Mid-July in Newport offers a tapestry of music, wellness, food, and sport, weaving new experiences into the city’s historic backdrops. Thanks to the ongoing Classical Music Festival, there are several unique opportunities to see wold-class talent perform in intimate and opulent settings like The Breakers, Rosecliff, and The Elms.
Tallā Rouge — Works for Two Violas (July 15, 4 PM, Newport Art Museum)
The Cajun-Persian duo Tallā Rouge steps into the museum’s galleries fresh from appearances at Carnegie Hall and Dumbarton Oaks. Their two-hour program honors living composers while recasting classical favorites, revealing the viola’s full expressive range. Seating is tiered at $60 for Premier and $50 for Main.
Third Beach Yoga (July 15, 6 PM, Third Beach)
As twilight settles over Sachuest Bay, Third Beach Yoga invites all experience levels to unroll mats (or large towels) on the sand. The Tuesday-and-Thursday series runs through September 11, turning each 6:00-to-7:00 PM class into a mindful blend of movement, breathwork, and the ocean’s steady pulse. Arriving early is encouraged so practitioners can ease into position, and afterwards many linger for a sunset swim or an unhurried shoreline stroll. Each session is $20, keeping the focus on relaxation rather than formality.
An Evening with Jessica Vosk (July 15, 8 PM, The Breakers)
Broadway star Jessica Vosk, celebrated for her two-year turn as Elphaba in Wicked and a sold-out Carnegie Hall debut, takes the marble-floored loggia of The Breakers as her stage. Joined by renowned music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell at the piano, Vosk revisits signature roles from Wicked, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Alicia Keys’s new musical Hell’s Kitchen. The mansion’s Gilded-Age splendor serves as both acoustic shell and visual drama, promising an intimate evening where powerhouse vocals.
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Rosé all WednesDAY (July 16, Noon – 8 PM, OceanCliff’s Safari Room Lawn)
Every Wednesday through early September, Adirondack chairs dot the OceanCliff lawn, angled toward sweeping Narragansett Bay views and paired with a chilled glass of Whispering Angel. From noon until early evening, guests sample a special rosé menu, while a lite-bites selection is on offer from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. The leisurely setup invites friends to drop in for an afternoon toast or linger until sunset, turning mid-week into a seaside ritual of pink-hued relaxation.
Lobster Lunch Sail (July 16, 1 PM, Schooner Aurora)
New England tradition meets open-water adventure aboard the historic schooner Aurora. On select Wednesdays, a two-hour sail charts Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay while guests enjoy boxed lunches (Lobster Roll, Chicken Salad Sandwich, or Caprese Sandwich) complete with chips, fresh fruit, and a dessert. Tickets run $55 for adults and $45 for children under twelve, and the cruise’s BYOB policy lets passengers tailor their own beverage pairings.
Harp & Harmony — Trio Ember (July 17, 11 AM, The Elms)
Harpist Emily Levin unites with violinist Julia Choi and cellist Christine Lamprea to form Ember, a trio debuting its Birds of Paradise program inside The Elms. Works by Reena Esmail, Ravel, Liszt (via Henriette Renié), Jacques Ibert, Angélica Negrón, and Renié herself highlight the ensemble’s kaleidoscope of timbres. The mansion’s ornate interiors heighten the dialogue between strings and harp, transforming a late-morning concert into an immersive chamber-music encounter.
Discovering America’s Treasures with Lark E. Mason Jr. (July 17, 6 PM)
Renowned appraiser and Antiques Roadshow personality Lark E. Mason Jr. draws on decades with Sotheby’s New York to reveal how overlooked art and artifacts emerge from private homes into museum collections and auction spotlights. In this two-hour talk, priced at $35 for members and $45 for non-members, Mason shares tales of discovery and authentication that illuminate the thrill of the hunt and the nuances of provenance.
The Harp at Sunrise (July 18, 5:15 AM, Rosecliff Terrace)
For early risers, Rosecliff’s Atlantic-facing terrace becomes a hushed amphitheater as dawn creeps over the water. Harpist Emily Levin performs Hans Otte’s contemplative cycle The Book of Sounds, letting delicate tones mingle with morning light. General admission is $65, rewarding guests with a serene start to the day in one of Newport’s most picturesque settings.
Yoga on the Grass (July 19, 9 AM, International Tennis Hall of Fame)
Saturday mornings on Newport’s legendary grass courts shift from championship play to quiet reflection under instructor Delaney Pothier’s guidance. Sessions on July 19 and 26 (and throughout August) welcome all levels for a $10 member or $20 non-member fee. Participants bring their own mats, finding calm where tennis greats once competed.
Newport Beer Run (July 19, Noon, Fort Adams State Park)
Formerly the Craft Brew Races, the Newport Beer Run fuses a scenic 5K with a three-hour craft beer festival overlooking Narragansett Bay. Finishers receive medals, pint glasses, and koozies before sampling regional brews, enjoying live music, and refueling at food trucks. Whether running for time or strolling for fun, participants find equal reward in camaraderie and cold pours.
Enchanted Hour — Tarot at The Vanderbilt (July 19, 4:30 PM)
Inside The Vanderbilt’s Parlour, a local tarot expert offers 15-, 30-, or 60-minute readings (plus group options). An off-menu cocktail, crafted to reflect the session’s insights, extends the experience beyond the cards, blending mysticism with mixology in a storied setting.
Newport International Polo Series (July 19, 5 PM, Newport Polo Grounds)
From June through September, the USA/Newport team faces international rivals where America’s first polo club once rode. Each match features the traditional Player’s Salute, half-time Divot Stomp, trophy presentations, and an après-polo lounge, all backed by expert commentary and live Jumbotron coverage. Pavilion tables and tailgate spaces sell in advance, while lawn seating remains available online or at the gate.
Empire Wild (July 20, 11 AM, Colony House)
Genre-blending trio Empire Wild returns for a late-morning concert inside the 1739 Colony House, a landmark rarely open to the public. General admission is $45, granting access to a program fusing pop, folk, jazz, and classical influences through original songs, inventive covers, and re-imagined classics. The venerable venue lends an intimate, resonant backdrop to the ensemble’s boundary-pushing sound.
