10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 8, 2016

July 8

Newport Gulls vs Danbury 

The Newport Gulls are back home to face Danbury at Cardines field. 

First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. 

The Gulls are currently 13-12 on the season and 2.5 games back of first place. 

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July 8

Newport Music Festival 

The Newport Music Festival will take place at The Breakers and 8 p.m. and will feature unique chamber music, programs, american debuts and much more. 

Admission is $47. 

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July 8

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 8

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 9

Newport Regatta 

Newport Regatta is presented by Sail Newport and brings one of the country's premiere one-design regattas. 

Going on Saturday gives you the best day and a full day of watching, picture taking and so much more. 

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July 9

Hall of Fame Tennis Championships 

Some of the top ATP World Tour pros come to Newport fort eh 2016 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. The tournament is the only event played on grass courts. 

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July 9

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 10

2016 Newport Kite Festival

The Newport Kite Festival is set to take place at Brenton Point State Park on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Admission is FREE. 

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July 10

New York Yacht Club Race Week at Newport 

Over 100 yachts from 25 to 100 feet long are expected to compete on Rhode Island Sound and in Narragansett Bay. This biennial event is one of the biggest regattas of the summer for top skippers and their crews.

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July 10

Summer 16 Showcase 

Anchor Bend Glassworks unveils their newest work at the Newport Gallery. The gallery is open rom 10 a..m.  to 5 p.m. 

These conversation pieces show the pride the artists take in their home state of Rhode Island, while also portraying their own unique spin on glassblowing. Creating exceptional glass for 13 years, Michael Richardson, Justin Tarducci, and Timothy Underwood continue to honor and expand the art of glassblowing and give back to the Newport community.

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