December 13

Holiday Arts Market at Jamestown Center for the Arts

A juried market of high-quality unique works made by local artists.

The market goes from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

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December 13

OceanCliff's 10th Annual Holiday Gala at OceanCliff

Join in for OceanCliff's 10th Annual Holiday Gala for a festive evening of food, cocktails, and holiday cheer.

Cocktail hour upon arrival followed by a three-course dinner and live entertainment.

The gala begins at 7 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Discover Newport 

December 13

Christmas at the Newport Mansions 

The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery.

Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at the Newport Mansions.

The Preservation Society of Newport County invites you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House this holiday season.

PHOTO: Discover Newport

December 14

Holiday Celebration at Belcourt of Newport Featuring G. Love 

Gold album music legend G. Love is performing this weekend in Rhode Island — in the unique, intimate setting of Belcourt of Newport. 

On Saturday, award-winning Food Network Chef Kevin Des Chenes and special guest Chad Hollister join G. Love at Alex and Ani Founder Carolyn Rafaelian’s recently renovated property. 

The event begins at 7 p.m. with G. Love's performance taking place at 9:15 p.m. 

A portion of ticket sales will benefit The Light Foundation.

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 PHOTO: G.Love at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY, Peter Stergion.

December 14

Beach Cleanup at Gull Cove in Portsmouth 

Don’t miss out on the last cleanup of the season.

There will be hot brew from Empire Tea and Coffee.

The event goes from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Clean Ocean Action 

December 14

Newport Art Museum Marketplace at Newport Art Museum

Do your shopping right at the Museum where you find work from emerging and established artists alike.

Ceramics, paintings, wearable arts, ornaments and more

The event begins at 5 p.m. 

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PHOTO: Discover Newport 

December 14

Mermaid Masterpieces at the Newport Visitor Center

Local author, artist and business owner Rebecca Killian will be at the Newport Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. signing books, showing her artwork and promoting her business Mermaid Masterpieces.

Free parking behind the center.

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PHOTO: Discover Newport 

December 15

"A Christmas Cactus" at Newport Playhouse 

Christmas Eve is tough for private investigator Cactus O'Riley, a white-hot redhead with the holiday blues. She is trying to lure her secretary Fred away from his protective mother, dodging the affections of Deputy D.A. Windsor, and considering closing her business.

She doesn't need the added aggravation of two fugitives who burst into her office looking for justice and a dead detective named Jake Marley. 

The show begins at 11 a.m. 

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December 15

Ice Skating at Gurney's 

Lace-up the skates and head to Gurney's for the day to skate on their rink. 

Nothing says winter like ice skating. 

The rink opens at 10 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Sheelan Bertrand/Gurney's

December 15

Wheelie Crafty: Holiday Bike Wheel Wreath Making at Ten Speed Spokes in Newport

Come join in to make a wreath out of an old bike rim. There will be snacks, tasty beverages and crafting galore.

All you have to do is show up! We will be providing bike wheels as well as the supplies to make your wreath.

The event goes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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PHOTO: Ten Speed Spokes