10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - March 16, 2018

March 16

Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Midtown Oyster Bar 

Join in the celebration on the eve of St. Patrick's Day and the Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade at Midtown Oyster Bar for our 3rd annual celebration.

Stop by for food (like a Corned Beef Sandwich), beer from Newport Storm, Irish fun, live music from Newport RI Ancient Order of Hibernian's Pipes and Drums, AOH Men's Singers and more.

The event goes from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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March 16

Fireside Live Music Friday at Newport Vineyards 

Join Newport Vineyards for an extended evening wine tasting while enjoying live music by Bill and Gabi from Silverteeth. Bill and Gabi are known for their great originals in a unique alternative rock style as well as reimagined covers.

The event goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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March 16

Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song 

Celtic performers Phil Edmonds, Kevin Fallon and Mary King present a program of Irish music, song, and merriment at the Middletown Public Library.

An Irish jig will be taught at the beginning of the program and audience participation is welcome.

The event goes from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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March 17

Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade 

Find your best green attire, keep your eyes open for leprechauns, and join in the revelry to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Newport.

 The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. from the Newport City Hall and runs through Washington Square, down Thames Street, and ends at St. Augustine's Church.

Parade will be held rain or shine.

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March 17

Middletown Aquidneck Growers Market at Newport Vineyards 

Now in its 22nd season the market has 20 regular vendors, guest artisans and live music every week.

Pick up your groceries and head inside for wine tasting.

The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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March 17

Newport Seal Tour With Save The Bay 

Join Save the Bay aboard one of their education vessels as they motor through Newport Harbor and take in 360º views of seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge.

Save The Bay provides binoculars, and expert guides offer an educational view of our winter marine visitors and the habitat they love.

Tours run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

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March 18

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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March 18

Molly's Game at Jane Pickens Theater 

Molly’s Game is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons.

Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob.

Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.

Showtime is set for 4:30 p.m. 

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March 18

The Wines Of Chateau Ste. Michelle at Spiced Pear

Washington state's founding winery features award-winning wines and an unparalleled taste.

The event goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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March 18

Lissa Rivera: Beautiful Boy at Newport Art Museum

For her ongoing series “Beautiful Boy,” Lissa Rivera photographs her domestic partner. 

The project began as a conversation on subway between Rivera and her male friend who shared with her that he wore women’s clothing in college but after graduation, “struggled to navigate a world that seemed both newly accepting and yet inherently reviling of male displays of femininity.” Believing that photography could create a space to experiment, Rivera began photographing her friend and over time he became both her muse and romantic partner. 

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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