RI Waterfront Events: Rhode Island’s newest music venue, Bold Point Park, will be rocking all season long with national acts ranging from the Violent Femmes to the Beach Boys. East Providence
Live Music Series: Local musicians return to Newport Vineyards for their annual concert series. Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Middletown
SUNDAYS
Barrington Summer Concert Series: Dance like no one’s watching and make some noise when local musicians comes to Latham Park and Barrington Town Beach. Select Sundays on July 7-August 18.
WEDNESDAYS
Music at Sunset: Take in the lush gardens and live music at the Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum’s weekly summer concert series. July 10-August 28. Bristol
THURSDAYS
Art Night: Walk or ride your bike from one gallery and studio to the next, or hop on the free trolley. This evening event is the perfect way to explore the wealth of art that the East Bay has to offer. June 27-August 29, last Thursday of the month. Bristol and Warren
SATURDAYS
Newport Polo: One of the great Aquidneck Island traditions, Newport Polo invites spectators to watch international teams gallop to victory at Glen Farm. Portsmouth
June 14-16
Newport Secret Garden Tours: Like the grounds of European chateau, such botanical mastery must be seen to be believed. Take a stroll through some of the city’s most prestigious – and normally private – outdoor spaces. Newport
June 20-July 3
July 3
Independence Day BBQ: The Herreshoff Marine Museum hosts a pre-Fourth of July evening cookout, and it’s a prime location on the waterfront to watch the fireworks. Bristol
July 4
Fourth of July Parade: Follow the red, white, and blue striped roads for the ultimate patriotic display and the oldest Independence Day parade in the country. Bristol
July 14-21
2019 Hall of Fame Open: The International Tennis Hall of Fame is a major Newport landmark, and once Wimbledon wraps up, you can still get your tennis fix as ATP World Tour pros contest on the historic grass courts. Newport
July 20
The Live Local Music Festival: An all-day celebration of local art and culture. Newport
July 20
The Craft Brew Races: Beer and a 5K race. Sound eccentric? Yes, but you’ll be in good company. The Craft Brew Races bring hops and casual running to the seashore. Newport
July 20
Tiverton Four Corners Arts and Artisans Festival: Browse the works of 60-80 artists on the lawn at Mill Pond Shops for its 32nd annual curated showcase. Tiverton
July 20-21
Warren Quahog and Arts Festival: No shellfish is more distinctly Ocean State than the quahog, and this annual celebration at Burr’s Hill Park celebrates that fact, along with music, fine arts, and kid-friendly activities. Warren
July 26-28
The Newport Folk Festival: Who plays at the Newport Folk Festival? Oh, just Trey Anastasio and Sheryl Crow – and a score of other acclaimed musicians from across the country. Bask in their down-home glory at Fort Adams State Park. Newport
July 27-28
The Newport Show: New England’s premier fine art and antiques event takes place at St. George’s School Ice Rink. Middletown
August 2-4
Newport Jazz Festival: Herbie Hancock and Common perform at Fort Adams State Park, along with dozens of other jazz legends. Newport
August 8
Beach Bash: Celebrate the summer with a good ol’ fashioned beach party hosted by the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Third Beach, Middletown
August 9-11
Black Ships Festival: This annual event commemorates the friendly ties between Newport and its Japanese sister city Shimoda. Highlights include a gala, traditional Japanese art, and a Taiko drum performance. Bristol
August 17-18
South Coast Open Studios Tour: Visit painters, fiber artists, sculptors, and more, all across the East Bay and southern Massachusetts. Various locations
August 22
Mini Summer Fun Day: Get up-close and personal with the animals at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, as well as with some kid-friendly crafts. Bristol
August 25
The Odyssey: This inaugural endurance event held at Mount Hope Farm is comprised of running and swimming - and repeating. Participants can choose from a two- or four-hour loop. Bristol
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