Barrel of Laughs Comedy

June 12

7:15 P.M.

Newport Vineyards

Mike McDonald, as seen on Showtime, Comedy Central, and HBO, will be performing at Newport Vineyards. Tickets are $30 per person and the doors open at 6:30 for live music and drinks.

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Newport Gulls Game

June 12

6:35 P.M.

Cardines Field

The Gulls will take on the Ocean State Waves on Friday. After winning the New England Collegiate Baseball League last year, the Gulls are in search of another title. Gates open at 5 P.M. 

Photo courtesy of: Flickr/Wally Gobetz

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NY Yacht Club Regatta

June 12-June 14

Halidon Avenue, Newport

The country’s oldest annual regatta will celebrate it’s 161st edition this summer with competition and camaraderie along Narragansett Bay. Entry is open to yachts with a minimum length overall of 25 feet in IRC, Classic, 12 Metre and One-Design classes, as well as the recently introduced Cruiser-Racer and Double-handed divisions on navigator courses.

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British Motorcar Festival

June 12-June 14

Colt State Park

A three day all-British Motorcar Show and British Lifestyle event will take place in Bristol. Over 300 vintage British motorcars will be on display. 

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Annual Visitors Day

June 13

9 A.M. - 3 P.M.

SVF Foundation, 152 Harrison Avenue, Newport

Learn about the Smithsonian and the SVF Biodiversity Preservation Project at the historic Swiss Village. Staff will be on hand for demonstrations and Julian’s Omnibus food truck will be serving food. The event is free and parking will be available at Fort Adams. 

Photo courtesy of: Flickr/steve p2008

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A Walk With The Director

June 13

10 A.M. 

Blithewold Mansion

Blithewold's Executive Director, Karen Binder, will lead a stroll of the mansion’s grounds. The tour will highlight the outdoor elements, including updates to the buildings and ground.

Photo courtesy of: Flickr/cmkalina

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Live Jazz Saturdays

June 13

1 - 4 P.M.

Greenvale Vineyards

The Portsmouth-based vineyard will host an afternoon of live jazz music and wine samplings. General admission tickets are $3 and the whole family is welcome. 

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Outside Movie Night

June 13

6:30 P.M.

Newport County YMCA 

An outdoor screening of Annie, a Hollywood classic, will take place on Saturday night. The movie will be shown at dusk, with activities and concessions available, too. 

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Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

June 13

9 P.M. 

Newport Grand Event Center

Vyntyge Skynyrd will replicate the iconic 70’s era band’s music on Saturday evening. The show is free. 

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The Bit Players

June 13

10 P.M.

Firehouse Theater

The award winning comedy troupe will hold a late night show on Saturday night at Firehouse Theater. Their high energy improvisation is a lot like “Whose Line is it Anyway” and the event is BYOB. 

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