slides: 10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend - August 21

Friday, August 21, 2015

 

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Kick off your weekend with a bang when you attend any of GoLocal's featured activities on Friday. But don't stop there, as there's plenty in store for Saturday and Sunday, too. 

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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See the 10 Great Things to do in Newport This Weekend in the Slideshow Below!

 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

 
 

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