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Welcome to What’s Up Newp’s Event Calendar for Newport County!
This community events calendar is brought to you by Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant.
At Cookies & Cocktails, chefs from some of your favorite local restaurants showcase their talents by creating special desserts using everyone’s favorite treat—Girl Scout Cookies®! Along with the tasty desserts, we'll have heavy hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and live music. We are excited to announce a few of the restaurants participating this year […]
Dr. Duhaime, senior pediatric neurosurgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital, presents her new book Minding the Climate: How Neuroscience Can Help Solve Our Environmental Crisis. In this eye-opening work, Dr. Duhaime addresses the climate change crisis through the lens of neurobiology and environmental behavior changes. Join us for a lively discussion followed by Q&A and book […]
Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a guided Woodcock Walk. Easiest found at dusk in the springtime, the Woodcock is a charismatic little bird that often finds its home here at the Sanctuary. Learn about the Woodcock and its habits during a walk along our trails with our team of naturalists. Ask questions, explore our […]
We’re celebrating Rhode Island Craft Beer Week with a special Blind Beer Tasting menu addition! Think you could identify which 4 beers we put in a flight? Come try our mystery flight and test your knowledge with our clue worksheet. It might be harder than you think – but if you name the 4 correct […]
Visit The Sailing Museum on Friday, March 10th between 1-4 PM and hear about the thrills of hardwater sailing from avid iceboater and local legend, Don Sanford!
Virtuoso 25-year-old violinist Randall Goosby, hailed by The New York Times for his “exquisite tone and sheer virtuosity,” performs music by Beethoven, Grant Still, Ravel and Boulanger with pianist Ann Han
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 […]
Check out the engines of over 90 cars (like this 1956 Jaguar XK140 Roadster) in Six Galleries and a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit. Open 10-5 daily, Free parking.
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
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
Our Saturday program for kids ages 4 - 10 and their caregivers. Join us on select Saturdays for engaging family-oriented programming designed to inspire young minds and satisfy the curiosity of every member of the family. Each Wake + Create is uniquely curated based on a theme, includes a Guided Close Looking Tour of works […]
We’re celebrating Rhode Island Craft Beer Week with a special Blind Beer Tasting menu addition! Think you could identify which 4 beers we put in a flight? Come try our mystery flight and test your knowledge with our clue worksheet. It might be harder than you think – but if you name the 4 correct […]
Embark on a search for native raptors and meet an Animal Ambassador red-tailed hawk up close! Learn about different raptor species found in Rhode Island and learn about how species are adapted to live in particular habitats and hunt certain prey. You'll hike through a variety of habitats in search of wild raptor species such […]
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
We’re celebrating Rhode Island Craft Beer Week with a special Blind Beer Tasting menu addition! Think you could identify which 4 beers we put in a flight? Come try our mystery flight and test your knowledge with our clue worksheet. It might be harder than you think – but if you name the 4 correct […]
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
Join us for a guided tour and art project! Especially designed for the homeschool community, our guided tours are perfect for families to enjoy together. We’ll visit a curated selection of artworks in the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. Close looking with our trained Museum Docents will generate lively all-ages discussion, intuiting, and sharing of […]
This class is for adults 55 & older who would like to learn or brush up on their ballroom dancing. This class meets weekly at the Common Fence Point Arts Wellness & Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI.
Hump Day, Wacky Wednesday, whatever you want to call it! Come on down to the IA every Wednesday for live music with Mel and good times 🍻
Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Enjoy a 20 minute tour led by one of our wine educators to learn about Newport Vineyards history, winemaking, and a bit about our onsite brewery Taproot Brewing Co. Then enjoy a tasting of 4 wines (your choice from over 20 options!) at our standing bar. Our […]
A book group especially for art enthusiasts. Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults. We meet monthly, at the Museum and virtually, for discussion, and frequently are joined by the author. This collection of short stories is based on the tales of women whose encounters with works of art […]
Join Girl Scouts as we make new friends and keep the old! In a 3-part series, girls and gender-expansive youth in Kindergarten and up will come together to participate in mock troop meetings and learn all about what it means to be a Girl Scout through fun activities. While prospective Girl Scouts are having fun, […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
Newport Vineyards: Farms, Families, and Foundations -- The final lecture of the Middletown Historical Society’s 2023 Winter Lecture Series will feature a talk on the history of the farms that make up Newport Vineyards in Middletown. What is today a thriving vineyard, brewery, restaurant, and gift-shop was once the site of a race track, golf […]
Start St. Patrick's Day off right and come aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry for a ship's tour and enjoy a cup of coffee with our own Captain Kabak. Learn about what's in store for the 2023 season and how Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island is empowering people through the sea! Location: Bowen's Wharf Time: 0900-1000
Event Details: Two award-winning classical musicians, Milena Pajaro-Van de Stadt and Natalie Zhu, perform treasured gems of viola and piano repertoire including: Brahms Sonata in F minor, Two Pieces by Frank Bridge, Morpheus by Rebecca Clarke and selections from the beloved Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev for viola and piano. This concert is an opportunity […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
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 […]
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
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
Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!
The RI Civic Chorale joins with the Providence Baroque Orchestra to present St. John Passion by J.S. Bach. This is a large scale dramatic masterpiece, which is every bit as dramatic as an opera and infused with raw emotion. It is a moving work of art that invites us all to be reflective and hopeful, […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
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
A special reading of excerpts from WHAT NOT TO COOK – an original work presented by WomensWork Theatre Collaborative to celebrate Women’s History Month. At 9:30 special music performance by classical guitarist Victor Main. All are welcome. Church Membership not required. Parking is allowed in the Elk's parking lot during the church service and coffee […]
Afternoon Tea returns with an elevated loose-leaf tableside tea service on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy quintessential Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room at One Bellevue. Our dedicated team will walk you through choosing the perfect loose leaf tea, prepared table side for each guest. Culinary delights range from house baked scones, and delicate finger sandwiches […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
National Jewish Book Award Finalist Jennifer Rosner joins us at the Touro Synagogue to present her new novel Once We Were Home. Poignant, moving, and carefully crafted, Once We Were Home is based on the true stories of children stolen in the wake of World War II. We're excited and honored to partner with our […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
This class is for adults 55 & older who would like to learn or brush up on their ballroom dancing. This class meets weekly at the Common Fence Point Arts Wellness & Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI.
Please join us for the March presentation of our Virtual Newport Lecture Series with Dr. Heath “Hank” Brightman on “PRC and Russia: Approaches to Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Gain Strategic Advantage.” Dr. Brightman is the Director, Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program and a full professor within the College of Maritime Operational Warfare. He is also the […]
For a generation of Americans, the name Eisenhower meant victory, competency, security and solvency. From his rise to fame as the top allied commander in Europe during World War II to his 1952 campaign and the halcyon years of his presidency, Dwight David Eisenhower offered a master-class in leadership. Susan Eisenhower reflects on her grandfather’s […]
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
Hump Day, Wacky Wednesday, whatever you want to call it! Come on down to the IA every Wednesday for live music with Mel and good times 🍻
THE RHODE ISLAND CEO COUNCIL will hold its annual CEO Summit event featuring Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America and Tom Burnham, America’s Cup 2024 Head Coach. Topics for discussion include leadership in challenging times, making high-impact decisions, the importance of focusing your team, recessionary concerns and preparation, and growth strategies for RI business […]
Join us for Women’s History Month to celebrate the many talented women owners, distillers and blenders of the beverage industry. Craft The Gimlet with Rhodium Gin with expert mixology guidance from our One Bellevue team! Stay afterward for dinner and make a night of it! Class Format Tasting of 3 Spirits 1 Cocktail Demonstration Chef […]
Professor David Waldstreicher presents his paradigm-shattering new biography of Phillis Wheatley, whose poetry was at the heart of the American Revolution. She was the first published African American poet, and her earliest poem was published in 1767 in the Newport Mercury. Join us for a lively discussion followed by Q&A and book signing. This event […]
Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary and Nick Ernst, Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Rhode Island Refuge Complex, for a Fireside Lecture. Gather by the fire with a Hot Toddy as we discuss the New England Cottontail! This native rabbit has been severely impacted by habitat loss and competition from introduced Eastern […]
About Mark Erelli: Mark Erelli turns adversity into finely embroidered rock songs that burn with urgency on his 2023 album Lay Your Darkness Down. Following full-bodied rock forebears Tom Petty, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison, Erelli's songwriting explores the unknown glories of this planet and love’s transformational power. Over his two decade-long career, the singer-songwriter-sideman-producer-writer […]
Windharp -- a folk group based in Rhode Island which has been performing for over 33 years offering intricate vocal arrangements accompanied by traditional Celtic instruments. Opening for Windharp is Jamie Lawton on Violin and Jared Shrader on Guitar. Café atmosphere and BYOB. Tickets are $15 Mar. 24 @ 7:00 pm. Café atmosphere and BYOB. […]
Afternoon Tea returns with an elevated loose-leaf tableside tea service on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy quintessential Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room at One Bellevue. Our dedicated team will walk you through choosing the perfect loose leaf tea, prepared table side for each guest. Culinary delights range from house baked scones, and delicate finger sandwiches […]
On stage at the CFP Arts and Wellness Community Center. WINDHARP is a folk group based in RI performing music of the British Isles and the Celtic countries. Intricate vocal arrangements accompanied by traditional Celtic instruments, Café atmosphere and BYOB
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
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 […]
Join us for "Dancing at the Forty Steps," a flagship event of Newport Irish Heritage Month, to be sponsored by the Museum of Newport Irish History. This family-friendly outdoor event is held, weather permitting, so let's hope for some "Luck of the Irish" on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 pm. -Live Traditional Irish Music -Demonstrations […]
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
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
Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!
Sinuous… Striking … Soulful … Stirring… To honor the 100th birthday of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, the The Gerald Arpino Foundation announces a multi-year Centennial Celebration of the late choreographer’s life and works. Ballet companies and university dance programs around the country will perform Arpino’s works during the 2022–23 and 2023–24 […]
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
The final lecture of the Middletown Historical Society’s 2023 Winter Lecture Series will feature a talk on the history of the farms that make up Newport Vineyards in Middletown. What is today a thriving vineyard, brewery, restaurant, and gift-shop was once the site of a race track, golf course, gun club, and dance hall, frequented […]
Afternoon Tea returns with an elevated loose-leaf tableside tea service on Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy quintessential Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room at One Bellevue. Our dedicated team will walk you through choosing the perfect loose leaf tea, prepared table side for each guest. Culinary delights range from house baked scones, and delicate finger sandwiches […]
A program of spiritual and gospel music, featuring the combined choirs of Newport’s Community Baptist Church and Mount Zion AME church, under the direction of Frances-Elayne Johnson. A reception will follow.
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
This class is for adults 55 & older who would like to learn or brush up on their ballroom dancing. This class meets weekly at the Common Fence Point Arts Wellness & Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI.
Please join members and friends of the Museum of Newport Irish History for the fifth and final presentation of our 21st Annual Lecture Series with special guest speaker, Mike Slein, who will give a talk titled, "A Virtual Tour of Irish Newport: Connecting the Dots." The illustrated lecture will be presented Wednesday, March 29 at […]
Please join members and friends of the Museum of Newport Irish History for the fifth and final presentation of our 21st Annual Lecture Series with special guest speaker, Mike Slein, who will give a talk titled, "A Virtual Tour of Irish Newport: Connecting the Dots." The illustrated lecture will be presented Wednesday, March 29 at […]
Join the party at our Virtual Career Fair and start your journey as a Registered Behavior Technician with Bierman Autism Centers on Wednesday, March 29, from 7 - 8 pm EST! We're the top provider of ABA, speech, and occupational therapies for children with autism, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team. […]
Hump Day, Wacky Wednesday, whatever you want to call it! Come on down to the IA every Wednesday for live music with Mel and good times 🍻
The long awaited first tree walk of the year is here! Join us for a peaceful and enlightening neighborhood walk on Old Beach Road and adjacent streets. Signs of spring will be in abundance, and we’ll be searching for overlooked points of interest. Early flowers, interesting bark, broadleaf evergreens, and noble specimens are in store. […]
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the fourth and final program of its Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series, to be presented virtually, via Zoom, on Thursday, March 30 at noon. This will be a special collaborative presentation hosted by the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’s “Local Collections in Conversation” series. The presentation will feature the […]
Join Girl Scouts as we make new friends and keep the old! In a 3-part series, girls and gender-expansive youth in Kindergarten and up will come together to participate in mock troop meetings and learn all about what it means to be a Girl Scout through fun activities. While prospective Girl Scouts are having fun, […]
Meet us at the newly renovated Greenvale Vineyards on Thursday, March 30th for a night of fundraising and conversation! Guests will enjoy a wine tasting with local oysters, charcuterie, and delicious seafood chowder, followed by a talk with local commercial fisherman, Jason Jarvis. A conversation that will shed light on how our ocean loving community […]
On Thursday March 30, 2023, the Newport Historical Society will host fashion historian Rebecca Kelly to present the illustrated lectureNewport: Resort City of Fashion 1870 – 1920. The talk will highlight Newport, Rhode Island as a resort fashion capital that propelled New York’s sportswear industry. During the Gilded Age vibrant “Gibsonesque”, women wearing simple shirtwaists […]
Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project presents this talk as part of a series of community events designed to deepen awareness and understanding of the range of issues revealed by the crisis in Ukraine. Congressman Cicilline is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and has worked to promote democracy and human rights around the […]
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 […]
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
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
Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!