Good morning, Newport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.