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Winter Break Workshops

Online: sailnewport.org 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI

For students ages 7-13 10-11am $10/student/class Tuesday, Feb 18: Boat Building Wednesday, Feb 19: Weather and Navigation Thursday, Feb 20: Ocean Art Register: kim.hapgood@sailnewport.org

Black Ships Festival Opening Ceremonies

Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol, RI

Colorful ceremonies to commemorate Rhode Island’s native son, Commodore Matthew C. Perry, and the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened trade between Japan and the United States. Wreath-laying…

Black Ships Festival – Sushi Sake Sail I

Goat Island Marina 5 Marina Plaza, Newport, RI

Sail aboard one of the magnificent Tall Ships, the 101′ Schooner Aurora. View Newport harbor as you sip sake from Gekkeikan, and sample some great sushi. Space is limited to…

Black Ships Festival Taiko Drum Performance 

Rockwell Park Rockwell Park, Bristol, RI

Odaiko New England, will dazzle you with their electrifying drums. The taiko is said to be the voice and spirit of the Japanese. The sound of the taiko has an…

Black Ships Festival Arts & Crafts and Martial Arts Fair

Independence Park 419-459 Thames St, Bristol, RI

Independence Park on Thames Street is transformed into a Japanese-American Cultural Center, featuring demonstrations, workshops, and displays. Including Arts and Crafts, Taiko, and Martial Arts Demonstrations. Full Schedule ​