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Newport Comedy Series

The Newport Comedy Series is a production company that brings live stand-up comedy and unique, interactive comedy shows to Newport, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas. For show tickets to the 2026 series at the Newport Elks Lodge, visit southcoastcomedy.com. For discounted season ticket info or Group ticket purchases of 12 or more please contact Joe Rocco, rocjoprod@gmail.com or 401.556.5779.

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Rocco's Little Italy

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MIDDLETOWN, RI —A man was hit by a car near 999 West Main Road shortly before 2 p.m., according to Middletown Fire. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. No other information was available. The Patch will update this story as it develops.

MIDDLETOWN, RI —A man was hit by a car near 999 West Main Road shortly before 2 p.m., according to Middletown Fire.

He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. No other information was available.

The Patch will update this story as it develops.

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Narragansett Cafe

Bring the family and friends to the open mic at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to 9:15 pm. Enjoy songs, instrumentals, storytelling, standup comedy, poetry, dramatic readings, and anything else creative in a welcoming and comfortable space. 
Each performer has the stage from five to seven minutes. Signup is at 6:30. Performers can preregister at&nbsp;WedsLiveGanny@gmail.com. 
The event is free and open to the public. The food is great and so are the drinks. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

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Open Mic

Bring the family and friends to the open mic at the Narragansett Café in Jamestown on Wednesday, May 20, from 7 to 9:15 pm....

The St. Barnabas 51st Festival kicks off on Friday June 19th&nbsp;at 5pm.Come early and enjoy some delicious food, Chourico and Peppers, lobster roll, Stuffies, hamburgers, something for everyone. Check out the offerings of the Silent Auction and submit your bids early. The band “Country Wild Heart” takes the stage from 6 – 10pm, with great country music and line dancing lessons, so everyone can get in on the fun. For those looking for a thrill, try one of the exciting Carnival rides or try your luck at the popular “Message in a Bottle”, includes a bottle of wine and a gift certificate to a local restaurant for at least $25, maybe more!
The fun starts on Saturday at 12pm and is packed with fun and excitement. The Food Booth will be open with all your festival favorites, and the Carnival Rides will be in full swing for the kids and brave adults.“Group Therapy Band RI” will be under the tent delivering “Current, Classic &amp; Original Acoustic Favorites". Back by popular demand, Antique Appraisal from 3 – 4:30pm, each person can have two items appraised for just $5.00.Limit two items per person. A fun event for the kids is “Meet the Reptiles” from 3:00 – 4:45pm, kids and adults can interact with snakes and lizards, if they dare. For the first time ever, the St. Barnabas Festival will be hosting a Cornhole tournament beginning at Noon. Bring your team and your best game for friendly competition! Bingo starts at 6:30 with all cash prizes. Your favorite festival foods and soft drinks will be delivered to your Bingo table, so you won’t miss a thing. The “Down City Band” rounds out Saturday, rocking the tent from 6 – 10pm
Sunday starts a little slower and earlier, freshly made St. Barnabas Malassadas and coffee will be served from 8 – 11am.The St. Barnabas procession starts at 9:30 and culminates with Mass at 1030 in the church. At 11:30, a traditional Portuguese Soup Luncheon will be served in the Church Hall; this is free to everyone. The big event on Sunday afternoon is the Live Auction, this is hugely popular and includes some great items for bid, like Red Sox tickets, Tall Tail Fishing Charters and a Cape Cod Weekend. Registration starts at 12:15, get a paddle and get bidding. The food booth is open throughout to keep you fueled up for fun. The St. Barnabas 51st
festival ends at 5pm on Sunday. The community of St. Barnabas welcomes everyone to share this wonderful weekend with us.

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St. Barnabas Parish Festival

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