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Morning Notes: Summer Saturday delivers full slate of activities across Newport County

by Brooks Miles

Published On: July 20, 2025

Good morning, Newport! 🗓️ Today is Saturday, July 19, the 200th day of 2025. There are 165 days left in the year.

Weather Forecast

Today:

Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight:

Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind around 8 mph.
Tomorrow:

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

🚨 You need to know

Newport County residents and visitors are waking up to a picture-perfect summer Saturday packed with activities ranging from early morning swims to late-night entertainment. The day kicked off at 7 AM with Save The Bay’s popular community swim, drawing environmental advocates and fitness enthusiasts to the waterfront for both exercise and ocean conservation awareness.

The morning continues to build momentum with the Aquidneck Growers Market opening its weekly showcase at 9 AM at the Newport County YMCA, where local farmers and artisans will display fresh produce and handcrafted goods. Simultaneously, treasure hunters and bargain seekers are gathering at the Newport Elks Lodge for their regular flea market and craft show, promising unique finds and community connections.

Cultural offerings dominate the afternoon and evening landscape, with the Newport Classical Music Festival presenting two distinct performances. At 3 PM, Emmanuel Church will host “French Quintets: Revivals,” followed by the prestigious Attacca Quartet performing at The Breakers at 8 PM. These concerts represent the festival’s commitment to bringing world-class chamber music to Newport’s historic venues.

Active pursuits abound throughout the day, from the 9:30 AM neighborhood walking tour of Clarke Street and Historic Hill starting at Vernon House, to the unique “Vinyasa & Vines” yoga session at Greenvale Vineyards at 10 AM. Adventure seekers can tackle the Beavertail Lighthouse tower climb at 1:30 PM, while the Newport Beer Run at Fort Adams State Park at noon combines fitness with the area’s craft brewing culture.

The evening entertainment scene spans from elegant to eclectic, with the Newport International Polo Series drawing spectators to the polo grounds at 5 PM, while comedy lovers can catch live improv with the Bit Players at The Firehouse Theater at 8 PM. Music venues across the county are hosting everything from jazz at Greenvale Vineyards to dueling pianos at Top of Pelham, ensuring that whether residents prefer intimate acoustic sets or high-energy performances, this Saturday has something to offer every taste and schedule.

See the full schedule of events below!

Here’s what else you should know

🗓️ On tap this week/weekend: Newport Classical, Newport Dance Festival, Save the Bay Swim, Newport Beer Run, Lobster Muddy Festival, and more.

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Saturday, July 19

Things To Do

Newport Classical Music Festival
7 am:

Save The Bay Swim
9 am:

Aquidneck Growers Market

at Newport County YMCA
9 am:

Flea Market/Craft Show

at Newport Elks Lodge
9:30 am:

Neighborhood Walk: Clarke Street & Historic Hill

at Vernon House
10 am:

Vinyasa & Vines: Yoga

at Greenvale Vineyards
12 pm:

Newport Beer Run

at Fort Adams State Park
1:30 pm:

Tower Climb

at Beavertail Lighthouse
2 pm:

Lobster Muddy Festival

at Smugglers Waterfront Bar
3 pm:

Newport Classical presents French Quintets: Revivals

at Emmanuel Church
4:30 pm:

Enchanted Hour Tarot

at The Vanderbilt Hotel
5 pm:

Newport International Polo Series

at Newport International Polo Grounds
7:30 pm:

The Newport Dance Festival

at Great Friends Meeting House
8 pm:

Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players

at The Firehouse Theater
8 pm:

Newport Classical presents Attacca Quartet

at The Breakers
8 pm:

A Spirited Evening at Fort Adams

Live Music & Entertainment

Busker’s Irish Pub: Brian Twohey at 9 pm
Clarke Cooke House: Live music at 10 pm
Greenvale Vineyards:

Live Jazz

at 1 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant:

Stu Krous

at 7 pm
JPT Film & Event Center:

Secret Mall Apartment

at 2 pm,

Georgia O’Keeffe: The Brightness of Light

at 4:30 pm,

Bad Shabbos

at 7:30 pm
Landing: Jay Parker at 12:30 pm, Blockhead at 4 pm, Dave Alves Band at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe:

Down City Band

at 8:30 pm
Newport Blues Cafe:

Never In Vegas

at 9:30 pm
Newport Craft:

The Mystic Jammers

at 2 pm
O’Brien’s Pub:

C. Gray The DJ

at 9:30 pm
One Pelham East:

DJ

at 11:30 pm
Speakeasy: Live music at 9:30 pm
Sunset Cove:

Bob Tomassone & Scotty McCue

at 5:30 pm
The Firehouse Theater:

Live Improv Comedy with the Bit Players

at 8 pm
The Reef:

Malayna Knox Acoustic Duo

at 7 pm
Top of Pelham:

Dueling Pianos

at 7:30 pm & 10:30 pm

Newport County Public Meetings

No public meetings are scheduled.

Sunday, July 20

Things To Do

Newport Classical Music Festival
8 am:

Cars & Coffee — Gardner Seveney Sports Complex
8 am:

Free Sunday Guided Bird Walk

at Norman Bird Sanctuary
10 am:

Weekly Sunday Brunch with Live Music

at Newport Vineyards & Restaurant
10 am:

Tiverton Farmers Market – Summer

at Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area
10 am:

Newport Black History Walking Tours

at Bowen’s Wharf Pilot House
5 pm:

Yappy Hour 2025

at Beaulieu
7:30 pm:

The Newport Dance Festival

at Great Friends Meeting House
8 pm:

Newport Classical presents Leila Josefoqicz

at The Breakers

Live Music & Entertainment

Clarke Cooke House: Bobby Ferreira at 12:30 pm
Fastnet Irish Pub: Irish Sessions at 6 pm
Johnny’s Restaurant:

Mac Chrupcala Jazz Series

at 3 pm
JPT Film & Event Center:

The Last Class

at 2 pm,

Bad Shabbos

at 4 pm,

Secret Mall Apartment

at 6:30 pm
Landing: Jim Devlin at 12:30 pm, Timeless at 4 pm, Jake Kulak at 8 pm
Narragansett Cafe:

Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang

at 4 pm
Newport Craft:

The Groove Merchants

at 1 pm
Newport Vineyards:

Dim Lights

at 1 pm
O’Brien’s Pub: Greg Zercher on the Steel Drums on the patio at 3 pm,

Karaoke

at 9:30 pm
One Pelham East: Chopville at 3:30 pm
Pour Judgement: Los Duderinos at 10 pm
Speakeasy Bar & Grill: Live music at 9:30 pm
Sunset Cove:

Andre Arsenault

at 11 am,

Mark Flynn

at 3 pm