10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 1

July 1

July 4th Weekend Kickoff Clambake 

Start July 4th weekend off right with a clambake at Fort Adams. 

The clambake will host consist of New England food favorites as well as an open bar with Newport Storm Beer, plus games and music. 

The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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July 1

Happy Hour at Pearl Bar 

Pearl Bar in Duris Studios is hosting Happy Hour starting at 5 p.m. and going to 8 p.m. 

Learn about different types of pearls and create your own custom strand while you relax with a drink. 

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July 1

Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players 

Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB. 

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July 1

Start at the top - 1/2 price Raw Bar at Hotel Viking 

The title says it all, 1/2 price raw bar at the Hotel Viking every Friday until September from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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July 2

"Seascapes and Herd of Elephants" Opening Reception at DeBlois Gallery 

Opening reception for the new exhibition: Seascapes and Herd of Elephants" featuring paintings by Tom Martinelli and scuptures by Rodie Siegler.

Admission is Free. 

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July 2

Yoga on the Rooftop at the Vanderbilt Grace 

Relax on the roof at the Vanderbilt Grace and do some yoga. 

Sessions go from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and cost $15 to attend. 

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July 2

Our Kind of Traitor at Jane Pickens Theater 

A couple find themselves lured into a Russian oligarch's plans to defect are soon positioned between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service, neither of whom they can trust.

The movie starts Ewan McGregor and shows recur daily. 

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July 4

21 Gun Salute 

The 21 gun salute will take place at noon at Washington Square and is FREE to attend. 

The 21 guns will come in the form of cannons cast in Paul Revere's foundry. 

July 4

Newport 4th of July Fireworks 

Newport Harbor will put on a firework display that you don't want to miss on Independence Day. 

The firework display will start at 9:15 p.m. 

July 4

4th of July Fireworks Sail at Newport Harbor

Enjoy a sunset sail through Newport Harbor followed by a spectacular fireworks display from the best view in town, aboard Schooner Aurora. BYOB.

The event goes from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

You don't want to miss out on this experience. 

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