Events and Things to Do in Newport, RI

Wednesday, August 19

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Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny

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7:00 PM

Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI

Experience an evening of local talent featuring live music, stories, poetry, and more. Performers are invited to sign up...

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Saturday, August 22

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Horse Play's Midsummer Fun Day

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9:00 AM

Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown, RI

Horse Play’s Mid-Summer Fun Day Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00am – all day Rain date TBA at the farm - 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd....

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Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series

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7:30 PM

Newport, RI

Making comedy fans across the country laugh since 2000, Artie Januario draws on nearly five decades in healthcare for material....

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Sunday, August 23

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Gong Bath & Meditation With Sound

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6:00 PM

Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness, and Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth, RI

Join Drumsinger A. Michelle and Russell Kramer for an immersive and relaxing sound experience featuring singing bowls, gongs,...

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Monday, August 17

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  

Tuesday, August 18

• Chess Club for Adults 2:30 pm

  Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport

  
  

Wednesday, August 19

• Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny 7:00 pm

  Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown

  
  

Thursday, August 20

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  
• Hidden Stories Underground and Underwater—The Best of Rhode Island Archaeology 5:30 pm

  Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport

  
  

Friday, August 21

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  

Saturday, August 22

• Horse Play's Midsummer Fun Day 9:00 am

  Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Rd, North Kingstown

  
  
• Joe Rocco’s Newport Comedy Series 7:30 pm

  Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840

  
  
• Elks Flea Market & Craft Fair 8/22 9:00 am

  Newport Elks Lodge #104, 141 Pelham St, Newport

  
  

Sunday, August 23

• Gong Bath & Meditation With Sound 6:00 pm

  Common Fence Point Arts, Wellness, and Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth

  
  
• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  

Monday, August 24

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  

Thursday, August 27

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  
• Newport Black History Walking Tour- Rhode Island Slave History Medallions Seminar 5:30 pm

  Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport

  
  

Friday, August 28

• Colonial Jewish Walking Tour 11:00 am

  Loeb Visitors Center, 52 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840

  
  

Saturday, August 29

• 10-Spot Ride 2026 11:00 am

  Various Throughout Newport

  
  
• Sunset Salute to Commemorate the 248th Anniversary of the Battle of Rhode Island 6:30 pm

  26 Butts St, Portsmouth

  
  

Tuesday, September 1

• Chess Club for Adults 2:30 pm

  Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St, Newport

  
  

Friday, September 4

• End Of Summer 80s Workout Party! 5:30 pm
  
  

Saturday, September 5

• ☘️ 🎻 Irish Music & Dance - FREE event at King Park Labor Day Weekend 5:00 pm

  King Park, 125 Wellington Ave, Newport