Newport: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Newport RI

06 September, 2021

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NEWPORT, RI — Curious about what to do in the Newport area? Your Newport Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. 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 and near Newport: "Take and Make" Crafts - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PMEvery week we will have a new craft project you can take home and make. We'll give you a bag filled with all the supplies you will need, instructions for how to make your craft and/or a pict... Learn More Life Sized Games - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 5 - 12Stop by to play some life-sized games, including Connect 4, Jenga, playing cards, and checkers.This program will take place outdoors. In case of inclement weather, and this program ... Learn More MFP: Oxbow Farms, Middletown. SPONSORED BY: KindWorks When: Tuesday, September 7th 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, September 7 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PMCanâ��t make it to the MLK Community Centerâ��s on-site food pantry? Visit our mobile food pantry, and at rotating locations throughout the month. The MLK Community Center... Learn More Chess Club - Newport Public Library When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 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... Learn More TEENS: Treat Yo' Self Tuesday, Jewelry Making When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMDo your earlobes feel exposed? Can't bear looking at your bare wrists? Need a way to up a naked neck? Swing by the YA Area and create your own wearables! Make them for yourself. Make them as... Learn More Lunch & Learn - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Wednesday, September 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Wednesday, September 8 (all day)Lunch & Learn, the MLK's twice-monthly lunchtime lecture series for older adults, has returned to in-person programming! Masks & social distancing required. At this FREE ev... Learn More An Introduction to DNA Testing for Genealogy Online When: Wednesday, September 8th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin DNA expert Diahan Southard for an introduction genetic genealogy: "Three DNA Tests = Three Times the Fun"Three kinds of DNA tests, five testing companies, and many different outcomes.... Learn More Newport Historic Cemetery Advisory Commission When: Wednesday, September 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery340005597... Learn More Fiber Therapy - Newport Public Library When: Wednesday, September 8th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Wednesday, September 8 from 4:30 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=jQuery340005597... Learn More Retail & Hospitality Industry Resource meeting When: Thursday, September 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, September 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AMThe Chamber's Retail & Hospitality community meets regularly to discuss upcoming events and pertinent industry news.  Agenda and Zoom link to come after registration. At t... Learn More Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Thursday, September 9th 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 one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18... Learn More Office Hours: Chamber Job Bank & Career Specialist When: Thursday, September 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport County Chamber-Commerce What: Event listing from Newport County Chamber-Commerce: Thursday, September 9 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Each month, Career Specialist Sarah Burke, working for the Greater Newport Chamber in partnership with EBCAP, will have a conversation with experts in the local community ... Learn More Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour When: Thursday, September 9th 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 Friends Board Meeting - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMhttps://newportlibraryri.libcal.com/ajax/calendar/monthly?c=9206,9165&date=2020-04-02&monthly=true&audience=undefined&cats=&camps=undefined&callback=jQuery3400055970... Learn More TEENS: TBA with Miss Christina - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMIf you want to know what Miss Christina is up to, then you've got to show up!No registration required. Learn More Thursday Evening Book Group - Newport Public Library When: Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin our newest book group! We will be reading dystopian fiction on the second Thursday of the month. Registration with a valid email address is required. This meeting will be held in-perso... Learn More 1 month until Newport Marathon - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Friday, September 10th 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, September 10 (all day) Learn More TEENS: First Chapter Friday - Newport Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, September 10 (all day)TEENS: First Chapter Friday OnlineFirst Chapter Friday is exactly what it sounds like. The 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month teen librarians, Ms. Becky and Miss Christina, give listeners a sneak-peek int... Learn More Yoga Class - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center When: Friday, September 10th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center What: Event listing from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center: Friday, September 10 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Friday morning yoga class returns to the MLK Friday mornings at 8:30 AM. Presented in partnership with Newport Community Yoga & Pilates, this free all-levels yoga ... Learn More Golden to Gilded Walking Tour When: Friday, September 10th at 9:00 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 Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Friday, September 10th 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 one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings of 18... Learn More A is for Art - Newport Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMAges 2 - 5 years oldOne Friday per month enjoy A is for Art where children and a caregiver explore art through different media!September's Project: Dot ArtThis program will take place in t... Learn More Film Series: Award-Winning Musicals - Newport Public Library When: Friday, September 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Newport Public Library What: Event listing from Newport Public Library: Friday, September 10 from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PMSingin In The Rain' (1952). A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.Rating: GFree and open to the public. Registration is not required. Learn More Featured Event: Fernwood Artisan Festival When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 60 Fernwood Dr What: An excellent collaboration of artisans and craftsmanship in the 3rd Fernwood Artisan Festival. Learn More Featured Event: Fernwood Artisan Festival (Stacey Forbes) Featured Event: Huge ESTATE and MOVING SALE When: Saturday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 19 President Dr What: Huge Estate and Moving Sale:  Most contents of Home Must GO! Couches, End Tables, Area Rugs, Multiply Dresser's, Book shelves, Kayaks, Lawn and Garden tools and equipment, Kitchen appliances.  Too much to list.  Rain Date Sunday September 12Th at 9:00 AM.   Learn More The French in 1780 Newport (featuring a replica of George Washington's tent) When: Saturday, September 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The Newport Historical Society will host dozens of costumed living historians to portray scenarios that illustrate what life was like during this turning point in history. Programming will take place at three NHS's properties: the Colony House, located at the top of Washington... Learn More The French in 1780 Newport: A Newport Historical Society History Space Event When: Saturday, September 11th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Newport Historical Society What: Event listing from Newport Historical Society: Saturday, September 11 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PMIn July 1780, thousands of French troops arrived in Newport, RI and began an occupation that lasted nearly a year. This alliance played a crucial role in helping Americans win the War... Learn More French in Newport Walking Tour When: Saturday, September 11th 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 Touro Synagogue Grounds & Visitors Center Open for award-winning History Tours When: Sunday, September 12th 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 Road to Independence Walking Tour When: Sunday, September 12th 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 The French in 1780 Newport (featuring a replica of George Washington's tent) When: Sunday, September 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Old Colony House What: The Newport Historical Society will host dozens of costumed living historians to portray scenarios that illustrate what life was like during this turning point in history. Programming will take place at three NHS's properties: the Colony House, located at the top of Washington... Learn More See more 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.