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Upcoming Events



Sat, May 23May 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMNewport Pride Center, 42 Spring St ste 2, Newport, RI 02840, USADo you want to get started composting, but don’t know where to start? Join the RI Food Policy Council as we guide you through a comprehensive chat on what composting is, how you can start now (whether you have a yard or not), and why it’s important. RSVP below!


Sat, May 30May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMNewport Pride Center, 42 Spring St ste 2, Newport, RI 02840, USACome swap out your summer clothes with new pieces and help reduce clothing waste! All leftover clothing donations will be collected by Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI, and we will be collecting canned food, non-perishables, and personal care products for the Newport MLK Center!
Wed, Jun 10Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMJamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown, RI 02835, USAA night celebrating art, activism, and LGBTQ+ history as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. We will watch the Stonewall Uprising PBS documentary, archival LGBTQ+ footage from the Rhode Island Historical Society, and hear local spoken word artists. Free and open to all!
Sun, Jun 14Jun 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMThe Brenton Hotel, Newport's Living Room, 31 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USABreak out the butterfly clips, platform sneakers, and your fiercest denim, because Newport Pride is serving up a totally iconic 90's pride-themed drag brunch you won’t want to miss! Join us in Newport's Living Room at the Brenton Hotel from 12-2 PM. We can't wait to party with you!- Sun, Jun 28Jun 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Rooftop at The Brenton Hotel, 31 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USACelebrate the end of Pride Month with us at the Brenton Hotel rooftop! Hosted by Jealousy Jonz and Miss So'Fonda. Enjoy delicious bites, bingo, prizes, and performances. More information coming soon!
On-going programs at Pride Center
Monthly Queer Artist Highlight (sign up to be next month's highlight & sell your artwork at the Pride Center here)
Queer Connections by Newport Pride (first Wednesday of the month 6:30-8 PM)
Domestic Violence support walk-in hours (every Friday from 1-3 PM)
LGBTQ+ Community Archive drop-off (during Pride Center's open hours)
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