10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - September 27, 2019

September 27

$5 Rock and Roll Show at Parlor Newport 

Kick-off the weekend with live music at the Parlor in Newport.

Featured bands include The War in Kids, The Fear of Missing Out, Eric and the Nothing and more.

All for just $5.

The music begins at 8 p.m. 

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September 27

Dueling Pianos at Top of Pelham 

Don't miss out on dueling pianos at Top of Pelham on Friday night. 

The music begins at 9 p.m. 

September 28

Manhattan Short Film Festival at Jamestown Arts Center

The Final Ten Manhattan Short finalists hail from seven countries with films from France, Iran, Canada, Finland, and Germany alongside two films from USA and a record three from the United Kingdom.

These Final Ten films represent the best short films from among 1,250 submissions from 70 countries received by Manhattan Short for 2019, testimony to the enduring vibrancy and creativity of short films worldwide.

The event begins at 7 p.m. 

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September 28

Rose Island Lighthouse Traditional Clam Boil 

Head to Rose Island for an afternoon celebration serving local favorites of clams, mussels, & BBQ Chicken.

Celebrate the end of summer, connect with old friends and meet new friends.

The event begins at 2 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Kenneth Zirkel/Wikipedia

September 28

Pride Cruise at Adirondack II

Join in on Saturday as the cruise launches from Bowen's Wharf in Newport, on one of the famed wooden schooners, the Adirondack II, for an unforgettable cruise featuring drag entertainment from the Trailer Park Girls.

The cruise begins at 3 p.m. 

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September 28

Final Polo Match of Season at Newport Polo Grounds

Saturday marks the final polo match of the season. 

Witness the excitement of one of the fastest ball sports in the world, played at thoroughbred racing speed when Team USA/Newport takes on challengers from around the world and major U.S. Cities in the Newport International Polo Series. 

Bring a picnic & blanket to spread on the lawn or reserve centerfield Pavilion seats.

The match begins at 5 p.m. 

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September 28

Sail for Hope at Sail Newport

Sail Newport and the organizers of Sail for Hope announced that the annual fundraising regatta will benefit efforts to aid the recovery in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

All sailboats over 22 feet are invited to participate in the race around Jamestown.

Several classes are available for PHRF-rated boats, spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions and some one-designs will also race. 

Sail for Hope is also open to powerboats who want to join the cause and sail around Conanicut Island to help raise funds for the Bahamas.

The event starts at 11 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Billy Black/Sail for Hope

September 29

Industry Night at Top of Newport 

Join us every Sunday and receive your first specialty cocktail or beer on us with the purchase of any entrée.

Don't forget to tell your server where you work to partake in this offer.

The event begins at 4 p.m. 

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September 29

Traditional Irish Music Session at Fastnet Irish Pub 

Live traditional Irish music every Sunday night, hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright.

Family-friendly- arrive early to secure a table if you plan on eating.

The event begins at 6 p.m. 

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September 29

Newport Vineyards Music Series 

Join in every Sunday afternoon for live music by the vines. Enjoy tastings, wine or beer by the glass and vineyard views.

Plus, on Wednesday nights our wine and beer flights are $10.

Music begins at 1 p.m. 

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