10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - June 2, 2017

June 2

Alive at the Salvation Army Main Hall 

Local talented seniors perform with celebrity entertainers, comedians, and dancers!

This show is soulful, inspirational, emotional, funny and powerful. 

It is a great way to spend your Friday night in Newport. 

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June 2

Start at the top - 1/2 price Raw Bar at Top of Newport

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

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June 2

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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June 3

Annual Fundraiser benefiting Friends of Ballard Park

Join the Friends of Ballard Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 for a fundraiser.

The fundraiser will feature wine from Les Ballard's Wine Cellar, music, cocktails & hors d'oeuvres, as well as a Silent Auction.

All proceeds support programming at Ballard Park.

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June 3

Bob Dylan Tribute at Sandywoods Center for Arts

Art Tebbetts and Matt Borello will perform a Bob Dylan tribute that you simply must see if you are a Dylan fan. 

You will hear the classics alongside a dose of obscurities from all five decades of Dylan’s career.

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June 3

USA vs Peru at Newport International Polo Series

The polo season is officially underway on Saturday when team USA takes on Peru at 5 p.m. at the Newport Polo Grounds. 

Experience a tailgate party for the optimal experience, or put your seat on the lawn and relax.

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June 3

Summer Sails at Anchor Bend Glassworks 

Sailboats, waves, and fish star in this summer's show, inspired by summer in Newport.

In addition to all these fan favorites, Anchor Bend is also unveiling a redesign of their Seaglass necklaces. 

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June 3

Mixology Master Class at The Vanderbilt Grace

Learn the art of mixing drinks at the Vanderbilt Grace from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Guests enjoy complimentary Small Bites’, as they shake up concoctions beside our resident Mixologists. 

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June 4

Newport 10 Miler at Fort Adams 

The Newport 10 Miler is one of the most scenic races in the region, showcasing the best that Newport has to offer.

The race begins and ends at Fort Adams, and features 10 miles of panoramic ocean views and historic mansions.

The race begins at 6 a.m. 

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June 4

Lecture by State Biologist Gary Casabona at Prescott Farm

State wildlife biologist and pollination expert Gary Casabona will give a talk and walking tour of Prescott Farm. 

The talk and tour will take place on Saturday, June 4 at 11 a.m. and is free to the public. 

During his talk and walking tour, Casabona will advise gardeners about choosing the best trees, shrubs and wildflowers to benefit pollinators and other wildlife. He will give tips on site preparations, seeding practices and maintenance of established pollinator plantings. 

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