Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 15
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 15
Events include the Newport Music Festival, the Gulls are in action and the Black Ships Festival. Plus so much more.
To help you figure out which event to go to and when, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - July 15, 2016
Start at the top - 1/2 price Raw Bar at Hotel Viking
The title says it all, 1/2 price raw bar at the Hotel Viking every Friday until September from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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July 15
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.
July 15
Newport Gulls vs Ocean State
The Newport Gulls return to Cardines Field on Friday night for a game against Ocean State.
The Gulls are in a battle for the division title and then a championship after that.
First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m.
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July 16
Black Ships Festival
The Festival is a family-oriented event, incorporating events for all ages. The Festival provides an opportunity to see, sample, and experience authentic Japanese arts, cuisine, performances, and traditions. Signature events include Martial Arts, a Tea Ceremony, the Taiko Drum Festival, Sushi & Sake Sail, Black Ships Gala and Japanese workshops and demonstrations.
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July 16
Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
Some of the top ATP World Tour pros come to Newport for the 2016 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. The tournament is the only event played on grass courts.
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July 16
Yoga on the Rooftop at the Vanderbilt Grace
Relax on the roof at the Vanderbilt Grace and do some yoga.
Sessions go from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and cost $15 to attend.
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July 16
Newport Music Festival
The Newport Music Festival will take place at National Museum of American Illustration at 2 p.m. and will feature unique chamber music, programs, american debuts and much more.
Admission is $33
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July 17
Summer 16 Showcase
Anchor Bend Glassworks unveils their newest work at the Newport Gallery. The gallery is open rom 10 a..m. to 5 p.m.
These conversation pieces show the pride the artists take in their home state of Rhode Island, while also portraying their own unique spin on glassblowing. Creating exceptional glass for 13 years, Michael Richardson, Justin Tarducci, and Timothy Underwood continue to honor and expand the art of glassblowing and give back to the Newport community.
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July 17
Return to Camelot - The Kennedy Wedding Remembered
Along with its mansions and America's Cup yachting history, Newport is known as the resort city where Jaqueline Bouvier married then Senator John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Spring St. in Newport.
Re-live that special day while watching vintage film clips and enjoying a live performance of music and song from their wedding ceremony and reception at Hammersmith Farm, Jackie's childhood summer home in Newport.
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