Things to Do This Weekend in Newport

What's going on in Newport this weekend? A whole heck of a lot, from the looks of it.

Let's start at the St. George's School Ice Center, which will be filled to the brim this weekend with the best the antiques world has to offer. In its fourth year, the Newport Antiques Show brings the nation's leading antique dealers together for a good local cause. All ticket proceeds go to the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County. It all kicks off with a preview party Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., followed by 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours on Sunday. Fore more information, go here.

"Fluffy" Fun

Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, Gabriel Iglesias is known for making fun of his gut. The 33-year-old comedian will close out the Newport Comedy Series on Saturday with his high-octane mix of storytelling, sound effects, parodies and more. His new special "I'm Not Fat ... I'm Fluffy" premiered on Comedy Central in November 2009. The show, which is clean fun for all ages, begins at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Newport Yachting Center. Tickets are $37. For more details, go here.

We Jammin', Mon

The Nantucket Nectar Sunset Music Series wraps up Saturday with a night of good vibes and smooth dancing by the water. The Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival will feature none other than Bob Marley's original backing band, The Original Wailers, along with progressive roots-reggae act John Brown's Body. A few other acts start the day off at 12:30 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center. Tickets are $30, or $45 for reserved seating. For more details, go here.

Luau It Up

Cold beer for a good cause? Sounds great to us. Saturday marks the 12th Annual Newport Storm Luau, presented by Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. Featuring live music, polynesian dancers, Hawaiian food, Newport storm beer and Thomas Tew rum drinks, proceeds from this fun 4:30 to 10 p.m. event go to benefit the Fort Adams Trust. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. 21+. For more info, go here.

Bringing Film Back Home

Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival returns to Newport this weekend with several short films and one full screening of "Behind the Hedgegrow: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society." That film explores the life of Slocum, a descendant of the Browns (as in Brown University) and a friend to all of the 20th century Newport (and New York and Philadelphia) elite. She's often considered one of the last grande dames. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Saturday at Salve Regina University's Bazarsky Auditorium in the O'Hare Academic Center. Tickets are $30. The series of short films start at 4 p.m. at the Opera House. Admission is $10. For more information, go here.

The "Boys of Summer"

Our local Lady Who Paints, Rosemary Kavanagh O'Carroll, debuts her new exhibit that brings Newport summer baseball to life on canvas. O'Carroll spent the summer photographing and sketching all things baseball, spending some time with her easel inside the owners' box at Cardines Field during Sunset League and Gulls games. The grand opening of "Boys of Summer" will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at O'Carroll's gallery, located at 9A Bridge Street. For more information, go here.

Spend Sunday with High Society

Fitzgerald wrote the novel. Francis Ford Coppola made the film adaptation. Take a step back in time Sunday and indulge in the lifestyle of the 1920s rich. The Jane Pickens Theater is screening "The Great Gatsby" at 11 a.m. Sunday. The 1974 movie features Robert Redford and Mia Farrow and was filmed partially in our town's very own Rosecliff mansion. For more details, go here.

Walk for the Children

Spend your Sunday walking along the Cliff Walk to benefit children with cancer and special needs. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation's 9th Annual Walk for the Children begins at 2:30 p.m. and will feature a kids fun booth, refreshments, dance performances and more. The event starts and finishes at Salve's Rodgers Recreation Center, located at 100 Ocre Point Avenue. For more information and to register, go here.