Newport Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Newport RI

22 July, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Wondering what there is to do in the Newport area? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Newport. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a board game night, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Newport: IMC Newport Dance Festival When: Thursday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Great Friends Meeting House What: 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 performance will feature a unique lineup of dances drawn on the talent, artistry, and unique styles of the festival's five vis... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for History Tours When: Friday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St, Newport, RI, and 02840 What: Visit the grounds of Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site, and 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: Friday, July 23rd 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, and $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 Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Friday, July 23rd 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: Friday, July 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is open for the 2021 Season. 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://newportirishhistory.... Learn More Bike Newport Full Moon Ride When: Friday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Where: 20 Sunset Boulevard What: Join Bike Newport for this monthly moonlit adventure along the coastline under the stars. - Registration is required & free. Sign up HERE. - Meet at the Big Blue Bike Barn - 20 Sunset Blvd, Newport. - Bring your bike, helmet, water bottle, snack, lock, and lights - whit... Learn More Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, July 24th at 7:00 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 Colony House Open to Public When: Saturday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The Colony House will be open from 10:00-3:00, donations appreciated. Learn More Stamp Act Walking Tour When: Saturday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: In August 1765, a group of Newporters organized a riot that turned leading citizens against each other and set Rhode Island on a path to rebellion against Great Britain. This tour explores what happened on those fateful summer days and offers a glimpse into life in colonial Ne... Learn More Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Saturday, July 24th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is open for the 2021 Season. 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://newportirishhistory.... Learn More IMC Newport Dance Festival When: Saturday, July 24th 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 Kingston Chamber Music Festival Concert #1 "Once Upon a Time" When: Saturday, July 24th at 7:30 p.m. Where: 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881 What: CONTACT: Pam Allen Hunter, [email protected] KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 33rd SEASON Artistic Director Natalie Zhu plans a hybrid festival, with in-person and online concerts KINGSTON, RI -- The Kingston Chamber Music Festival will celebrate it... Learn More Braman cemetery tour When: Sunday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Braman Cemetery What: The Newport Cemetery Commission invites you for free, guided of the Braman cemetery. The tour highlights some of the people and communities that enhanced 20th century Newport. Their stories are reflective of the American experience during a remarkable century. Reservations... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for History Tours When: Sunday, July 25th 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 Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Sunday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From Newport's colonial Golden Age to Gilded Age summer colony, discover the transformation of the city and its people. 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 Newpor... Learn More Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Sunday, July 25th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 02840 What: The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center is open for the 2021 Season. 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://newportirishhistory.... Learn More "Treasures of Sephardic Song" - a Free, Virtual Concert When: Sunday, July 25th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event via Zoom What: Touro Synagogue Foundation, in association with Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, will present a free, virtual concert of Sephardic music by Gerard Edery, to be streamed live on Sunday, July 25 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. "Treasures of Sephardic Song" is the third in th... Learn More Kingston Chamber Music Festival Concert #2 "Celebrating Women" When: Sunday, July 25th at 4:00 p.m. Where: 105 Upper College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881 What: CONTACT: Pam Allen Hunter, [email protected] KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 33rd SEASON Artistic Director Natalie Zhu plans a hybrid festival, with in-person and online concerts KINGSTON, RI -- The Kingston Chamber Music Festival will celebrate it... Learn More FREE Zumba Fitness Class (WEEKLY) When: Monday, July 26th 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 26th 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 26th 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 Sabores Latinos: Clase de cocina y nutrición impartida en Español When: Monday, July 26th at 5:00 p.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 Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Summer Season - 2-6pm When: Tuesday, July 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 43 Muse Way What: Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Summer SeasonTuesday, July 27th, 2-6pm. Rain or Shine. Vendor Line-up: Beth Bakes - Gluten Free and Vegan Crackers & Cookies Brianna's Succulents & Arrangements Buns Bakery - Babkas, Challahs Rugelachs, Tarts & Burekas Coastal Greens - Mi... Learn More Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Summer Season - 2-6pm (Meredith Brower) FREE Produce to the People (WEEKLY) When: Tuesday, July 27th at 10:00 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 Toning in '21 Fitness Class (WEEKLY) When: Wednesday, July 28th 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.