10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - September 13, 2019

September 13

2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup 

After a successful decade of racing in the Swan 42, the 2019 Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup will be the first to utilize the Club's fleet of 20 IC37 race boats.

These purpose-built machines, when combined with one-design sails from North Sails, identical gear and standardized rig tune, will create the most level platform ever used for amateur big-boat racing.

The boats will be owned by the Club, and will be maintained to an identical standard.

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PHOTO: Sail Newport

September 13

The Z Boys at Parlor Newport 

The Z Boys will be performing at Parlor Newport on Friday night.

They will be joined by Jesse + the Tree People, and Slitty Wrists.

Don’t miss out on a great way to kick off the weekend.

The music begins at 9 p.m.

September 14

4th Annual Speakeasy Soirée at Colony House

The Newport Historical Society is set to host its fourth annual culinary event “Speakeasy Soirée.”

The event features a night of 1920’s style entertainment, drinks and food, and more.

Entertainment includes soprano jazz vocalist Elise M. Roth, a caricaturist, a sleight of hand magician, and costumed interpreters who will perform period dancing.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport Historical Society

September 14

Newport International Boat Show at Newport Yachting Center

The Newport International Boat Show encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to enjoy everything the City-by-the-Sea has to offer while experiencing a full range of powerboats and sailboats from both domestic and international companies - many making their official debut in Newport! Visitors will also find an extensive array of marine equipment, services and accessories to round out the boat show experience.

The event begins at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Newport International Boat Show

September 14

Art on Rose Island 

Join the Newport Artist Gathering in "en plein air"!

All abilities welcomed. 

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Kenneth Zirkel/Wikipedia 

September 14

Adaptive Surfing Clinic Hosted by AmpSurf New England at Second Beach

The goal of the clinic is to encourage injured veterans, adults, and children living with disabilities to focus on their abilities through adaptive surfing therapy.

"Basically we open up 30 spots for any participants that want to join that have any kind of disability — whether they’re completely paralyzed, which is the most extreme case — to someone who has an invisible disability, like PTSD, which is very common. They can sign up — we’ve recently implemented a deposit but they get that back when they show up, and that helps smooth out our event so we can get it started right on time,” said AmpSurf’s Justin Speegle on LIVE.

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September 14

Newport International Polo Series - USA vs New Zealand 

After 6 periods, called chukkers, the match will conclude with the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation, as well as an autograph signing to meet the players, and a special Après Polo: Asado Lamb Roast celebration.

During the match a weekly Door Prize drawing will award two pairs of Bose Frame Audio sunglasses to one lucky winner, and our contest for the Best Tailgate will reward a coveted prize and jumbotron moment of fame, courtesy of Stella Artois. 

The match begins at 4 p.m 

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September 15

Mansions Guided Bike Tour 

The tour includes a supported ride with experienced guides, a small riding group, and a chance to explore Newport’s Bellevue Avenue national landmark district from the seat of a bike.

On this tour, participants will learn about the development and preservation of this historic neighborhood through stops at the Preservation Society’s collection of nineteenth and twentieth-century historic properties. 

The tour begins at 8:30 a.m. 

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September 15

4 Bridges Ride 

The seventh annual 4 Bridges Ride is a 26-mile charity ride that allows cyclists an opportunity to cross the Verrazzano, Pell, Sakonnet and Mt. Hope Bridges. 

All participants are required to register prior to the event, wear a helmet and obey all traffic laws throughout the course. While strict safety measures are in place throughout the course, no roads will be closed to traffic during this ride. 

The ride begins at 7 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Clancy Creative/4 Bridges Bike Ride

September 15

Newport Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Fort Adams

Join in for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's - the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

The walk begins at 8:30 a.m.

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PHOTO: Alzheimer's Association