10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - Nov. 20

Nov. 20

Rose Island Night at Cappy's Hillside Cafe

Rose Island night will feature drinks, a silent auction and tons of fun as everyone gathers to support the famous lighthouse.

The evening goes from 6 - 9 p.m. 

Click here for more information.

Nov. 20

Rum and Revolution Tour with Rum Tasting

The tour begins at 3:30 p.m. and takes participatns from the colonial rum trade through the temperance movement and Prohibition era smuggling. Participants will learn about the changing role of alcohol in the community.

The tour will end at Diegos on Bowens Wharf for a rum tasting* including Newports own Thomas Tew rum and more. Finish the tasting with a choice of rum cocktails, chips and salsa.

This is a 21+ event and admission is $30.

Click here for more information.

Nov. 20

Award Winning Improv Comedy with The Bit Players 

Get over to Firehouse Theater at 4 Equality Park Place in Newport to watch the award winning improv comedy of The Bit Players. 

The show begins at 8 p.m. and is BYOB. 

Read More Here

Nov. 21

November Owl Prowl

Make the short trip to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown and listen to the sounds and see the sights of wild owls.

The event goes from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. and is recommended for folks ages 6 and up.

Click here for more information.

Nov. 21

Christmas at the Newport Mansions

Tour the Newport Mansions as they get ready for Christmas with amazing holiday decorations and more.

Click here for more information.

Nov. 21

Live Jazz at Greenvale Vineyard

How about some Jazz for your afternoon?

Head to Greenvale Vineyard on Saturday for some wine and live jazz music. Bring the whole family—even leashed pets. The show begins at 1 p.m.

Greenvale Vineyars is located on Wapping Road.

Click here for more information

Nov. 21

Newport Seal Tour

The Newport Seal tours start up on Saturday, November 14th. Go for a one or two hour tour through Newport Harbor and view 360 seals on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge.

A one-hour tour costs $22 for non members while a two hour tour costs $42 for non members.  

For more information, click here.

Nov. 21

Johnny Cash Tribute at Newport Grand Events Center

"Hello, I'm Johnny Cash"

A must see show for any Johnny Cash fan at the Newport Grand Events Center. The show focuses on the Sun Records and the prison concerts era and features the Tennessee Three and June Carter.

The Show begins at 9 p.m. with doors opening at 8. The show is FREE.

Click here for more information.

Nov. 21

Newport Athletic Club Holiday Artisan Fair

The Newport Athletic Club spotlights the talented Artists living in and around Aquidneck Island!

Check out some good artwork, just in time for the holidays.

Click here for more information.

Nov. 22

Molten Harvest 

This is the final weekend for the Molten Harvest gallery.

The Fall Gallery Show "Molten Harvest" is at Anchor Bend Glassworks Gallery, located on 16 Franklin Street in Newport. 

Click here for more information.