2 Best Performing Arts in Newport County and East Bay, Rhode Island

Firehouse Theater

It's all about comedy here—local comics, improv, audience participation, even some geared to children. Management of the 75-seat theater tries to keep all shows PG-13, but there's no guarantee. It's BYOB; you can buy water and soda.

newportFILM

Enjoy documentary films curated from film festivals around the world thanks to this nonprofit group, which hosts outdoor screenings and mini festivals in various outdoor spaces around Newport, with programming for both adults and students throughout the year.