10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - May 13, 2016

May 13

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 14

Richard Saul Wurman Estate Sale at “The Orchard”

Tresor Estate Sales of Newport has announced a two weekend sale at "The Orchard," home TED creator, Richard Saul Wurman and best selling novelist Gloria Nagy. "The Orchard" is located at 180 Narragansett Avenue in Newport.

The Greenhouse and Garden Sale will take place on Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 

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May 14

Vudu Sister at Jimmy's Saloon

 Vudu Sister returns to Jimmy's Saloon on Saturday night to perform songs from their album Mortis Nervosa. 

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May 14

Cancer, You've Met Your Match Tennis Tournament 

The International Tennis Hall of Fame will host a tournament from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. on Saturday that will feature a clinic by Hall of Fame Pros, a doubles tourney, beer, wine and much more. 

Registration is $75 per player and includes a free tee shirt. 

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May 14

18th Annual Restoration Celebration of Greenvale Vineyards 

Enjoy live jazz, tractor rides and food samples all from local producers at the annual celebration at Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth. 

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May 14

Custom Sketchbook Creation Workshop 

The Custom Sketchbook Creation Workshop allows participants to sketch what they want. They get to select the paper, colors and images and build their own sketchbook. 

The  workshop goes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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May 14

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 14

Stargazing With Robert Horton and Scott MacNeil 

Relax and look up at the stars and see what you can see. The stargazing will take place at Ballard Park from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

May 15

Fort Adams Opening the "Fort Adams Redoubt" or "Little Fort" 

For the first time in 60 years, Fort Adams will open the "Little Fort." 

This project aims not only to make the Fort accessible for the enjoyment of all, but also to serve the greater good. Stable and ongoing employment opportunities necessary for maintaining the Fort and conducting tours will be created as result of this grand opening.

For Adams will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

May 15

Daffodil Days at Blithewold Mansion 

Check out tens of thousands of yellow daffodils and the arrival of Spring at Blithewold mansion. 

Nothing says Spring like beautiful flowers