10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - May 31, 2019

May 31

Newport Pride Yoga Class at Third Beach

Shelley Dungan will be helping kick off Pride Weekend in Newport with a yoga class on the beach. 

The class is a suggested $10 donation, and all proceeds will go to The Trevor Project, the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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May 31

Grow With Google at Newport Public Library

Grow with Google is bringing free digital skills workshops and one-on-one coaching to Rhode Island. 

"We’re teaming up with local libraries across the state to offer these trainings so that Rhode Islanders have the opportunity to learn digital skills to grow their careers or businesses," says Google in their press release. 

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. 

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June 1

Newport Pride Weekend 

Saturday’s events include an afternoon/sunset sail on on of Newport’s schooners, as well as, Fishnets: Newport Pride Party.

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June 1

Newport International Polo Series at Newport International Polo Series

Witness the excitement of one of the fastest ball sports in the world, played at thoroughbred racing speed when Team USA/Newport takes on challengers from around the world and major U.S. Cities in the Newport International Polo Series. 

Bring a picnic & blanket to spread on the lawn or reserve centerfield Pavilion seats.

The match begins at 5 p.m.

June 1

Annual Family Health And Safety Day at 8 John H Chafee Blvd

This event will feature giveaways and crafts, bike safety obstacle course, immunization information, and much more.

This event will be held rain or shine.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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June 1

Gravestone Cleaning Community Event at Newport Common Burying Ground

You are invited to help clean gravestones in Newport's Common Burying Ground located on Farewell Street. 

Meet at 10 am in the north end of the site near the God's Little Acre sign. 

The city will provide the materials and demonstrate how to clean the stones. 

Cleaning stones can be messy so please dress accordingly.  

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

PHOTO: Swampyank/ Wikipedia

June 2

Clean Up with Rimta at Kings Park Beach

Join together at Kings Park overlooking Newport Harbor and help to beautify the shoreline and improve ecosystem services in partnership with RIMTAF and Clean Ocean Access.

All equipment and supplies are provided, just aim to show up, help out, and feel good about it. 

The event goes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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June 2

Newport 10 Miler at Fort Adams

The 10-mile course follows the most beautiful route through Newport, including Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, and Ruggles Avenue.

Run past beautiful beaches, famous gilded-age mansions, and beautiful private homes, culminating in a finish inside historic Fort Adams.

Collect your medal, then celebrate your accomplishment with our food vendors or with a beverage in our post-race beer garden.

The event begins at 6 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport 10 Miler

June 2

Museum Art Excursion To The Hill-Stead Museum At Newport Art Museum

Inspired by Dearest of Geniuses: A Life of Theodate Pope Riddle by Sandra Katz, the May book selection for the Museum’s Read/Eat/Chat book group, we’re going on a Museum Art Excursion day trip. 

The day will begin with a docent-led tour of the Hill-Stead Museum, followed by a self-guided tour of the grounds, gardens and walking paths. Special guest Sandra Katz, the author of Dearest of Geniuses will join us for a talk about Theodate Pope Riddle’s work and career, followed by a fresh catered box lunch on the Hill-Stead’s outdoor patio.

The event goes from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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June 2

Newport String Quartet: Season Finale Concert At Iyrs

Join the Newport String Quartet in celebrating the close of the project’s sixth season in the spectacular hall at IYRS School of Tech & Trades. 

PROGRAM
MOZART String Quartet in G Major K 387

MISSY MAZZOLI Death Valley Junction

DEBUSSY String Quartet

The concert begins at 4 p.m. 

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