Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless. You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life), Ocean Drive, the mansions, and chowder overlooking the bay. But there's also so many exciting events, experiences, and dreamy sights you don't want to miss.
When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.
Our picks for the week below.
Happening this week
- Newport Contemporary Ballet
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Students will learn a variety of ballroom dance steps and styles, with or without a partner. 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…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us for Neurographic Art for the Mind, a May Quest offered by Recharge Newport at the Self-Esteem Through Art studio on Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown to learn a simple yet effective creative technique for quieting the mind. No art…
- Recurring daily
Newport Community Tree Program Applications Now Open The Newport Tree Conservancy and the City of Newport are once again partnering to connect residents with free and reduced-cost tree plantings, just in time for spring. The Community Tree Program allows all Newport residents to…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
New class location VFW Post 5390 822 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, R.I. Tuesday nights are caliente!! 6 p.m. beginner 7 p.m. accomplished
Every month, Ms. Sarah, youth services librarian at Rogers Free Library, joins us with her favorite stories and fun activities. We meet on the lawns to the left as you enter the Farm (once the weather turns colder or if it is raining, join us in the Barn). And while you are with…
- Fifth Element
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Multi-talented singer/songwriter brings her talents to Fifth Element every Wednesday night. Enjoy hearing some of your favorite songs while indulging in one of Fifths farm to table offerings.
Join us this time for Festive Perspective Drawing with Artist and gallery owner Curtis Speer.
- Forty 1° North
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Fermentation Class: Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region accompanied by five small food pairings, Fermentation Class is held at the Oval Bar every Wednesday at 6:30. Reservations are required and this class often sells out. Please sign up…
Local artist Beth Adoette is coming to Blithewold to share her unique practice of partnering with nature in a monthly workshop series. This workshop offers people the opportunity to unplug and be in the moment while exploring beautiful objects of nature. Please note that nature…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Roll in every Wednesday for discounted ($15) wine or beer flights – now ALL DAY! Also, check out our half-price pizza special! 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…
On Thursday March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm, Rhode Island historians Erik Chaput and Russell DeSimone will discuss the life and career of one of the most important civil rights activists of the 19th century – George T. Downing (1819-1903). Although Downing traveled extensively…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
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! (Instagram…
This group will play music from one of the most exciting decades, when jazz and blues collided to form melodies that truly float above that infectious groove known as swing. The quintet plays compositions by Duke Ellington, Ben Webster, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Coleman Hawkins, and…
Welcome to Museum Reads, the Newport Art Museum’s Art-Themed book group for adults! Are you looking to learn more about art and artists, or enjoy digging into some of the issues present in our current exhibitions? Then this friendly discussion group is for you. We meet monthly on…
Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter as Mike Koutrobis, Carolyn Plummer, and Jim Colliton take the stage in Newport for the premiere night of the Newport Comedy Series. Mike's razor-sharp wit and clever humor set the tone, weaving together a comedic tapestry that keeps…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Cozy up with a free cup of soup! Every Thursday, when you purchase a large plate from our regular menu, enjoy your choice of a complementary soup from our farm-to-table menu! Special available during regular kitchen hours on Thursdays. Walk-ins typically available, or make a…
On Thursday March 21, 2024 at 6:30pm, Rhode Island historians Erik Chaput and Russell DeSimone will discuss the life and career of one of the most important civil rights activists of the 19th century – George T. Downing (1819-1903). Although Downing traveled extensively…
- Recharge Newport
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Join us for a Couples Retreat mini session! Get more information regarding our 4 types of couples retreats (mini, one, two, and three day), enjoy a tropical beverage, treats, luau themed decor, and a Love Language assessment as part of this 30 minute session!
Join us for an evening of wine, beer and a barrel of laughs as host and comedian Jeremy Furtado welcomes comedians from around the region! Rob Pierce and friends are taking the stage March 22nd and he’s bringing some of the biggest rising stars in local comedy with him. Rob…
Hailed for her virtuosity and vibrant musical spirit, bassoonist Eleni Katz has established herself as a prominent soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. Eleni is a winner of the 2022 Concert Artist Guild Competition and a 2022 Fellow with the Phoenix Chamber Music…
We have another hilarious line up in store for you for our March comedy series! Headliner- Anthony Devito Featuring- Tait Winston Hosted by Glenn Ginish
Jack McGrath is a 23 yr old singer/ songwriter who has played all over NE and multiple parts of the US. He enjoys playing music of all genres and is known for putting his own creative spin on songs. Jack is also known for being a local who made it to the top 50 on American Idol…
Join friends of the Newport Art Museum, Artist Karen Roarke & Design House for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and collaborative conversation at the Design House showroom on Friday, March 22nd at 6 pm. We invite you to an evening of art and interior design as you tour Design…
Newport Winter Foodies Stroll offers a 1-mile guided walking food tour through Newport's historic Thames Street. Learn about the city's rich history while savoring classic cuisine from three local restaurants. You'll receive a three-course meal accompanied by selected wine…
Edges Blurred, Ideas Illuminated “As the light shifts, new thoughts and perspectives are revealed. We see each other differently and begin to understand each other better.” Janice Rosario is a nationally recognized contemporary dance choreographer, educator, and activist. As a…
- Firehouse Theater
- Recurring weekly on Friday, 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…
- One Bellevue Restaurant at the Hotel Viking
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
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 to petit fours…
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Stoneacre Garden at 151 Swineburne Row in Newport. The market hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM from November 4 - April 27 (No market on 3/16 due to Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.) Aquidneck…
Have your springtime picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy complimentary treats, kids crafts, games, and overall “eggcitement” galore for children of all ages. Hop on down to Long Wharf Mall for this free, public event. Rain Date: March 24th Brought to you by Shops at Long…
- Mount Hope Farm
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Our year-round farmers market happens every Saturday morning. Swing by to pick up your local produce, bread, meat, fish, kombucha, and more each week as well as listen to live music in the summer, connect with local nonprofits and community organizations, and visit with friends!…
East Providence based singer songwriter blending indie pop folk and soul into a heartfelt blend that can only be Ike Dee. Since first writing songs in 2006, Ike Dee has turned emotions of love, hope, joy and melancholy into feeling and healing music.
This lecture will focus on three remarkable Rhode Island women of the 19th and 20th centuries. Maud Howe Elliott was a social and political activist, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and founder of the Newport Art Association. With a gifted voice, Sissieretta Jones rose to…
Save the date, March 23, 2024! Registration details to follow soon. The Southcoast Health Aquidneck 10k is an annual event with the goal of supporting our friends at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. All participants will receive a race shirt, race bib, timing chip, and finisher’s…
Join us for Vineyard Vibes on March 23rd T&R is a duo that has been entertaining audiences throughout New England, playing a dynamic blend of classic easy listening tunes, classic and modern country as well as other genres interpreted their own way for a dynamic experience…
- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
We invite you to join us each Saturday morning from 9:30-11:00 inside Mabel Norman's Studio for a yoga practice and mindfulness meditation. Come experience these unique, inspiring yoga classes where the sense of community is strong and truly heart-warming. Come, find your inner…
- Hotel Viking
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Join us every Saturday at 9AM for our weekly yoga class with our in-house yoga instructor, Sharon! Access for hotel guests is included with your stay | $16 for non-hotel guests (see spa staff to sign up) Check with the front desk for this week's location! Sharon has been studying…
Join us for a fusion of creativity at the 2nd Annual Farm Coast Art & Garden Ramble. Immerse yourself in a curated outdoor art & garden event on Saturday, June 8th from 10am - 3pm in the Historic Tiverton Four Corners area. Find such things as pottery, block printing…
"BLESSED ARE THE CHEESEMAKERS!" Learn how to make your very own cheese! Start with fresh local milk and end with Primo Sale, a fresh farmers cheese known throughout many cultures. The class will begin with the culturing of the milk, and then as we wait for the process to work its…
Community Concert at Ochre Court Sunday, 24 March 2024 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT 100 Ochre Court Point Ave, Newport, RI, 02840, United States. On Sunday March 24th at 2pm, the Newport String Project will present a free community concert featuring its resident ensemble the Newport…
Join Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) as it welcomes traditional Irish musicians Rose Clancy & Max Cohen at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 24th at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street. Doors open at 3:30pm. Rose Clancy was born into a musical family from County Armagh, Ireland, an area…
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
A Local Farmers Market situated right smack in the middle of this cozy town of Tiverton, RI. Connecting the community to fresh & local produce, agriculture, makers, products and art. Meredith Brower, director & market manager launched the market in May of 2020 during the…
The Tiverton Farmers Market is celebrating their 4th Annual Easter Specialty Farmers Market on Sunday, March 24th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. One week early, so that you can enjoy Easter Day with your families. Located at the Tiverton Middle School, 10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, RI.
- Newport Contemporary Ballet
- Recurring weekly on Monday
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…
Newport feels a lot different at night, especially in the silver glow of a full moon. A line of bike lights pierces the evening twilight. The drumbeat of waves lapping on the rocky shore. Mansions emerge before us, their majestic architecture lit up beyond their walls and hedges…
- Stoneacre Brasserie
- Recurring weekly on Monday
In the city by the sea we are offering the freshest seafood in the area on our daily raw bar menu. Enjoy raw bar Monday through Friday, 2pm-5pm at half price.
- Fifth Element
- Recurring weekly on Monday
Upbeat Bourbon Street style jazz comes to Broadway every Monday from 7-10pm. Bring your dancing shoes and appetite! -full dinner menu served from 5-10pm -
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