Newport Gallery Night
(Ongoing) Second Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours run from February through December.
(Ongoing) Second Thursday of the month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours run from February through December.
(Ongoing) Food & cultural walking tours, held Thursday-Sunday from April through November. Tours depart from the Northwest corner at the intersection of Marlborough & Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd at noon and end at around 3 p.m. Tours cover 1.3 miles and locations may include: Nitro Bar, Perro Salado, Stoneacre Garden, Humming Bird Cafe, Leo’s Food […]
(Ongoing) The Audrain Automobile Museum’s bi-weekly morning gathering of fantastic cars, their owners and piping-hot coffee.
Tours take place Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from May 1 through Oct. 15. Strolls begin at 11:30 and noon and lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours. Foodies will walk 1.75 miles. Stops include five eateries along Lower Thames Street: Knot Norm’s, O’Brien’s Pub, Wally’s Wieners, Vieste and Cold Fusion Gelato. Rain or shine.
(Ongoing) Program of Aquidneck Community Table. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon from May 7 through Oct. 29. Located at Embrace Home loans, 25 Enterprise Drive, Middletown. Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. from May 18 through Oct. 26, On Memorial Boulevard, in Newport. Mondays, 2-6 p.m. from July 11 through Aug. 29. At Miantonomi Park, Newport. […]
(Ongoing) June-August 2022: Tours are offered on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. In June, Tours run every 45 minutes starting at 10 a.m., with the last tour beginning at 1:45 p.m. In July and August, tours run every 45 minutes starting at 10 a.m., with the last tour beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world.
(Ongoing) at Cardines Field. The Newport Gulls play in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, and games continue through July. Admission to the beautiful ballpark is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 13-18, those with military identification and senior citizens; $1 children 12 and under.
(Ongoing) Originally designed by the Olmstead Brothers and restored in recent years, this famous Newport garden welcomes visitors on Thursdays through Oct. 6. Tours are held at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Advance tickets are required.
(Ongoing) PASSAGES, an outdoor arts experience featuring 13 public art installations across Conanicut Island, from July-October.
(Ongoing) The Preservation Society of Newport County is one of the richest resources in the nation for the fine and decorative arts of the Gilded Age. Visiting Curator Ulysses Grant Dietz went “treasure hunting” in the historic properties of the Preservation Society, and he found 100 objects that he had seen many times — but […]
(Ongoing) Doris Duke was a lifelong collector of fine and decorative arts from around the world. Several of her collecting interests can be seen in the museums of the Newport Restoration Foundation. At Rough Point, special exhibitions underscore the variety of these interests and offer insights into Doris Duke’s life and legacy.
Wednesday Walk, a free weekly guided walk through the sanctuary trails. No registration is required. The walk runs from 3:30-4:15 p.m.
(Ongoing) Happens Saturdays at 5 p.m. through September 24 at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. For details, visit nptpolo.com. Several match-themed menus are planned, featuring Rhode Island Lobster boils on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3; a Jamaican Jerk Grill on Aug. 20 and Egyptian fare on Sept. 17. Admission options include pavilion tables at $30 a seat. […]
The festival features three full days of jazz on four unique stages on the grounds at Fort Adams State Park situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views of the Newport Bridge and the East Passage.
One of the most distinguished antiques and fine art shows across the country, a high point of the summer social season and a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art and fashion aficionados.
The Audrain Automobile Museum’s bi-weekly morning gathering of fantastic cars, their owners and piping-hot coffee.
Revolve Dance Project presents six World Premiere works in collaboration with seasoned professional dancers, world class musicians, and original choreographers. Experience the intrinsic connection between live music and dance as this powerful performance takes the stage with an entirely new program. Two showings: 3 and 6 p.m.
The Blue & You: Blue Jobs, featuring presenter: Wendy Mackie, director of workforce & foundation development, Marine Retailers Association of the Americas & MRAA Educational Foundation. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking, 5-5:30 p.m.
Outdoor screening of the Princess at the Elms Lawn. Venue opens at 6 p.m.; live music featuring La Mechante et Le Connard: 6:55 p.m., with the film at 8:10. $5 suggested donation.
After The Gilded Age: An Afternoon Society Series, featuring “Reversal of Fortune” (1990) 4:30 p.m.
RIBS storytellers share emancipation-themed stories in the Formal Garden at Rough Point. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
Skilled swimmers swim two miles from Newport to Jamestown to celebrate the recreational benefits of a healthy Narragansett Bay, while raising funds to support Save The Bay’s non-profit mission. 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom with Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather. 9-10 a.m. Free.
The Blue & You: Blue Ecosystem, 4-5:30 p.m. Featured presenter: Christian Cowan, COO, URI Research Foundation. Presentation and Q+A, 4-5 p.m; networking, 5-5:30 p.m.
Featuring the work spaces and artworks of eight local artists. 146 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. 5-8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Newport Gallery Organization, Newport Gallery Night is a free event, held the second Thursday of every month. Participants can access a map and brochure, designed for a stroll through the 28 participating galleries, museums, and cultural institutions.
Drop into the garden at Whitehorne House Museum for an afternoon of free, hands-on activities for the whole family!
Annual auction bringing together artists, collectors and community to celebrate art, artists, and the art museum.
After The Gilded Age: An Afternoon Society Series, featuring “High Society” (1956) 4:30 p.m.
The Audrain Automobile Museum’s bi-weekly morning gathering of fantastic cars, their owners and piping-hot coffee.
The Blue & You: Looking Ahead, 4-5:30 p.m. Featured presenter: Susan Daly. Presentation and Q+A from 4-5 p.m.; networking 5-5:30 p.m.
At Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard. 3-mile and 6-mile paddle around Goat Island. 7-11 a.m.
With Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather. 9-10 a.m. Free.
King Park, Newport, 3-6 p.m. Free
90-minute cruise on the Coastal Queen, with live music, a cozy indoor space, and picturesque upper deck.
With Susanna Williams, local naturalist and URI Master Gardener. Learn to identify wildflowers that are seasonally in bloom. Dress accordingly for terrain and weather. 9-10 a.m. Free.
7:45 p.m. Marble House Lawn, Newport. Venue opens at 5:30 p.m. Live music featuring Mel at 6:35 p.m. $5 suggested donation.
Pedal around Newport, visiting lush private landscapes and tucked away gardens while enjoying local food and music.
Roam around the house and grounds of Rough Point Museum during this special after-hours event! On the last Saturday of every month, explore the house, then stroll the gardens and take in the seascape outside. Family-friendly craft and free attendance for Newport County Residents.
Firework display from the bay. 75 minutes, departing from Bowen’s Wharf
The Audrain Automobile Museum’s bi-weekly morning gathering of fantastic cars, their owners and piping-hot coffee.
90-minute cruise of the Jamestown shoreline into Newport Harbor, with a bar and reggae music.