This Weekend's Upcoming Newport Area Events

Newport RI

13 May, 2021

3:55 PM

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Looking for things to do in the Newport area? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Patch Community Calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the Newport community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Historic Preservation subject of Touro Foundation Presentation When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event via Zoom What: Thompson M. Mayes of the National Trust for Historic Preservation will discuss his book, Why Old Places Matter: How Historic Places Affect Our Identity and Well-Being, on Thursday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. The talk, with a panel discussion to follow, is the second presen... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds Reopen for History Presentations in ParkWhen: Friday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and and enjoy history presentations in the park. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18th century America and why it stands as a symbol of relig... Learn More Featured Event: Estate/Garage Sale When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 55 Wamsutta Lane What: Massive sale including tent camping equipment including portable kitchen, fishing gear, books, furniture, canoe, bikes, old games, original and print artwork, old RI license plates, kitchen accessories, by the box items, and yard equipment and whatever we and the neighbors can fin... Learn More Birds & Breakfast When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Norman Bird Sanctuary What: Join Norman Bird Sanctuary for the 38th annual Birds & Breakfast with two opportunities in May and June to celebrate the arrival of spring. Gather your flock and join us for breakfast, bird walks, crafts for kids, live music, and a plant sale! Savor a delicious seasonal br... Learn More French in 18th Century Newport Walking Tour When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Explore the heart of 18th century Newport and discuss the year-long period when roughly 12,000 French soldiers and sailors lived alongside Newport citizens during the American Revolution. Learn how the French contribution to the Revolutionary War was vital to the success of Am... Learn More Plike Newport When: Sunday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. What: Join us for Plike Newport! PLIKE! verb [plīk], pliked, plik·ingTo pick up litter while biking. How it works: This event begins & ends at Bike Newport HQ.Gather at Bike Newport HQ between 10-11am, collect cleanup tools, enjoy local treats, register for prizes.Bike around t... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds Reopen for History Presentations in Park When: Sunday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18th century America and why it stands as a symbol of relig... Learn More Newport's British Occupation Walking Tour When: Sunday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: In 1777 as the Revolutionary War officially began, 7,000 British and Hessian soldiers invaded Newport creating an occupation that lasted for nearly 3 years. Join an expert tour guide wearing an authentic 18th century British military uniform and explore the sites and stories o... Learn More Jewish Shavuos davening When: Sunday, May 16th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Newport Wharf What: Tented davening for shavuos (shachris, mincha and maariv)call for info 401-497-0141We have committed minyan and torah Learn More FREE: Lunch & Learn Lecture Series (RECURRING) When: Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Lunch & Learn, the MLK Community Center's twice-monthly lunchtime lecture series for older adults, has returned to in-person programming! Masks & social distancing required. **May 18th's Lunch & Learn will feature someone from the Rhode Island Center for Healthy Ag... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theNewport Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.