Newport Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Newport RI

19 August, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Curious about what to do in the Newport area this weekend? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Newport. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get 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 throughout Newport: 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, and 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 and 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 Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, August 20th 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: 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 Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Friday, August 20th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames St, 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. All visitors are asked to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated. Visitors to the Cente... 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 Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames St, 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. All visitors are asked to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated. Visitors to the Cente... 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 Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Sunday, August 22nd 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 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 Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center Welcomes You When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: 648 Thames St, 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. All visitors are asked to wear a mask if they are not vaccinated. Visitors to the Cente... Learn More Bike Newport Full Moon Ride When: Sunday, August 22nd at 7:00 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 - white ... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 52 Spring St 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 and Scoundrels Walking Tour When: Monday, August 23rd 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 Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00 p.m. Where: 43 Muse Way What: Connecting the community to FRESH & LOCAL produce, agriculture, seafood, makers, music and artists. A Local Farmers Market located at the Sandywoods venue. Rain or shine, inside the main community Hall or outside on the lawn. Tuesdays, 2-6pm (rain or shine). Location: Sand... Learn More Featured Event: Tiverton Farmers Market - Summer Season (Meredith Brower) FREE: Produce to the People @ Newport Heights When: Tuesday, August 24th 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 Tuesday Tips: Genealogy Resources Online When: Tuesday, August 24th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us on Zoom to discover all the resources available at your Library! These live events will be offered on select Tuesdays and topics will vary.Today's topic: Genealogy resources. Librarian... 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.