Newport Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Newport RI

15 July, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Want for a family outing? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week in and around Newport. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Newport: Featured Event: Gallery Chat with artist Kate Blacklock When: Thursday, July 15th at 4:30 p.m. Where: GALLERY at FOUR What: Tiverton Four Corners' Gallery at Four welcomes artist and academic Kate Blacklock for an informal gallery talk at 4:30.  Kate will discuss SHELTERING, her latest series of oil and wax paintings currently  on view as part of the gallery's new exhibition UNITY•HARMONY*VARIETY, ... Learn More Featured Event: Gallery Chat with artist Kate Blacklock (Chas Hickey) OPEN HOUSE in the Art Studios on the 2nd floor. When: Thursday, July 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Newport Congregational Church What: Come and see what we have been up to! Paintings, fiber art, prints, sculptures, mandala stones, and rare books and more.  Help support local art and culture.  Free event. Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, July 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM EDT - Online Webinar FREE Estate Planning and Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to R... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (Bill Wilson) FREE Community Yoga Class (WEEKLY) When: Friday, July 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Stop by the MLK Community Center for free community yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Lynette Dow. This class will be held on Tuesday mornings at 8 am, and starting in May, on Friday mornings at 8 am as well! This class is suitable for all ages and skill levels; b... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for History Tours When: Friday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Creative Survival Walking Tour When: Friday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Discover the early history of Newport's people of color, enslaved and free. Explore the places where enslaved people lived and labored, along with locations where free African Americans built their enterprises and supported a new local industry. Tickets cost $15 per person, $1... Learn More Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Friday, July 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is now open for the 2021 Season. Initial seasonal hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., through Sunday, October 31. Updates to the schedule in the weeks ahead may be found at http://newpor... Learn More Featured Event: Holy Ghost Church Giant Yard Sale - Kitchen Open! When: Saturday, July 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 316 Judson Street What: Giant Yard sale on Saturday  8 am until 4 pm.  Books, CDs, housewares, linens, furniture, antiques, dishes, toys, framed art, decorations .... many treasures ... something for everyone!  Kitchen open all day: hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches and soft drinks. Learn More Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. What: In celebration of our ongoing work to protect and preserve shoreline access, we are hosting the 2nd Annual Virtual Paddle for Access. This event will run from July 2nd to August 21st. Participate in our 50 day challenge to visit our local rights-of-way! There are multiple chal... Learn More 18th Century French Fashions: A Living History Event When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The French have long been known for their fashionable clothing, and the 18th century is no exception. Join living historians as they demonstrate 18th century fashions that are traditionally French such as the "Belle Poule", a lady's hairstyle topped by a reproduction tall ship... Learn More French in Newport Walking Tour When: Saturday, July 17th 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 Colony House Open to Public When: Saturday, July 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The Colony House will be open from 10:00-3:00, donations appreciated. Learn More Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Saturday, July 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is now open for the 2021 Season. Initial seasonal hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., through Sunday, October 31. Updates to the schedule in the weeks ahead may be found at http://newpor... Learn More Rocket Launch! When: Sunday, July 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 55 Peckham Farm Rd What: Come join us for a "BLAST" of fun and excitement at the Rhode Island Model Rocketry Association (RIMRA) club launch at Peckham Farm at the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston! Spectator are welcome to watch for free! We will try to launch on the second Saturday of each mo... Learn More Coggeshall Burial site Open House When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Coggeshall Avenue What: The Newport Cemetery Commission invites you for free, open house at the Coggeshall Burial Ground. This site exemplifies a wealthy, family burial site that started in the 17th century. Gravestones include the oldest marked death date in the state and prominent individuals incl... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for History Tours When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Sunday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Hear stories of entrepreneurship, African American heritage and religious diversity during Newport's colonial period. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum of Newport ... Learn More Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Sunday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is now open for the 2021 Season. Initial seasonal hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., through Sunday, October 31. Updates to the schedule in the weeks ahead may be found at http://newpor... Learn More Featured Event: John Tomlinson Soccer-Striker Camp When: Monday, July 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Gardner Seveney Sports Complex What: Gardner Seveney ComplexPortsmouth, RI July 19-22, 20219 am – 12 pmBoys and Girls ages 6-16$150 ($10 discount for siblings) Do you love scoring goals? Striker Camp will focus on the skills needed to shoot and score goals. Campers will challenge themselves with: Scoring and fin... Learn More Featured Event: John Tomlinson Soccer-Striker Camp (John Tomlinson) Sabores Latinos: Clase de cocina y nutrición impartida en Español When: Monday, July 19th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Explorá los sabores del Mundo Latino a través de nueva clase ogratuita en el Centro MLK todos los lunes. Dos clases, impartidas en español:- Sabores latinos con Yoli, donde los participantes aprenderán a preparar platos de todo el Mundo Latino- Sabores latinos con Chef Carmen ... Learn More FREE Zumba Fitness Class (WEEKLY) When: Monday, July 19th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Zumba fitness class meets at the MLK Community Center Monday mornings at 8:30 a.m.  This class is free of cost to anyone in the Newport County community. Class suitable for all ages and skill levels and all are welcome to attend, but RSVP is required.  Participants are now abl... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for History Tours When: Monday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and enjoy history presentations in the park. Explore two floors of interactive exhibits at the Loeb Visitors Center. Learn why Touro Synagogue is considered to be one of the most architecturally distinguishe... Learn More Rogues & Scoundrels Walking Tour When: Monday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: See where scoundrels lived, pirates profited and criminals were punished. Find out why this colony was known as "Rogue's Island." Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and active duty/retired military and $5 for children ages 5-12. Tour departs outside of the Museum... Learn More FREE Produce to the People @ Newport Heights (WEEKLY) When: Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Florence Gray Center What: Produce to the People (formerly "Veggie Days"), the MLK Community Center's free produce distribution program, is hitting the road for the summer!  Every Tuesday from 10 am – 1 pm (or while supplies last), Produce to the People will be set up in the Newport Heights area, on W E... Learn More FREE Grab & Go Lunch (TWICE WEEKLY) When: Tuesday, July 20th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Stop by the MLK Community Center in Newport every Tuesday & Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm for a delicious, free grab & go lunch! This program is so generously sponsored by our friends at Blount Fine Foods. Menu selection varies from day-to-day, but there is something ... Learn More FREE Lunch & Learn: Lunchtime Lecture Series (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Tuesday, July 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Lunch & Learn is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center's twice-monthly lunchtime lecture series for older adults. At this FREE event, registered seniors can enjoy a hearty, socially-distant meal and a fun activity or relevant presentation every first & third ... Learn More IMC Newport Dance Festival When: Tuesday, July 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Great Friends Meeting House What: 6 Nights of Live Dance***7 Guest Companies***Outdoor Performance Stage***Unique performances from around the globe to Newport! Island Moving Company presents Newport Dance Festival July 20-25, 2021 on an outdoor stage at Great Friends Meeting House in Newport, RI. Each evening... Learn More FREE Toning in '21 Fitness Class (WEEKLY) When: Wednesday, July 21st at 8:30 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Toning in '21 with Debra meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the MLK Community Center! This class is free of cost to anyone in the Newport County community. This full-body workout aims to improve balance, bone health, flexibility, and strength of participants in a safe, welc... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Newport 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.