- 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…
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Recurring daily
Each April, Blithewold opens its gates to welcome visitors just as springtime begins. Our famous display, covers this 33-acre seaside estate with over 50,000 daffodils that delight visitors for nearly a month. The first week, timed to the annual school vacation week, is filled…
- Stoneacre Brasserie
- Recurring every week day
Welcome to Daffodil Days! To celebrate spring we will be offering buy one get one tea Monday - Friday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. only $35!
- 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’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,200,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout the area with decorated store windows heralding their arrival. Guess the number of Daffodils at Castle Hill: Our friends at Castle Hill have planted over 40,000 daffodils on their…
- 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
We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s Dining Room, where fine meals have been enjoyed by cherished guests for more than a century. Gather with friends and exchange stories while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with sweet cream, and a three-tiered tray filled with…
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…
Join Director of Horticulture Dan Christina as he leads you on a walking tour through the diverse collection of narcissi (daffodils) at the peak of Daffodil Days. Participants will view unique and uncommon cultivars and species, observe planting strategies for woodlands and…
Join us as we create beautiful homes for toads in the garden. Toads are welcome guests that eat loads of insects and slugs that munch on our favorite plants. Using new and repurposed materials, we will provide snazzy new digs for these amazing creatures and learn about them too!…
- 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.
The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s next networking event, Arts Around the Fire, will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Stoneacre Brasserie, 28 Washington Square, in Newport. This free event is open to the public and no reservations are…
- Coastal Queen Cruises, from Newport
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Coastal Queen loves Daffodil Days in Newport and kicks off the cruise season in Newport with narrated lighthouse tours that include views of Lime Rock, Goat Island, Rose Island and Castle Hill lighthouses. Each tour will be narrated by a local guide and Coastal Queen's beautiful…
- 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…
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 Wood…
- 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…
- Newport Vineyards
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Roll in every Wednesday for discounted ($15) wine or beer flights – now 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 off $25 in our retail…
- 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…
Join us for the fourth installment of our 75th Anniversary Lecture Series, Sightlines, with Amy Montague, Director of the Museum of American Bird Art. Amy will discuss some of the treasured artworks from Mass Audubon’s collection at the Museum of American Bird Art, explore bird…
- Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Are you ready for a Magical Mini Retreat? We have designed this mini retreat with you in mind! Immerse yourselves in the City by the Sea as you touch on the most important elements of your relationship with the guidance of our Gottman Institute certified couples coach! Have fun…
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…
Double Headliner Show: Jimmy Cash & Harrison Stebbins. Hosted by Matt Brown. Prepare for an evening of non-stop laughter with this double headliner show that promises not to disappoint. Jimmy Cash brings his life experience to the stage, drawing from his adventures as a…
Richard Morris Hunt is best known for his grand Beaux Arts mansions like Marble House and The Breakers. However, some of his most interesting work took place before 1875 – just as the Gilded Age was taking off. On Thursday April 18, 2024 at 6:30pm, the Newport Historical…
- 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…
Give us just two hours and we'll get you confident and comfortable tasting, thinking, and talking about wine. Education by Boston Wine School
- 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!
- Recurring daily
Two different programs with sixteen new works by fifteen dance majors: Livia Armstrong '25, Aleah Begg '25, Ashley Blake '26, Morgan Dubay '24, Sara Green '25, Trinity Leite '25, Anna Mangino '26, Liz Muller '26, Julia Paulo '25, Hannah Rezendes '25, Mackenzie Robichaud '24, Jala…
Imago Foundation for the Arts (IFA) will host a public performance of “I’ve Got a Song! A Living History of the McCarthy Era” on Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street, Warren, RI. Written and performed by Nancy Hood with narration and musical accompaniment…
Briana White is an acoustic/pop force hailing from Providence, RI. Using her guitar as both a string and percussion instrument, with the help of her loop pedal she creates unique harmonies and rhythms that quickly grab the attention of anyone within earshot. She will be in the…
Get a sneak peek at the glorious display of floral arrangements and specimens in the Visitors Center and throughout the first floor of the Mansion. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’ouevres from The Kitchen at Blithewold, signature cocktails, and a performance by students at The…
J. Mclaughlin on historic Bellevue Avenue pays homage to Daffodil Days today. Have a glass of champagne then shop men’s and women’s classic clothes with a current relevance – and thank them for giving back to our Newport community. A percentage of all sales will go to…
- 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…
Join your fellow bicyclists, young and old alike, for a leisurely ride past thousands of bright yellow daffodils. Decorate your bike (and yourselves) in your daffiest attire. Complimentary tickets to the I Scream Social for best dressed bikes – and bikers. Click here for…
- 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…
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Recurring daily
Join the Bristol Garden Club and Blithewold to experience the breadth of colors, forms, and sizes now available in daffodils! Daffodil enthusiasts proudly display their flowers individually and in arrangements as they compete for awards and share their enthusiasm. The display…
- 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!…
Visit the bright yellow daffodil field on the campus of Salve Regina outside of McAuley Hall for picture-taking and then scream for your daffy ice cream delight! Donations welcome.
Celebrate National Poetry Month by enjoying JAC OutLoud Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 20 at 3pm. Four poets will read selected works: Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Fellow. Tina Cane, Rhode Island Poet Laureate (2016—Present). Colin Channer…
Stefan’s music is like an old friend that captures the same type of spirit as troubadour’s like Van Morrison,Tom Petty and more modern songwriters such as, Tracy Chapman, Ray Lamontagne and Ryan Montbleau. Matt Nolan’s virtuosity on the 12 string can be heard in the first few…
You’re invited to raise your tasting glass high when 50 breweries, offering more than 150 selections, gather at historic Fort Adams State Park on April 20th at the Newport Beer Festival, proudly sponsored by Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling.
Join us for Paint Paradise, a special 75th anniversary plein air day! Honor Paradise Valley's rich cultural heritage and the artistic legacy of our founder Mabel Norman Cerio, while enjoying 300 acres of beautiful open studio space as the spring colors emerge. Attendees will have…
Join us for a teacher open house at Coggeshall Farm Museum on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Learn more about the different field trip offerings available at the farm. Visit our heritage breed animals and explore the plants in our historic garden. Stop in and enjoy a tour of the…
- 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…
For one day only, West Place is hosting special tours designed for kids and young adults. The next generation of compassionate animal advocates will gain an appreciation for farm animals, wildlife, and nature during their visit to the sanctuary on Youth Day. Fun, interactive, and…
Join Audrain Auto Museum for a morning of cars and coffee at various venues in and around Newport. *All events are subject to change. All events are rain or shine unless noted.
"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…
Sometimes the wine changes the cheese, sometimes the cheese changes the wine... often there's a magical third flavor you've never imagined!
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