Today in Newport

Enthusiasts! Let's dive int what's happening in our charming coastal city from March 17-20, 2025. We've got a mix of culinary delights, live music, film screenings, and festive celebrations to keep you entertained. Here's the scoop on what you can look forward to:


March 17, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Watch critically acclaimed film The Departed, directed by award-winning Martin Scorsese, along with live music from Irish and Celtic group Rhode to Dublin, and beer tasting from Narragansett Beer.

  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Venue: JPT Film & Event Center
  • Location: Newport
Food & Drink

Test your knowledge at this local brewery's trivia night.       

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: Rejects Beer Co
  • Location: Newport
  • Bingo

Join us for Bingo Monday's in the taproom! Winner will receive a NCBD gift card! No-sign up required, see you there!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company
  • Location: Newport
Live Music & Performances

Enjoy live music by Motion Avenue as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebration. The performance starts at 12 PM and continues throughout the day.

  • Time: 12:00 PM
  • Venue: Stoneacre Garden
  • Location: Newport
  • Musical Bingo   

Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment combined with bingo.

  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Venue: Newport Harbor Island Resort
  • Location: Newport
  • Blues Night 

Enjoy live blues music in one of Newport’s most beloved pubs. Whether you're a longtime blues fan or just looking for a great vibe, this is the perfect way to kick back, sip a drink, and soak in some killer tunes.

  • Time: 10:00 PM
  • Venue: The Fastnet Pub
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

Experience a vibrant celebration of spring through art.

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Venue: Spring Bull Gallery
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Ready to turn up the heat on the dance floor? Join the Salsa learn the moves that will have you dancing with confidence in no time!

  • Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: CFP Arts, Wellness, and Community Center
  • Location: Portsmouth
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

       Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


March 18, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Vincent, an ex-criminal, seeks a normal, peaceful life in this intriguing film.

The Oscar-winning classic The Apartment in dazzling 4K restoration! Jack Lemmon stars as Bud Baxter, an office worker climbing the corporate ladder—until romance complicates his ambitions. Funny, bittersweet, and timeless.

  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Venue: JPT Film & Event Center
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

Discover the joy of acrylic painting on small canvases—exploring landscapes, seascapes, flowers, and still-life. Open to all skill levels, materials provided. Spots limited, registration required!

Ready to master delicious plant-based dishes, from crispy tofu to hearty mains and vibrant salads? Join our intimate cooking class (8 max) and transform your kitchen skills into plant-based magic!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM      
  • Venue: Sprout and Lentil
  • Location: Middletown
Food & Drink

 Cru Club Members earn double points on purchases at Newport Vineyards. Points can be used for wine, dining, or shopping in the winery, brewery, and marketplace.

  • Time: All day           
  • Venue: Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
  • Taco Tuesday   

Tuesdays just got tastier! Grab a cold craft brew and load up on delicious tacos, because nothing pairs better than tacos and beer.  Don’t miss out on the midweek fiesta!

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: Rejects Beer Co.
  • Location: Middletown
  • Game Night 

It’s time to aim, rack, and smash at Fastnet Pub! Grab a pint and challenge your friends to darts, pool, and ping pong—because bragging rights are on the line!

Toss, score, and win at Newport Craft’s Cornhole Tournament. Winners take home a Newport Craft Gift Card!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Craft
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Join a Norman Bird Sanctuary educator on a scenic hike along Hanging Rock Ridge—enjoy panoramic ocean views, learn fascinating geology, and catch the sunset over Narragansett Bay.

  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Venue: Norman Bird Sanctuary
  • Location: Middletown
  • Winery Tours

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


March 19, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert

Experience a one-of-a-kind concert film/documentary featuring extraordinary live performances of Hans Zimmer's most revered compositions, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King.

Explore the origins of the iconic Led Zeppelin in this hybrid docu-concert film.

  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Venue: JPT Film & Event Center

Location: Newport

Live Music & Performances

Sing your heart out on the legendary stage where Billy Joel, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jimmy Buffett once performed! Hosted by the incredible Danielle Boucher from Dueling Pianos, this is your chance to shine in front of a lively crowd.

  • Time: 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
  • Venue: One Pelham East
  • Location: Newport
Food & Drink

Enjoy $5 pints and $10 4-packs of featured beers at Newport Vineyards. This week's highlight is their Honey Brown Lager.

Join us for a guided wine tasting featuring five wines with a special theme or region, each paired with five small bites. Held at the Oval Bar, this class sells out fast, so reservations are a must!

  • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Venue: Forty 1° North
  • Location: Newport
  • Trivia Night     

Grab your crew and test your knowledge at Trivia Night! Hosted by Andrew from McCaughey Standard Trivia, it’s 5 rounds of fun, prizes, and bragging rights!

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Vineyards
  • Location: Middletown
Art & Culture

View a functional art piece by Andrea Spiridonakos based on the shell shape of a Newport oyster species, representing the role of oysters as natural water filters.

Experience a vibrant celebration of spring through art.

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Venue: Spring Bull Gallery
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

       Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


March 20, 2025

Film & Entertainment

Sexy, shockingly violent, and darkly hilarious -David Lynch’s Wild At Heart returns to the big screen, fully restored! After prison, Sailor and Lula hit the road, chased by killers, chaos, and Lynch’s twisted brilliance. Critics didn't know what hit them—now it's your turn.

  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Venue: JPT Film & Event Center
  • Location: Newport
  • Anora

A thrilling, hilarious, and audacious modern-day Cinderella story from visionary director Sean Baker. Mikey Madison stars as Ani, whose whirlwind romance with a billionaire's son sparks chaos through NYC.

  • Time: 4:00 PM
  • Venue: JPT Film & Event Center
  • Location: Newport
Live Music & Performances

Test your knowledge

  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue: Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
  • Location: Newport
Art & Culture

View a functional art piece by Andrea Spiridonakos based on the shell shape of a Newport oyster species, representing the role of oysters as natural water filters.

Explore the mystical artistry of George Inness with us! Discover how his visionary landscapes connect science, spirituality, and psychology in this inspiring lunchtime conversation.

Join us as we honor the 100th anniversary of Newport firefighter George Inness's tragic passing—the City's oldest active firefighter at the time. Learn about the historic 1925 fire, explore Newport's firefighting legacy, and tour our special exhibit.

Explore Island Cemetery as an outdoor sculpture gallery, featuring striking monuments by renowned artists like Richard Morris Hunt and August Saint-Gaudens. Join this illustrated lecture to uncover the creativity and stories behind Newport's most remarkable memorials.

  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Venue: Island Cemetery Newport
  • Location: Newport
Food & Drink

Grab a friend and enjoy buy one, get one 1/2 off sandwiches from our farm-to-table menu. Perfect for lunch or an early dinner! Pair with one of 30+ wines, ciders, or Taproot beers.

Combine craft beer and trivia.

Master traditional Italian pasta using just a few simple ingredients alongside Mozz's Head Cheesemaker & Chef, Luca Mignogna. Enjoy hands-on cooking, a delicious seasonal sauce tasting, and take home your freshly crafted pasta to savor later.

  • Time: 6:00  PM - 8:30 PM
  • Venue: Mozz
  • Location: Newport
Tours & Activities

Explore Newport Vineyards with tours

At Thames Glass, you don’t just watch—you create! Shape molten glass into a one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance. Perfect for a date, a gift, or just an unforgettable experience.

Step into history with The Servant Life Tour, where you’ll explore the hidden world of the staff who kept the Gilded Age running. From the bustling basement kitchens to the top-floor servant quarters, this guided experience offers a fascinating look at the hard work behind the luxury.

Step back in time with tours of The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms. Enjoy discounted admission with your Winter Festival bracelet at The Preservation Society of Newport County.

For the first time, step into the private world of the Vanderbilts! Explore never-before-seen rooms and breathtaking views. Don’t miss this rare chance!

       Explore the underground systems that powered the opulent Breakers mansion

  • Time: 10:00 AM
  • Venue: The Breakers
  • Location: Newport


Remember to check the venues' websites or social media pages for any last-minute changes or updates to events. Have a fantastic day exploring all that Newport has to offer!








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