Thursday
January 26
Maker Kids Kids ages 7-12 are invited to design a roller coaster using paper and tape, 11 a.m.-noon, free, registration required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Fireside Chat “Invasive species and sense of place: a naturalist’s line in the sand” by David Gregg, 4-6 p.m., prices vary, register online, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 401-846- 2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
LivFit – Cooking & Nutrition Class every Tuesday & Thursday evening at 5 p.m., RSVP with Kristin 401-368-7614, Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., mlkccenter.org.
Lecture “On Location from … HBO and ‘The Gilded Age,’” offering insights into the filming of the popular historic series, 6 p.m., prices vary, register online, Marble House and via Zoom, 596 Bellevue Ave., newportmansions.org.
Friday
January 27
Tai Chi/Qui Gong An introduction to the ancient Chinese practice for longevity and maintaining good health (Qi Gong) and free-flowing martial art (Tai Chi), 9 a.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., 401-846-4828 x124, mlkccenter.org.
Winter Wonderland Fun Kids ages 2-5 are invited for winter themed games, activities and crafts, 10-11 a.m., free, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Portsmouth Tech Help Smartphone basics for Apple iPhones includes an introduction and Q&A session, 10:30-11 a.m., registration required, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 41-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Film Series: Robin Williams “Mrs. Doubtfire,” after a bitter divorce an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his kids, 2-5 p.m., Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401- 847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Mindfulness Teen Art Club Teens will learn watercolor painting techniques in a low stress environment, 3-4:15 p.m., Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown, middletownpubliclibrary.org.
Art Opening “Outsider Art: Harnessing Color,” a group of self-taught artists that see color as an undeniable means to creative expression, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., Jamestown, 401-560- 0979, jamestownartcenter.org.
Improv Comedy Watch the Bit Players create bits from audience suggestions, pure improvisation, 8 p.m., $18, 4 Equality Park Place, firehousetheater.org.
Saturday
January 28
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Features vendors of locally sourced foods, plants and more, market open through April, 9 a.m.-noon, Stoneacre Garden, 151 Swinburne Row, aquidneckcommunitytable.org.
Everybody Chorus Rehearsal All welcome to participate in rehearsals for St. Patrick’s Day concerts, no auditions, dues are minimal, 9:30-10:30 a.m., contact cantabile50@gmail.com or 401- 423-2568, jamestownchorus.com, Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown.
Paint with your Grandkids Explore watercolor painting, no experience needed, 10 a.m.-noon, registration required by leaving a message at 401-846-1573 ext.3, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown, middletownpubliclibraryri.org.
Storytelling Workshop Terry Wolfisch Cole of “Tell Me Another” will share guidance on choosing a story and how to tell it effectively, 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m., $30- 55, registration required, Jamestown Senior Center, 6 West Street, 781-367-5930, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.
Middletown LEGO Club Materials provided in the Children’s Room, 10:30-noon., free, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown.
Family Game Time Play classics like Scrabble or Clue or newer games from the library’s huge board game collection, 10:30 a.m.-noon, free, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown, 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibraryri.org.
Newport LEGO Club Children ages 5-12 invited to build and play with friends, materials provided, 11 a.m.-noon, weekly, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Dungeon & Dragon Quest for Girls For middle school girls who love fantasy and adventure, 2-3 p.m., register at 401-846-1575 x3, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown.
Newport String Project Performance An afternoon of music and family fun features performances by NSP students including The Big Sky Orchestra, pizza party following concert, 2-3:30 p.m., RSVP via email to lisa@newportstringproject.org, St. Columba’s Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown, newportstringproject.org.
Lecture “The Building of Santo Spirito in Florence” presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero, 2-4 p.m., $15-$20, register online, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 401-848-8200, newportartmuseum.org.
Dungeon & Dragon Quest for Teens Dragon of Icespire Peak, bring established characters or make one here, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown.
Improv Comedy 8 p.m., See Jan. 27.
Sunday
January 29
An Afternoon at the Opera Enjoy watching “Turandot” on the wide screen with afternoon tea, 1-3 p.m., reservations required by calling 401-266-6166, Common Fence Arts, Wellness & Community Center, 833 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth.
Lecture “Middletown Farms: The Roots of Our History” series kicks off with a talk on Coggeshall Farm, the oldest active farm in Middletown, 2-3 p.m., Middletown Library, 700 W. Main Rd. Middletown.
Benefit Concert for Ukraine Connecticut-based Yevshan Ukrainian Voice Ensemble, 2 p.m., free but donations appreciated, Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, 401-497-7456.
Square Dancing No dancing experience needed, couples, singles, teens, and families welcome, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Parish Hall, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown, 401-849-6266, townhowlers.org.
Karaoke Sing your heart out at the IA, hosted by Mel, all are welcome, 9 p.m., free, weekly, Irish American Club, 642 Thames St.
Monday
January 30
‘Take and Make’ Crafts Newport Library provides all the supplies you need, visit Children’s Desk for a take home craft while supplies last, all day, limit one per child, 300 Spring St., 401-847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Cribbage Learn the card game with roots dating back to the 1600s, boards and cards provided, 1-3 p.m., registration requested, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Drop-in Craft Hour Age-appropriate crafts for grades K-2, 4-5 p.m., Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401- 683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Mindfulness Meditation & Movement For more advanced practitioners, 5:30 p.m., weekly, sessions via Zoom, innerlightyoga.com, Nancy@nowmindfulness.org.
Mah Jongg Play Using National League rules, must have your own official standard hands card, 4:30-6:45 p.m., registration required, contact Deborah Homer 401-423-7280, jamlibinfo@gmail.com, St. Matthew’s Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown.
Jamestown Community Chorus Rehearsals for Spring concerts, dues are minimal, 7-9 p.m., contact cantabile50@gmail.com or 401-423-2568, jamestownchorus.com, Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown.
Are you holding an arts & cultural, educational or nonprofit event? If so, post the information to the yearlong calendar on NewportThisWeek.com/yearlong-calendar/. Events posted by noon on Mondays will be included in the print calendar as space allows.
Tuesday
January 31
Drop-in Crafts Age-appropriate crafts for children 0-4 years, 10 a.m.-noon, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401-683- 9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Baby Time An interactive story time with music, tickle time and fun to begin building early literacy skills, 10:30-11 a.m., Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown, middletownpubliclibrary.org.
Mah Jongg Play 4:30-6:45 p.m., see Jan. 30 for program details, Jamestown Senior Center, 6 West St., Jamestown, jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.
LivFit – Cooking & Nutrition 5 p.m., See Jan. 26.
Ballroom Dance Class Weekly class great for beginners and experienced dancers, 6:30- 7:30 p.m., $10, Newport Academy of Ballet, 401-230-3420, dtdballroom@gmail.com.
Wednesday
February 1
Toning in ‘23 Full-body workout to improve
balance, bone health, flexibility, and strength in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment, all skill-levels and all community members welcome, 8:30 a.m., RSVP with Mel 401-846-4828 x124, St. Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St., mlkccenter.org.
Toddler Playgroup Unstructured playtime for toddlers 1-4 years but infants and older siblings welcome, 10:30-11:30 p.m., Children’s Room, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., Middletown, middletownpubliclibrary.org.
L.E.A.D. Peer Group Love, Equity, Acceptance, and Dreams, is an inclusive, supportive setting for LGBTQIA+ youth, 3 p.m., weekly, St. Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St., contact Mel at msaunders@mlkccenter.org or 401-846-4828 x 124.
Wednesday Walk Stretch your legs, get fresh air, end the day with a nature walk, free, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown.
Senior Ballroom Dance Dance classes for adults age 55+, no experience required, couples preferred but singles are welcome, weekly, 4:15-5:15 p.m., info
and RSVP at dtdballroom.net, Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth.
Meditation Workshop Dr. Alan Post shares how to practice meditation, 6:30-7:30 p.m., registration is required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Thursday
February 2
Toddler and Pre-K Dance Group For ages 2 and up with a parent/ guardian, 10:30-11 a.m., Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Owl Prowl Learn how to identify owl species by sight and call then hike the trails, optional bon fire with hot chocolate and owl pellet dissection afterwards, 4:30-6 p.m., prices vary, registration required, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 401-846- 2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
LivFit – Cooking & Nutrition 5 p.m., See Jan. 26.
Friday
February 3
Tai Chi/Qui Gong 9 a.m., See Jan. 27.
Baby Playtime Unstructured play and social time for babies, ages 0-24 months, and caregivers, 9:30-10:30 am, no registration required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Tech Help Intro to Google Basics – Google Drive & Docs, 10:30-11:30 a.m., registration required, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Marvel Themed Escape Room High schoolers are invited to bring their expertise in all things Marvel for this one-of-a-kind escape room challenge, 3-4:30 p.m., Middletown Library, 700 W. Main Rd., 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibraryri.org.
Fiber Art Fridays Knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, etc. invited to bring their works in progress and beverage of choice for a makers social, monthly, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Comedy Fundraiser Local comedians present a show
to benefit Give Kids the World Village, 6-9 p.m., $30, tickets online or call 401-848-4801, Hotel Viking, 1 Bellevue Ave., funny4funds.com/ events.
Go Red Fundraiser Dance to the New Providence Big Band in celebration of Go Red For Women Day, 6-10 p.m., $55, reserve tickets online, CFP Arts, Wellness and Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, dtdballaroom.net.
Improv Comedy 8 p.m., See Jan. 27.
Saturday
February 4
Aquidneck Growers’ Market 9 a.m.-noon, See Jan. 28
Everybody Chorus Rehearsal 9:30-10:30 a.m., See Jan. 28.
Intro to Crochet Adults are invited to bring their own #5 yarn and N crochet hook to learn the basics, 10-11:30 a.m., registration required, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Middletown LEGO Club 10:30-noon, See Jan. 28.
Newport LEGO Club 11 a.m.-noon., See Jan. 28.
Printmaking for Teens Teens are invited to use their creativity on linoleum and carve an image to make multiple prints, 12:30-2 p.m., register online, Middletown Library, 700 W. Main Rd., 401-846-1573, middletownpubliclibraryri.org.
Concert Family-friendly concert by Two for the Rhode features a quintet of sax, flute, guitar, bass, and drums, 2 p.m., register online or by calling 401-423-7280, St. Matthew’s Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.
Dungeon & Dragon Quest for Girls 2-3 p.m., See Jan. 28.
Family Fun Children aged 5 to 12 can make DIY printed Valentine’s Day cards using block printing stamps, 2:30-3:30 p.m., registration required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401- 847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Lecture “Secrets to Getting Published” by literary agent Jan Kardys who will share insider tips for getting one’s book published, 2:30-3:30 p.m., registration required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Dungeon & Dragon Quest for Teens 3:15-4:15 p.m., See Jan. 28.
Murder Mystery Dress in your 1920’s finest and help solve “Fowl Play” while enjoying refreshments, 7-9 p.m., $70-75, reserve online, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 401-846-2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
Improv Comedy 8 p.m., See Jan. 27.
Sunday
February 5
Guided Bird Walk Learn how to identify common year-round birds and seasonal migrants, 8-10 a.m., free, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 401-846-2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
Classical Concert Gina Seraichyk, Samuel Hollister, David Gilliland, Gregg Charest, and Johnny Santini perform, 2-3 p.m., donations welcome, St. Matthew’s Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, auroracollaborative@gmail.com.
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