10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 23, 2019

August 23

Gentle Community Yoga on Third Beach

Join in for a full summer of Beachside Yoga at Third Beach.

Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring water, as well as, a hat.

No yoga mat is necessary, just a beach blanket or large sheet.

The event begins at 7 a.m.

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August 23

Local Forcast at Jamestown Arts Center

Pop-up Exhibition featuring select Jamestown Artists and Team JAC. 

Exhibiting Artists:

• Jillian Barber
• Lisa Barsumian
• Roger Birn
• Eliza Boyer
• Jennifer and David Clancy
• Elizabeth Congdon
• Peter Diepenbrock
• Daniel Forester
• Joan Hall
• Dianne Harrison
• Peter Marcus
• Georgia Marsh
• Susan Matthews
• Elaine Porter
• Rene Stawicki
• Onne van der Wal
• Jane McNally Wright
• Josy Wright

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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August 23

Maximum Temperature Exhibit at Imago Foundation for the Arts

Mary Dondero will present recent large-scale drawings that “reflect her concerns with our experiences of climate change.” The drawings are expressive, imbued with a rich array of marks and colors. 

Tracey J. Maroni draws inspiration from nature. Her artwork is an “investigation and exploration” of the “patterns and cycles” of the natural world and “how [it] sustains us.” Maroni’s preferred medium is painting because of its “intriguing richness and fluidity,” and that the works can be “shaped and changed instantaneously.”

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PHOTO: Imago Foundation for the Arts

August 24

Heritage Fire Newport at Gurney’s

Heritage Fire Newport is a decadent food and wine event featuring fire-kissed meat roasted en plein air by 20+ top chefs. Inspired by global grilling traditions, chefs build their own fires and roast everything from whole lamb, pigs and ducks, dry-aged beef to foie gras, sturgeon, clams, and heirloom vegetables in a beautiful oceanfront setting.

The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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August 24

Salute To Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show at Naval Station Newport Dewey Field

Salute the end of summer with a free concert and fireworks show on Saturday at Dewey Field.

The bands included are “Changes in Latitude,” “The Naticks” and more.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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PHOTO: Littlestar19/Flickr Commons

August 24

Newport International Polo Series 

Witness the excitement of one of the fastest ball sports in the world, played at thoroughbred racing speed when Team USA/Newport takes on challengers from around the world and major U.S. Cities in the Newport International Polo Series. 

Bring a picnic & blanket to spread on the lawn or reserve centerfield Pavilion seats.  Entering its 28th season, audiences of several thousand attend the weekly contests, one of Newport’s most popular summer attractions, a Gilded Age tradition, open to the public.

The match begins at 5 p.m. 

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August 24

Common Burying Ground Guided Tour at Newport Common Burying Ground

Saturday is the final tour of the summer so don't miss out. 

The focus of the tour will be stones carved in the 1700s, many from the Stevens shop. A highlight of the visit will be God's Little Acre, the largest collections of gravestones for people of African heritage in Colonial New England.

The recent work of the city in conserving these important historic artifacts will also be shared. 

Tours begin at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Common Burying Ground 

August 25

Inaugural Vine Dinner: Dine Amongst The Vines at Newport Vineyards

Dine amongst the vines while Executive Chef Andy Teixeira and his culinary team cook over an open fire, a mix of plated and family-style courses, all made from scratch al fresco.

The dinner goes from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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August 25

NIMfest - Sunday Gazebo Concerts at King Park Beach

Sunday is the final concert of the summer at King Park Beach.

The concert features blues band Cee Cee & The Riders and 50s-70s duo The Kane Brothers. 

The music goes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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August 25

Industry Night at Top of Newport 

Join in every Sunday and receive your first specialty cocktail or beer on us with the purchase of any entrée.

Don't forget to tell your server where you work to partake in this offer.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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