Welcome to What’s Up Newp’s Event Calendar for Newport County! 

This is a community calendar; what you see here has been added by our community. Check back often, as the calendar is updated almost daily.
Organizing or planning a event in Newport County or Rhode Island? You can add an event to this calendar here. The event will appear on the calendar when approved (please allow 24 hours).

This community events calendar is brought to you by Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant.

 

Winery Tours

Newport Vineyards

Join us for our Tour and Tasting Experience! Tour Times starting October 30th: Daily at 12pm & 2pm. 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 […]

$30

Holiday Toy Drive

Newport Vineyards

Receive a $5 voucher with a new, unwrapped donation – through Dec. 11th! Give back this holiday season! Our Holiday Toy Drive is now through December 11th. Donations will receive $5 off in our marketplace! (no minimum purchase required). This year, Newport Vineyards is collecting toys for the MLK Community Center. Bring your toy to […]

Flight Night Wednesdays

Newport Vineyards

Roll in every Wednesday after 3pm for discounted ($15) wine or beer flights. Starting 11/15/23, pizzas on the menu will be half-off, all day! Plus! Board games, and fire pits on the terrace! We have limited blankets, feel free to bring your own! After you dine, bring your receipt to the store and receive $5 […]

Sip n’ Shop Sundays

Newport Vineyards

Sip while you shop in our Marketplace on Sunday afternoons with us! Enjoy complimentary spot tastings and live music from 1-4pm while you browse our Marketplace for everyone on your list. Offering 15% off all store merchandise and cases of wine or beer on Sundays! Check out our shopping specials and wine deals in-store to […]

AUTHOR EVENT: CHRISTA CARMEN – DAUGHTERS OF BLOCK ISLAND

Charter Books 8 Broadway, Newport, RI

We welcome Christa Carmen to sign and speak about her debut novel Daughters of Block Island, a chilling, gothic page-turner guaranteed to keep you up all night. It's a perfect book for the heart of spooky season, so please join us to welcome Christa to our store. This event is free and open to all, […]

Free

Senior Ballroom Dance Classes

Common Fence Point Community Center 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth

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.

$6.00

Ballroom Dance

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! (1 hr class, $15.00/student)  (Instagram: @theacademyatncb) 

$15.00

Mel LIVE at The Irish American Club

Irish American Athletic Club 642 Thames St, Newport

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 🍻

FREE

Adult Intermediate Ballet

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

This is an intermediate 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! (Instagram: @theacademyatncb) 

$15.00

Alcohol and Politics in Colonial Newport Talk

Colony House Washington Square, Newport, RI

Colony House, Washington Square It may surprise many to learn that on average Colonial Americans consumed twice the volume of alcohol than a modern American. They held fast to their belief that alcohol cured illness, lifted spirits, commemorated cultural events, and just made things generally better. In fact, it was not surprising to see alcohol […]

$20 – $25

newportFILM: A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE

Pivotal Brewing Company 500 Wood St, Building 111, Bristol

newportFILM will be screening A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE on Thursday, December 7th at PIVOTAL BREWING COMPANY. Venue opens: 6:00 PM Concessions: Popcorn & Broadway Dough Co Food Truck. ___________________ ABOUT THE FILM: In 1977, “Star Wars” became a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly revitalized a stagnant film industry, and forever changed how films were sold, […]

$15

Absolute Beginner Ballet 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

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

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

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church | 2023 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church 390 Thames St, Newport

The parish of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church invites YOU to join us for our annual Christmas Bazaar to be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 9 am to 4 pm. Hot food including Lamb Souvlaki, gyros, and lemon Greek chicken, will be served, and Greek pastries including baklava will also be for sale. […]

❄ Sensory-Friendly Winter Wonderland in East Bay! ❄

Bierman Autism Centers - East Bay 91 Main St, Ste 115, Warren

Celebrate Every Holiday With Glee! Snowflakes, Santa hats, and twinkling lights - oh my! Bundle up and join Bierman Autism Centers in East Bay for a sensory-friendly soirée where every holiday takes center stage. Dive into the magic of the season with fun, flair, and a sprinkle of frosty fun. On the agenda: • 📸 […]

Free

A Victorian Santa Event with the Newport Historical Society

Colony House Washington Square, Newport, RI

Victorian Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to Newport! On Saturday December 9, 2023 from 10am – 1pm, the Newport Historical Society will host a family-friendly Christmas outing complete with professional Santa photos and kid-friendly activities. The historic Colony House at the top of Washington Square serves as the perfect backdrop to your professional photo […]

$35 – $40

IYRS Holiday Bok Sale

IYRS Aquidneck Mill Building 449 Thames Street, Newport, Array

IYRS Maritime Library Holiday Book Sale - gently used books at great prices

Free

Linden Place Mansion Celebrates Bristol’s Christmas Festival

Linden Place 500 Hope St., Bristol, RI

Linden Place celebrates Bristol’s Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 9th at 1pm with a live performance of The Voices of Christmas Victorian Carolers on the front steps of Linden Place Mansion. Grab a hot chocolate or cocktail from the RI Cruisin' Cocktail truck and relax at one of the firepits on the front lawn while […]

Ravers Concert Evening

Newport Vineyards

Holiday rush have you feeling uptight? Join us Saturday, December 9th from 6-9pm to let loose with Newports favorite reggae band, The Ravers! The bar will be open for glasses and flights of beer and wine, plus festive food stations throughout the winery, and plenty of room for dancing! Free entry, 21+ Event, RVSP appreciated […]

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

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. […]