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King Richard’s Faire – THE New England Renaissance Festival

King Richard's Faire, 235 Main Street (Rt. 58), Carver, MA 02330 235 Main Street (Rt. 58), Carver

King Richard’s Faire opens season September 2nd as New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival in Carver, Mass. The Faire’s 42nd season runs weekends September 2-October 22, 2023 including Labor Day and Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day Monday holidays Open wide the gates! For the 42nd year, King Richard’s Faire offers a full season of music […]

$20 – $43

Adult Intermediate Ballet

The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI

This is an intermediate-level ballet class -- however, all are welcome in this nurturing environment. Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement!

$15.00

An Evening for Education, Presented by the Bazarsky Family Foundation

Young Building 514 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI

Honor the recipients of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Education Awards and the Newport Public Schools teacher of the year during the Newport Public Education Foundation's annual An Evening for Education, presented by the Bazarsky Family Foundation. Partner in Education: Gray Matter Marketing Friend of Education: Jennifer Carter Unsung Hero: Jean McLaughlin Teacher of the Year: […]

Absolute Beginner Ballet and Stretch

The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI

Students will do some light stretching, dance at the ballet barre, and learn basic ballet movement. Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram: @theacademyatncb)

$15.00

Early Autumn Tree Walk: Queen Anne Square

Queen Anne Square Thames Street, Newport, RI

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy to walk and talk amongst a diverse community of trees as autumn begins to creep into the natural world. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will lead a stroll around beautiful Queen Anne Square, right in the heart of Newport, to observe a wide range of beautiful specimen trees and shrubs. […]

Free

6th Annual Cardines Classic

Cardines Field

Please join us for the 6th Annual Cardines Classic! This Army vs. Navy baseball game will feature U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) students in WWI-era uniforms, a tribute to the role that baseball played during the Great War. Admiral William Sims, Commander of Naval Forces in Europe during WWI and two-time President of the USNWC, […]

Free

Backyard Country Concert and BBQ at Linden Place

Linden Place 500 Hope St., Bristol, RI

This September, you will have the opportunity to experience the historic 213-year-old Linden Place Mansion like you never have before! On Friday, September 29 at 6:00 pm, celebrate the end of summer with us as Linden Place is hosting The Liz Spencer Band for an evening of live southern rock music and delicious BBQ all […]

$6 – $35

Improv with the Bit Players

The Firehouse Theater 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave you wanting more every time. No two shows are ever the […]

Festival in the Park

Newport Festa Italiana’s 29th annual celebration of Italian culture. Food & Artisan Vendors, live music by Calabria Bella, Italian Novelties, Doughboys, singer Jake Kambo, dancing, raffles, bocce, Tombola, children’s activities & Elmo. Saturday, September 30 from 11:00am to 5:00pm in Touro Park, Bellevue Ave. at Pelham & Mill Sts.

Free

Community Yoga

Forty 1° North 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Come join us for yoga at Forty One North, one of the most beautiful settings in downtown Newport. Complimentary refreshments following the practice. PLEASE CALL 401.846.8018 to reserve your place. Namaste

Community Yoga

Forty 1° North 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Come join us for yoga at Forty One North, one of the most beautiful settings in downtown Newport. Complimentary refreshments following the practice. PLEASE CALL 401.846.8018 to reserve your place. Namaste

BeWitched & BeDazzled: A Magical Fall Festival

This one-of-a-kind event at the picturesque Chase Farm Park in Lincoln weaves together the magic of fall and allure of all things Halloween, while bringing the community together in a family-friendly extravaganza filled with mesmerizing performances, interactive activities, artisans and vendors, and much more. The event boasts an impressive lineup of non-stop activities and performances […]

$13

CEMETERY WALKING TOUR – TRUDY & LEW KEEN – DISCOVER NEWPORT’S ISLAND CEMETERY

Island Cemetery 30 Warner Street, Newport, RI

Join local historians Trudy & Lew Keen for a walking tour of Newport's historic Island Cemetery on September 30 from 11:00am - 12:00pm. Charter Books will have copies of the Keens' DISCOVER NEWPORT'S ISLAND CEMETERY for sale at the entrance to Island Cemetery. A portion of all book sales will be donated to the Friends […]

Free

Italian Festival in the Park

Touro Park, Newport, RI

Italian Food, Novelties & Music Assorted Vendors & Games Free Admission

Free

Newport Traffic Garden Grand Opening

Newport Traffic Garden Hillside Avenue, Newport

Please join Bike Newport on Sep. 30, from 2-4pm for the grand opening of Rhode Island’s first “Traffic Garden” in the former Maher Center parking lot on Hillside Ave, adjacent to Miantonomi Park. Bike Newport is excited to announce the creation of the Newport Traffic Garden – a miniature streetscape, complete with crosswalks, stop signs […]

Free

Improv with the Bit Players

The Firehouse Theater 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave you wanting more every time. No two shows are ever the […]

Mel LIVE at Bar and Board

Bar & Board Bistro 282 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!

FREE

Trouble No More

A benefit concert to raise awareness and funding in support of the Mental health of our RI Music Community at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI. Featuring the classic rock music of The Allman Brothers performed by The Troublemakers with Special Guests: James Montgomery, Michael "Tunes" Antunes, Prof. Joe Parillo, George McCann, Gary, "Guitar" Gramolini, […]

$15.00

Improv with the Bit Players

The Firehouse Theater 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI

The Bit Players are a fast paced and energized group of improvisation master-minds. Their high energy LIVE shows are modeled after the hit TV show "Whose Line is it Anyway?". Full of hysterical characters, hilarious games, and side-splitting musical numbers these shows will leave you wanting more every time. No two shows are ever the […]

Community Yoga

Forty 1° North 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI

Come join us for yoga at Forty One North, one of the most beautiful settings in downtown Newport. Complimentary refreshments following the practice. PLEASE CALL 401.846.8018 to reserve your place. Namaste

Karaoke at the Irish American Club

Irish American Athletic Club 642 Thames St, Newport

Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻

FREE

Newport/Middletown Girl Scout Registration Event

Newport YMCA 792 Valley Rd., Middletown, RI

Come by and register for Girl Scouts. Join the fun, make friends, build skills and grow in courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouts has something for everyone, camping to STEM and everything in between. OR register online TODAY by clicking the link.

Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch

The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI

Students will dance at the ballet barre, do some light stretching, and learn basic ballet movement.  Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram: @theacademyatncb) 

$15.00

Adult Beginner Barre and Stretch

The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet 3 Charles Street, Newport, RI

Students will dance at the ballet barre, do some light stretching, and learn basic ballet movement.  Classes are designed to welcome adult dancers of all ages and abilities. These classes offer a fun way for dancers to exercise, meet new friends, and enjoy movement! (Instagram: @theacademyatncb) 

$15.00

Book Launch: Black Grief/White Grievance

Brown Bookstore 244 Thayer Street, Providence

Join us for the launch of Black Grief/White Grievance: The Politics of Loss by Juliet Hooker, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science, on October 3rd at 4:30 PM.   Dr. Hooker will be joined in conversation by Noliwe Rooks, Department Chair and Professor of Africana Studies.   About the book: In democracies, […]