas tree to the historic waterfront. Admission is free for the event, which features a full afternoon of live music, shopping, and dining, culminating in the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Festivities begin […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Dec. 5-7
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Live Music & Entertainment Friday, December 5 Busker’s Irish Pub: Live music at 8 p.m. Johnny’s Restaurant: Lainey Dionne at 7 p.m. Narragansett Cafe: Jury at 8 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe: […]
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Newport Marriott unveils 16-foot gingerbread lighthouse, one of the largest in New England
The Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa has unveiled what it says is Newport’s largest gingerbread house, featuring a 16-foot working lighthouse that ranks among the biggest gingerbread displays in New England. The holiday centerpiece, which includes a seven-foot keeper’s house alongside the towering lighthouse, took more than 100 hours to bake, build and decorate. The […]
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What’s up in Newport: Thursday, December 4
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Newport. Things To Do All Day: Holidays at the Newport Mansions 1:30 p.m.: YANA Newport to host free expungement clinic at YANA Clubhouse 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.: Newport Nutcracker Ballet at Rosecliff 4 p.m.: A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point […]
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Newport Art Museum announces 98th winter speaker series
The Newport Art Museum announced Wednesday that season subscriptions are now on sale for the 2026 winter speaker series, marking the 98th year of the beloved community tradition. The series kicks off Jan. 24 with Nick Benson, a third-generation master stone carver and owner of The John Stevens Shop. Benson will explore the tension between […]
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True North Theatre to perform ‘An Iliad’ at Jamestown Arts Center
True North Theatre Company will bring its production of “An Iliad” to Jamestown Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering a modern retelling of Homer’s ancient epic that connects the battles of Troy to present-day conflicts. The performance runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the arts center, 18 Valley St. Tickets are $15 and […]
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Newport Restaurant Group to host holiday events at Mooring, Boat House
Newport Restaurant Group will host two holiday events at its Rhode Island restaurants this month, including a toy drive in Tiverton and a breakfast with Santa in Newport. The Boat House in Tiverton will partner with the Tiverton Police Department for Operation: Blue Santa, the department’s annual holiday toy drive, on Thursday, Dec. 11, from […]
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Dervish to perform at JPT Film & Event Center in March
Irish traditional music group Dervish will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. Spectacle Live is presenting the concert. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. at JanePickens.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774. Spectacle Live members can access a presale beginning Thursday, Dec. 4, […]
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Santa set to tour Newport County neighborhoods with first responder escorts
Santa Claus is coming to town — and local firefighters, police and volunteers across Newport County will help make sure he gets there. Portsmouth, Jamestown, Newport, and Middletown are gearing up to escort Santa through area neighborhoods throughout December, bringing candy canes, holiday cheer, and a chance for children to catch a glimpse of the […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host wine dinner featuring Belcourt Mansion tales
Sakonnet Vineyard will pair five wines with a three-course meal and stories from one of Newport’s Gilded Age landmarks at a dinner Thursday evening. The Bubbles & Belcourt event begins at 5 p.m. and features dishes prepared by Chef Andrew Bonamassa of Bar & Board in Newport. David Bettencourt, general manager of Belcourt Mansion, will […]
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Tiverton library to screen 1927 silent film ‘It’ with live piano accompaniment
The Tiverton Public Library will host a screening of the 1927 silent film “It” starring Clara Bow on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m., featuring live musical accompaniment by pianist Richard Hughes. The free event is open to the public and will include movie snacks. “It” tells the story of Betty Lou, a shopgirl played […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to kick off holiday season with Santa visit, tree lighting Sunday
Sakonnet Vineyard will welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to New England’s oldest vineyard on Sunday as part of a holiday kickoff celebration. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and includes complimentary photos with Santa, cookie decorating, mulled wine, and hot chocolate. A tree lighting will cap off the afternoon. Guests are encouraged to […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 27-30
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this Thanksgiving weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Thursday, November 27 Things To Do 8:30 a.m.: Newport County YMCA 40th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run at Newport YMCA 11 a.m.: Thanksgiving Day Meal at Seamen’s Church Institute […]
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Jamestown Chamber announces holiday events, including Santa’s boat arrival
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced its lineup of holiday events for 2025, featuring a red ticket promotion, holiday stroll and visits with Santa. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, participating retailers and restaurants will distribute a red ticket for every $50 spent in Jamestown Village. At restaurants, red tickets are awarded for gift card purchases […]
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Salve dance program to present jazz lounge experience at Ochre Court
Jazz dance and music lovers are invited to “Take the Risk,” a jazz lounge experience at Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Presented by the Salve dance program, the one-night-only performance celebrates improvisation and authenticity, where dancers and musicians react and respond in the moment. The production is a collaboration between Salve […]
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What’s up this weekend in Newport County: Nov. 21-23
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 21 Things To Do 4 p.m.: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers 4 p.m.: Holiday Lantern Walking Tour at Museum of Newport History 6:30 p.m.: Hell’s Kitchen Dinner Experience […]
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Newport Art Museum to offer free admission on Giving Tuesday
The Newport Art Museum will flip the script on Giving Tuesday this year, offering free admission and special programming on Dec. 2 instead of soliciting donations. The museum, typically closed on Tuesdays, will open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with art-making activities for children and a 1 p.m. performance by Aquidneck Singers, a multigenerational […]
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National Park Service launches ‘All-American Road Trip’ with Newport events
The National Park Service has launched the All-American Road Trip, an America 250 initiative inviting the public to retrace the historic 1781 Allied march to Yorktown that secured American independence, with major events planned in Newport. The announcement by the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail coincides with the premiere of Ken Burns’ six-part PBS […]
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Rogers High School to host craft fair Saturday
Rogers High School will host its fourth annual craft fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the class of 2026, will feature more than 40 vendors selling handmade items including soaps, jewelry, plants, pottery, accessories, carved wooden items and holiday cards. Food will be available from the Rogers High School […]
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Newport Mansions to launch holiday celebrations Nov. 21
Four historic Newport mansions will open their doors to holiday celebrations beginning Nov. 21, featuring elaborate seasonal decorations and an illuminated outdoor light display at The Breakers. The Preservation Society of Newport County will present Holidays at the Newport Mansions at The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Chateau-sur-Mer, according to a news release issued […]
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Newport String Quartet to perform winter concert series Dec. 6-7
The Newport String Project will present the second weekend of its Newport County Concert Series with performances on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, featuring the Newport String Quartet. The Saturday concert will be held at 2 p.m. at Four Corners Arts Center, 3848 Main Road, Tiverton. The Sunday performance will take place at […]
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Holiday Lights Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo for 2025 season
Roger Williams Park Zoo will illuminate 40 acres with millions of twinkling bulbs when the Holiday Lights Spectacular returns Nov. 28 for its annual run through Jan. 4, 2026. The event, presented by Rhode Island Energy, will run nightly from 5 to 9:30 p.m., except Dec. 24 and 25. Visitors can stroll glowing pathways featuring festive […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 14-16
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 14 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 1 p.m.: Dahlia Workshop at Maher Garden Center 2 p.m.: Film Series – Holiday […]
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West Place Animal Sanctuary announces Holiday Shop & Stroll and Winter Bonfire events
West Place Animal Sanctuary will host its final public visitors weekend of the year and debut a new winter event series in the coming weeks. The Tiverton-based farm animal sanctuary will welcome visitors for its Holiday Shop & Stroll on Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29. The event has become a tradition on the […]
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Newport Historical Society to launch holiday market at Colony House
The Newport Historical Society will debut a holiday market at the Colony House on Friday, opening a new seasonal shopping destination in one of the city’s most historic buildings. The market will run through Dec. 31, operating Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday until 6 p.m. “The Holiday […]
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Salve Regina University to present REDUX dance concert at Casino Theatre
Salve Regina University’s Dance Program will present REDUX, an evening of innovative and reimagined choreography, Nov. 20-22 at the historic Casino Theatre. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21; and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. REDUX, meaning “to revive” or “to bring back,” celebrates dance as an ever-evolving […]
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Museum of Newport Irish History to host lecture on artist Helen Hooker O’Malley
The Museum of Newport Irish History will present a lecture on the artistic legacy of Helen Hooker O’Malley on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Cormac K.H. O’Malley, a retired international corporate lawyer, will speak about his mother’s work in “The Artistic Legacy of Helen Hooker O’Malley (1905-1993): Capturing Ireland […]
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Lil Rhody Laff Riot returns in March with Mulaney, Handler, and powerhouse lineup
Jon Mulaney. Chelsea Handler. Jay Pharoah. Marc Maron. These are some powerhouse names in comedy, and they’ll all be landing in Rhode Island in March 2026 for year two of the Lil Rhody Laugh Riot. “We tried this last year because we’d seen such a comedy boom coming out of Covid,” said Dan Schwartz, general […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Nov. 7-9
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, November 7 Things To Do All Day: Newport Restaurant Week throughout Newport & Bristol Counties 8:30 a.m.: The Newport Symposium: The French Influence in Newport at Marble House 7:30 […]
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Newport Restaurant Week returns Nov. 7-16
Newport Restaurant Week will return for its annual celebration of the region’s culinary scene from November 7-16. The 10-day event showcases participating restaurants across nine coastal communities offering special prix-fixe menus designed to highlight the flavors of the area. Diners can choose from lunch menus priced at $20 or $30, and dinner menus at $30, […]
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Songs from Newport concert to feature Civil War-era through Gilded Age music at Rosecliff
The Preservation Society of Newport County will present “Songs from Newport,” a historical musical program spanning from the Civil War era through the Gilded Age, on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the ballroom of Rosecliff. The concert, led and narrated by Dr. Mark A. Stickney, founder of Historic Music of Newport, will feature soprano […]
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Newport Contemporary Ballet celebrates 25 years of ‘The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff’
Newport Contemporary Ballet will mark the 25th anniversary of “The Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff” with performances from Nov. 26 through Dec. 5 at the historic Gilded Age mansion. The production features a reimagined second act designed to capture Newport’s character as The City by the Sea. The performance takes place throughout Rosecliff’s halls, combining traditional […]
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Choir School of Newport County to present candlelight Concert of Remembrance
The Choir School of Newport County will present a candlelight Concert of Remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at St. George’s School Chapel in Middletown. The free event will feature the Choir School of Newport County, St. George’s School Advanced Vocal Ensemble and members of Trinity Church Choir, Newport, along with orchestra and […]
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Holiday Bright Night returns to Tiverton Four Corners
Tiverton Four Corners will transform into a festive winter wonderland Dec. 5 as the historic village hosts its annual Holiday Bright Night from 4 to 7 p.m. The evening of holiday shopping will feature brightly lit streets lined with luminaries as visitors explore more than 30 galleries and shops offering special deals and holiday décor. […]
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Taste of Newport returns Sunday to benefit families in need
The 42nd annual Taste of Newport returns Sunday evening, bringing together the city’s top restaurants and chefs for one of its most beloved culinary traditions while raising funds to provide Thanksgiving meals for Rhode Island families facing food insecurity. The event, hosted by Child & Family, will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport […]
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New York Times bestselling author Colin Woodard to discuss regional divisions at Salve Regina
New York Times bestselling author Colin Woodard will visit Salve Regina University on Wednesday, Nov. 5, as part of a national book tour promoting his latest work, “Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America.” The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the university. Registration is available online. Woodard serves as project director of Nationhood Lab, […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 31 Things To Do 2 p.m.: Film Series – Halloween Favorites at Newport Public Library 3 p.m.: Trick or Treat at The Hut at Aquidneck Park 6 p.m.: […]
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Aquidneck Community Table extends farmers market season through Nov. 22
Aquidneck Community Table is extending its Saturday outdoor farmers market at the Newport County YMCA through Nov. 22, offering residents and visitors additional weeks of fresh, local food. The extension is part of the organization’s effort to strengthen support for local growers and makers while adapting to vendor and customer needs. Instead of hosting a […]
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Newport Illuminated Boat Parade to light up harbor Nov. 28
The 26th annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade will light up Newport Harbor on Friday, Nov. 28, at 6 p.m., continuing a holiday tradition that began more than two decades ago. The parade, founded by then-Harbormaster Jake Farrell, has found a permanent home at Newport Yacht Club, which is hosting the event for the community. “Since […]
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Salve Regina to stage immersive musical at Ochre Court
Salve Regina University will present an immersive production of the contemporary musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” Nov. 5-9 at Ochre Court, the Gilded Age mansion at the heart of the university’s campus. The show, which originally starred Josh Groban on Broadway, is based loosely on 70 pages of Leo Tolstoy’s “War […]
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Bobby Cowsill to perform at historic Belmont Chapel
Bobby Cowsill, a founding member of the iconic 1960s pop group the Cowsills, will perform at Belmont Chapel at Island Cemetery for two intimate evenings in December. The performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5 at the chapel, located at 30 Warner Street in Newport. The Cowsills, who served as the real-life […]
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Three ski films coming to JPT Film & Event Center
Winter sports enthusiasts won’t have to wait for the first snowfall to get their fix this year. The JPT Film & Event Center will screen three ski-centric films over the next two weeks, bringing the slopes to Washington Square with a mix of extreme sports documentaries and classic cinema. The series features annual releases from […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 24-26
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. Friday, Oct. 24 Things To Do 12:30 p.m.: Miantonomi Park Reforestation at Miantonomi Memorial Park 5 p.m.: Grimm’s Fairy Trails at Paradise Valley Park 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Halloween […]
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Yagi Noodles teams up with Rejects Beer Co. for punk rock-fueled party
This Sunday, Oct. 26, Yagi Noodles is trading its usual dinner service for something a bit louder and a lot more rebellious. The popular Long Wharf Mall noodle spot is hosting a cocktail party in collaboration with Rejects Beer Co. and Fortune Tattoos, bringing together Asian street food, craft beer, live punk rock vinyl spins […]
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Newport chef to lead culinary tour of Sicily in 2026
Chef Kevin O’Donnell of Newport’s Giusto Restaurant and Mother Pizza will lead a culinary tour of Sicily Sept. 12-19, 2026, as part of Oldways’ Culinaria travel program. The seven-day immersion will explore Sicilian food, wine, history and culture across the island from east to west, with stops in Ortigia, Agrigento and Palermo. The tour promises […]
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Sakonnet Vineyard to host 5th annual Trunk-or-Treat at ‘Hallowine Day’ celebration
Sakonnet Vineyard will host its fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat event in partnership with the Little Compton Fire and Police departments during the vineyard’s “Hallowine Day” celebration Saturday, Oct. 25. The family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the vineyard, located at 162 West Main Road. The Trunk-or-Treat portion takes place from 5:30 to […]
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Teton Gravity Research brings ‘Pressure Drop’ ski film to Newport
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will have a chance to experience Teton Gravity Research’s latest film when “Pressure Drop” screens at the Jane Pickens Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The screening marks the 30th anniversary of Teton Gravity Research, which was founded in 1995 by Steve Jones, Todd Jones and Dirk Collins using […]
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22 Bowen’s to host Italian winemaker dinner on Newport waterfront
22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille will host Italian winemaker Stefano Gagliardo for a five-course wine-pairing dinner Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Gagliardo, owner and winemaker of Poderi Gianni Gagliardo, will present wines from his family’s Piedmont winery alongside dishes prepared by Executive Chef Justin Garcia. The dinner costs $185 per person, plus tax and […]
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Ringling Bros. circus returns to Providence in May 2026
The circus is coming back to town. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Tuesday that “The Greatest Show On Earth” will return to Providence for six performances at Amica Mutual Pavilion from May 29-31, 2026. Tickets are now on sale for the reimagined production, which promises a high-energy, music-driven experience featuring 65 world-class performers […]
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Newport Vineyards celebrates 30 years
Settled on over 100 acres of farmland, family-owned and operated Newport Vineyards, celebrating 30 years in business, allows visitors the chance to experience farm-to-table dining, Sunday brunch, wine and cheese classes, live music, daily tours and tastings, and more. Open to all ages, the indoor marketplace and outdoor space give guests the chance to embrace […]
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Best-selling author, classic rom-com highlight The JPT’s fall storytelling series
The JPT Film & Event Center will celebrate storytelling this fall with a series of special events featuring a best-selling author, a classic romantic comedy and a documentary about book bans. Best-selling fantasy author Carissa Broadbent will appear at the theater Oct. 20 for a book signing and discussion hosted by Charter Books. The Providence-based […]
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What’s happening this weekend in Newport: Oct. 17-19
Discover all that’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this weekend in and around Newport. Organizing an event? Add it to What’sUpNewp’s event calendar. 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.: […]
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34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns this weekend
The 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, offering two days of fresh seafood, live music and coastal celebration on Newport’s historic waterfront. The festival, named one of Coastal Living Magazine’s “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days with free admission. Attendees can […]