10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - January 31, 2020
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - January 31, 2020
This weekend’s events include the Winter Speaker Series featuring filmmaker Julie Mallozzi, the Newport Winter Foodies Stroll and much more.
To help you figure out which event to go to and when, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - January 31, 2020
January 31
Funda Fest: A Celebration Of Black Storytelling at Newport Art Museum
Stories inspire, foster empathy and understanding, encourage creativity, and connect us to the past and each other. Whether it comes in the form of a piece of art by a visual artist, is written, or narrated by a skilled orator, stories have the power to mesmerize, embolden, and move us.
In honor of the Martin Luther King holiday, and in partnership with the Newport Health Equity Zone, join in at the Museum for an epic evening of multigenerational storytelling featuring South African storyteller, freedom fighter, activist, playwright, and poet Gcina Mhlophe, special guest of the RI Black Storytellers
The event begins at 5 p.m.
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January 31
Plank Bar Fridays: Ben Freiert & Jeff Lewis at Newport Marriott Hotel
Enjoy live music in the Newport Marriott’s Plank Bar every Friday night! Extensive bourbon options are now on the menu, in addition to cocktails, food, beer and wine.
Ben has been making music for over two decades, starting with the trumpet in middle school. In college, he formed an original rock band, Twenty Grand, with his roommate and performed near their school and in New York City.
Currently based in Stonington, CT, Ben plays a mix of indie, folk, and alternative guitar and piano. This week, he is accompanied by Jeff Lewis on percussion and guitar.
The event begins at 6 p.m.
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January 31
Community Zumba Class at MLK Community Center
Every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., stop by the MLK Community Center for a free Zumba class.
This class is suitable for all ages and skill levels with variations available to suit the beginner to the expert.
The class begins at 10 a.m.
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February 1
Newport Winter Foodies Stroll
Cozy up this Winter and enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three of Newport's exquisite restaurants.
The progressive stroll will last several hours along Newport's Historic Thames Street and will encompass a total of .75 miles. Tours will run Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The event begins at 6 p.m.
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February 1
Gull Cove Beach Cleanup with Clean Ocean Access
Join Clean Ocean Access for a beach cleanup at Gull Cove in Portsmouth.
Gull Cove is located off of Route 24 North.
The event begins at 12 p.m.
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February 1
Winter Speaker Series Featuring Julie Mallozzi at Newport Art Museum
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Julie Mallozzi explores cultural identity, historical memory, and social justice issues through her thought-provoking films and transmedia work. She is drawn to personal stories of individuals “repurposing” cultural traditions to address contemporary social issues.
Join in as she takes us to China to uncover her family’s involvement in Chinese history, to Massachusetts to document Cambodian-American teens coming of age, and to a diverse group of Boston residents using indigenous restorative justice practices to heal from trauma.
The speaker series begins at 2 p.m.
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February 1
The Z Boys + Silks at Parlor Newport
The Z-Boys and The Silks unite for what is sure to be the hottest gig of the winter.
Come early to make sure you don't miss a single note of this epic night.
The show begins at 10 p.m.
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February 2
Bonnie's Bling at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
Made by Bonnie RI is doing an event at Newport Craft Brewery.
Perfectly timed before Valentine's day.
Attendees will have 3 options to make. 1. Personalized flask $30 2. Personalized bottle opener $25. 3. Personalized bracelet $25
The event begins at 4 p.m.
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February 2
Ice Skating at Gurney's Newport Resort
Lace-up the skates and head over to Gurney's Newport Resort for some Sunday skating.
The rink is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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PHOTO: Sheelan Bertrand/ Gurney's
February 2
Oscar Shorts 2020 - Live Action at Jane Pickens Theater
For the 15th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films.
With all three categories offered. this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts.
The Academy Awards take place Sunday, February 9.
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