Good morning, Newport.

Jo's American Bistro reopened under new ownership after Heritage Restaurant Group completed its acquisition.

The restaurant welcomed guests at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 and continued to serve its signature menu + community dining at Memorial Boulevard West.

The 38th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns Feb.

13 to 22 with live entertainment, culinary contests, and family events across the city—debuting Newport WienerFest on Feb. 21 at Newport Craft Brewing with a Wiener Eating Competition at 1:30 p.m. where entry is $10 with limited spots.

Jane Pickens Theater opens Oscar-nominated film Hamnet today and announced three spring concerts — Newport-based folk trio Princess June on March 5, traditional Irish ensemble Turas with step-dancer Kiera Nagle on March 13, and The British Invasion Years on April 26 — in the historic venue.

DeBlois Gallery will host the Annual Aquidneck Island High School Art Show in memory of Rosemary Day from Feb.

12 to Feb. 22 at 134 Aquidneck Ave in Middletown. The event opens Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. with a gala reception and awards at 5:30 p.m. (free admission).

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for Rhode Island, forecasting up to 18 inches of snow beginning Sunday morning and continuing into Monday; road travel will be difficult due to heavy accumulation.

Newport has issued a mandatory parking ban from 9:00 a.m. Sunday to 9:00 p.m. Monday because an incoming winter storm will bring plowable snow — residents should park for free at Gateway Center, Mary Street, or Touro Street; vehicles left 30 minutes late will be towed.

A review of snow removal tools now explains how shovels, electric shovels, snowblowers, and pushers work best for different snow conditions as residents prepare for the weekend storm.

The guide helps locals choose the right method based on space and snow type.

Open houses in Newport County are mostly on today as agents rush to show homes before a winter storm brings snowfall Sunday—buyers in Middletown can view four single-family homes listed under $800,000 while other towns offer varied tour times.

Musical Salon Series: Romanticism & Musical Poetry

6:30 – 8:15 PM — Rough Point — Small bites and drinks included — Experience the poignant beauty of piano trios from celebrated composers alongside literary readings.

Newport Winter Glendi 2026

6:00 PM - 12:30 AM — Wyndham Newport Hotel — Full donation event — Enjoy a night of dinner, drinks, and live dance performances to support local charities.

You Got Gold - John Prine Tribute

4:30-8:30 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the music and legacy of John Prine with a heartfelt tribute performance.

An Evening with Violinist Rachel Barton Pine

7:30 p.m. — Rosecliff — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic talent and soulful musicianship of acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine.

In Bannister’s Footsteps Exhibition

2-3:30 p.m. — Bristol Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the life and work of Edward Mitchell Bannister in this special art exhibition.

Beatles Tribute Concert

7:30 p.m. — Courthouse Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience Boston’s celebrated Beatles tribute band performing classic hits from 1962–1966.

30th Annual WINEterfest

11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Newport Vineyards & Restaurant — $45 General Admission — Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with wine, beer, and friendly competitions to warm you from the winter chill.

Winter Fest Princess Party

1-3 p.m. — OceanCliff Hotel — $ — Get ready for a magical time where little ones can meet their favorite princesses.

Winter Mini Golf and Games Night

1-8 p.m. — Taproot Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled mini golf and games night during Newport Winter Festival Week.

The Cowsills Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Check venue for ticket details — Enjoy the infectious harmonies of the family band that inspired The Partridge Family.