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
60’s Themed event with live Band, live auction and great views and food.
- 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…
Awakening Compassion - Poetry Reading, Open Mic, Food & Music Come join us for a night of heartfelt poetry, open mic sessions, delicious food, and soulful music to awaken compassion in all of us!
In 2018, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first time in 20 years with an Anniversary Tour that spanned North America. The overwhelming reception led to a 30th Anniversary Tour…
Touro Synagogue Foundation announces the second event of its 2024 Judah Touro Program Series, to be presented via Zoom on Thursday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Author and genealogist Genie Milgrom will share the story of her journey back in time as she crossed the globe in search of…
- 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…
Come along for a pleasant May stroll through Newport’s beautiful Island Cemetery. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will share some of his recent plant discoveries in the cemetery, highlighting some interesting plant features. Lilacs will be a point of discussion…
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Please join us for a monthly poetry workshop with instructors Kelsey Kriner and Carol Anderheggen. These sessions will run from December through May. In these workshops you'll read, create, and share poetry! A big thank you to the Portsmouth Free Public Library for sharing their…
- 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!
Zach’s show is a dynamic experience as he creates a full band sound through the process of looping. He builds and loops drum beats, bass lines, piano, and guitar chords/leads. His performance is unique and is one you most certainly want to checkout whenever the opportunity…
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Newport Foodies Stroll offers a 1.75 miles walking food tour through Lower Thames Street. You will learn about the "City by the Sea", as well as try the cuisine from five of the best locally owned restaurants. The best time to schedule your tour is at the beginning of your visit…
For the Museum’s first 2024 Art Excursion, join Director of Community Engagement Cristin Searles Bilodeau on a trip to Connecticut to visit the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain followed by the Florence Griswold House in Old Lyme. The New Britain’s dynamic…
- 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
Details: Saturdays & Sundays 2 – 4PM Where – Garden Room Price – $49 per person, tax and gratuity not included Alcohol is not included with the price but can be purchased during service Reservations required 24 hours in advance
Adore Dahlias? Great news! We're hosting the RI Dahlia Society's annual spring dahlia tuber sale. Named tubers will be sold for $7 each. There will also be bargain grab bags for those who just want pretty blooms with at least 5 healthy tubers without names for $15 each. There is…
- Aquidneck Grower's Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Aquidneck Community Table's (ACT) winter market is held on Saturday mornings at Embrace Home Loans at 25 Enterprise Dr in Middletown. The market hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM from May 4 - October 26. Aquidneck Community Table’s Growers Markets provide easy access to seasonal…
Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out…
Mount Hope Farm is thrilled to be partnering again with well-known local business owner and vintage furniture extraordinaire, Jenna Kinghorn of Blanc & Bleu to present Bristol Vintage Market – a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods, and local artisans…
- 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!…
The Heifetz on Tour Residency Program is a collaboration between the JAC and the Heifetz International Music Institute. Since 2013, the program has brought world-class musicians to Rhode Island for a week of educational outreach and performances. While in Jamestown, Heifetz…
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Recurring daily
Treat the Moms in your life to cups of tea, freshly baked scones with sweet cream, and a three-tiered tray filled with sweet and savory treats. Simply luxurious! The whole family is invited to enjoy Blithewold’s Dining Room for this special Mother’s Day tea. Come in, sit down…
Jimbo Harris of the Grateful Dead tribute “Playing Dead” performs acoustic renditions of a blend of songs in the taproom on Saturday, May 11th from 5-8 PM.
Join us on May 11th! Our Restored Stable built in 1863 is the beating heart of Greenvale Vineyards. It has been twenty-four years since the restoration of our historic stable-turned-tasting room! Celebration Festivities from 12pm -3pm Festivities Include: 🚜 Free tractor rides 🎶…
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Shops at Long Wharf Free Summer Concert Series are back! Please join us again this season for a summer of free concerts in Downtown Newport every Saturday, May 25th to October 5th. The Schedule May 25: In Tandem June 1: Y Not 3 June 8: John and Joanne June 15: Llana Katz Katz…
Will you go to PROM with us? The much anticipated Star Kids annual fundraiser returns Saturday, May 11th, 2024! Join us to relive (or re-do) your Senior Prom. Dust off your old Prom outfits, or impress with something new. Either way, enjoy a fun filled night with DJ Jason Demers…
The Bristol Merchants Association now hosts State Street Fairs between April and October. Each fair features different local artists and vendors along with food trucks and live music. It brings foot traffic to downtown Bristol and creates a unique experience for residents and…
Brian Cabral will be performing local summer favorites live on this cruise—and that includes classic Jimmy Buffett hits! Relax and enjoy the music as Coastal Queen cruises from Jamestown to Narragansett Bay to the fabulous sites that surround the Newport Harbor area. Coastal…
The Museum of Newport Island History will offer a tour of historic Saint Mary's Cemetery on Saturday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m., as part of R.I. Historical Cemeteries Awareness and Preservation Weeks. Local researcher and guide Steve Marino will give the approximately 45-minute tour…
- 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…
- Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Recurring every 2 weeks on Sunday
FREE - No registration required. Meet in the parking lot. Count up as many bird species as you can, from soaring red-tailed hawks to tiny hovering hummingbirds. You'll learn how to identify common year-round residents and seasonal migrants. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars…
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. In addition to our normal tea service, a glass of sparkling wine is also included for Mother's…
On Sunday, May 12, Giusto will be open all day with both lunch and dinner service, with brunch specials available until 4 PM.
On Sunday, May 12 from 11 AM – 4 PM, Mother Pizzeria will offer the following: Live music, specialty cocktails and sweet treat additions to the menu, a photo booth for family portraits, and a build-your-own-bouquet station with the proceeds from each bouquet sale donated to…
Honor Mom with a four-course prix fixe lunch crafted by Executive Chef Jacob Jasinski and our culinary artisans. Indulge in locally sourced delights, featuring beloved seasonal treats like House-Smoked Salmon, Don Hopkins Lamb, and an array of delectable desserts from our…
MOTHER'S DAY AT THE VANDERBILT Celebrate the mothers in your life through the gift of restoration, recovery and relaxation with sumptuous treatments at our spa, an indulgent dinner at our dining destination The Dining Room, Mother’s Day Tea and adventures in Newport with unique…
Indulge in an unforgettable Mother’s Day experience at Hotel Viking’s exquisite brunch in the ballroom. Treat Mom to a lavish feast featuring a sumptuous seafood bar, tantalizing carving station, mouthwatering baked goods, and a delightful selection of cheese & antipasti. A…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable brunch buffet overlooking beautiful Newport Harbor, complete with delectable breakfast favorites, a seafood bar, charcuterie displays, carving stations, an array of creative desserts, and much more!
This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate Mom with a sumptuous brunch buffet at picturesque Mount Hope Farm. Our specially crafted menu, by premier caterer Russell Morin Catering and Events, offers a wide range of delicious savory dishes and sweets. And spring is one of the most glorious…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a brunch buffet at Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing Co. Enjoy the buffet and chef-attended stations with brunch favorites crafted by Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and team. PLUS! Moms receive $10 OFF a purchase of $25 or more in the Marketplace…
🌹 Join us to raise a glass and celebrate all the special Mom's in your life 🍷 Enjoy a Flight of our Estate Grown, hand-harvested wines. Each of the four wines will be paired with a Macaron from our friends at The French Confection in Middletown. The wine and macarons have been…
The Mother's Day menu will be served along with our regular menu, but the prix fixe menu will not be offered that day. Breakfast items on the mother's day menu will only be served until 3:00.
Celebrate Mom on a Mother’s Day Cruise that features a special performance by jazz musician Lois Vaughan. Enjoy the music while viewing the many beautiful sights all around Newport Harbor and the bay. The boat has a cozy and weatherproof main salon and a covered top deck with…
Celebrate Mom on a Mother’s Day Mimosa Cruise on the Coastal Queen. View the many beautiful sights around Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay including Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams State Park, Clingstone, Hammersmith Farm and more while enjoying a mimosa; one is included in…
For immediate release: 4th Annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market - A morning out for moms on Sunday, May 12th, 10am - 2pm TIVERTON, RI – Join us for a heartfelt celebration at our 4th Annual Mother’s Day Specialty Market! It's the perfect opportunity to show your love and…
Join us for a delightful day on the patio as we host a paint & sip event led by the talented team at Paint & Vino. Unleash your creativity on glass canvas while enjoying a glass of wine outside! When: Sunday, May 12 at 12:00PM Location: One Bellevue patio at Hotel Viking…
We’re celebrating all the mothers out there with a day of Succulents and Sweets at Pivotal Brewing Company! Coastal Blooms will be in the house with a build-your-own succulent station and Sarcastic Sweets will be popping up with mini beer cupcakes and an assortment of other…
- 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…
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