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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newport will plant a Liberty Tree on Friday, Apr. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at William Ellery Park (at the intersection of Thames and Farewell streets) to kick off the city’s 250th anniversary celebrations. What's Up Newp
- ➤ The Real Housewives of Rhode Island returns this Sunday at 9 p.m. on Bravo with a beach trip and tense moments among the cast, and viewers can watch episode 4 on Peacock the next day. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Newport residents can drop off hard-to-recycle items for Spring Recycling Day on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to noon at Easton’s Beach (175 Memorial Blvd) as part of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. No appointment is needed, but proof of residency is required. What's Up Newp
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Buyers can tour a range of open houses in Newport County this weekend, with a Portsmouth home at 2269 East Main Road open today from 11-1 p.m. and additional tours in Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport and Tiverton set for Sunday, Apr. 19. What's Up Newp
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school sports on Friday saw Narragansett boys lacrosse secure a 5-3 win over Lincoln with strong defense—boosting their record to 7-1 while several teams in softball, baseball, and lacrosse posted competitive scores as many prepare for more games today. The Newport Daily News
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Pollinator House Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Create a pollinator house and learn about the importance of pollination for trees on Arbor Day.
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Arbor Day Festival and Bristol Community Day
10 AM – 4 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arboretum with family-friendly nature crafts and scavenger hunts.
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The British Invasion Years Live Tribute
7-10 p.m. — The JPT Film & Event Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience a lively tribute to the 1960s musical revolution featuring classic hits from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
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Northern Italy to Tuscany Wine Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — The Coast Guard House Restaurant — $— Explore the exquisite food and wine from Northern Italy and Tuscany.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Ryan Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie live in Kingston, RI.
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Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience the Southern rock evolution led by Duane Betts, the son of legendary guitarist Dickey Betts.
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Boss Tenors Quintet Performance
6-9 p.m. — Pump House Music Works — Ticketed event — Experience the electric homage to jazz legends Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons with Dan Moretti and Greg Abate.
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Wooden Spoon Carving Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Cost not specified — Craft your own wooden spoon with expert guidance from Steve Emma using native hardwoods.
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Comedy Night featuring Tyler Hittner
8-10 p.m. — Galactic Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of comedy with Tyler Hittner at a highly-rated venue.
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Paul Gilbert & Greg Koch Concert
4-6 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar mastery and celebrate the release of Paul Gilbert's new album WROC.
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