Thursday
May 19
Plant & Seedling Sale Annuals, perennials, vegetables, lilies, specialty plants and more, through May 21, 8-10 a.m., Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Corey’s Ln., Portsmouth, newportmansions.org.
Museum Reads A monthly book group for art enthusiasts, “A Black Gaze: Artists Changing How We See” by Tina Campt, 12-1 p.m., hybrid, $5, newportartmuseum.org.
Let’s LEGO Club For builders of all skill-levels, materials provided, ages 5-12 years, 3-4 p.m., registration required, contact Colleen LeBeau 401-423- 7280, jamlibyouth@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
Forest Feasts Lean how to identify, harvest and cook easy recipes, recognize invasive plants and discover sustainable harvesting practices, 3:30-5 p.m., prices vary, registration required, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
LivFit Cooking & Nutrition Class every Tuesday & Thursday evening at 5 p.m., RSVP with Kristin 401-368-7614, 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., mlkccenter.org.
Marine Navigation Basics Learn the basics of navigation without the aid of electronics, 5-6:30 p.m., registration required, contact Meg Myles 401-855-6643, cisfsailing@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown, jamestownsailing.org.
Judah Touro Lecture “Rediscovering Jewish Infrastructure: Showcasing Surviving Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Synagogues in America,” presented by Mark W. Gordon, 7:30-8:30 p.m., virtual, reservations required, 401- 847-4794 x207 or email meryle@tourosynagogue.org.
Friday
May 20
Bike to Work Day Celebrate National Bike to Work Day, breakfast treats and coffee provided at City Hall, 7-9 a.m., 43 Broadway, bikenewport.org.
Plant & Seedling Sale 8-10 a.m., See May 19.
Film Series: Filmed in RI “Moonrise Kingdon”, A pair of young lovers flee causing a search party, 2:30-5 p.m., Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Cinderella Newport Children’s Theatre spring musical, 7 p.m., $15 online, $20 at door, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., newportchildrenstheatre.com.
Improv Comedy Watch the Bit Players create bits from audience suggestions, pure improvisation, 8 p.m., $18, 4 Equality Park Place, firehousetheater.org.
Saturday
May 21
Plant & Seedling Sale 8-10 a.m., See May 19.
Elliot’s Ride for Everyone Ride along Newport’s scenic coastline free of car traffic, loaner bicycles and adaptive bikes available by reservation, 8:45 a.m.-11 a.m., Rogers High School, Wickham Road entrance, bikenewport.org.
Aquidneck Growers’ Market New location at Embrace Home Loans through October, features more than 25 vendors of locally sourced foods, plants and more, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 25 Enterprise Way, Middletown, aquidneckcommunitytable.org.
Redwood Book Club James Baldwin’s ‘Go Tell it on the Mountain’ will be discussed, 10:30 a.m., virtual, email redwood@redwoodlibrary.org for link.
French Conversation Alliance Francaise of Newport hosts a drop-in group for French speakers of all levels, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The French Confection, 72 East Main Rd., Middletown, alliancefrancaisenewportri.org.
Gravestone Cleaning Volunteers needed, Clifton Burial Site, materials provided, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., register with Lew Keen at npthistoriccemeteries@gmail.com.
Oyster & Chowder Fest Oyster growers will be shucking alongside local restaurants with live music under striped festival tents, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Bowen’s Wharf, bowenswharf.com.
Colonial Era Graveyard Tour Tour 250 graves from the 18th century that represent the work of the John Stevens Shop and John Bull, 1-2 p.m., Saturdays through May 28, donations appreciated, reservations advised, Trinity Church, Spring and Church Streets, Trinity- Tours100@gmail.com.
Author Signs & Speaks ‘Claire’s Voice’ by Michelle Fishpaw, 2-4 p.m., Charter Books, 8 Broadway, charterbooks.com.
Spring into Summer Stroll Enjoy refreshments and promotions while strolling Franklin Street, 2-6 p.m., hosted by the Franklin Street shops.
Cinderella 2 & 7 p.m., See May 20.
Hand-Stitching Children ages 8-12 will make miniature sea creatures with needles, thread and fabric, 2:30-3:30 p.m., registration required, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 401-847- 8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Greek Music in Concert Yanni Pandelidis and friends perform authentic music, 3-4:30 p.m., registration required, contact Lisa Sheley 401- 423-7283, jamlibdirector@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
Improv Comedy 7 & 9 p.m., See May 20.
Sunday
May 22
Guided Bird Walk Free guided bird walk, all birding levels welcome, 8-10 a.m., bi-weekly, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown.
Toe Jam Puppet Band Celebrate Imagination Library Day with a free performance and photo booth fun, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,
Salve Regina’s Rodgers Recreation Center, 100 Ochre Point Ave.
Spring Plant Sale Locally grown herbs and one-of-akind annuals, perennials, succulents and hanging baskets, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Elks Club, 141 Pelham Ave., newportinbloom.org.
Oyster & Chowder Fest 11 a.m.-6 p.m., See May 21.
Military Grave Tour Noon, Island Cemetery, participants limited, reserve a place at islandcemeterytours@gmail.com.
Cinderella 2 p.m., See May 20.
Candlelight Concert of Remembrance The Choir School of Newport County, St. John’s Adult Choir, members of Trinity Church Choir and The Newport Navy Choristers with the Newport String Project and orchestra combine to perform works by Mozart, Guest and Wilberg, to benefit the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine through Episcopal Relief and Development, reception to follow, 4-5:30 p.m., $15/10, St. John the Evangelist, 61 Poplar St.
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
May 23
‘Take and Make’ Crafts Newport Public Library provides all the supplies you need, visit Children’s Desk for a take home craft while supplies last, limit one per child.
Zumba All skill levels and all community members welcome, 8:30 a.m., RSVP with Mel 401-846-4828 x124, MLK Jr. Community Center, mlkccenter.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.
Needles Galore A meeting of the local knitting group, 2-4 p.m., contact Carol Crafts 401-423-7283, ccrafts@providence.edu, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
Sabores Latino Cooking class completely en Español, alternate plant-based and recipes from the Latin world, 5 p.m., weekly, MLK Jr. Community Center, RSVP 401-846-4828.
Laughter at Work Summer Fun Series offers inspiration and tips to rebuild connection and joy in the workplace, features Newport Bit Players and expert panel discussion, 5-7 p.m., prices vary, Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport, newportchamber.com.
Mah Jongg Play Mah Jongg play series, 5-7 p.m., registration required, contact Deborah Homer 401-423-7284, jamlibinfo@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
Mindfulness Meditation & Movement For more advanced practitioners, 5:30 p.m., weekly, sessions via Zoom, innerlightyoga.com, Nancy@nowmindfulness.org.
Tuesday
May 24
Preschool Dance Party Shake, shimmy and dance with your friends, outdoors, weather permitting, rain date May 31, 10-10:30 a.m., Aquidneck Park at Newport Public Library.
French Conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m., See May 21.
Line Up Line Dance Class Dance classes open to all, no partner or experience required, weekly, 10:30-11:30 a.m., info and RSVP at dtdballroom.net, Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth.
Story and Stroll An engaging story will complement a guided sensory walk, for preschoolers and caregivers, 1-2 p.m., bi-weekly, rain or shine, prices vary, registration required, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
Tuesday Matinee “Casablanca,” A café owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis, 1:30-4 p.m., registration required, contact Deborah Homer 401- 423-7280, jamlibinfo@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
LivFit – Cooking & Nutrition 5 p.m., See May 19.
VFW Post 406 Lecture Series Dr. Walter Berbrick, Assoc. Prof. at the U.S. Naval War College, presents
“Finland and Sweden Seem Likely to Join NATO. What That Means for America and the Arctic Region,” light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 5-7:30 p.m., $10 suggested donation, Elks Club, 141 Pelham Ave., vfwpost406newport@gmail.com.
Trivia Hosted by Schae, 6-8 p.m., Newport Craft, 293 Connell Highway, newportcraft.com.
Wednesday
May 25
Toning in ‘22 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, MLK Jr. Community Center, mlkccenter.org.
Dance Me In Class Inclusive ballroom dance classes for all abilities, no partner or experience required, weekly, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., virtual option available, info and RSVP at dancemein.com, Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth.
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Summer market at Memorial Boulevard through October, 2-6 p.m.
L.E.A.D. Peer Group Love, Equity, Acceptance, and Dreams, is an inclusive, supportive setting for LGBTQQ+ youth, 3 p.m., weekly, MLK Jr. Community Center, contact Mirasia at mcassese@mlkccenter.org or 401- 846-4828 x 201.
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.
Blue Tech Innovation Series Ocean State Sensing showcases their cutting-edge technologies, 4-5 p.m., Innovate Newport, 513 Broadway, Newport.
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.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults Play D&D 5th edition, perfect for new players, 5:30-7:30 p.m., registration required, Portsmouth Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 401-683-9457, porlibref@gmail.com, portsmouthlibrary.org.
Fiber Therapy Knitting and crocheting group, open to all, 6-8 p.m., Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 401- 847-8720, newportlibraryri.org.
Thursday
May 26
Tree Corps Spring is here, plant new oak trees in Morton Park with Newport Tree Conservancy, volunteers needed weekly for mulching, pruning and watering, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 42 Morton Ave., newporttree.org.
Let’s LEGO Club 3-4 p.m., See May 19.
Bird Box Bonanza Learn how nest boxes provide habitat for migrating birds and how the support the local ecosystem, 4-5:30 p.m., prices vary, registration required, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
LivFit – Cooking & Nutrition 5 p.m., See May 19.
Author Talks ‘Catching Hell: The Insider Story of Seafood from Ocean to Plate’ by seafood mogul Allen Ricca and author Joe Muto, 6-7 p.m., Charter Books, 8 Broadway, charterbooks.com.
Stories in Stone Video of Jamestown Historical Society’s cemetery tour, Q&A to follow, refreshments served, 6:30- 8 p.m., donations welcome, registration required, contact Betsy Baldwin 781-367-5931, betsybaldwin0107@gmail.com, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., Jamestown.
Friday
May 27
Improv Comedy 8 p.m., See May 20.
Saturday
May 28
Point Assoc. Plant Sale Annuals, perennials, and herbs at great prices, master gardeners available for info and advice, bring your own container, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., St. John’s Church parking lot, 61 Poplar St., beautification@thepointassociation.org.
Aquidneck Growers’ Market 9 a.m.-12 p.m., See May 21.
French Conversation 10:30-11:30 a.m., See May 21.
Colonial Era Graveyard Tour 1-2 p.m., See May 21.
Raptor Round Up Features a lecture and live hawk presentation, 3:30-5:30 p.m., prices vary, registration required, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, normanbirdsanctuary.org.
Polo Charity Match Join Newport Rotary Club for the polo season kick-off event, 5 p.m., gates open at 3 p.m. for tailgating, rain date May 29, $15 for adults, Glen Farm, Portsmouth.
Improv Comedy 7 & 9 p.m., See May 20.
Sunday
May 29
Karaoke 9 p.m., See May 22.
Looking Ahead
Newport Classical Performance, June 3 Pianist Daniel del Pino performs Suite Iberia composed by Isaac Albeniz, 7:30-9 p.m., prices vary, Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., newportclassical.org.
Polo Match, June 4 First match of the weekly international polo series, USA vs. Colombia, tailgating begins 2 p.m., match at 5 p.m., prices vary, Glen Farm, Portsmouth, nptpolo.com. St., newportclassical.org.
Holy Ghost Feast, June 5 Crowning and procession at 9 a.m. Mass at Jesus Saviour Church, proceeds to Vasco da Gama Hall, food and festivities until 6 p.m.
Seaside Retreat for Women, June 10-12 Relax, recharge, and reflect in this 3-day restorative retreat, St. George’s School, 372 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, bit.ly/ atpeace2022.
Belmont Stakes Party, June 11 Celebrate and support the ongoing restoration of Belmont Chapel in Island Cemetery, 4:30-7:30 p.m., $125, Belmont Chapel, 30 Warner St., belmontchapelfoundation.org.
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