10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - May 25, 2018

May 25

Ri's Most Award-Winning Comedy Show: The Bit Players

Kick your weekend off with a good laugh by watching The Bit Players at the Firehouse Theater in Newport. 

Inspired by audience suggestions, no two shows are ever the same 

The event goes from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

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May 26

Ask a Gardner at Rough Point 

Every last Saturday of the month, estate gardeners share their expertise on a range of topics from plant identification to organic garden care.

Get insider tips on to make your own garden as lush as the gardens at Rough Point.

The event goes from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

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May 26

Conversate, Motivate and Ride at Bike Newport

Bike Newport is inviting new and beginner riders to learn how to ride, bike safety skills and getting comfortable on a bike.

If you are getting back on your bike after a long time, perhaps never been on a bike but want to give it a try, then this is for you. 

The event goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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May 26

Spring Mushroom Hike at Ballard Park 

Join expert mushroom hunters, Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt, for a guided hike through Ballard Park. Ryan and Emily will share foraging secrets, as well as information about the unique roles fungi, play in the ecosystem.

There are many mushrooms that favor maple trees which are the most popular tree in Ballard Park.

The hikes go from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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May 26

Point Association Annual Plant Sale at St. John’s Church

The Point Association's Annual Plant Sale will take place on at St. John's Church on Saturday. 

They will be selling annuals, perennials, herbs and garden items at great prices. 

Handmade items from Point artists/craftspeople will also be available for purchase including hand-loomed shawls.

The event goes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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May 26

Rotary Charity Polo Match at Newport International Polo Grounds

The Newport Rotary Club's annual benefit match will get the ball rolling again this year at the polo grounds of Glen Farm on Saturday.

The match features the home team, Newport playing against a regional challenger in a classic six-chukker dual.

The match goes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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May 27

Newport Memorial Day Ceremony

The ceremony will be led by United Veterans Council of Newport County.

It will take place at noon on the lawn of Newport City Hall.

It will feature a keynote speech by Mayor Henry Winthrop and a rededication of the Miantonomi Memorial Tower and the unveiling of plaques honoring the 56 men from Newport who died in World War I at 1:30 p.m. at the park.

The tower will be open to the public following the ceremony.

May 27

The Essential Newport Celebration at Top of Newport 

Attendees feast on lobster, corn, potatoes, fresh salads and traditional BBQ items. All lobster and produce is locally sourced from our area for the best possible quality and experience.

Kick back and enjoy music and cocktails, or play a few games of cornhole with friends and family.

The celebration goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

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May 27

Sakonnet Garden Open Days 

Dates of their Open Days varies yearly to showcase different sections of the garden in bloom. 

"The peak of bloom should just be starting in the Rhododendron Punchbowl and Azalea Hedge. Trilliums and tulips should still be going full blast (among hundreds/thousands of woodland wildflowers)," says Sakonnet Garden.

The event goes from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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May 27

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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