10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - June 8, 2018

June 8

Newport Gulls vs North Adams at Cardines Field 

The Newport Gulls are back at Cardines Field to host the North Adams Steeplecats. 

Both teams come into the game searching for their first win of the season. 

First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. 

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June 8

U.S. Court Tennis Professional Singles Championship at The National Tennis Club

U.S. Professional Singles playing for the Schochet Cup.

This year U.S. National Camden River is defending his 8-year winning record.

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June 8

Get Lucky Performing at the Newport Blues Cafe

The rock band Get Lucky is performing a the Newport Blues Cafe on Friday night. 

The band is comprised of Bobby Sousa on keys, Steve Biondi on bass, George Global on guitar and keys, Todd Marshall on drums, with Jeff Cabral and Shana Hilario on Lead Vocals.

The show begins at 10 p.m. 

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June 9

Free Common Burying Ground Guided Tour at Newport Common Burying Ground

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 form people of African heritage in Colonial New England, and a review the recent work of the city in conserving these important historic artifacts. 

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

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June 9

Sip & Sweat Summer Workout Series at Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company 

Join them every Saturday 11 am1am in June, July & August at the Brewery for the Sip & Sweat Summer Workout Series.

Saturday's event is titled, "Bootcamp & Brews by Anytime Fitness."

The event goes from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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June 9

Mom And Daughter Self Esteem Workshop at Grace Vanderbilt

This fun and powerful workshop will help her develop soaring self-esteem and confidence and shine in her bright light! Along with learning this essential life skill in a fun and engaging way, you both will learn tools to handle those moments when she lacks confidence or feels pressure. You will create a stronger bond as she creates an affirmation banner to take home as a memento of the day and reinforcing the life skill of self-love.

The workshop goes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

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June 9

Newport International Polo Series

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the Newport International Polo Series.

Experience a tailgate party for the optimal experience, or plant your seat in the lawn and relax

The match begins at 5 p.m. 

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June 10

Elliot's Ride For Safety & Wellness at Fort Adams

Elliot’s Ride for Everyone is a FREE, all-day bicycle event for every age, every skill, everyone! Come out and ride along Newport’s scenic ocean coastline

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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June 10

Royal Furs at Newport Vineyards 

The Royal Furs will be playing at Newport Vineyards as part of the weekend music series. 

The Royal Furs are a Boston based Cover band available as a Duo, Trio or Quartet. Providing upbeat fun cover music from Top 40, Country, Throwbacks & Party Classic's. 

The concert begins at 1 p.m. 

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June 10

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. 

If you plan on eating, the pub suggests that you arrive early. 

The event goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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