10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - January 24, 2020

January 24

Clean Ocean Access Winter Party at The Parlour in Newport 

This winter, raise a glass to ocean health.

Join in for a great night of live music, drinks, and dancing at the Parlor Bar & Kitchen on Friday.

Your admission ticket includes one free Newport Craft beer, a great night of live music and entertainment, free pool, a photo booth, and $4 Newport Craft beers. 

The party begins at 7 p.m. 

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January 24

World Premiere Band at Newport Blues Cafe 

Kick the weekend off with World Premier Band at the Newport Blues Cafe on Friday night.

The concert begins at 10 p.m.

January 25

Beginner's Yoga Workshops With Rev Shelley Dungan at The Sacred Center in Portsmouth

This will be a relaxed and fun interactive class between the students and the instructor. Come with your questions!

Shelley will help you get familiar with the common terminology used, what to expect at a typical yoga class, learn a little bit about the roots of modern yoga and the benefits of consistent intentional practice.

The event begins at 10:30 a.m. 

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January 25

Aquidneck Growers Market at Easton’s Beach Rotunda

Head to Easton’s Beach Rotunda (Ground Level) on Saturday mornings to get in all your local shopping. 

The event begins at 9 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Discover Newport

January 25

Grow: Small Talks - Victories at Creative Communities Collaborative

This month's GROW: Small Talks is focused on "victories."

All of the presenters will talk about their experience in their own victories and how it can help others. 

Talks begin at 1 p.m. 

The event is FREE. 

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January 25

Winter Rarities Ecotour at Norman Bird Sanctuary

Hop into the NBS van for a day trip that hits several birding hot spots throughout the region. Coastal New England is known for large number of rare birds visiting in the winter months.

The itinerary is planned to coincide with current sightings reports, so participants have the best chance of spotting rare winter migrants.

The event begins at 6:30 a.m.

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PHOTO: Discover Newport 

January 26

Fore the Ladies at Newport Indoor Golf 

Participants will warm up with some drinks and instruction from PGA professionals who are ready to help you learn and hone in your golf game.

Later, you can shop for your next golf round with pop up shops from women's golf apparel brands and take home some prizes.

Don’t have golf clubs? No problem, there will be sets on hand for you to try. Don't worry, there will be some vino to warm up before trying out the game.

The event begins at 4 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Discover Newport 

January 26

2020 Winter Foreign Film Series: Capernaum at Jamestown Philomenian Library

Capernaum is a Lebanese drama directed by Nadine Labaki, released in 2018.

A streetwise 12-year-old boy named Zain flees his negligent parents after committing a violent crime. He is sentenced to five years in prison and sues his parents in protest for the life they have given him.

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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January 26

Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle at Jane Pickens Theater

The Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema season kicks off the new year with a newly refreshed version of an icon of ballet, GISELLE, captured live via satellite on Sunday. 

The production stars prima ballerina Olga Smirnova in the eponymous role. 

Showtime is set for 1 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Jane Pickens Theater 

January 26

Taking a Stand Does Not Mean Standing Still at Channing Memorial Church

Long-time community leader and activist Rodney Davis will address the issue of "taking a stand" with his sermon.

His talk will address some of the challenges that we face and how we can be courageous in these critical times. 

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Channing Memorial Church