10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - October 4, 2019

October 4

John Legend at Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week at International Tennis Hall of Fame

Legend is a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and philanthropist.

He has sung on Jay-Z's "Encore", Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name", Dilated Peoples' "This Way", Slum Village's "Selfish", Fort Minor's "High Road", and played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything.”

His single "All of Me" from his fourth studio album Love in the Future (2013) was a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit.

The event begins at 2:30 p.m.

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PHOTO: Sachyn Mital/Wikipedia

October 4

Groovin’ You at Newport Blues Cafe

Kick-off the weekend with live music from Groovin’ You at the Newport Blues Cafe.

The music begins at 9 p.m.

October 5

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair 

The “Mabel Express” Barrel Train, Monkey Bridge, mud pit, Midway games, and children’s crafts tent invites kids of all ages to join in the fun.

Talented crafters and artisans sell their beautifully created items, enticing fair-goers to get a jump on holiday shopping.

Local food and beer vendors offer an array of appetizing selections, while an impressive lineup of musicians rounds out the festive atmosphere.

The fair goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Norman Bird Sanctuary 

October 5

Motor Enthusiast Seminars at Casino Theatre 

Hear from our Featured Motor Enthusiasts during our Weekend Seminars.

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Preserve RI

October 5

Beach Cleanup at Sachueset Beach

It’s that time of year again – time for colorful leaves and more cleanups. 

Join COA for a beach cleanup at Sachuest Beach in Middletown on Saturday. 

The event begins at 12 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Save the Bay

October 5

Festa Italiana Festival at Touro Park

Join in as everyone is Italian and a part of the "family.”

The festival features Italian food and sweet treats, novelties, vendors, live music by Calabria Bella and children's activities.

The event begins at 11 a.m.

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October 5

5th Annual Fall Kickoff Fundraiser at The Deck

The festival will include music by Sean Rivers, an online and silent auction, as well as, a cash bar.

A portion of event proceeds will go to Krystle’s Kids’ Fund to support Boston area children with limb differences, in memory of Krystle Campbell who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013.

The festival begins at 1 p.m.

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October 5

Mixology Classes With Christina Mercado at The Vanderbilt

Join Christina Mercado, The Vanderbilt’s Beverage Manager, for our signature cocktails that are not to be missed. 

The class goes from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

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October 6

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week at Across Newport

Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car race, the Vanderbilt Cup, took place in this historic area.

On September 6, 1900, Willie K.Vanderbilt and some of his closest friends traveled to the nearby horse track to race their newly-imported automobiles. Little did they realize the impact the Vanderbilt Cup would have on American racing culture.

Given its rich motoring history, Newport is the premiere destination for a Concours & Motor Week. Beautiful, historic mansions and the seemingly endless Atlantic Ocean provide the most elegant of backdrops.

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PHOTO: Audrain Auto Museum

October 6

Thinking of You at Imago Gallery

Sunday is the final day of the exhibit “Thinking of You” at Imago Gallery.

Rina Naik will present recent abstract landscape paintings that are “rooted in memories” of the New England scenery. Responding to a recent loss, these atmospheric paintings capture fleeting memories.

As an artist with a deep interest in design, Naik is interested in “both the observed and the experiential.”

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