Experience award-winning documentaries, live music and more at some of Aquidneck Island's most beautiful outdoor spaces. Screenings begin at sunset on Thursday's from June 25th - August 27th.

• RSVP/ticket is not required, each film is free and open to the public
• Pre-film live music 1 hour before film starts
• Suggested $10 donation per person
• Food vendors and free popcorn!
• Parking changes depending on venues, check each film page for more info
• If it rains, the backup venue will be on a first come, first serve basis

 

 

The Schedule:

 

MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD

When: June 25th
Where: The Great Friends Meeting House, Newport (Rain Venue: Rogers High School) 
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live music by John Monllos at 7:00 PM, Film starts 8:40 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Michael Kantor (Executive Producer) moderated by Colin Channer (Brown University, Rhode Island Poet Laureate)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Ja Patty
Parking: Street parking is available at this venue

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SUMMER OF '94

When: July 2nd
Where: Rosecliff, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live music by Bill Bartholomew at 7:00 PM, Film starts 8:40 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker (Directors) moderated by Jed Drake (ESPN)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Wiener Wagon, Ja Patty
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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COOKIE QUEENS

When: July 10th
Where: Marble House, Newport (Rain Venue: Rogers High School) 
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live music by Olivia Nied at 6:50 PM, Film starts 8:30 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Alysa Nahmias (Director) and Olive (Subject)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Newport Chowder Company, Cluck Truck, Ja Patty
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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ODYSSEY

When: July 16th
Where: Aquidneck Park, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 6:00 PM, Live music by La Méchante et le Connard at 6:50 PM, Film starts 8:30 PM
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, A Mano Pizza, Ja Patty
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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JACK JOHNSON: SURFILMUSIC

When: July 23rd
Where: Salve O'Hare Lawn, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Princess June at 6:40 PM, Film starts 8:20 PM
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Wiener Wagon
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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JOHN SHEARER: AMERICAN MOMENTS

When: July 30th
Where: Rough Point, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Chelley Knight & Chris Vallaincourt at 6:30 PM and Special performance by the Alison Shearer Quartet, Film starts 8:20 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with James Spione (Director) and Alison Shearer (Producer) moderated by Nate Smith (Artistic Director, Newport Jazz)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Wiener Wagon
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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LEARNING TO FLY

When: August 6th
Where: Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Indira at 6:30 PM, Film starts 8:10 PM
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Newport Chowder Company, Cluck Truck
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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NEWPORT & THE GREAT FOLK DREAM

When: August 13th
Where: Miantonomi Memorial Park, Newport (Rain Venue: Rogers High School) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Randy Robbins at 6:20 PM, Film starts 8:00 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Robert Gordon (Director)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Wiener Wagon, Ja Patty
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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GIVE ME THE BALL!

When: August 20th
Where: Rosecliff, Newport (Rain Venue: Casino Theatre) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Minya Day with Colin Klampert at 6:10 PM, Film starts 7:50 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Elizabeth Wolff (Director)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerrys, Newport Chowder Company, Ja Patty, Java Jai
Parking: Limited parking will be available on site

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MIGHTY MARY

When: August 28th
Where: Fort Adams, Newport (Rain Venue: Rogers High School) 
Details: Venue opens at 5:00 PM, Live music by Dan Burke at 6:00 PM, Film starts 7:40 PM
Pre-film: Conversation with Mary Mazzio (Director) moderated by Addie Morfoot (Variety)
Food Vendors: Newport Sushi Co, Boru, Ben and Jerry's, Newport Chowder Company, Wiener Wagon, Ja Patty
Parking: Parking will be available on site

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Make your way to Warren's Burr's Hill Park for the town's summer movie series every Thursday from July 9th - August 13th.

• Gates open at 6:30 PM
• Movies start at Dusk
• Free

 

The Schedule:

• July 9: Migration
• July 16: Shrek
• July 23: How to Train Your Dragon
• July 30: Despicable Me
• August 6: No Movie
• August 13: Zootopia 2

 

 

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New this year: Newport Health Equity Zone is hosting a free outdoor movie series at Miantonomi Park this summer and fall with the goal to “unlock” the park and strengthen community connection, access, and shared use of open, green spaces in the HEZ neighborhood. 

 

The Schedule:

• July 10 at 8:00 PM
• August 7 at 8:00 PM
• September 11 at 7:00 PM
• October 9 at 7:00 PM

Community members are encouraged to come early, bring a blanket or chair, and help us set the tone for the evening together.

 

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