10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 21
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 21
No matter if you're young or old, GoLocalProv has an event that will make your weekend memorable.
To help you out, GoLocalProv has put together a complete guide of what to do and when in the slideshow below.
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10 Great Things To Do in Newport This Weekend - August 21
August 21, 2014
Late Nights at CRU
1 Casino Terrace in Newport
5-8 PM
BYOB to CRU Cafe on Friday night. The Cafe will be open late and serving their diverse menu.
August 21, 2014
Dueling Pianos at Studio 3
276 Thames St in Newport
9-11:30 PM
This musical event "guarantees" to entertain its audience. While enjoying the performance there will be specialty cocktails and light apps served.
August 21, 2014
National Museum of American Illustrations
492 Bellevue Avenue in Newport
3 PM
Take a guided tour through the museum and witness the currently featured art by Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N. C. Wyeth.
There is free parking available.
Note: Children under 5 will not be admitted.
August 21-23, 2014
A Weekend of Coaching
10 AM and 4:50 PM
Watch as authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses parade through Newport. The coaches will set out at both 10 AM and 4:50 PM on Friday, and they will also parade on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday morning there will be a free-to-the-public driving exhibition on the grounds of The Elms at 10:30 a.m.
August 22, 2015
6th Annual Newport Sup Cup
1 Washington St in Newport
8 AM Start
Test your skills on a paddle board at the 6th Annual Race. Those entered will race around Goat Island in the Newport Harbor for prizes.
The event is put on to raise money for Clean Ocean Access which is a local non-profit that works to keep the coastline and waterways clean.
August 22, 2015
Neal Diamond Tribute at Newport Grand
150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd Newport
Doors open at 8 PM
Listen to a Neal Diamond tribute played by Bob McArthur. He preforms many classic Neal Diamond songs such as "Sweet Caroline", "America", "Love On The Rocks", and many more.
August 22, 2015
U.S.A. VS Jamaica
250 Linden Lane in Portsmouth
5 PM
Head on over to the Newport International Polo grounds and watch U.S.A. battle Jamaica. Tickets start at just $12 while children up to the age of 15 can get in for free.
August 22, 2015
Fools' Rules Regatta
40 Bay View Dr in Jamestown
11 AM
The Regatta is not your standard sailing adventure. Participants start at 9 AM and build a sailing "vessel" that must be completed by 11 AM. Once 11 rolls around, the boats and the contestants go into the water.
This event is free to enter or spectate.
August 22, 2015
Live Jazz at Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth
1-4 PM
Listen to live Jazz music while sampling the wines of Greenvale Vineyards. General admission is $3. Tastings are $12 and include a souvenir wine glass.
The Jazz performers will be Dick Lupino, Daryl Sherman, Kent Hewitt, and Rick Wells.
August 23, 2015
Newport Independent Music Festival
Wellington Avenue in Newport
3-6 PM
Listen to Abbey Rhode and vocal/guitar duo The Kane Brothers at beautiful King Park gazebo.
Check for weather cancelations here.
