10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - March 29, 2019

March 29

A Toast To Her" Women's History Month Cocktail Soiree at The Vanderbilt 

Celebrate Women's History Month with a night of signature cocktails and decadent canapes. Imbibe one of Chrisitna Mercado's tantalizing cocktails, inspired by women of note, including Maya Angelou, Jane Goodall, and Lucy Hobbs Taylor to name a few. Each cocktail has been crafted using spirits owned or distilled by women.

The event goes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

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March 29

Mic Drop at Newport Blues 

Head over to Newport Blues for Mic Drop.

A great way to kick off the weekend.

The event goes from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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March 29

The Bit Players at Firehouse Theatre 

Come see RI's most award-winning comedy troupe as they hit the stage with their hilarious improv comedy show full of larger than life characters, hysterical musical numbers, and the quickest wit you'll ever see. Inspired by audience suggestions, no two shows are ever the same. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. 

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March 30

Newport Winter Foodies Stroll 

Saturday is the final day of the Newport Winter Foodies stroll. 

Be sure not to miss out.

Cozy up this Winter and enjoy a three-course meal accompanied by selected wine pairings at three of Newport's exquisite restuarants.

The progressive stroll will last several hours along Newport's Historic Thames Street and will encompass a total of .75 miles. 

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March 30

Barrel Of Laughs Comedy Show Featuring Samantha Ruddy at Newport Vineyard

Samantha Ruddy tells jokes, writes funny stuff, and weasels her way into your heart with her girl-next-door charm.

At the age of 26, she's headlined Carolines on Broadway and recently appeared on her first late night set for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in January 2019. She has also appeared in videos for Comedy Central and performed at national comedy festivals like New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

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March 30

Middletown Aquidneck Island Growers Market at Newport Vineyards 

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

Pick up your groceries and head inside for wine tasting

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March 30

Newport Yoga Retreat at Hotel Viking 

Rejuvenate after a long winter, by joining Loni Paul and Christine Tresselt for a weekend yoga. 

The event begins at 9 a.m. 

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March 31

Irish Eyes at Spring Bull Gallery 

Sunday is the final day for the Irish Eyes exhibit at Spring Bull Gallery.

Through landscapes, quaint cottages, castles, the pounding surf of the Irish Sea and the hues of the lush vegetation Ireland will be depicted on the walls of Spring Bull Gallery by local artists.

So even if you are not Irish you are invited in for a wee bit of fun and to enjoy the incredible sites of Ireland without leaving home. 

The gallery is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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March 31

Newport Seal Watch Tour at Save the Bay

Join Save the Bay aboard one of their education vessels as we motor through historic 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. 

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March 31

Ayurvedic Bodywork Specialist Program at SAMA

Students will become proficient as a “hands-on healer” using the ancient wisdom of Ayurvedic healing principles and touch therapy systems to help remedy the stress of today’s world. Students will learn the foundations of medical Ayurveda, how to access and classify pain, find specific pain remedies, specific applications of oils, poultices, thermo and hydrotherapy, healing muds/pastes, marma pressure points, herbal potions and the anointing of other therapeutic substances on the body.

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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