Good morning, Newport.

Residents have a busy weekend ahead.

Accidental Sisters perform on May 9 in Jamestown and on May 10 in Newport; a pancake breakfast at Edward King House, a Garden Club plant sale in Jamestown, and a Mother’s Day Market in Tiverton complete a lineup of family-friendly events.

French naval officer Commandant Igor Maury will discuss France’s social model at a talk hosted by the Alliance Française de Newport on Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library (Michael W.

Mello Program Room), with a Q&A session in French or English.

Billy Thalheimer, REGENT CEO from North Kingstown, will deliver the commencement address at IYRS School of Technology & Trades’ graduation & Launch Day at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30 at Restoration Hall.

Nearly 80 students will graduate and launch restored sailboats in Newport Harbor.

A sewer line rupture on May 4 sent 800,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Narragansett Bay, leading officials to close shellfishing until at least May 18.

Brown Health pledged to keep Newport Hospital’s 10-suite birthing center open if it secures $4.9 million from state and philanthropic aid; however, lawmakers say the hospital must provide more detailed financial reports and will meet with its executives tomorrow.

Harborside Inn on Block Island will hold a groundbreaking ceremony this Friday; the new 22,000 sqft building (with 32 rooms) will replace the structure lost nearly three years ago to a fire.

Tickets went on sale Tuesday for the 2026 Cerity Partners Hall of Fame Open at the International Tennis Hall of Fame from July 5-12, where the combined ATP Challenger and WTA 125 grass-court tournament will offer $225,000 in equal prize money + mark Cerity Partners' debut as title sponsor.

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.

Dueling Pianos Friday - Early Show

7:30 p.m. — Dueling Pianos Bar at Top Of Pelham — Check with the venue for ticket prices — Experience a night of audience-requested tunes and beautiful harbor views with live dueling pianos.

Morning Coffee Networking

8-9 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Providence Airport Warwick — Free entry — Enjoy fresh coffee and cookies while connecting with local professionals.

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Bowen's Wharf — Enjoy the waterfront — Taste oysters and sip champagne at this culinary celebration.

Spring Watercolor Series with Artist Mary Ellen Dwyer

10 AM – 12 PM — Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum — Materials not included — Explore the basics of watercolor painting in this engaging six-class series.

Killer Night Out - An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner

7-9 p.m. — Belle's — Ticketed event — Solve a murder before dessert in an engaging, interactive dinner experience.

2026 CCBA Annual Meeting & Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — Newport Harbor Island Resort — Registration required — Attend for professional development and networking opportunities with CCBA members.

Junior Toots Concert

9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — $92+ — Experience the vibrant energy of Junior Toots live in concert.

2026 Inorganic Chemistry Conference

8 PM — Salve Regina University — Check website for cost — Premier international conference advancing inorganic chemistry research.