10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 5, 2019

July 5

Summer Art Camps at Newport Art Museum

With special access to the exhibitions and collection, field trips to nearby sites, games that spark creativity, and challenging design projects, kids will cultivate new methods of looking at the world and communicating their ideas, all while having fun.

Camp hours are 9am - 3pm

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July 5

Newport Gulls vs Sanford Mainers at Cardines Field

The Newport Gulls are back at Cardines Field on Friday night when they host the Sanford Mainers. 

The Gulls are currently 12-6 on the season. 

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PHOTO: Newport Gulls

July 6

Baroque Masters - Newport Music Festival at Emmanuel Church

This morning concert, back by popular demand, is a celebration of baroque era gems. Handel’s and Vivaldi’s Trio Sonatas, which were the core of instrumental music of this period, are brilliant examples of the composers’ distinctive styles and skills.

The Solo Violin Sonata of Albinoni was written for his friend Johann Pisandel, the leading violinist of this period. Clearly, Albinoni was impressed by Pisandel’s technical capabilities as the piece requires high-energy and double-stops throughout. 

The concert begins at 11 a.m. 

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July 6

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. 

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.

Matches begin at 5 p.m. 

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July 6

Cars and Coffee at Salve Regina 

Get your Saturday morning started by drinking a nice cup of coffee and some nice cars. 

The event begins at 7:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Audrain Auto

July 6

Common Burying Ground Guided Tour

The tour will start at the entrance on Warner Street (at Burnside Avenue). 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.

Tours begin at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Historic Cemetery Commission

July 7

Newport Regatta at Fort Adams 

The 2019 Newport Regatta will mark the 35th running of the signature annual event.

Invited Classes for the 2019 Newport Regatta:  12 Metre, Melges IC 37, J/109 (Atlantic Coast Championship), J/70 (New England Championship), C&C 30, J/24, Shields (New England Championship), S-Class, 2.4mR, 505, Etchells, F18, WASZP, UFO, Moth, VX One, Laser, Force 5, Ensign, Thistle and RS Aero.

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PHOTO: Sail Newport

July 7

Nimfest - Sunday Gazebo Concerts at King Park Beach

NIMFest summer kickoff concert with Larry Brown and Swinglane Orchestra.

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

Free parking on Wellington Ave.

The event begins at 3 p.m. 

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July 7

Brix Restaurant Farm Dinner At Wishing Stone Farm

Held at Wishing Stone Farm. All Farm Dinners are BYOB and BYOP (bring your own plate) we will wash your plate and give it back to you on your way out. 

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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July 7

Traditional Irish Music Session at Fastnet Irish Pub

Live traditional Irish music every Sunday night, hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright. Family-friendly- arrive early to secure a table if you plan on eating.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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