10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - September 1, 2017

September 1

Audrain Automobile Museum Annual Gala at Ochre Court 

Former Tonight Show Host Jay Leno will be a featured guest at the Audrain Automobile Museum gala at Ochre Court. 

The gala will also feature casino games, live music, cool cars and much more. 

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September 1

Start at the Top Half-Price Raw Bar at Top of Newport 

Begin the long weekend with Top of Newport’s Half-Price Raw Bar.

A variety of the freshest seafood including succulent shrimp and locally sourced oysters on the half shell and littleneck clams accompanied by an assortment of condiments.

The raw bar goes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

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September 2

Mystery at the Museum: "Poison, Pens, & Poets" at Newport Art Museum

Head to the Newport Art Museum for a night of mystery and adventure. 

The scenario: 

"The Beat Generation, those new bohemian hedonists who celebrate non-conformity and spontaneous creativity, have invaded Newport and the stuffy old guard don't know what to make of them! It's Ginsberg, Burroughs and Kerouac vs. Astor, Vanderbilt and Oelrichs."

The event takes place at 7 p.m. 

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September 2

Newport Polo Series - USA Vs. England

Team USA will battle England in a big polo match at the International Polo Grounds. 

The match will begin at 4 p.m. 

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September 2

All Hands on Deck Opening Reception at Spring Bull Gallery 

Spring Bull Gallery celebrates the tradition of recreational and working vessels on Narragansett Bay in their upcoming exhibit All Hands on Deck.

Exhibiting in this show are artists: Anne Winthrop Cordin, Harley Bartlett, Mark Fernandez, Bill Lane, John MacGowan, Paola Mangiacapra, Jonathan McPhillips, Michael Rich, Susan Shaw, Anthony Tomaselli and David Witbeck.

The reception goes from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

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September 3

Guided Bird Walks at Norman Bird Sanctuary 

Grab your binoculars for a Sunday bird walk around the Norman Bird Sanctuary. 

Birding masters and beginners alike are welcome to join experts as they venture to the best bird watching spots. 

The walk goes from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

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September 3

Summer Concert Series at Sakonnet Vineyards

Relax at Sakonnet Vineyards for the summer concert series. 

This Sunday, the Sakonnet All-Stars will bring Jazz and Blues to the Vineyard. 

The event goes from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

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September 3

Oliver Hazard Perry Tall Ship - Free Tours

The 200-foot SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is Rhode Island’s Official Sailing Education Vessel.

Hop on board for a free tour of the ship. 

The tours run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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September 3

Bloody Mary Bar at Top of Newport 

Get your Sunday off to a good start with the Bloody Mary Bar at the Top of Newport. 

Build the perfect Bloody Mary blending vodka with any combination of celery salt, celery stalks, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, horseradish, assorted hot sauces, olives and black pepper.

The bar is open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

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September 4

Craft Burger and Draft Beer at Top of Newport 

Each week, the culinary crew creates a unique handcrafted super burger and pairs it with a draft beer. 

This is a Labor Day meal that you do not want to miss. 

The event goes from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

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