THE MUST LIST

August 17:

Newport Film presents Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story, a documentary that explores the life of the East Coast surf legend focusing on his commitment to protecting the sport’s history and culture. NewportFilm.com

August 19:

Along with a lineup of top local musicians including Julie Rhodes, Z-Boys, and YONKS, The Collaborative’s Warren Folks Fest celebrates the town’s creative spirit with art vendors, local food vendors, and more. Warren, TheCollaborative02885.org

August 26:

The 10-Spot Ride from Bike Newport is a unique event where riders visit 10 beautiful destinations, enjoy food and drink from 10 restaurants, and experience 10 musicians, all revealed on the morning of the ride. BikeNewportRI.org

August 27:

The Rhode Island Folk Festival has grown from a modest event in Providence to a three-stage extravaganza at Larissa Park with over 50 local and regional artists including headliner Aztec Two Step. Riverside, RhodeIslandFolkFestival.com

Through August 31:

The Newport Playhouse, back in full operation after a disastrous flood in 2021, celebrates its 40th anniversary all summer long presenting the hilarious comedy Norman, Is That You? NewportPlayhouse.com

August 4-6:

Newport Jazz Festival returns with dozens of music legends including Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Jon Batiste playing the stages of Fort Adams State Park at the original outdoor music festival. NewportJazz.org

August 11:

The Tiverton Summer Concert Series continues with They Were Robots, performing a mix of covers and originals with a blend of rock, funk, jazz, and punk along with a hint of reggae. TivertonRecreation.org

August 11-13:

The Japan America Society of Rhode Island hosts the 39th annual Black Ships Festival, celebrating the friendship between the United States and Japan with arts and crafts, Taiko drumming, and martial arts. Bristol and Newport, BlackShipsFestival.com

August 30

Laugh along with family and friends at the Firehouse Theater with award-winning improv comedy troupe The Bit Players presenting a special evening of Family Friendly Funnies Newport, BitPlayers.net

August 31:

Leading singer-songwriters and co eehouse veterans John Gorka and Antje Duvekot will be strumming their guitars outdoors at the Norman Bird Sanctuary as part of the Newport Live summer music series. Middletown, NewportLive.org