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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.
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 excited to present Katharine Beutner, author of our Signed First Editions Club selection Killingly, a suspenseful work of historical fiction based on the unsolved real-life disappearance of a Mount Holyoke student in 1897. Katharine will be in conversation with Rhode Island author Emily M. Danforth, author of staff favorite Plain Bad Heroines. This event […]
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
Eminent Rhode Island physicians Dr. Michael Fine and Dr. Ed Iannuccilli present "Doctoring Words: Physicians Journeys as Doctors and Authors." Both doctors will sign copies of their books, including Dr. Fine's latest, On Medicine as Colonialism. Michael Fine, MD, is a writer, community organizer, and family physician. He is the chief health strategist for the […]
Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a walk through the unique Pax et Bonum. This beautiful Arboretum, covering one quarter of an acre, is rich in diverse plant life. The owners have cultivated a gorgeous collection of trees of Japanese origin, including four species of Japanese maple, the herbaceous perennial Kirengeshoma palmata, and the Japanese […]
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 🍻
The inaugural Naval War College Foundation Newport Open will be held Thursday, June 15, at the historic Newport Country Club. This special event is presented by incoming NWCF Chairman Mr. Daniel E. Holland III and Mrs. Deborah B. Holland. Join us to play 18 holes of golf at the picturesque private club while discussing national […]
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. Now celebrated as one of the great painters of the Renaissance, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio fled Rome in […]
The two sons of Newport colonial merchant John Banister had the benefits of education and wealth. They were fourth generation colonials when the discord with Britain emerged in the 1760s. The younger brother Thomas chose loyalty to the Crown and joined Governor Wentworth’s Volunteers. He supported the British in the Siege of Newport, as a […]
Join us at the Skiff Bar for your local craft beer flight and choice of wings featuring Ragged Island Brewing Company of Portsmouth, 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 […]
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
Grab a friend, your yoga mat/towel, water and sun block and join us in saluting the sun. We live in a beautiful place, here’s how to take advantage of it all summer long. Begins June 17 Saturdays 8:30-9:30am with Shannon Cost: $18 or use a Class Pass All Levels yoga classes held in front of […]
Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!
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
It’s time to take in the fresh air and join us for Yoga Outdoors. Grab a friend, your yoga mat/towel, water and sun block and join us in saluting the sun. We live in a beautiful place, here’s how to take advantage of it all summer long. Vinyasa Flow at Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth […]
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
Begins June 20 Tuesdays 9-10:00am with Jess Thursdays 9-10:00am with Mackenzie Cost: $18 or use a Class Pass Yoga classes held in the grassy area of the park, not on the beach. King Park is at 125 Wellington Ave, Newport.
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.
Join us as we kick off our Wednesday live music series by the vines, and celebrate 5 years of craft beer at the vineyard! We’ll have Cold Wayne, the Blue Light Bandit’s party band, rockin’ just like they kicked off our opening in June 2018! Enjoy wine or beer tasting flight specials, a glass, bites, […]
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 Jamestown Ukraine Relief Project (JURP) is hosting Stepping Out for Ukraine, an evening of music provided by Tres Moutarde, appetizers by West Bay Gourmet, Ukrainian Golden Ale from General's Crossing Brewhouse, and wine courtesy of Curiosity & Co. There will also be a silent auction with a delightful variety of items. Proceeds will contribute […]
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 […]
The Bristol Independence Rhode Race will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023. In partnership with the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, the half marathon will follow the beautiful downtown streets of America’s quintessential community when it is decked out in its finest – during the Oldest 4th of July Celebration in America. The course […]
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
📣 Attention, truck enthusiasts and fun-seekers! We've got a mega-event that's sure to rev your engines! 📣 Join Bierman Autism Centers for our Touch-A-Truck bonanza, where you can get up close and personal with some of the coolest vehicles on the planet! 🌎 Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 24, from 11 am to 3 […]
Join Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!
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
This multi-generational music ensemble is the living embodiment of a unique Afro-Caribbean heritage. As representatives of the Garifuna people, a distinct language and cultural diaspora spanning the Central American coastline, these musicians harness the indomitable energy of their African and Indigenous ancestors. Their irrepressible, positive energy inspires a joyful celebration at each performance. The Garifuna […]
Sing your heart out at the IA! Every Sunday & always free. All are welcome 🎤🎶🍻
On June 27 and 28, the U.S. Naval War College’s Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups and the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) will host a maritime symposium, “Exploring Our Maritime Strategies.” This two-day event will be held at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown and is open to the public. Registration for the […]
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 🍻
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
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 Mel & the Unruly Roots for live music at Bar and Board every Saturday!
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 […]