Name: Town Howlers Free Introduction to Square Dancing
Start: 2026-10-18T18:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Lucy Catholic Church

St. Lucy Catholic Church

Introduction to Modern Western Square Dancing  St. Lucy's Parish Hall Couples, Singles &amp; Teens . No experience necessary/casual  dress. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 P.m.

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Town Howlers Free Introduction to Square Dancing

Introduction to Modern Western Square Dancing  St. Lucy's Parish Hall Couples, Singles & Teens . No experience...

648 Thames Street (just south of Narragansett Ave), Newport RI 02840

The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is open for the 2026 Season, through October 26.&nbsp;&nbsp;Stop in today!
Public hours are 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, through the last Sunday in October (closed Monday–Wednesday).
Visitors to the Center will learn about Irish immigration to Newport 
County from the colonial era to the present, and about the many 
contributions made to our community by individuals of Irish descent.
Interpretive Center exhibits—including maps, models, photographs, and artifacts—are organized around several key aspects of life in the local Irish community.
Our newest exhibit, unveiled in 2025, is an interactive digital display titled “Tracing the Tides.” This experience allows visitors to delve more deeply into the lives of Newport’s Irish immigrants through a rich, multi-layered narrative, illustrated with historic photos and other images—many of which were not previously available to the public.
Visitor Information: •The Center is located on Thames Street, just south of Narragansett Ave. •Free parking is available on the street. •Admission is free for members of the Museum and by donation for others.&nbsp; • If research assistance is required, visitors are advised to make an appointment by writing <a href="mailto:NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com">NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com</a>
Note: Private visits outside of regular hours, including during the off-season, may be arranged with advance notice so we might secure a docent.&nbsp;To inquire, please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com" target="_blank">NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com</a> Celebrating 30 Years in 2026 The Museum of Newport Irish History, a volunteer-driven, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1996 and now boasts over 900 members. In addition to operating the Interpretive Center, the organization sponsors&nbsp;numerous educational, cultural, social, and fundraising events throughout the year, including the popular <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/lectures/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Annual Lecture Series</a>, which has just completed its 24th season. The organization also restored and maintains the <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/historic-cemetery-tours/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">historic Barney Street Cemetery</a> at the corner of Barney and Mt. Vernon Streets, steps from Washington Square. It is the final resting place of many of Newport’s earliest Irish residents. The cemetery was established to support Rhode Island’s first Roman Catholic parish (est. 1828), the forerunner of the current St. Mary’s Church at the corner of Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard. To learn more or to <a href="https://newportirishhistory.org/membership/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">join</a> the Museum, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://NewportIrishHistory.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">NewportIrishHistory.org</a>, stop by the Interpretive Center during public hours, or email us at:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com." target="_blank"> </a><a href="mailto:NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com." target="_blank">NewportIrishHistory@gmail.com.</a> (photo by Allan Millora)

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Join us for our fun fall grown-up book fair, Books &amp; Brews!
Hosted at Ragged Island Brewing Co. our third annual festive fall fundraiser will have local food trucks, raffle and book fair by Charter Books, who will be donating a portion of sales, to benefit the Women's Resource Center!&nbsp;
📅 Tuesday October 13, 2026 ⏰ 5:30pm-8:30pm 📍Ragged Island Brewing Co., 54 Bristol Ferry Rd Portsmouth, RI 💜 Every chapter tells a story, and you can help survivors write a new one 🎟️ Reserve your tickets today

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John Clarke Room In The Wyndham Hotel

Experience an elegant evening featuring Steven Palumbo in concert, starting with appetizers followed by a captivating musical performance. Tickets are $55 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Sen. John O. Pastore Cultural Travel Scholarships for Aquidneck Island high school students to visit Imperia, Italy.

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Celebrate autumn on Aquidneck Island with a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural celebration! The 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival returns to historic Touro Park in Newport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Hosted by the Japan-America Society of Southern New England, Inc. (JASNE), this open-air festival honors the long-standing Newport-Shimoda Sister City connection and local heritage dating back to Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s historic 1854 expedition.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
<ul>
 <li>Live Performances:
 Thunderous taiko drum sets and dynamic martial arts demonstrations throughout the day.</li>
 <li>History Tent: Explore fascinating maritime history and trade connections in partnership with the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Wareham Historical Society, and Five College Center for East Asian Studies.</li>
 <li>Youth Crafts Pavilion:
 Hands-on origami paper-folding, traditional brush calligraphy, kite-making, and a popular Kimono photo station.</li>
 <li>Cosplay Parade &amp; Contest:
 The 2nd Annual Cosplay Parade kicks off at 12:30 PM (assembly at 12:15 PM under the tent next to the Commodore Perry Statue). Costumed participants of all ages—and pets—are welcome!</li>
 <li>Food &amp; Artisan Market:
 Taste authentic Japanese-inspired street food from regional vendors and browse handcrafted items from local artisans.</li>
</ul>
EVENT DETAILS:
<ul>
 <li>Admission: FREE and open to the public</li>
 <li>Weather: Rain or shine</li>
 <li>Location: Touro Park, 5 Touro Park St W, Newport, RI</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jasne-janafa.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.jasne-janafa.org</a></li>
 <li>Facebook Event Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jasne.janafa</a></li>
</ul>
Supported in part through Discover Newport; Japan Foundation, New York; BankNewport; and the National Association of Japan-America Societies.
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