Newport Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Newport RI

16 August, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Looking for things to do this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in Newport. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Hot tip: If you want to see your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the 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. Here are a few events happening this week in the Newport area: Clean Ocean Access - Newport Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery34000559709769... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season 2-6pm When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 43 Muse Way What: Join us every Tuesday from 2-6pm (rain or shine) at The Sandywoods Venue, 43 muse way, Tiverton, RI 02878. Your Local Farmers Market. Vendor Line-up: Tuesday, August 17th, and 2021 Beth Bakes - Gluten Free and Vegan Crackers & Cookies Boys Town Book Nook Book Drive Buns Baker... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season 2-6pm (Meredith Brower) Yoga Class - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMâ��ď¸�Please note that Friday morning yoga has temporarily been cancelled until we find a new volunteer yoga instructor. If you would like to volunteer, and please contact Na... Learn More Open co work Tuesday at The Huddle When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: The Huddle RI What: Every Tuesday in August. Going a little crazy working from home? Come check out the new co work and creative space in downtown Newport and get out of the house for the day and enjoy connecting with other remote workers while you work. We have seating for up to 10, good wifi, a... Learn More FREE: Produce to the People @ Newport Heights When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: West Evans Street 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 Produce to the People: Newport Heights When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMProduce to the People (formerly â��Veggie Daysâ��), the MLK Community Centerâ��s free produce distribution program, is hitting the road for the summer! Every Tuesday fro... Learn More FREE: Grab & Go Lunch When: Tuesday, August 17th 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 somethin... Learn More MFP: Park Holm Senior Center, Newport When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ�... Learn More Friends Summer Book Sale - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Friends of the Newport Public Library will be holding their Summer Book Sale from Friday, August 13 through Monday, August 23. All books that are part of the sale will be $1.00.The sale w... Learn More Chess Club - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMLibrarian and chess enthusiast Sean Doherty leads the chess club at the library. For those just starting or the more advanced chess players. Meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month f... Learn More LivFit: Cooking & Nutrition Class When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Learn nutritious recipes and cooking techniques with MLK Community Center Registered Dietitian Kristin Niessink at LivFit from 5:00 p.m. to (approximately) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All participants will leave with a hearty, nutritious meal to take home and shar... Learn More FREE Lunch & Learn: Lunchtime Lecture Series (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Wednesday, August 18th 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 Writing Workshop - Newport Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMUpdate: Beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, all visitors to the Library are required to wear a mask. This follows the city of Newport's decision to reinstate the mask mandate in all city-owned... Learn More Annual Newport in Bloom Garden Award Ceremony When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: International Tennis Hall of Fame What: Come Join the Party! As we recognize and thank those who create and nurture colorful gardens throughout Newport Day: August 17 Time: 5:30m Place: Horseshoe Piazza, International Tennis Hall of FameComplimentary admission and appetizers. Open bar. Newport in Bloom Learn More Women in Business Event: Wine & Yoga After Hours When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMJoin us at Greenvale Vineyards for a yoga session among the vines led by Kate Ward of Innerlight Center for Yoga & Meditation followed by a Wine Tasting with Nancy Parker-Wilson... Learn More Music at the Fort - Fort Adams Trust When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Fort Adams Trust What: Event listing from Fort Adams Trust: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMMusic at the Fort Returns This Year!Featuring "The Ravers"August 18, 2021Save the Date – More Details to Come  Learn More FREE: Produce to the People @ the MLK When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Produce to the People (formerly "Veggie Days"), the MLK Community Center's free produce distribution program, is now year-round and hitting the road this summer! Stop by the MLK Community Center in Newport every Thursday from 10 am - 1 pm by with your reusable bags to receive ... Learn More Produce to the People: MLK - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMProduce to the People (formerly â��Veggie Daysâ��), the MLK Community Centerâ��s free produce distribution program, is now year-round and hitting the road this summer! ... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Thursday, August 19th 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 FREE: Grab & Go Lunch When: Thursday, August 19th 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 somethin... Learn More HIV/Hep C Testing: Free, Safe, Confidential (TWICE MONTHLY) When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: APRI presents free, safe, and confidential HIV / Hep C testing at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Newport, RI. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month12 pm to 2 pm To make an appointment:Call APRI at (401) 831-5522 or email [email protected] Dr. Martin... Learn More MFP: Donovan Manor/Edgar Court, Newport When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Thursday, August 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Centerâ... Learn More Business During Hours at Innovate Newport When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Join us at Innovate Newport for our monthly networking hour, Business During Hours! Let's meet outside in the front eating area for in person networking. Introduce yourself and yo... Learn More In-Person Wellness Art When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Hope Recovery Center of Newport County What: You'll create an original art piece! Learn More The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy- Blue Tech When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM This summer, 2021, Innovate Newport will host a program called "The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy." Each week starting July 8, IN will host an in-person event in ... Learn More Troop 3 - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery340005597097... Learn More LivFit: Cooking & Nutrition Class When: Thursday, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Learn nutritious recipes and cooking techniques with MLK Community Center Registered Dietitian Kristin Niessink at LivFit from 5:00 p.m. to (approximately) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All participants will leave with a hearty, nutritious meal to take home and shar... Learn More Last Day of Summer Camp - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Friday, August 20 (all day) Learn More SafeSitter: Babysitting Safety Course When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Parents: Has your child been begging you to let them babysit in their spare time? Have you been hesitant to give them the go-ahead? If this sounds like an argument you've had around your kitchen table, the MLK Community Center is proud to offer just the thing for your family. ... Learn More SafeSitter: Babysitting Safety Course When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PMParents: Has your child been begging you to let them babysit in their spare time? Have you been hesitant to give them the go-ahead? If this sounds like an argument you've ... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, August 20th 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 The Boston GreenFest 2021 Celebration! When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway What: Boston GreenFest is on a mission to inspire action and caring for each other and the planet. By bringing innovation, music, dance, sustainable products, electric vehicles, activities, food and ideas to the forefront, our event seeks to excite and educate our community. Boston ... Learn More 4th Annual Paddle for Access When: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00 a.m. Where: Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard What: The 4th annual Paddle for Access is a 3- or 6- mile paddle around Goat Island and Rose Island in Newport, RI to help us achieve our goal to preserve and protect public shoreline access. Sign up to participate or volunteer! We also are bringing back our 50 Day Virtual Paddle f... Learn More Virtual Paddle for Access 2021 When: Saturday, August 21st 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 Road to Independence Costumed Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: Riots and rebellions, enemies and allies! Learn about Newport's role in the American Revolution. 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 History at the Brick ... Learn More Rum and Revolution Walking Tour When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Museum of Newport History What: From the thriving colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling, learn about the changing role of alcohol in the community. Presented by a guide wearing authentic historical clothing. Tickets cost $15 per person, $10 for NHS members and activ... Learn More French in Newport Walking Tour When: Sunday, August 22nd 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 See all the local events posted by your neighbors, 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.