10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 19, 2019

July 19

Artists Ball at Newport Art Museum 

The Newport Art Museum will host its annual summer fundraiser, the Artists’ Ball, a tradition that dates back to 1927.

One of the most highly anticipated and lively cultural events of Newport’s summer season, the Art Museum’s festive Artists’ Ball attracts cultural and civic leaders, artists, collectors, supporters, and art-world notables. 

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Art Museum

July 19

Newport Gulls vs Vermont at Cardines Field 

The Newport Gulls are back at Cardines Field on Friday night when they host Vermont. 

First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Nick Lima/Wikipedia 

July 20

175th Anniversary Regatta at Newport Harbor

To celebrate the 175th anniversary of its founding in 1844, the New York Yacht Club will host a week-long regatta at Harbour Court. 

Participation will be limited to members of the New York Yacht Club and the four invited yacht clubs (Royal Thames Yacht Club, Royal Yacht Squadron, St. Francis Yacht Club and Yacht Club Costa Smeralda) and the U.S. service academies entering yachts with an LOA of 30 feet or greater (IRC/ORC or equivalent as well as classics).

Racing will take place on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. 

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PHOTO: Sail Newport

July 20

Broadway Star Megan Hilty at The Breakers for Newport Music Festival 

Megan Hilty, star of NBC’s Smash and Broadway’s Wicked and Annie Get Your Gun, will appear on the stage of The Breakers on Saturday, July 20 at 8:00 pm.

Hilty was recently featured in "Live From Lincoln Center Presents Stars in Concert", which aired on PBS on May 24.

She has guest-starred on Bones, The Closer, Project Runway, and The Good Wife and also co-starred in the feature film "Rules Don’t Apply" from director Warren Beatty.

Hear her sing excerpts from her starring roles in Wicked, Annie Get Your Gun, and 9 - 5 - The Musical, plus other favorite hits!

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July 20

Newport International Polo Series at Newport Polo Grounds

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. 

Matches every Saturday, June through September at 5 p.m. and 4 p.m. in September. 

Bring a picnic & blanket to spread on the lawn or reserve centerfield Pavilion seats. 

The event begins at 5 p.m. 

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July 20

Craft Brew Races at Fort Adams

A fun walk/run 5k in Newport followed by a craft beer festival with more than 40 local craft breweries, including Rhode Island’s best.

All at the gorgeous grounds at Fort Adams State Park.

The races begin at 12 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Craft Brew Races

July 20

Live Local Music & Arts Festival at Great Friends Meeting House

The Live Local Music Festival is a celebration of the art and culture of Newport and Rhode Island. 

Live Local gives others from across the world a first-hand view of what it means to be a Newport local through art, music, food, history and more importantly, the people that make Newport such a beautiful, unique, and innovative place.

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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July 21

Newport International Tennis Hall of Fame Open 

Each year, top ATP World Tour pros head to Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, the first stop of the summer swing for pro tennis in the United States. 

Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which have hosted all the legends of the sport since 1880, the tournament is the only event played on grass courts outside of Europe, and it offers the only opportunity to see professional men's tennis in the Northeast prior to the US Open.

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July 21

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 begins at 4 p.m. 

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July 21

NIMFest Concert Featuring Eddy’s Shoe and Jabbawaukee at King Park Beach

NIMFest concert with Eddy’s Shoe and Jabbawaukee. 

Fun for families with lawn seating, playground, food truck, BBQ and bathroom facilities.

Free parking on Wellington Ave.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. 

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