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Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Newport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Place Animal Sanctuary will host its Spring Visitors Weekend in Tiverton on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, offering 90-minute guided tours from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. driving tours, a plant sale, plus a chance to see the custom Defender 130 (the 2025 Defender Service Awards grand prize). What's Up Newp
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Newport Craft and Distillery hosts complimentary littleneck shucking from 5 to 7 p.m. during Rhode Island’s 10th annual Quahog Week, an event that celebrates local clams and supports fishermen. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ Newport County hosts Memorial Day weekend events starting today including Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Boots on the Ground at Fort Adams from May 22 to Sunday, and Tiverton Celebrates Parade on Saturday featuring live music and fireworks. The Newport Art Museum offers activities while Portsmouth commemorates heroes on Monday. The Newport Daily News
- ➤ The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center will host Memorial Day weekend featuring a Willie Nile concert on Friday, May 22, a Rogue Island Comedy Festival on Saturday, family film screenings on Sunday, and a Saving Private Ryan screening on Monday, May 25 with a WWII Foundation Q&A afterward. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Newport’s own Susan Cowsill turned 65 on May 20 as the youngest member of the family band The Cowsills—she was born in Canton, grew up locally, and continues to perform solo and with her brothers after her RI Music Hall of Fame induction in 2013. What's Up Newp
- ➤ Theatre By The Sea launches its 2026 summer season with 'Little Shop of Horrors' at the historic Wakefield Playhouse. Preview performances are on May 28 (opening night is May 29), and shows run until June 20 with various performance times each day. What's Up Newp
- ➤ RENEWport launched the Semiquincentennial 250 Archival Project to record youth reflections on the nation's 250th in partnership with Newport Historical Society, Newport Public Schools and Met East Bay School. Students may submit art, poetry, essays or videos until June 30 plus the digital archive will be donated at year end. Newport This Week
- ➤ Rhode Island offers free family-friendly outings from art tours to guided hikes & bird walks, including a historic stroll along Newport Cliff Walk that shares local stories with nearby plaques. Locals can enjoy these no-cost events and explore their heritage at their own pace. The Newport Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staff and volunteers at Norman Bird Sanctuary are installing and monitoring 318 bird boxes this spring to track local bird health in Middletown — data is shared with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for habitat restoration, and supporters adopting a box receive updates and workshop registration. What's Up Newp
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rhode Island Department of Health advises residents to stay safe during extreme heat by using air conditioning, wearing light clothing, and drinking plenty of water. People at risk such as children and older adults should check on neighbors + avoid long outdoor exposure. What's Up Newp
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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.
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Junior Toots Concert
9:00-11:59 p.m. — Ocean Mist — $92+ — Experience the vibrant energy of Junior Toots live in concert.
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2026 Inorganic Chemistry Conference
8 PM — Salve Regina University — Check website for cost — Premier international conference advancing inorganic chemistry research.
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Lived Experience: What Connects Us Across Generations
5-6:30 p.m. — Newport Elks Lodge #104 — Complimentary light appetizers — Engage in a live conversation with elders exploring wisdom and connections across generations.
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Free Adult Aerial Silks Intro Class
5:30-6:15 p.m. — Attitude Academy of Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience the joy of aerial arts with simple poses and climbing techniques on silks.
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Deer Tick Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Ocean Mist — Ticket prices vary — Experience Deer Tick’s new album inspired by the hidden histories of Rhode Island.
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Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
8:00 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Tickets available — Experience an immersive musical journey through timeless hits of CSNY performed by an extraordinary ensemble of musical friends.
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