Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - May 20

May 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. 

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May 20

The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant 

Check out the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret. 

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May 21

Newport Oyster Festival 

Enjoy fresh oysters from all over Rhode Island at the Newport Oyster Festival at Bowen's Wharf. 

The festival will go from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $25. 

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May 21

Live Fireside Music with Steve Mortrude 

Enjoy great drinks, great food and great music at Saltwater at The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

There is no cover.

May 21

Colby & Keila at Newport Vineyards 

The acoustic duo will play from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  while the Vineyard will feature tastings all day. The cafe will also be open. 

There is no Cover. 

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May 22

Music in the Galleries at The Newport Art Museum 

The music starts at 2 p.m. and the show is FREE with museum admission. 

The Chamber Ensemble is the most advanced adult string ensemble in the Community String Project and represents the finest musicians trained by CSP’s innovative music program.

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May 22

Mystery at the Museum: Hanging Chad 

It's 1924 in Prohibition and this year marks the first presidential election at which women can vote! Attend this special presidential debate at the Art Association of Newport to hear Republican candidate Calvin Coolidge, Democratic candidate John W. Davis, and Progressive candidate Robert M. LaFollette speak.

The even starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. 

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