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Ragged Island Brewing Co. will host its 2nd Annual Music Festival on June 7 and 8 — featuring local talent and tribute bands at a Portsmouth venue.

The brewery will be closed to the public during the event so fans must secure tickets soon due to limited space.

The Newport Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan for Waites Wharf on June 2nd—creating a hotel, wedding venue, event space, retail, and residential units—under strict conditions such as a required parking plan and traffic measures, with final approval pending city staff and state agency review. Many local residents objected to the project by submitting letters, while some business owners supported the plan.

Newport City Council will meet Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to resume discussion of the FY2026-FY2027 Biennial Budget and review permits for local events while considering proposals on Elm Street Pier repair, Kilburn Court 24-hour parking, a $150,000 marsh restoration grant, a three-year grant management software subscription, and a Polimorphic AI renewal. The meeting is open to the public and will set new rules on fund allocation and staff policies—decisions that will affect city operations and services.

Newport Shoreline Clean-Up and Sailing Adventure

9:30 AM - 3:50 PM — Fort Adams State Park — Ticket proceeds support cleanups — Participate in a shoreline clean-up and enjoy sailing with wine and lobster rolls.

Rhode Island Wind Ensemble Concert

5-7 p.m. — Touro Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of delightful music with the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble under the stars.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. — Edgewood Yacht Club — Ticket prices vary — Explore the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse on a guided tour of the iconic island light station.

A Special Evening at Clarke Cooke House

6-9 p.m. — Clarke Cooke House — $275 per person — Savor a wine-paired multi-course dinner while supporting aspiring culinary talent.

HART x Harper & Tucker Charm Bar Pop-Up

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Harper & Tucker — Free entry — Create your own charm jewelry from a vast assortment of designs at this unique pop-up event.

Dinos at Dusk

5-9 p.m. — Roger Williams Park Zoo — Discounts for members — Explore the zoo during a dinosaur-themed evening with life-size animatronics.

Richie Furay Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket price not listed — Experience the legendary Richie Furay from iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Poco.

Laura Cantrell in Concert

7-10 p.m. — Norman Bird Sanctuary — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening with country singer Laura Cantrell as she showcases her musical journey.

Mind Reading Show with Peter Antoniou

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the astonishing mind reading skills of Peter Antoniou as he dazzles audiences.

LFO Live Concert

5-9 p.m. — The Greenwich Odeum — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy the iconic sounds of LFO as they perform their classic hits.