Food deals, seals and the 'Karate Kid': Can't-miss events this weekend
The midterm election is coming up, so you’ll have some decisions to make come Tuesday. But before hitting the polls, enjoy the weekend with some great local events.
Get your fill at area restaurants, watch some seals, laugh at a comedy show, take in a concert and maybe even leave Newport County for some fun. Here’s what’s on tap this weekend:
Go out to eat for Newport Restaurant Week
The 16th annual Newport Restaurant Week kicks off Nov. 4 and runs through Nov. 13, offering diners exceptional culinary experiences from more than 50 participating restaurants. Specials include prix-fixe menus, gift card promotions, BOGO deals, complimentary add-ons and more deals and discounts.
This season’s restaurant roster offers a variety of unique farm-to-table and dock-to-plate dishes bursting with autumnal flavors.
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New this year is the introduction of a Foodie Film Festival at the JPT Film + Event Center. The festival presents a week of culinary-themed films in the world-class art house cinema.
Restaurant deals are added on a rolling basis. Learn more about the food and the films at discovernewport.org/newport-restaurant-week.
Take a Newport Harbor seal tour
On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6, the Jamestown Newport Ferry will offer seal tours on Newport Harbor. Hop aboard Vessel Katherine and pass by Citing Rock and Rose Island and a few other nearby spots grey seals frequent this time of year.
The tour is one hour (no narration) and binoculars are provided. The boat departs from 1 East Ferry Wharf in Jamestown. It is recommended you wear warm clothes (and maybe bring a blanket) as it can get chilly on the water. Visit jamestownnewportferry.com/cruises to learn more and purchase tickets.
Attend a Newport Live concert at the Jamestown Arts Center
Virginia-based singer-songwriter Dori Freeman on Saturday night will perform at the Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., as part of the Newport Live concert series. Her 2021 album, Ten Thousand Roses, was written during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I really observed and appreciated nature during that time,” she said.
Natural elements such as storm-clouds, wildflowers, and spiders show up as motifs throughout the record, which examines everything from being deeply in love with someone to realizing that you don’t need another person to complete you.
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Opening the show is Toronto-based performer Abigail Lapell. Visit newportlive.org/newport-live-concerts to learn more and purchase tickets.
Candlelight Concert of Remembrance
The public is invited to The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist, 61 Washington St., for a Candlelight Concert of Remembrance on Sunday November 6 at 4 p.m.
The event will feature members of St. John’s choirs, Trinity Church choir, and Salve Regina University choir. Admission at the door is $15 ($10 for seniors and students), with proceeds benefiting Episcopal Relief and Development for humanitarian aid in the U. S. and abroad. A reception will follow the concert.
The Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist is located at 61 Washington St., at the corner of Washington and Willow streets, with free parking in our lot opposite 25 Willow St. Learn more at facebook.com/SaintJohnsNewport.
Rhode Island Comic Con
The 10th anniversary of the event at the Amica Mutual Pavillion — formerly the Dunkin’ Donuts Center — will feature the likes of Alicia Silverstone, who played Batgirl, former WWE wrestlers Bret Hart and Billy Gunn and the “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio.
The hours for the show are Friday from 3 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit ricomiccon.com to learn more and purchase tickets.
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: Newport RI events: Restaurant Week, Dori Freeman, seal tours Comic Con
